
Province supporting four new Catholic school projects across Waterloo Region with $91M funding
A major investment is heading for Waterloo Region's education sector, as the province announced that it will support four projects through the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) with $91 million in allotted funding.
Jul 09, 2026
WRPS investigating threats made at Cambridge high school
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate reported threats made toward a Cambridge school. On June 1, 2026, police received a report of online threats suggesting potential violence toward staff and students at Jacob Hespeler Secondary School. Investigators are continuing to assess the credibility of the th...
Jun 02, 2026
Province takes over after 'egregious' mismanagement at Conestoga College
The Ontario government has officially taken hold of the steering wheel when it comes to Conestoga College. The province said that it launched an audit surrounding the college, saying it found "evidence of serious financial and governance mismanagement." It means that the Board of Directors for the local insti...
May 08, 2026
Over 1,300 students suspended with out-of-date vaccination records
Those classrooms across Waterloo Region may be a bit smaller today, as the Region of Waterloo has officially doled out 1,351 suspensions to elementary school students due to out-of-date vaccination records. It comes one month after a similar move took place for secondary school students, when 704 students were held out...
May 07, 2026
WRPS warning students, families of dangers around 'Senior Assassin' game
Press Release: Waterloo Regional Police Service, April 15, 2026 Waterloo Regional Police Service is advising parents and students about a seasonal activity commonly known as "Senior Assassin," being played by some students in Waterloo Region. The game is organized independently by graduating high school stude...
Apr 16, 2026
704 secondary students suspended due to out-of-date vaccine records
Today marks an important day for families across Waterloo Region with students in secondary schools, as suspensions have officially taken effect for anyone without an up-to-date vaccination record. According to the Region of Waterloo, 704 secondary students have been held out of classes, suspended under the Immunizatio...
Apr 09, 2026
Region reminding families to vaccinate and 'avoid school suspension'
WATERLOO REGION - The region is now less than a month away from secondary students facing possible suspensions for out-of-date vaccination records, and is now sending out reminders to families before the date arrives. "Secondary school suspensions will take effect on Thursday, April 9, 2026, for those who have rec...
Mar 19, 2026
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Tri-Cities tied for worst employment rate across Ontario: StatCan
With Statistics Canada (StatCan) releasing its latest jobs numbers nationwide for the month of June, the region is getting a better look at how its employment conditions rank amongst the province and the country, but it's not the picture that the Tri-Cities would like to see.
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'I'm very worried': Delegates concerned as Region takes reins of A Better Tent City
As homelessness and housing remain key issues around Waterloo Region, councillors and delegates alike met around the regional horseshoe to discuss the possibility of the Region of Waterloo taking operational control of A Better Tent City.
Jun 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
Reactions roll in as longtime Kitchener news radio station shuts down
A key radio station that's been on the airwaves since 1929 has officially gone quiet, as 570 NewsRadio has officially been shut down in Kitchener.
Jul 08, 2026
Fundraisers push to aid recovery efforts for impacted families in tragic Mapleton crash
A pair of online fundraisers are looking to cover the expenses and recovery efforts for the families involved in a fatal crash just north of Waterloo Region, one that led to the deaths of five children from one Elmira home.
Jun 17, 2026











