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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.
Parents frustrated after news support dogs won't return to Kitchener school
Parents of students at Sheppard Public School in Kitchener say they're disappointed that facility dogs will not return this year. Parents are calling on community members to show support for the dogs' return.
Province's plans to limit bike lanes 'stepping directly into municipal jurisdiction,' says Waterloo mayor
Waterloo's mayor says the provincial government has overstepped in making the announcement of potential legislation requiring municipalities to seek provincial approval for new bike lanes.