Region of Waterloo
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St Patrick’s, Marshall Street and the Sniper
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On the weekend of March 13th to 16th, Laurier students gathered along Marshall Street to celebrate what Laurier celebrates best: St. Patrick’s Day—all despite the frigid forecast. Every year, the City of Waterloo declares a Community
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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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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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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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Festival of Lights and More: How KW Celebrates the Season
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As the fall semester winds down and exam season begins, students at Wilfrid Laurier University may be looking for a break. This December, several
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Building Belonging: Waterloo Launches Bold Anti-Hate Initiative
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The Region of Waterloo launched its “We All Belong Here” campaign on October 23, 2025, as a collective effort to combat hate-based crimes within
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Eyes on Waterloo Forms to Hold Council Accountable After St. Columba Reversal
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News Director Sangjun Han speaks to the residents who claim that council’s sudden shift from arts hub to housing left them feeling unheard
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