Sangjun Han
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Waterloo Region hits Water Capacity limit, Pauses Growth
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As of January 2026, the Region of Waterloo reached a critical bottleneck. Severe water capacity constraints within the Mannheim Service Area, which encompasses Kitchener,
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Waterloo’s New Hospital Project Accelerates with Local Contribution
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Local funding requirements, infrastructure hurdles and a decades‑long planning process shape WRHN’s path forward. As of late 2025, the Waterloo Region Health Network (WRHN) is moving
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Paying Tribute to Shannon Lee
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The melodies of HouseCat returned to Maxwell’s Concerts and Events on Jan. 23, 2026, to recognise the professional legacy of Shannon Lee, a local
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Waterloo Exploring Feasibility of New West-Side Aquatics Centre
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City launches feasibility study as demand for modern swim facilities outpaces aging infrastructure in Waterloo. On Nov. 24, Mayor Dorothy McCabe tabled a motion
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City of Waterloo to Exit Crematorium Operations at Parkview Cemetery
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Waterloo Ends Crematorium Operations, Leases Parkview Facility to Private Operator On Jan. 1, 2026, the City of Waterloo will exit the crematorium business at
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Laurier, Faculty Association Enter Conciliation as Contract Faculty Negotiations Continue
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Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) Negotiations Move to Conciliation: What’s at Stake for Contract Faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University and what the future holds for these associations On
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Building Belonging: Waterloo Launches Bold Anti-Hate Initiative
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The Region of Waterloo launched its “We All Belong Here” campaign on October 23, 2025, as a collective effort to combat hate-based crimes within
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University of Waterloo Develops AI System to Revolutionize Hockey Analytics
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System leverages machine learning to overcome challenges of speed and visibility in fast-paced hockey games. On Nov. 6, the University of Waterloo announced that
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Study Confirms Updated Vaccines Reduce Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
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A new study from the University of Waterloo analysed how COVID-19 continues to evolve within the dominant Omicron family and assessed whether current vaccines remain effective against these
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Dialogue Over Division at World Religious Conference
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On Nov. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted the 43rd World Religions Conference (WRC) at the Lazaridis Hall Auditorium, becoming a hub for dialogue, reflection and education, drawing on religious scholars,
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