Following Up

Byelection day arrives for Ward 1 in Cambridge
Byelection day arrives for Ward 1 in Cambridge

Monday is voting day for the Ward 1 byelection in Cambridge. There are four candidates in the running to fill the city council seat left vacant by the death of Donna Reid. The candidates are Michelle...
Councillor Erb asking regional staff to look at possible locations for second outdoor managed encampment site
Councillor Erb asking regional staff to look at possible locations for second outdoor managed encampment site

One regional councillor is asking regional staff to begin looking at potential new sites for a second managed outdoor encampment site. The first managed outdoor encampment was opened in April located...
City of Waterloo council approves motion declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic
City of Waterloo council approves motion declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic

The council for the City of Waterloo have unanimously passed a motion to declare intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic. It joins more than 45 other municipalities in the province to do so, including...
Indigenous artwork shared through bus wrap, mural
Indigenous artwork shared through bus wrap, mural

At the Every Child Matters walk on Saturday, the Healing of the Seven Generations revealed a Grand River Transit (GRT) bus wrap. The bus will circulate through the community on major transit routes...
Regional council approves $15M affordable housing plan
Regional council approves $15M affordable housing plan

Region of Waterloo council has given the final stamp of approval on a $15-million plan for affordable housing over the next two years. It's how the region will spend $15.6-million from the Canada-Ontario...
Cambridge council approves schematic design for long awaited rec complex
Cambridge council approves schematic design for long awaited rec complex

The next step of a long awaited recreation complex for Cambridge was approved by city council Tuesday night. The schematic design was presented to council and approved to move forward into the detailed...
St. Mary's Hospital holds annual 'Hike and Bike' fundraiser
St. Mary's Hospital holds annual 'Hike and Bike' fundraiser

It has been 20 years since St. Mary's General Hospital performed its first open-heart surgery. That milestone was celebrated Sunday with it's annual 'Hike and Bike' event at the Laurel Creek Conservation...
Humane Society's Dash & Splash event returns to Kitchener
Humane Society's Dash & Splash event returns to Kitchener

It's time to head out to Kiwanis Park in Kitchener and bring your furry friend! The Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo (KW) and Stratford Perth is running it's annual dog pool party: Dash and Splash. The...
Advocate group's letter calls for regional transparency on encampment closure
Advocate group's letter calls for regional transparency on encampment closure

An open letter is calling on the region for clarification on the closure of an encampment in Cambridge. The letter, written by the Unsheltered Campaign, stated that the involuntary closure of the encampment...
Organizers of Land Back Camp announce new permanent gathering space
Organizers of Land Back Camp announce new permanent gathering space

The organizers of Land Back Camp have announced a new permanent gathering space in downtown Kitchener. The new Willow River Centre is located at 243 King St East. It will offer drop-in hours, workshops,...