• May 26 COVID-19 Update

    On the weekend, residents of the Waterloo Region were able to enjoy recreational and outdoor activities as they opened back up across the province. On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the […]

  • May 19 COVID-19 Update

    As of Tuesday, anyone in Ontario who is 18 and older can now book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. The same day, Waterloo Region opened pre-registration for the vaccine to anyone […]

  • May 12 COVID-19 Update

    On Tuesday, the government of Ontario confirmed that they will halt the distribution of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to growing concerns over its link to rare blood clots. Dr. […]

  • May 4 COVID-19 Update

    This week, the Region of Waterloo announced that adults aged 18+ and live in high-priority neighbourhoods can pre-register for the vaccine. This includes adults who are living in the following […]

  • April 28 COVID-19 update

    As the province of Ontario continues to see an increase in COVID-19 case numbers, more tickets for private gatherings continue to be handed out across the Region of Waterloo. According […]

  • Being A Local Journalist in 2021

    With the spread of misinformation continuing to rise beyond our screens, more journalists are finding it challenging to determine what’s factual and what’s not. While it may be seen as […]

  • Was 2020 Really The Worst Year In KW’s History?

    The events of the past year have inspired many people to declare 2020 as the “worst year ever.”  The year set off a number of historical events — starting with […]

  • Make A Home By Fostering A Child

    After seeing a sharp decline in local foster parents this year, Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region have had to place more than 80 children in foster homes […]

  • Local Patios To Stay Open Until January

    The City of Kitchener has now extended their patio program until at least Jan. 1, 2021 in an effort to support bar and restaurant operators during the current COVID-19 pandemic. […]

  • New Funding For Mental Health

    On September 10, the federal government of Canada announced an investment of $11.5 million in funding for mental health and wellness organizations across the country. In a press conference, Federal […]