Food Banks Canada is calling on federal leaders to make pledges to end food insecurity in the next five years, as local food banks and advocates say it needs to be a top election issue.

The K-W Titans are home for two semi-final games this weekend, the Guelph Beer Bus is back, there are egg hunts, a tree trimming event and a walking tour followed by some soup in Cambridge.

Wilfrid Laurier University students say they were surprised when two Canada geese nested on the front lawn of their home in Waterloo, Ont., last week. Now, they're afraid to go out their front door, saying the geese are very aggressive.

Region of Waterloo councillors debated whether they should send a letter to the province asking the government to fund the local consumption and treatment services site in light of a judge's ruling that the sites can remain open. In the end, they voted to defer any decision on a letter until later this month.

Five people have been charged in relation to several butter and ghee thefts at grocery stores in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. Police say they are still looking to talk to two other people as part of the investigation.

If you enjoy maple syrup, Elmira is the place to be this Saturday. Plus the Kitchener Rangers continue their playoff series against the Flint Firebirds with a home game Friday night.

Conestoga College has issued a memo to staff saying some support workers could be laid off in the coming weeks. Two union local representatives say those staff members are the "foundation" of the college and now is the time to invest, not cut jobs.