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Dead fish removed by city crews from Waterloo pond after die-off
Dead fish were removed from a stormwater pond in Waterloo on Wednesday by city crews. The exact cause of the die-off is unclear, although city staff say they're not concerned about contamination at this time.
Kitchener launches Support Local campaign in response to U.S. tariffs
Kitchener city council provided an update on Monday about how it will respond to tariffs from the administration in the United States, and it includes a plan to bolster local businesses.
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Despite court injunction, hundreds of students gathered in Waterloo on St. Patrick's Day weekend
The City of Waterloo announced last week that it was granted a court injunction allowing Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) to criminally charge students who gather for unsanctioned street parties during St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Saturday marked a day teeming with students along Marshall Street in Waterloo's University District.
Move over, speed dating: speed friending is emphasizing meaningful connections for adults
The concept of speed dating, where individuals meet to have rapid fire one-on-one discussions in a public space, is not new. Now, though, there's a new trend coming to town: speed friending. In Guelph, Ont., Friends of Friends invites people to a local brewery to chat at themed tables for a low stress, low expectation way of meeting new people. Events are happening this week at Brothers Brewing in Guelph
Woolwich residents, council members urge region to reconsider rules on busy road
It's been a point of contention for many Woolwich Township motorists since it was first announced that Lobsinger Line would employ a school zone speed limit and speed cameras to deter unsafe driving. Tuesday night, residents and council members discussed the efficiency of these rules and filed a motion to ask the region for other options.
'Everybody is exhausted': Kitchener residents mark 3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Monday, Feb. 24, marks the three-year anniversary since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a major escalation in conflict that's been happening since 2014. In that time, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Ukraine have fled to Canada as the war pushes on. Now, with little guarantee of continued support and resources, rally-goers at Kitchener's City Hall try to remain hopeful as they advocate for Ukraine.
Waterloo region's developmental service agencies are 'stretched thin,' call for provincial funding
Nine agencies that provide developmental supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Waterloo region have banded together to call for urgent action from the province in the wake of an ever-growing waitlist and a lack of money.
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These Kitchener voters don't know who will get their vote in this Ontario election
With the Ontario election well underway and voters heading to the polls on Feb. 27, candidates are running on messages that may or may not resonate with voters. A local panel of three Waterloo region residents joined host Craig Norris on CBC K-W's The Morning Edition to talk about what matters most to them.
This Guelph board game convention wants to be a safe space for women
Beaver Con is a triannual convention created late last year by Donna Leader, who saw the desire for spaces that were exclusive to women and women-passing people. According to experts, conventions like this are indicative of a much larger and somewhat overlooked problem in the board game industry: its lack of accessibility and representation, and the backlash that happens when there's movement forward.
Surveillance or saviour? Guelph police find elderly man with locating technology
Guelph Police Service and Victim Services Wellington have long been operating a program that helps police find missing vulnerable people through a bracelet that emits a specific radio frequency. Following the media release of a success story, they're praising the program for what it is - although other experts are more cautious.