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Conestoga College president John Tibbits appeared before a House of Commons standing committee on Thursday that focused on the international student program. Tibbits was challenged by the MPs about the college's role in increasing international student enrolment, intensifying housing shortages, youth unemployment, and strains on community services in Waterloo region.
3 months ago
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With Thanksgiving around the corner, dozens of volunteers in Waterloo region have prepared turkey meals for those experiencing food insecurity in their communities.
3 months ago
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Changes coming to how recycling will be picked up will have an impact on charities and non-profits like food banks. Cambridge Food Bank CEO Dianne McLeod says every dollar diverted to pay for private pickup will take away from programs that support the community.
3 months ago
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The University of Waterloo and Google will work together in a new research project that looks at the impact of artificial intelligence in education and career readiness.
3 months ago
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After an SUV crashed into a Richmond Hill child-care centre last week killing a toddler and injuring nine others, a Waterloo child-care centre quickly moved to set up barriers at its facility.
3 months ago
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Full-time support staff are on strike Thursday morning at Conestoga College as part of a larger group of 10,000 employees at colleges across the province.
3 months ago
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Grand River Transit will temporarily reinstate Route 9. The late night bus loop in the university district will meet student needs for safe and affordable transit.
over 1 year ago
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Panel members looking into where the region's new hospital will be built have made recommendations to the Building the Future of Care Together Committee. It's expected the committee will make an announcement next month.
over 1 year ago
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The local chapter of the Ontario Health Coalition says more patients being charged out of pocket for cataract services at for-profit clinics, according to a report the coalition released Tuesday.
over 1 year ago
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Researchers at the University of Guelph will be working with Cambridge Memorial Hospital in a new study that will look into whether having a service dog in hospitals will help retain staff and improve their mental well-being.
over 1 year ago
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Easter is just around the corner and people shopping for sweet treats may notice the price for that chocolate bunny has gone up. That's because of a global shortage of cocoa beans and local chocolatier say that's putting pressure on their business.
almost 2 years ago