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Waterloo Catholic school board chair steps down effective immediately
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) says Robert Sikora has stepped down as board of trustees chair effective immediately but will remain on as a trustee.
Rally ahead of Catholic school board meeting protests motion to ban Pride flags at schools
Hundreds of people gathered Monday evening ahead of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) meeting to protest a call by one trustee to ban any flags that aren't the Canadian flag, Ontario flag or school board's flag from schools.
Police made 17 arrests, laid over 250 charges during St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Waterloo
Waterloo regional police say 17 people were arrested and more than 250 charges were laid during St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Waterloo's university district this past weekend.
Paramedics in Waterloo region say resources are starting to 'match the demand for our service'
At the end of 2022, Waterloo region experienced weekly Code Red events, meaning there were no ambulances available to respond to emergency calls. Chief of Waterloo region’s paramedic services, John Riches, says now things are looking much better for paramedics.
Shoes, toys and rusty bicycle pedals: Students create art from objects found in Schneider Creek
Grade 8 students from Courtland Avenue Public School are displaying their works of art at a local exhibition. Meet me at the Creek at Globe Studios in Kitchener displays the student’s hanging creations which feature items collected along Schneider Creek.
Man, 30, taken to hospital after shooting in Kitchener
Police are investigating a shooting in Kitchener, Ont., early Wednesday morning after officers responded to the area of Vanier Drive and Massey Avenue on reports a man had been shot. A 30-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds and taken to hospital.
Guelph prof makes shocking discovery: Slime that has the power to generate electricity
An associate professor at the University of Guelph has made an electric discovery in her science lab. Erica Pensini has concocted a water-based slime that has the ability to generate electricity when stretched or squeezed.
Waterloo Region Votes
Green candidate in Waterloo endorses NDP rival, cites vote-splitting as a concern
Shefaza Esmail, the Green candidate in Waterloo, has endorsed NDP and incumbent Catherine Fife.
Wardrobe worries? Waterloo entrepreneur created an app to help you dress better
A Waterloo-based entrepreneur is changing the way people get ready in the morning by providing them with their own electronic personal stylist. Mila Banerjee is the founder and CEO of Pronti, an AI generated app that helps curate and customize outfits for its users.
Snow problem: Crews say it could take 2 weeks or more to clear snow in K-W
In both Kitchener and Waterloo, city officials estimate it could take at least two weeks to fully remove all the snow from this past weekend's winter storm. Meanwhile, Cambridge officials confirmed they anticipate cleanup efforts will continue into next week.