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180 support staff at Conestoga College could lose their jobs, union says
Support staff at Conestoga College have received notice of potential layoffs. The 180 members of OPSEU Local 238 learned of the college's plans during a meeting Tuesday.
Conestoga College to vacate buildings in Kitchener and Brantford as leases expire
Conetsoga College says it's moving students and faculty to other locations as the lease on buildings the Ontario college uses in downtown Kitchener and Brantford are set to expire.
Cambridge's Roadtrek issues temporary layoff notices in light of U.S. tariffs: union
U.S. tariffs on the automobiles and auto parts are affecting the way a Cambridge motorhome manufacture and a Guelph auto-parts company are doing business. The union that represents Roadtrek workers says workers have received temporary layoff notices for this week. Meanwhile, Linamar is keeping its eye on new tariffs expected May 3.
Waterloo region is rolling out new garbage and green carts next year. Here's what you need to know
Residents in Waterloo region will get some new trash and organic bins next year. The region has launched an education campaign ahead of the March 2026 start to the cart-based program. There won't be changes to recycling or bulky item pickup.
Truckers in Waterloo region fear U.S. tariffs could 'cripple the industry'
Canada’s trucking industry has been slowing down for some time. And now the fear of the tariff war between Canada and the U.S. could cause more financial hardship. Local truckers react to the problems and offer some solutions.
Waterloo region tech companies 'holding their breath' as proposed U.S. tariffs loom
Waterloo region tech companies say the tension over whether U.S. tariffs will actually happen is creating a lot of economic uncertainty with investors.
Snow good! Local winter sports enthusiasts rejoice with plenty of snow this year
Outdoor winter enthusiasts are enjoying the cold temperatures and a lot of snow this year, getting out on local snowmobile trails and hitting ski hills earlier than in recent memories.
Kitchener man's 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card on the auction block
A Kitchener, Ont., man is auctioning off two sports memorabilia cards he has owned since he was a kid this weekend and it could net him thousands.
Local group wants to return Kitchener's Centennial Stadium to its former glory with new facility
A local group has launched a petition to start the process to build a multi-sport stadium at the site for the former Centennial Stadium on the grounds of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.
Buying or selling online? Beware of scammers and question everything, police and fraud victims warn
Whether buying or selling online this holiday season or any other time of year, you should question every transaction, say police and two people who were caught up in fake online scams.