
VIDEO: Protesters against encampment appeal disrupt regional council
A group of protesters took to the regional horseshoe during a recent council meeting, in what was the latest display of tensions regarding the region's push to appeal an Ontario Superior Court decision regarding the Victoria Street encampment.
Jun 18, 2026
'You know this is wrong': Delegates speak out as region presses on with encampment ruling appeal
Following a meeting that lasted over three hours around the regional horseshoe, delegates and local homeless advocates are pushing back against the Region of Waterloo as it presses forward to appeal a recent Ontario Superior Court decision around the Victoria Street encampment.
Jun 17, 2026
'We demand your resignation': Tensions continue after Cambridge Pride event interruption
Tensions have continued to mount between a local Pride group and Cambridge's Mayor, as both sides continue to provide their reactions and statements following an incident during a city-run event. The incident itself happened back on June 1, when the City of Cambridge was holding its annual Pride flag-raising event. Dur...
Jun 08, 2026
Right turn to wrong turn: Region driving towards no turning on red lights
Turning right on a red light may no longer be the right way to go in a few key parts of Waterloo Region, as a committee has agreed to move forward with a new project that would prohibit the action at 12 major intersections. It comes as the region's Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee discussed ins...
Jun 04, 2026
Lawyers raise 'grave concern' over Premier Ford's Kitchener encampment comments
Plenty of attention continues to be centred on the Victoria Street encampment in Kitchener, but while many are focusing on the recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court, eyes have begun shifting instead to recent comments made by Premier Doug Ford. A group of lawyers have sent in a request to the Attorney General...
May 28, 2026
'These developers don't care': Tensions rise as Cambridge rejects new subdivision
Plans for a potential new subdivision in the northwest end of Cambridge have hit the brakes after councillors and delegates alike pushed back against the listed development. Cambridge council heard from local delegates and a consultant for the developer, Northwest Hespeler Community Builders Inc., to speak on the possi...
May 27, 2026
Indigenous gathering space a possibility as Waterloo takes on new land
The City of Waterloo is getting set to take on some new land, which could soon be used to make way for a new Indigenous gathering space. It comes as the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is in the process of transferring 123 acres of GRCA-owned land to the City of Waterloo, in a partnership that would put the L...
May 26, 2026
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'We demand your resignation': Tensions continue after Cambridge Pride event interruption
Tensions have continued to mount between a local Pride group and Cambridge's Mayor, as both sides continue to provide their reactions and statements following an incident during a city-run event. The incident itself happened back on June 1, when the City of Cambridge was holding its annual Pride flag-raising event. Dur...
Jun 08, 2026
'These developers don't care': Tensions rise as Cambridge rejects new subdivision
Plans for a potential new subdivision in the northwest end of Cambridge have hit the brakes after councillors and delegates alike pushed back against the listed development. Cambridge council heard from local delegates and a consultant for the developer, Northwest Hespeler Community Builders Inc., to speak on the possi...
May 27, 2026
Ira Needles tops CAA's list for worst local roadways
A few local roadways have earned themselves a bit more notoriety after the CAA released the results for its annual Worst Roads Campaign, with Ira Needles topping the list across the region. According to the latest findings, which look to identify the worst roads all across the province, Ira Needles Boulevard has taken ...
Jun 04, 2026
Premier Ford doubles down on 'cockamamie' Kitchener encampment decision
Following an Ontario Superior Court Judge's ruling that the region's attempt to clear residents from the Victoria Street Encampment in Kitchener was unconstitutional, Premier Doug Ford has since chimed in on multiple occasions regarding his displeasure with the decision. It comes following the court decision Thursday, ...
May 25, 2026
'You know this is wrong': Delegates speak out as region presses on with encampment ruling appeal
Following a meeting that lasted over three hours around the regional horseshoe, delegates and local homeless advocates are pushing back against the Region of Waterloo as it presses forward to appeal a recent Ontario Superior Court decision around the Victoria Street encampment.
Jun 17, 2026







