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CONVERSATIONS CONTINUE ON PROPOSED NEW HOSPITAL
Grand River Hospital (GRH), St. Mary’s Hospital and the Ministry of Health that Waterloo Region is in need of a new hospital. “We’ve been discussing [the need for a […]
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CANADA DISABILITY BENEFIT ACT PASSED
The House of Commons and the Senate passed the Canada Disability Benefit Act earlier in June, and was given the Royal Assent on June 22, 2023. The benefit was […]
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WRCLS: PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE LEGAL AID TO LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME RESIDENTS
Waterloo Region Community Legal Services (WRCLS) is non-profit community legal aid clinic that provides free legal services to low-income people in Waterloo Region. WRCLS provides legal services related to […]
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PAWS FOR LAUGHS RAISING MONEY FOR ANIMAL SHELTERS AND SERVICES IN THE REGION
On Apr. 13 and 14, the Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford-Perth (HSKWSP) held two comedy shows, both called Paws for Laughs, to raise money for both shelters and their […]
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DVVA’S RETAIL THERAPY: SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH THRIFTING
The Domestic Violence Victims’ Alliance (DVVA) was founded in 2022 by Amanda Kroetsch as an organization to support survivors of domestic violence, specifically through the funding of their mental health, […]
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WCSWR LAUNCHES MOVING FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP SERVICE USERS WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR) provides several services that address domestic violence in our community. Over the 2021-2022 period, WCSWR provided safe shelter to over 400 people […]
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AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBILITY: INTERSECTION OF NEEDS
Although the effects of the housing crisis are being felt throughout the region, people with disabilities face additional difficulties when looking for affordable housing. In Canada, people with disabilities […]
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KNITTING TOGETHER FRIENDSHIPS: YOUR GUIDE TO LEARNING HOW TO KNIT AND CROCHET
Homemade gifts are always popular because, while they have the potential to save some money, they also show the recipient that you care enough to spend time creating something just […]
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ALTERNATIVE CARE IN LIFE AND IN DEATH
When it comes to major transitions in life, especially those where the medical or legal industry is involved, it is good to have someone around with experience and knowledge. However, […]
