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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 Parkview Cemetery and lease the facility to Southwest Crematoriums, citing declining usage, increased competition from private funeral homes, and ongoing financial losses. Residents will continue to access cremation services at the…
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CUPW Shifts to Rotating Strikes as Charities Struggle with Mail Delays
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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue to strike, causing disruption to mail and package delivery. As of Oct. 10, 2025, the CUPW moves from a full, nationwide strike, onto rotating groups of strikers, restarting national operations while continuing discussion with the Canadian government. Despite this, charities report major loss caused by the…
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A return to bipartisanship is a big ask
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As I write, I am caught in a limbo between two realities. The US presidential election has still not been called. From my current perspective, it seems likely that former Vice President Joe Biden will emerge victoriously, but I suspect that the legal challenges and allegations of election interference will rage on for many months.…
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Media Coverage & the US Election: How do you get your news?
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Although the concept and indicators of fake news are becoming more common knowledge, influential people and communities continue to invest in fake news practices to push their personal agenda. While we often blame social media for the recent proliferation of fake news, mainstream media outlets are not exempt from contributing to the distribution of disinformation. …
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How athletes and leagues used their platforms to inspire change during an unprecedented 2020 season
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To put it bluntly, 2020 has been an unprecedented year for society. Calling it unprecedented would still be a massive understatement as the world has encountered so much hardship this year. In a year that was already going to be chaotic, given that it was an election year in the United States, the dial for…
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