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Knock knock: Local candidates take their message to people's doorsteps
It's been a busy four weeks of campaigning for local candidates and party volunteers. Door knocking is a well-used technique during an election campaign as a way to connect directly with voters. CBC K-W reporter Karis Mapp tagged along with three candidates to learn more.
Waterloo Catholic school board trustees vote against proposed flag ban motion
Silence fell over the board room at the Catholic Education Centre Monday evening as Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustees voted on a controversial flag motion. In a close decision that saw the meeting extend past 9 p.m., the motion was voted down with five trustees voting against the proposed motion while four others voted in favour.
Police continue search for 2 Waterloo region girls last seen in Brampton, Ont.
The search continues for two missing girls from Waterloo region who were last seen in Brampton, Ont., just over two weeks ago.
People can now use these sensory backpacks at Waterloo facilities
Sensory backpacks are now available at six City of Waterloo facilities to help community members with sensory stimulation.
Free self-defence workshop offered to women in Guelph after police report rise in sexual assaults
Guelph Family Martial Arts is hosting a free self-defence workshop for women in hopes of equipping them with the tools to protect themselves in worst-case scenarios. This comes after an increase of sexual assaults were reported in the city last month.
Local MPPs call on province to invest in aging schools after closure of Elizabeth Ziegler
A pair of local MPPs have called on Ontario’s education minister to make infrastructure investments to deteriorating schools in Waterloo region.
From gameplay to reality: Cambridge's Hacksmith brings Fortnite's Fizzooka to life
In a limited-time collaboration, Fortnite players are able to use a Fizzooka in the game. It's a rocket launcher based off the experiment of dropping Mentos into cola. While gamers around the world are enjoying the weapon, a group of Cambridge-based engineers have made the Fizzooka into a reality.
Waterloo Catholic school board chair steps down effective immediately
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) says Robert Sikora has stepped down as board of trustees chair effective immediately but will remain on as a trustee.
Rally ahead of Catholic school board meeting protests motion to ban Pride flags at schools
Hundreds of people gathered Monday evening ahead of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) meeting to protest a call by one trustee to ban any flags that aren't the Canadian flag, Ontario flag or school board's flag from schools.
Police made 17 arrests, laid over 250 charges during St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Waterloo
Waterloo regional police say 17 people were arrested and more than 250 charges were laid during St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Waterloo's university district this past weekend.