
Aastha Shetty
CBC journalist
Aastha Shetty is a journalist with CBC Kitchener-Waterloo. She has lived, worked and told stories in Waterloo region and surrounding areas since 2018. She has covered a variety of topics including housing and affordability, consumer rights and social injustice. She also has experience as a court reporter and as a multimedia producer. Get in touch: aastha.shetty@cbc.ca or 226 338 7845.
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Family unearths ancient spearhead at their Paris, Ont., farm in 'freak' discovery
A spearhead believed to be from the last ice-age period has been uncovered on a family farm in Paris, Ont., an artifact that may have been buried there for thousands of years. "It was just a freak chance that we found this here," says Laura Vellenga.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |

Anishnabeg Outreach ends food donation delivery program
Anishnabeg Outreach has been delivering food to families in need who cannot access donations themselves through the Spirit Bundle program. But now food donations will be only available by individual pickup because of financial constraints.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |

Group sets up unsanctioned supervised consumption site at Kitchener encampment
The group behind an unsanctioned supervised consumption site at the encampment at Weber Street and Victoria Street in downtown Kitchener says it is responding to the forced closure of a nearby consumption and treatment service at the end of March.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |

Wilfrid Laurier University's Centre for Indigegogy has permanently closed
A lack of tenured positions is at the root of the reason the Centre for Indigegogy had to permanently close at Wilfrid Laurier University, the former director says.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |

What's open and closed in Waterloo region on Canada Day
Most community centres and all government offices will be closed on Tuesday for Canada Day.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |
Iranian Canadians in Waterloo region are worried for safety of family in Iran
Iranian Canadians are waiting nervously for the next political move that could put the safety of their loved ones in jeopardy.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |

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Indigenous artists celebrate culture, relearn traditions through art in Waterloo region
Indigenous artists from Waterloo region are picking up a musical instrument, a paintbrush or a sewing needle to tell their stories and help build a stronger community around them.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |

UW vending machines with face detection tech violated privacy rights, says Ontario watchdog
The privacy watchdog says the face detection technology resulted in an "unauthorized collection of personal information and a privacy breach."
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Numerous charges laid at 'unsanctioned' 300-car meet-up in Cambridge, Ont.
Police have charged multiple people for noise and other issues they allege happened during an "unsanctioned" car rally in the area Sheldon Drive-Conestoga Boulevard area of Cambridge, Ont. Organizers say the Friday event attracted over 300 cars, was on private property and the property owner gave permission to hold it.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |

U.S. tariffs and a growing population to blame for lack of summer jobs for youth, expert says
Teens from two Kitchener high schools share their experience searching for summer work in a tough job market.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |