Sports are still bringing people together, even if they’re socially distanced
The biggest change about sports this year was the lack of fans in attendance.
Tag: Ontario
Should Ontario post-secondary schools cut tuition amid closed classrooms, online learning?
Some of Ontario’s college and university students feel that they are being cheated out of resources available previously without being reimbursed.
Ontario expanding asymptomatic COVID-19 testing to pharmacies across the province
Shoppers Drug Mart is currently the only pharmacy chain that will be offering COVID-19 testing in the Waterloo Region.
Let’s talk milk: Human health, environmental impacts and plant-based alternatives
More people are becoming interested in plant-based milks and raising questions about the dairy industry resulting in an overload of milky information. Here’s a breakdown of what you should know about the Canadian dairy industry.
Is Pokemon Go still a thing?
The app still has lots of people travelling around the area, searching for those elusive creatures.
These local canines are doggone cute
Kitchener has a population of around 242,000 people, many who are pet owners. Meet some of the dogs who have forever homes in the area, and others who are hoping to be adopted.
OPINION: It’s about time Ontario reconstructs its annual sunshine list
Because the Mike Harris-era list isn’t indexed for inflation or salary growth, it’s becoming less and less useful, writes Spoke reporter Kaitlyn Mullin.
VIDEO: Thousands gather in Elmira for sticky and sweet maple syrup festival
Thousands poured into town for music, arts, crafts, pancake flipping contests, sugar bush tours and — oh yes — Canada’s signature syrup.
Kitchener city council tells province to reconsider parts of Bill 66
Local politicians are concerned by the province’s encroachment on municipal powers, in addition to the erosion of environmental protections.
Local environmental groups call on citizens to speak up against Bill 66
If passed, the legislation would remove some protections for waterways and green spaces, while also eliminating the office of Ontario’s environmental commissioner.
Growing concentration of industry in Toronto threatens economy of Ontario
According to Statistics Canada, while the number of jobs in northern and southwestern Ontario have both shrunk by about 20,000 in the last decade, growth in the GTA has been steady during that same time. While provincial reports may reflect developments and improvements in Ontario, this is far from the whole story.
Hydro showdown
BY SCOTT BLINKHORN Ontarians have been crying for relief from the squeeze put on them by rising hydro rates. On March 2, Premier Kathleen Wynne delivered. One can hardly blame people if they choose to look this gift horse in the mouth, as it turns out it has rotten teeth and a bad leg. The summer will see electricity prices cut by 17 per cent for residential customers, which will … Continued
Mentally ill lack housing
BY ROLAND FLEMING Waterloo Region is not doing enough for its citizens with mental illness. Too often they are left behind and it doesn’t just hurt them, it hurts all of us. People struggling with mental illness are more likely to struggle with consistent poverty, and often have trouble holding down a job. As such, they also often have trouble affording a place to live. As a single person in … Continued
Condors seeing indoor season success
BY ANDREW BENNY Conestoga’s men’s varsity soccer team has been struggling to find their winning stride over the last few years. The outdoor seasons have featured an abundance of losses and the team itself has undergone a number of staff changes, including the head coach position, now filled by Andy Pownall, a past Ontario College Athletic Association and Kitchener District Soccer League player with more than 20 seasons of coaching … Continued
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