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Drug checking machine reopens in Kitchener despite consumption site closures
It's only been a couple of months since the only consumption and treatment site in Waterloo region was shut down by the province and replaced with a HART Hub. Now, Sanguen Health Centre is running a drug checking program at a new drop in location in Kitchener.
A patio is blocking accessible parking in Belmont Village. Advocates say that's not fair
Waterloo region follows a multi-year accessibility plan as part of Canada's approach to reducing and removing barriers for people with disabilities. When a complaint arose about a Kitchener area's fenced-off accessible parking space, local advocates said there is always a give-and-take in the summer season.
70 cases of measles now reported in Waterloo region as health officials urge vaccination
Measles cases are on the rise in Ontario, and Waterloo region is being hit particularly hard. There were 11 new cases reported between May 6 and 13, raising the tally to 59 cases so far.
'Absolutely astounding': Wilmot group pushes back against newly secured land
On Wednesday, the Region of Waterloo announced that they had successfully secured 70 per cent of the land they wanted in Wilmot Township for development purposes. The news has hit a local advocate group fairly hard, but they say they're not giving up.
70% of Wilmot farmland secured for future industrial site, region says
In March 2024, the Region of Waterloo approached some landowners in Wilmot Township with offers to buy their land for future industrial development. Now, after a full year of public opinions and debate, the region says they have entered into an agreement to purchase more of the land they want.
Cambridge councillor says push to pause development in Preston 'doesn't make sense'
The municipality of Preston falls under ward 3 in Cambridge, Ont. The city has long had its eyes on the area as a hub for growth and innovation. In order to plan out that growth, a bylaw was proposed to pause all current development until a full analysis was made. Ward 3's councillor thinks that may be counterintuitive.
Waterloo startup wins money for invention that is a 'game-changer' for women's health
Pap tests are a familiar procedure for women and are often, as CELLECT Lab says, uncomfortable and invasive. Despite this, they are crucial in detecting early signs of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer. Co-founder and COO Ibukun Elebute says their period product that helps test menstrual blood non-invasively was a hit at a national pitch forum in April.
These Kitchener students encourage their classmates to walk to school on Earth Day and every day
Tuesday is Earth Day, but a group of students at Franklin Public School in Kitchener called the Trailblazers like to encourage students to get out of vehicles and walk, cycle or roll their way to class for the entire school year.
Cowan Park in Ayr destroyed by EF2 tornado set to fully reopen by May
In August 2024, a tornado touched down in Ayr, Ont. Despite being a relatively small disaster, a community park was closed because of the damages. A Township of North Dumfries report to council Monday evening confirmed that the park has been cleaned up, restored and is set to fully reopen by May.
Dead fish removed by city crews from Waterloo pond after die-off
Dead fish were removed from a stormwater pond in Waterloo on Wednesday by city crews. The exact cause of the die-off is unclear, although city staff say they're not concerned about contamination at this time.