Conestoga to join more than 200 other schools for Bell Let’s Talk campaign

Student Success Services, Conestoga Students Inc. and Student Engagement will be running tables in E Wing and near the library at the Doon campus on Jan. 30.

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.

The man behind the bottle

Although he spends a large amount of his free time at the local bar, a man from Blyth, Ont. also has a hobby – helping others.

Solidarity gathering held in Waterloo

Hundreds of protesters gathered in peaceful support of the Wet’suwet’en land protectors in Northern British Columbia following actions by police on Jan. 7.

College governors to insist on fairness during U-Pass negotiations

“We don’t think our students should pay one dime more than university students.” — Conestoga College president John Tibbits

Opinion: Dependence on road salt is an environmental time bomb

The Region of Waterloo is right in pleading with residents to rethink their use of so much salt, writes Jeff Halcrow.

Looking to kiss a special someone under the mistletoe? There’s a trail for that

Waterloo Region’s “mistletoe trail” offers residents a chance to get seasonably flirty.

GALLERY: Cambridge community gifts local wildlife with hanging treats for winter

A workshop at Shade’s Mills park gave participants a chance to help local wildlife endure the harsh conditions of the season.

Foreign affairs minister underlines importance of journalism to democracy

Chrystia Freeland said knowing that they’ll have to face the tough questions of journalists keeps government officials accountable.

Make It Wright fosters understanding of LGBTQ+ youth

Spencer Wright, a former Conestoga College student, helps individuals, businesses and organizations navigate the issue of sexual identity in Grey and Bruce counties.

Award-winning Conestoga grad aiming for 2019 Special Olympics

Allie Libertini is already many things: award-winning alumna, community volunteer, two-time Special Olympics medalist. But she’s not finished yet.

Meat prices expected to fall, vegetable prices to rise in 2019

For some consumers, the rapid rise in the cost of healthy food options will mean difficult decisions about nutrition.

Local support group helps Lyme disease sufferers deal with symptoms

A recent meeting included a talk about the option of using medical marijuana to deal with the stubborn disease.

A feline problem that must be managed

The Guelph Humane Society takes in about five feral cats a month — a tiny fraction of the 10,000 or so unowned cats in the city.