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Grab your popcorn! A microcinema just opened in Cambridge
Owners call it the second smallest movie theatre, and it's opening in Cambridge, Ont., Friday. With just 12 seats, The Little Prince Micro-Cinema will be operating out of Galt's Gaslight District. Leigh Cooney, the owner and operator of The Little Prince Micro-Cinema, says it took him a while to open his second location, but he’s already thinking of a third one.
Growing number of 'invasive' goldfish in Kitchener pond sparks concern from locals, advocates
Jim Penny, and his grandson, Aiden Roth, went to a local pond off of the Spurline Trail in Kitchener Thursday afternoon to try and catch some of the goldfish that were said to be growing in numbers there. While the pair wasn't able to catch a single fish, they are aware what implications the goldfish population might have on the local ponds.
Students encouraged to get on their bikes and ride to school this week
It’s Bike to School Week. For extra motivation, Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region have a contest for students taking part to win prizes.
4 schools flagged for possible measles exposure in Waterloo region as cases rise
Waterloo region now has a combined 100 measles cases, 78 of which are confirmed and 22 which are probable. This number is part of the overall count since the outbreak in October last year. In Waterloo region, four schools have been identified as potential public exposure locations for the month of May.
3 youths arrested after police called over fireworks in downtown Kitchener on Victoria Day
Waterloo Regional Police Service say officers made several arrests after reports of people shooting fireworks towards crowds in downtown Kitchener Monday night. Three youths were arrested and investigation is still ongoing.
'It will kill life': Cambridge councillor urging city to curb road salt use
Cambridge councillor Scott Hamilton will speak in front of city council on Tuesday to present a motion about tackling groundwater contamination due to the overuse of road salt. Hamilton’s motion aims to push for changes to liability rules for slip-and-fall accidents. He also wants to create a group made up of experts and a public awareness campaign. His motion will be discussed later in May.
Waterloo region's Emergency Preparedness Week all about taking 'small steps'
National Emergency Preparedness Week started Sunday and Waterloo region has events planned throughout the week to educate people on emergency preparedness.
Waterloo region reminds secondary students to update vaccination records as suspension deadline nears
Waterloo region sent out a release Monday morning reminding secondary students with suspension orders of the upcoming May 8 suspension deadline. Secondary students are reminded to get vaccinated, get an exemption if applicable, and update their records with public health on or before May 7.
From meeting Darth Vader to eating at the food court, Waterloo region shoppers remember Hudson's Bay
Earlier this month, Hudson’s Bay filed for creditor protection with the intention of restructuring the business. All but six of the company’s stores are now liquidating. CBC KW’s John Dalusong went to two of Waterloo region’s Hudson's Bay stores to ask shoppers how they feel about the Canadian icon’s impending closure.
Fashion History Museum in Cambridge packs up as city terminates lease
The City of Cambridge ended the Fashion History Museum’s lease last week, stating "significant unpaid rent" as the reason. Shocked by the news, co-founders Jonathan Walford and Kenn Norman say they're now scrambling to move thousands of items in their collection while also looking for a new home.