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= BOPINION {FEST ZEST: FESTIVALS AND MARKETS ABOUNDING IN REGION = GREAT FESTIVALS ARE BUILT ON DELICIOUS 2 FOOD, FUN ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL ARTISTS, g WRITES MARSHALL WARD = & _ My family has already this spring in Waterloo Re- gion, wit more come like Witch + Wellness Pridefest (June 2), K-W Tri- Pride Summer Festival (June 10), and the Queer & Here Market (June 16-17). One of the first summer festivals we visit each year is the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural MARSHALL WARD Column (June 24-25) held annually in Victoria Park, one of the SPB Solutions Inc. is the Canadian leader of food and agricultural by-products recovery and collection. The materials collected are reengineered, processed and converted into high-quality products for animal, feed manufacturers. Our processes have a direct positive impact on the environment! Our company is growing and is based in Quebec and Ontario. Progressive Recycling a subdivision of SPB Solutions Inc. is located in Petersburg, Ontario Your main responsibilities: Unpacking and emptying of cargo trailers using the forklift. Operate the various equipment used to clean and maintain the containers of raw material residues and takes care of unpacking the goods according to the established procedures and methods. Your main responsibilities: The Equipment Operators run a variety of heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, bulldozers, portable grinders, and screening equipment. Rotating through a variety of machines and duties means there’s lots to do and learn while working in a fast-paced environment. Your main responsibilities: Perform the mainte! \d repairs of our the sites of our client-suppliers in Ontario as well as our own equipment (containers, hoists, hydraulic systems, welding). * You will be entitled to 2 weeks of paid vacation when you have completed your six (6) month probation. © Hiring bonus of $500 * Annual performance-based bonus up to 5% of the eligible employee’s base salary and a recognition program to reward employees for their years of loyal service. * Complete range of benefits: Group insurance, RSP, Bonus Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Telemedicine, Workwear, etc. * A company with human values and a dynamic team that works hard and who also knows. how to relax and have fun. To Apply Email rhspb@spbsolutions.com For General Inquiries Email info@spbsolutions.com ay PROGRESSIVE RECYCLING a waterloochronicle.ca largest of its kind in Canada, typically drawing upwards of 40,000 guests over two Two weeks later is the Cherry Festival happening in Kitchener’s Cherry Park on July 8. My family visits this outdoor event every year as | it continues to grow the Cherry Festival has lots of kids’ activities like the carousel swing, mini golf, rock climbing, an obstacle course, a game asy- lum, and one of their biggest features is the Cherry Train, which circles around horse and wagon rides ran in August. T enjoyed learning about the township's history, and visiting Baden's many his- torical sites during the festi- ie Old General Store, built in 1854 with its large dis) and recessed entrance, typical of the old-style general stores you see in classic TW shows For me, my favo memory of the Baden Corn Festival was watching my wife and oldest kid, decked out in protective vinyl sumo suits, fight in a hilarious su- mo wrestling match as a spirited crowd cheered them on. Then there's the Strat- ford Garlic Festival Hise 9- 10), the Royal | Medi Faire (Sept. 6. anit he Welledey Apple Butter and Cheese Festival (Sept. 30). The Stratford Garlic Fes- tival is one of my family's fa- vourites as visitors have the opportunity to sample dis- tinct local varieties of garlic, garlic dishes, watch gour- met cooking demonstra- tions, meet local producers and learn about the health benefits of garlic. Last year at the Stratford Garlic Festival, we took home roasted garlic purée, pickled garlic flowers, red pepper dipping sauce, gin- ger-honey-garlic , ant several other varieties of nutritional preserves. And I always look for- ward to knocking back a pening Market Road Antiques in Waterloo. Every great festival is built on delicious food, fun activities, and local artists, and these summer festivals offer plenty for everyone. Marshall Ward is a Sreelance writer and artist. Check out his award-win- ning podcast at bonnpark- .com. ai i iNursery| Yin PLANT A TREE TODAY, BREATHE EASIER TOMORROW ‘Over 200 acres of LOCALLY GROWN Spruce Tree Sale 2’-12’. from $19.99 A Blaze & Maples 6’-20° from $79.99 Fruit Trees: Apples, Peaches, Apricots. from $59.99 Boxwoods 1’-3’ from $14.99 Bulk Mulche: from $54.99 Japanese Maples 3’-8’. from ‘59.99 Hanging Baskets SEEDLINGS-Spruce, Norway spruce, Cedar and Balsam Fir Weeping Trees & Topgrafted & Spirals Peren! ad Roses, Annuals & Grasses rs & Pest Control Product RETAIL + SaNTIACING> PLANTING SERVICES