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New working group to include Wilmot community members in Prime Ministers Path decision
For 10 years, the project that would see 22 bronze statues installed somewhere in Waterloo region has been the subject of debate. Many township members felt they weren't included in the decision-making process, and in 2021, the existing statues went into storage indefinitely. Now, they're working towards including everyone in a more permanent plan for the Prime Ministers Path.
Watch for symptoms of walking pneumonia, local health officials say as Canada-U.S. cases rise
Walking pneumonia, a mild but infectious lung disease with many viral and bacterial causes, is hitting higher numbers across Canada and the U.S. Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says they're hearing more about the infection this year and offers tips on how to stay safe.
More than 35 arrests in 3 weeks in downtown Guelph as police service increases officer presence
After three weeks of increased police presence in downtown Guelph, the service says more than 35 people have been arrested for mostly drug-related offences. Of that, seven have been charged while others have been referred to rehabilitation or social service programs.
Waterloo region small businesses brace for impact of Canada Post strike
Tens of thousands of Canada Post workers are on strike as of Friday morning. The Region of Waterloo and other local municipalities are warning the strike will disrupt some of their work, including items that need to be mailed. Local business owners are also worried about how they'll be impacted at a very busy time of year.
String of pellet gun shootings in Guelph raises concerns for community, police
There have been three separate reports of pellet gun attacks in the past seven days in Guelph, Ont. Police have made an arrest in one case and continue to investigate the other two.
Kitchener resident and former marine cycles 1,200 km for Ukraine war amputees
Cyclist Jakob Kepka completed a 1,200 kilometre journey from Krakow, Poland to Kiev, Ukraine. He wants to raise awareness about the struggles war amputees face in conflict zones like Ukraine.
A new ketamine-assisted therapy clinic has opened in Waterloo region. Here's how it works
The opening of Field Trip Health's new ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clinic in Waterloo region opens up the conversation about the uses of ketamine in medicine and its accessibility.
Are Waterloo region communities fairly represented by school board? 1 trustee wants to find out
Waterloo Region District School Board trustee Scott Piatkowski has issued a notice of motion because he wants to see if there's a fairer or more inclusive way to divvy up the trustee representation.
Child Witness Centre works to shrink waitlist with more funding from community, government
The Child Witness Centre in Kitchener, Ont., took a hit after the MeToo Movement and COVID-19. For the first time ever, it introduced a waitlist for children needing their services. Now, though, it's recovering, and it's showing in the numbers.
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'It's so heartwarming': UW marks National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The University of Waterloo planned a morning and afternoon filled with dancing, drumming and remarks from elders to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A large gathering of students, staff and community members were also seen walking together along Ring Road.