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These Kitchener students encourage their classmates to walk to school on Earth Day and every day
Tuesday is Earth Day, but a group of students at Franklin Public School in Kitchener called the Trailblazers like to encourage students to get out of vehicles and walk, cycle or roll their way to class for the entire school year.
Cowan Park in Ayr destroyed by EF2 tornado set to fully reopen by May
In August 2024, a tornado touched down in Ayr, Ont. Despite being a relatively small disaster, a community park was closed because of the damages. A Township of North Dumfries report to council Monday evening confirmed that the park has been cleaned up, restored and is set to fully reopen by May.
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.