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About 40% of schools in Waterloo region need repairs, Ontario's financial watchdog says
The province's Financial Accountability Office has published findings that it will cost $31.4 billion over 10 years to fix repairs in more than 4,000 schools across Ontario. It also found many classrooms across Waterloo region are currently over capacity.
New law protects Ontario's agritourism farms from 'frivolous' lawsuits
The Growing Agritourism Act requires farmers to warn people of the inherent risks of visiting a working farm in Ontario by installing a simple sign or by signing a contract.
Region of Waterloo council approves 9.48% property tax hike in 2025
Region of Waterloo councillors have approved a $2.4 billion 2025 operating and capital budget.
Advocates call for more shelter beds as cold weather sets in, region says it knows there aren't enough
Local advocate says there are too many barriers and too much bureaucracy preventing the region from opening more overnight shelters and better prepare for winter.
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Local Christmas tree farm says this year was ideal for growing, but that may not always be the case
Increasingly unpredictable summers have made it difficult for Christmas tree farmers to foresee what kind of growing season they will have.
Captain Canuck makes a comeback to help raise money in Waterloo region
A chance encounter between a United Way Waterloo Region staffer and one of the original creators of the Captain Canuck comic book series has led to an unlikely partnership to help raise money for people in need in Waterloo region.
Student nutrition program struggling to feed Waterloo region children
Nutrition for Learning has been providing student nutrition programs in schools across Waterloo region in a way that is accessible and not stigmatizing for children in need. The organization will not be able to meet all the local need for the first time in 30 years.
'We give up': Illegal magic mushroom chain FunGuyz closes all 30 Canadian locations
FunGuyz has closed all of its locations across Canada after hundreds of police raids made it impossible to carry on with business as usual.
Canada Post strike could lead to sharp drop in donations for local charities
Charities in Waterloo region are concerned about the impact the Canada Post strike will have on mail-in donations during this holiday season.
Local advocate wants to change the tax code to help Canadians with disabilities save money
Currently, Canadians who access disability services in-person do not have to pay taxes, but the tax code has not yet been updated to consider virtual support services. A Waterloo-based advocate is hoping to change that.