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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.
Want to win when rolling up the rim? This Waterloo researcher has tips for Tim Hortons online prizes
A Waterloo, Ont., professor says he’s once again figured out the best time to play the online portion of the Tim Hortons Roll Up To Win game for the highest chances of prizes. But he adds the coffee shop chain’s decision to bring back the physical cups this year has made strategizing "drastically more complicated."
Would you fly in an e-plane? University of Waterloo researcher says it could be the future of the skies
Vehicles powered by electricity may soon no longer be limited to the ground, with research in Canada progressing into the testing of e-planes. A University of Waterloo researcher and associate professor, for instance, is working to bring e-planes to the local skies in what could be the future of regional flight.
More than 50 public schools in Waterloo region may need repair, FAO report says
With Elizabeth Ziegler Public School being closed down last week for safety concerns, a 2024 report reveals many schools in Waterloo region may be facing the same problem.
Guelph man wants you to #SaveYourButt after a scary brush with colorectal cancer
A man from Guelph, Ont. is fundraising for colorectal cancer after he had a cancer scare last year. While his results came back negative, a B.C. oncologist said there is an alarming increase of young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Cambridge, Ont., travel agent says some clients rethinking U.S. travel plans amid tariff war
A Cambridge, Ont., travel agent says many of her clients are still heading south for March break next week, but more Canadians are looking at other destinations due to the tariff war. A University of Guelph professor says "aggressive political rhetoric" from the U.S. has caused "significant unease" among Canadian travellers.
Guelph prof works to save U.S. climate data before it's scrubbed from websites
A University of Guelph associate professor is working with other experts to preserve climate change data amid the U.S. government’s efforts to scrub them it from internet. While the preservation effort is widespread, Canada-U.S. work on climate change may still be in jeopardy.
Waterloo region maple syrup producers to kick off season with tree tapping
Maple syrup producers in Waterloo region are preparing to start their season with a tree tapping ceremony on Friday. While climate change caused early starts to maple seasons in the last three years, Ontario maple producers strive to keep the high quality of their products.