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Region looking at future of Blue Box
It’s not until after the holidays that we realize just how wasteful they can be, in the literal sense, as garbage bags, recycling...
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Region seeking public input on report that will shape the next two decades
Charting a course for growth over the next 20 years, the Region of Waterloo is looking for public input as it drafts a...
Waterloo Regional Government
Region seeks public input in shaping its 2020 budget priorities
Working on its 2020 budget, Waterloo Region is looking to community input to shape its spending priorities, from library services to public transit.
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Candidates make pitch to voters in Woolwich
Largely sticking to their respective party lines, the five candidates running in the Kitchener-Conestoga riding made their one all-candidates stop in Elmira on October...
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Region of Waterloo Library increase digital literacy through tech coaching sessions
The Region of Waterloo Library is offering technology coaching sessions at various branches in the community for those who are looking to learn and...
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Region gets funds to study health effects of climate change
Regional efforts to assess and react to the health threats of climate change just got a $300,000 boost from Ottawa. The Health Canada funding was...
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Traffic speed is a matter of perception, says region
It’s said life moves a little slower out in the country, and for the most part it’s an expression that holds up. But out...
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Changes to animal protections have little impact
Court-ordered changes to Ontario’s animal protection regulations have officials scrambling behind the scenes, but township residents aren’t seeing any shifts just yet, with the...
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Taking the plunge on condos
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but it’s also a prime reason Woolwich councillors this week approved...
Woolwich whittles down tax hike somewhat to 3.9%
Woolwich taxpayers are looking at a 3.9 per cent tax hike as councillors last week made a few...
Catholic teachers join public board on the picket lines
Local Catholic elementary and high school teachers hit the picket lines Tuesday, marching up and down Arthur Street...
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Some Maryhill residents among those still dealing with impact of Jan. 11 record downpour
The rain may have let up, replaced by snow, but the large downpour earlier this month continues to...
Water and sewer rates to rise again this year, as Woolwich approves budget
Flush with cash or otherwise, you’ll be paying more again this year for turning on the taps and...
Labour unrest shows spending at odds with the public good
In a week where transit workers are on strike and teachers walked the picket lines in the region,...
The View From Here: January 23, 2020
With the GRT buses parked due to the strike, there's little in the way of feeding...