Aastha Shetty

CBC journalist

Aastha Shetty can be reached via email aastha.shetty@cbc.ca

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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.
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Palestinian family in Cambridge worried about safety of family in Gaza

More than 400 people have been killed since Israel abruptly ended a ceasefire agreement with Hamas by sending airstrikes to Gaza. The death and destruction has Rami Aljadba from Cambridge, Ont., feeling worried about family still living in the area.
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Survival in the face of tariffs top of mind for Waterloo region voters as federal election gets underway

Ontarians say they want candidates in the federal election to talk about what they can do to minimize the ripple effect of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. They are worried about the continued impact tariffs are having on small businesses, local economy and the cost of food.

Elizabeth Ziegler Public School in Waterloo closed 2 more weeks over concerns about building's safety

Elizabeth Ziegler Public School was closed last week because of concerns with the building's facade. Parents, students and staff are being asked not to access the school building or the property.
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Local food banks anticipate rise in demand due to U.S. tariffs

Local food banks are facing a rise in demand and lower donations ahead of tariffs from the U.S. Food banks are already dealing with higher demand as the cost of living rises.

2 drivers arrested after workers picketing at Waterloo region airport hit

Two drivers have been arrested after workers picketing at the Region of Waterloo International Airport were hit. One interaction happened Monday evening, a second one was Tuesday morning.
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Acting on an Ottawa musician's dream, Guelph woodworker creates instrument that makes people 'tear up'

A chance meeting between an acclaimed Ottawa musician and an expert woodworker from Guelph, Ont., has led to a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration to create a unique wooden instrument: the Fron2.
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Disability advocates call on municipalities to have more 'empathy' when it comes to snow removal

Advocates say lack of attention to detail while clearing snow off of sidewalks is creating obstacles for people who use wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches and other mobility aids in Waterloo region and Guelph.