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International Women’s Day highlights progress of women
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March 8, 2018, was International Women’s Day and Women 2018 hosted a successful event in Downtown Kitchener to highlight the progress of women today
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WRPS cracks down on distracted driving
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Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is putting forth enhanced efforts in order to reinforce distracted driving laws. The new initiatives and efforts to curve
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UW student passes away on campus
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On March 5, the University of Waterloo confirmed the loss of a student via their website. According to Cherri Greeno, media relations coordinator for Waterloo
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Male Allies hosts “Unpacking Masculinity” event
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The public education program Male Allies, has partnered with Wilfrid Laurier University to offer their event Unpacking Masculinity throughout the month of March. Male
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Uptown Waterloo will be home to new rainbow crosswalk
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Waterloo will soon become the newest addition to the growing list of cities in North America with a rainbow crosswalk. Mayor of Waterloo, Dave
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Library of Things promotes community sharing
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On Saturday Feb. 24, the KW Library of Things opened its doors to the public for the first time. Partnered with Extend-a-Family in the
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Waterloo Regional Police aim to crack down on St. Patrick’s Day festivities
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Last week, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) announced their intent and goal to increase student safety this upcoming St. Patrick’s Day by cracking
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Local high school student faces charges after making threats
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A student under the age of 18 at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute (CHCI) has been charged with Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or
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Grand River Hospital applies for Safe Access Zone after community pressure
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On Feb. 1, 2018 the Ontario Government implemented the Safe Access to Abortion Services Act. Grand River Hospital’s Freeport campus originally decided not to
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Waterloo Regional community takes stock of the LRT
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In anticipation for the new light rail transit (LRT) transit system to officially open, KW community members have begun to evaluate the new system.
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