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Regional workers picket ahead of potential strike
Waterloo region's outside workers held an information picket ahead of a potential strike that could begin Monday. Their union, CUPE Local 156, says the region backtracked on proposed wage increases.
It can be hard to vote when homeless, but these advocates aim to help people cast a ballot
Many people experiencing homelessness struggle to vote in elections as they lack the required government identification. But homeless advocates say there are ways to ensure everyone gets a chance to cast a ballot.
Painting with Clay exhibition celebrates Indigenous family's artistic legacy
A new exhibition at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo called Painting with Clay showcases the ceramic works of the Beam family.
2 Guelph-based food businesses make 'deliberate effort' to buy and sell Canadian products
Two Guelph-based food businesses are making a push to buy Canadian as the country faces a looming trade war with the U.S. Kanoo Coffee in Guelph has changed its business model in reaction to the Buy Canadian trend, while The Neighbourhood Group’s various restaurants in Guelph and Kitchener have been buying Canadian all along.
AI can easily alter your social media posts, and there's little protection, expert warns
A cybersecurity expert from the University of Guelph warns that there’s little that can be done to prevent photos posted on social media from being manipulated by Artificial Intelligence.
City of Waterloo limits short-term rentals in low-rise homes in effort to increase affordable housing
The city of Waterloo will now only allow short-term rentals in low-rise units if the unit is the owner's principal residence.
Kitchener mom faces decade-long wait for barrier-free housing for son in wheelchair
Rebecca Dooley of Kitchener is facing a 10-year wait for barrier-free housing to meet the needs of her son, who has a rare genetic disorder and is confined to a wheelchair.
Is it too expensive to go see Santa at the mall? This Ontario mom thinks so
When Ontario mom Danielle Howlett went to get photos of her nine-month-old daughter with Santa at a mall in Cambridge, she says she walked away after being told a photo package would be $40. She's calling for malls to provide more options for people who can't pay to see Santa.
Local water advocates hail closure of southern Ontario bottling plant as a win for conservation
Blue Triton says it will close its water bottling plant in Aberfoyle, Ont., early next year. Local water advocates say the company's departure is a big step forward for water conservation in Wellington County.
Ayr woman completes 40 paddles in 40 different waters to celebrate turning 40
Krista Vivian of Ayr, Ont., completed 40 paddles in 40 different bodies of water to celebrate her 40th year of life. The challenge took her across southern Ontario.