Following Up

Following Up articles share stories about local people previously featured in the news.

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The Lab Street Eats combines street art, family and food for a unique dining experience

Their first brick and mortar restaurant, The Lab Street Eatery is set to open in Kitchener early next month

Nov 18, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

Hospice Waterloo Region helps terminally ill through their end of life journey

Since opening in March 2021, the Gies Family Centre has seen over 70 families walk through their doors

Nov 11, 2021 3:53 PM Read more >

Filmmaker Trevor Mack talks Portraits from a Fire

'To me this film is medicine. This film is healing,' said award-winning Tsilhqot'in nation filmmaker Trevor Mack of his first narrative feature film, which was released Nov. 1

Nov 5, 2021 1:33 PM Read more >

Local charity making service dogs more accessible to those with psychiatric, mental health diagnoses

In their first year, Partners with Paws has raised around $40,000 and trained five service dogs

Oct 28, 2021 1:12 PM Read more >

Local non-profit fighting for food justice

Through their pay-what-you-choose produce market and other projects

Oct 21, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Local photography campaign showcases goals and dreams of those with Down Syndrome

The Waterloo-Wellington Down Syndrome Society’s photography campaign runs annually to combat stereotypes and misconceptions of those with Down Syndrome

Oct 14, 2021 1:58 PM Read more >

Home Hardware community garden supports local charities with nearly 3,700 pounds of fresh produce

Since 2016, they have donated over 17,000 pounds of produce to local charities

Oct 7, 2021 12:25 PM Read more >

Immerse yourself in fear: Fear Farm returns with a COVID-friendly twist

The Legendary Haunted Farm Tour experience runs until Oct. 31

Sep 30, 2021 1:59 PM Read more >

Retired WRPS Sgt. raises over $25K paddling 650 km for St. Mary’s General Hospital

He has raised around $139,000 in total over the last few years

Sep 22, 2021 1:58 PM Read more >

The Butterfly Approach: How one company is transforming the culture in long-term care homes

Meaningful Care Matters’ innovative care model is emotion-focused and person-centred to make LTC’s feel less like a facility and more like a home

Sep 15, 2021 1:37 PM Read more >