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### This Ontario company's Drake stunt had a cold end
Remember that massive block of ice Drake had installed in Toronto, the one with the owl sculpted into it for his album release? Well, the whole thing got shut down by the city, which is a real shame because it sounded like a fun, creative idea. Turns out, the company behind it is right here in Ontario, and they’re calling the whole thing “unfortunate.”
Here's the thing about this region: we're full of innovative companies, especially in specialized manufacturing and design. We often don't hear about them until they do something flashy for someone famous, and then the whole thing gets tangled in red tape. This company, based just west of the GTA, probably has some brilliant engineers and artists, and they managed to pull off something genuinely unique. It’s frustrating when something cool like that gets iced, no pun intended, over what felt like minor permitting issues.
* **Why it matters here:** This kind of event, even if it's not *in* Kitchener-Waterloo, shows the kind of creative and technical talent we have bubbling up across the province. * **A missed opportunity:** Imagine if something like that could pop up, even temporarily, in a spot like Victoria Park here in Kitchener, or maybe near the Tannery building. It would bring a real buzz, especially with our strong arts and tech scenes. It's a testament to the ingenuity that often flies under the radar.
It just goes to show you, even when our local talent makes it big outside the Region, the bureaucratic grind can still give you a real *schadenfreude* moment.
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