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'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.
As Festive RIDE campaigns end in Waterloo region, Guelph, police warn drivers checks can happen 'anytime'
Every holiday season kicks off the Festive RIDE campaigns, where regional and provincial police perform routine stops for drivers to check for signs of impairment on the road. Waterloo Regional Police Service Sgt. Scott Griffiths said that while there's emphasis on impaired driving during the holidays, it's a problem year-round.
Kitchener, Guelph CTS sites among 9 officially being transitioned into HART hubs
Under Bill 223, the Ontario government made it illegal to operate supervised consumption sites in certain areas. They gave sites in illegal areas the opportunity to apply to be a HART hub instead. Now, nine applications have been approved, and the transition to new mental health and addictions services is starting.
Vaccine record update notices sent to 18,000 students in Waterloo region
Region of Waterloo Public Health has now sent out 13,100 notices to elementary students to update their vaccination records or risk suspension. Another 5,500 are expected to be sent out to high school students mid-January.
All that glitters is microplastics this New Year's Eve, Waterloo researcher warns
Glitter is often used in celebrations. On New Year's Eve especially, you may find it everywhere you look. But some venues don't allow it at all anymore because of its mess, and environmental advocates say the mess extends to our entire ecosystem.
Business is picking up for this Waterloo region pet waste removal company
It all started with a backyard party and a thought. Now, Rick Couchman and his wife, Sherry, co-own a pet waste removal business that goes above and beyond and they're being recognized with small business awards.