Sangjun Han
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The Water Capacity Issue & Updates from the Region of Waterloo
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Following a July 8 announcement, the Region of Waterloo is attempting to resolve its water capacity shortage by unlocking an initial 10 litres per second (L/s) of supply in the Mannheim Service Area, with an additional 20 L/s expected this fall. To overcome long-standing hurdles and accelerate infrastructure projects by two years, the Regional Council has approved aggressive, time-sensitive measures. This push was…
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Growing a New Era of Women’s Leadership in Uptown Waterloo
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On March 6, the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) partnered with the City of Waterloo to host the International Women’s Day Market and the “In Full Bloom” speaker series at the CIGI Campus. During the event, the Uptown Waterloo BIA launched a quarterly women’s entrepreneurs’ collective, and a speaker bureau aimed at increasing visibility and opportunity…
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MCC Ontario to Supply 28,000 Cans of Protein Annually to Food Bank
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On March 9, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region and MCC Ontario formed a partnership to address the growing issue of food insecurity in Waterloo Region. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region reported that 73,000 residents are unable to obtain food and the problem worsens with the increase in gas and grocery prices. Over the next three…
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Economic Outlook 2026: Canada Must Brace for Volatility, Say Leading Economists
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On Feb. 11, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted its 35th annual Economic Outlook event. This year’s theme is: The Era of Uncertainty. As global tariffs continue to shift, new trade alliances are emerging and artificial intelligence is reshaping various industries. Presented by the Laurier Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (LCERPA) and Laurier’s Lazaridis School of Business and Economics,…
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Laurier Unveils Largest University Dome in Ontario for Year-Round Training
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On Feb. 1, Wilfrid Laurier University opened a new multi-use dome at the University Stadium located in Waterloo Park, providing students, varsity athletes and the broader Waterloo community with a new indoor space for sports and recreation. The 118,750 square-foot structure is the largest of its kind among member institutions in Ontario University Sport. The stadium aims to support uninterrupted training for…
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Laurier, WLUFA Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Winter Term Strike
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After weeks of uncertainty, negotiations between Laurier and contract faculty restore stability to a campus bracing for disruption. On Feb. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University and the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) reached a tentative agreement after a period of significant uncertainty for the Laurier community, bracing for a total disruption of the winter term. …
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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, Waterloo and parts of Cambridge, forced a temporary halt on all new development approvals. Although existing water supplies are safe, the water supply system lacks the necessary buffers for repairs, prompting…
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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 forward with a new hospital project, with most of its funding relying on a 25 per cent local share contribution, which will be raised through the municipality and local fundraising efforts. …
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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 musician and Laurier alum. Lee was a musician, songwriter, sound technician, and alumnus of the Wilfrid Laurier University Integrated Musical Arts program. According to the Laurier website, she was 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 asking City of Waterloo staff to explore the capital and operating costs of building a new aquatics facility on the city’s west side. The proposed center would feature a 50-metre competition-ready pool, a…
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