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    Fire in February displaces 130 residents at the Inn of Waterloo

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    Fire in February displaces 130 residents at the Inn of Waterloo

    Early in February, an overnight fire broke out at the Inn of Waterloo that displaced 130 men who were using the inn as a temporary shelter through House of Friendship. The fire was reported to be accidental and cost an estimated $1 million in smoke damage. Many of the residents lost their personal belongings.  One…

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  • Social media is the new diary

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    Social media is the new diary

    I know youโ€™ve heard it all before: โ€œThereโ€™s a world beyond your screen!โ€ โ€œSuch superficiality is creating unrealistic expectations!โ€ โ€œWeโ€™re living in a mode of constant comparison!โ€ โ€œNewsfeeds are a battle zone for external validation!โ€ โ€œSound the sirens! Our children are losing touch with their reality!โ€ Sound dramatic? Maybe so. But amongst social mediaโ€™s hyperactive…

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    Inn of Waterloo opens doors after closure

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    Inn of Waterloo opens doors after closure

    The Waterloo Inn, a landmark that has been in Waterloo for over 40 years, will be opening its doors on Friday June 17 as the Inn of Waterloo. The hotel and its property, located at 475 King St. N. in Waterloo, were bought by Drewlo Holdings Inc. last year. Shortly after its doors closed last…

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