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Canadians who have lost their sense of smell say it's misunderstood, undervalued — and deserves more attention
Smell has been called the 'Cinderella sense,' capable of inspiring profound admiration if we stop turning our noses at it. Producer Annie Bender examines what we lose when we take our powerful — often misunderstood — sense of smell for granted.
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Activist-turned-diplomat on the intricacies of advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ rights
In the 1980s, Douglas Janoff marched outside the United Nations to promote 2SLGBTQ+ rights. Then, after several decades as an activist, he became a Canadian diplomat — and started pushing for change from within. He shares his experience through the complex and delicate world of queer diplomacy.
Immigrants, refugees get training from builder in New Hamburg, Ont.
New Hamburg renovator Just Working Construction provides employment and work training to Canadian newcomers and refugees. Owner Jeff Van Gyssel hopes the business could be a model for other businesses in Waterloo Region.
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Stratford, St. Marys hospital workers adopt colour-coded uniforms
In response to patient comments, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance will introduce standardized, colour-coded uniforms for workers on all its sites starting Nov. 2.
Halloween witches resemble medieval beermakers, says Waterloo historian
The broomsticks and pointy hats associated with Halloween witches have their roots in the traditional costume of medieval beer producers, according to a Waterloo historian.
Canadian Basketball League picks John Thompson as CEO in Kitchener-Waterloo
John Thompson pledged to forge a strong relationship with the community Monday morning after being appointed founding CEO of Kitchener-Waterloo’s professional basketball team in the Canadian Basketball League.
Women beer-makers throughout history celebrated at Waterloo Region Museum
The Waterloo Region Museum is taking a look back at the key role women played in beer production throughout history.
Guelph, Ont. Muslim leader Zakir Akram unfazed by anti-niqab poll protest
Local Muslim leader Zakir Akram says there is no cause for concern in the wake of an election day protest that saw masked voters visit the poll at Ecole Arbour Vista Public School in Guelph.
Ex-officer Deborah Bourne made special constable by Waterloo Regional Police
In spite of concerns over the way the settlement was handled, the Waterloo Region police board voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint formerly-suspended police officer Deborah Bourne as a special constable, citing an undisclosed medical report as a major factor in the decision.
Famous swans in Stratford, Ont. rounded up early for winter
Park employees had to get creative to muster the famous swans of Stratford, Ont. this year because the birds weren't yet ready to be corralled for winter.