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Mel’s revival on its way
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The morning of April 22, 2010 is one that Jerry Smith would like to forget. Around 5:30 a.m. on the fateful morning, a fire
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G20: one year later
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While the streets of Toronto are no longer filled with riot police and protestors, for many, the effects of last year’s G20 summit are
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Celebrating multiculturalism
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Despite the overcast weather this past weekend, Kitchener’s Victoria Park was filled with hundreds of people participating in and celebrating the beginning of summer
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WLU grad runs for office
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On June 26, in preparation for this fall’s provincial election, Liberal supporters gathered in Waterloo to officially recognize Wilfrid Laurier University alumnus Eric Davis
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Student neighbourhood up for sale
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The area dubbed by many to be the ‘student ghetto’ has become one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in Kitchener-Waterloo. On
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Laurier hosts Mayor’s Forum
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In the midst of a storm of division between disputing community factions, disagreeing on transit and housing by-laws, a ray of hope for unification
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Reporting on war-torn territories
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Every year countless journalists experience violence, imprisonment and censorship while trying to report abroad. Fred Kuntz, vice president of public affairs for the Centre
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Northdale awaits the highest bidder
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After 56 years in their Larch Street home, Jim and Ruth Facey have decided to sell their house. And a lot of their neighbours
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Light rail coming to Waterloo Region
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Well Waterloo Region, you’ve got yourself a train. A vote on June 15 concluded a lengthy and emotional eight-year journey discussing future transit options
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Regional council approves rapid transit
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Rapid transit is coming to Waterloo Region. After eight years of research, discussion and arguments, both for and against, regional councillors voted yes on
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