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All that glitters is microplastics this New Year's Eve, Waterloo researcher warns
Glitter is often used in celebrations. On New Year's Eve especially, you may find it everywhere you look. But some venues don't allow it at all anymore because of its mess, and environmental advocates say the mess extends to our entire ecosystem.
Business is picking up for this Waterloo region pet waste removal company
It all started with a backyard party and a thought. Now, Rick Couchman and his wife, Sherry, co-own a pet waste removal business that goes above and beyond and they're being recognized with small business awards.
'Sigh of relief': Cambridge gets provincial cash for meeting housing targets after initially being denied
Earlier this year, municipalities received funding from a three-year provincial project that awards millions to those who meet 80 per cent of their housing targets. The province told Cambridge it hadn't met the mark - but after months of recalculating, it was confirmed that Cambridge had actually exceeded the target and would be given funding.
'Here we go again': 3rd break-in of the year leaves thrift store feeling hopeless
For the third time this year, Retail Therapy KW Thrift and Consign has been broken into and items were stolen. Previous thefts happened in April and August. Staff say they are dealing with lingering feelings of anger, frustration and hopelessness as they navigate how to financially and emotionally recover from the incidents.
New working group to include Wilmot community members in Prime Ministers Path decision
For 10 years, the project that would see 22 bronze statues installed somewhere in Waterloo region has been the subject of debate. Many township members felt they weren't included in the decision-making process, and in 2021, the existing statues went into storage indefinitely. Now, they're working towards including everyone in a more permanent plan for the Prime Ministers Path.
Watch for symptoms of walking pneumonia, local health officials say as Canada-U.S. cases rise
Walking pneumonia, a mild but infectious lung disease with many viral and bacterial causes, is hitting higher numbers across Canada and the U.S. Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says they're hearing more about the infection this year and offers tips on how to stay safe.
More than 35 arrests in 3 weeks in downtown Guelph as police service increases officer presence
After three weeks of increased police presence in downtown Guelph, the service says more than 35 people have been arrested for mostly drug-related offences. Of that, seven have been charged while others have been referred to rehabilitation or social service programs.
Waterloo region small businesses brace for impact of Canada Post strike
Tens of thousands of Canada Post workers are on strike as of Friday morning. The Region of Waterloo and other local municipalities are warning the strike will disrupt some of their work, including items that need to be mailed. Local business owners are also worried about how they'll be impacted at a very busy time of year.
String of pellet gun shootings in Guelph raises concerns for community, police
There have been three separate reports of pellet gun attacks in the past seven days in Guelph, Ont. Police have made an arrest in one case and continue to investigate the other two.
Kitchener resident and former marine cycles 1,200 km for Ukraine war amputees
Cyclist Jakob Kepka completed a 1,200 kilometre journey from Krakow, Poland to Kiev, Ukraine. He wants to raise awareness about the struggles war amputees face in conflict zones like Ukraine.