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Many farmers facing a slow, 'catastrophic' start to the growing season
Unseasonably cold conditions in May stunted the growth of many Canadian farmers' strawberry and leafy green crops, raising concerns about food supply and climate resilience. "What we are harvesting right now is maybe one per cent of what we were harvesting last year," says a strawberry grower in New Hamburg, Ont.
Police investigating 'targeted' shooting in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating what they call a "targeted" shooting in Kitchener that happened on Thursday evening in the Monte Carlo Street and Victoria Street South area.
Trump's steel and aluminum tariff hike creates uncertainty for construction in Waterloo region
The projected growth of Waterloo region is one million people by 2050. With more people comes the need for more homes, workplaces and recreational areas. But local construction projects could be stalled as U.S. President Donald Trump slaps an additional 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminum, bringing the total to 50 per cent.
Kitchener and Waterloo ban fireworks sales as complaints skyrocket
Kitchener and Waterloo city councils have both passed a ban on firework sales within city limits staring next year. The ban comes after both cities saw a large increase in firework-related complaints and incidents.
Q&A: 1st-ever X-ray of an astronaut in space used technology developed in Waterloo region
The first-ever X-ray taken of an astronaut in space used new technology developed in Waterloo region. Startup KA Imaging’s new X-ray detector was part of a mission to study Earth’s polar regions from space. It is being used to track the effects of space travel on astronauts.
Kitchener's low-barrier shelter to close Monday, leaving 100 residents facing uncertainty
One of Waterloo region’s few low-barrier shelters will close, leaving its 100 residents facing an uncertain future. Support workers are concerned that the closure will put additional stress on an already strained shelter system.
Kitchener brewery releases special brew in honour of World Down Syndrome Day
A Kitchener brewery has released a new brew for World Down Syndrome Day on Friday. The new brew was created in part by an employee of the brewery who has Down syndrome. A portion of the beer's sales will go to the Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society.
'Let us have some fun': Students and neighbours in Waterloo divided on St. Patrick's Day injunction
People can now be arrested and charged for participating in unauthorized street parties in Waterloo this weekend. This is due to an injunction granted to the City of Waterloo to help prevent unsanctioned street parties during the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
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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.
Regional workers picket ahead of potential strike
Waterloo region's outside workers held an information picket ahead of a potential strike that could begin Monday. Their union, CUPE Local 156, says the region backtracked on proposed wage increases.