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Housing conditions 'inadequate and undignified' for migrant farm workers, researchers say
The guidance document, called the National Housing Standards for Migrant Agricultural Workers, was released on Friday at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo. It was inspired by decades of research showing how poor housing conditions led to preventable deaths of migrant farm workers in Ontario.
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'Where will they go?' Kitchener encampment residents react to region's plan to move them from current site
Residents of the encampment located on the corner of Victoria Street and Weber Street in Kitchener were surprised to see several dumpsters arrive on the site on April 16, accompanied by a notice of a proposed bylaw to clear the tents and make room to build a new transit hub.
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Willow River Centre to temporarily close and relocate due to funding challenges
The founders of Willow River Centre have decided to temporarily close the current location on 243 King Street East and look for a smaller, cheaper place to lease after unsuccessfully applying to several grants.
Regional Coun. Kari Williams, known as a 'bright light,' dies after battling cancer
Kari Williams, a regional councillor for Kitchener, Ont., died at age 40 on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
Thunderstorms and strong winds could hit Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for "the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail."
These new Canadians say they have a 'responsibility' to vote in this federal election
Elections Canada has found new Canadians tend to be generally less passionate about local politics. Researchers have found new Canadians are also slightly less likely to vote. But some new citizens are passionate about casting their ballot for the first time in a federal election.
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Waterloo candidates discuss housing affordability, misinformation and university funding
Three candidates from Waterloo joined CBC K-W's The Morning Edition on Friday to talk about top issues in their riding ahead of the federal election.
Cambridge to remove bollards which cost $130K and 'never quite worked'
The four electrically-operated bollards on Dickson Street began to malfunction soon after they were installed almost a decade ago. The issue was eventually taken to court.
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Indigenous DNA in wastewater is vulnerable to exploitation, Guelph, Ont., researchers say
Scientists collecting wastewater samples gain access to a variety of sensitive information. At the University of Guelph in southern Ontario, researchers are working to protect that data.
Protest against Elon Musk held outside of Tesla dealership in Kitchener
A group of peaceful protesters gathered outside of the Tesla dealership in Kitchener on Saturday morning. They're hoping to send a clear message to Tesla CEO Elon Musk while standing up for Canadian sovereignty.