Sangjun Han
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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