‘A call to action’: Waterloo Region declares climate emergency
Region looks to improve emissions targets, and will investigate other tools to fight climate change.
VIDEO: ‘I am being heard’: Conestoga hosts mental health workshop for students
The college hosted a five day Health and Wellness Week from Oct. 7 to Oct. 11.
Ontario’s government mulls scrapping pit bull ban
Owners of the stocky, smooth-coated dogs say the ban is unfair. The Dog Owners Liability Act and breed specific legislation came into effect in 2005, after an attack by pit bulls on a Toronto man which resulted in the dogs being shot.
Conestoga enrolls record number of international students in 2019
Youngsters from Asian countries make up almost half of the population of students at Conestoga College.
OPINION: Increasing speed on some highways won’t increase traffic flow — it’ll increase accidents
By Broderick Visser
With new pilot projects underway on select sections of 400 series highways in Ontario, the Ontario Government is anticipating that these projects will help increase traffic flow for commuters. — But won’t this just make things worse?
OPINION: PPC candidate’s performance at 100 Debates for the Environment was not comforting
Kitchener Centre candidates gathered to participate in 100 Debates on the Environment on Oct. 2, 2019.
VIDEO: Cooks, bartenders battle at ‘clash of the kitchens’ hosted by Abe Erb Brewing
Abe Erb Brewery has hosted its first ever “clash of the kitchens” event to determine which chef makes the yummiest burger. Bartenders are also competing over who stirs up the best rum cocktail. Jovanpreet Singh reports from the showdown.
K-W candidates share key views in debate on social justice
Bardish Chagger, the Liberal MP for Waterloo, Mike Morrice, the Green candidate for Kitchener Centre, and Lori Campbell, the NDP candidate for Waterloo, sat down in front of a full sanctuary to state their cases and answer audience questions at the Shaping a Just Canada town hall.
Here’s what some of the small parties running in this election have to offer
There are many political parties in this country that never get enough publicity to be known by most Canadians. These parties include the Animal Protection Party, Christian Heritage Party, Marxist- Leninist Party of Canada and the Communist Party of Canada.
OPINION: Indigenous presence noticeably absent at United Nations’ New York summit
By Cory Bilyea The most important issue in the world today is the state of the planet. The climate, water, global warming and extreme climate change affecting the oceans and the forests are all on everyone’s radar. The treatment of Indigenous peoples across the globe in the push to claim land and resources is included in this issue, as they stand up and fight for their rights, including the right … Continued
OPINION: Inquiry needed to review firing of OPP commissioner
By Cory Bilyea After years of service to your company, winning awards and getting promoted within, you question your boss about something that you disagree with and you get fired. Aren’t there laws against this? No notice, no severance, just go. You could apply to the labour board or to your union for assistance, whether that be trying to get your job back or getting a payment. However, what if … Continued
REVIEW: Joker is a thrilling but hollow look into the gutter
Actor Joaquin Phoenix does a bang-up job in director Todd Phillips’ Joker, all without the ludicrous and juvenile affectations that plagued Jared Leto’s portrayal on and off-screen. Ultimately, his performance is the film’s primary saving grace.
VIDEO: Climate activists disrupt Monday morning traffic in Kitchener
Members of Extinction Rebellion KW, which count students among their ranks, used inconvenience as a tool to get people to act in the face of a warming climate.
Special balloting launched at Conestoga College
Elections Canada has set up a special ballot station on the second floor of the Conestoga College Recreation Centre which will run from October 5 to 9.
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