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Month-long strike by outside workers in Waterloo region ends after pickets snarl morning commute
A month-long strike by outside workers has come to an end Friday, after an agreement with the Region of Waterloo was ratified. Friday morning worker were still picketing in front of Grand River Transit facilities in Waterloo and Cambridge, leading to delays in bus service. Regional Chair Karen Redman issued a statement saying it was causing "unnecessary chaos."
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: March 28 to 30
Art exhibits, concerts and craft shows are a great way to be indoors this weekend when the weather might not be so nice. The Kitchener Rangers also kick off their playoff series against Flint Friday night, while the K-W Titans have their final regular season home game on Saturday.
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.
Former Cambridge mayor Erwin Nelson dies
Erwin Nelson, 93, was the last surviving member of Cambridge's first city council. He was mayor from 1977 to 1978 and he also owned and operated Nelson Funeral Home in Hespeler.
Wilmot councillors accused of 'bullying' by colleague cleared of code of conduct violations
Two Wilmot Township councillors who were accused by colleagues of "bullying and harassing" behaviour have been cleared of code of conduct violations by the integrity commissioner. But the report noted there is tension among councillors and there is an unwillingness to "simply work with each other towards a common good."
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: March 21 to 23
The first weekend of spring is here and there is hockey, roller derby, a home and garden show, a bazaar from Ramadan and a storytelling event.
Region of Waterloo gives striking workers 'final offer' in contract negotiations
The Region of Waterloo says it has presented striking workers with its "final offer" for a new contract. It comes the morning after outside workers who are on strike attended a regional council meeting Wednesday night and at one point, yelled the word "shame" at Regional Chair Karen Redman and other councillors. The strike started on March 3.
Ontario roller derby teams cancel trips to U.S., say 2-gender rule makes it 'unsafe' for some athletes
Roller derby teams in Ontario say they're an inclusive space for gender-diverse people. Now that a U.S. rule acknowledges only two genders, teams in Waterloo region, Guelph, Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa are skipping going south of the border to compete, calling it unsafe for athletes.
Ex-University of Waterloo student sentenced to 11 years in prison for classroom stabbings
A former University of Waterloo, Ont., student who pleaded guilty to stabbing several people in a gender-studies class in 2023 was sentenced Monday to 11 years in prison. The judge said Geovanny Villalba-Aleman's actions were a "particularly grave hate crime," while the instructor wounded in the attack said "work to cultivate inclusive spaces of belonging continues."
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: March 14 to 16
The Conestoga Powwow will be held Saturday. The Irish Real Life Festival continues all weekend and at the University of Guelph, the community is invited to College Royal where there are several family friendly events.