Fostering hope – a look inside Ontario’s child and family services
Explore Ontario’s foster system through the experiences of Angela Fireman, who was taken into the system from her grandpa’s home in Attawapiskat when she was just six years old.
Author: Darick Charbonneau
VIDEO: ‘Buddy’ program between two schools boosts grades in grammar, spelling
For many students at King Edward Public School, meetings with their mentors from an adjacent high school are twice-weekly highlights.
VIDEO: Students stage arts-oriented fundraiser for Child Witness Centre
The Kitchener event was organized by Conestoga PR students Marissa Ramdeo, Laura Briston, Samantha Tufts and Kaitlyn Phanpha.
Ten Laurier entrepreneurs make their pitches to win up to $30,000
The presentations to a panel of judges were the culmination of a six-part workshop series, called Countdown 101.
VIDEO: Celebration, personal sharing at heart of International Women’s Day
Displays, dance, inspirational messages and a panel discussion created a memorable experience at Conestoga’s Doon campus.
MULTIMEDIA: Authentic Italian cuisine at a reasonable price
Looking to escape an Ontario winter with the authentic tastes of Italy? Try Kitchener’s La Cucina, says reviewer Darick Charbonneau.
Debate continues in Kitchener over who should clear snowy sidewalks
At council’s direction, city staff are trying several pilot projects to determine what approaches are most workable. Politicians will review the issue in May.
Indigenous feast a chance to learn about land-centred practices
Gathering Hearts and Minds to Restore the Land will explore the connections among Indigenous spirituality, agriculture and cuisine.
GALLERY: Women’s March demands an end to violence
Hundreds of demonstrators, supported by nearly a dozen community organization, trekked from Uptown Waterloo to Kitchener city hall to show their solidarity with victims.
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.
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.
GALLERY: How Kitchener city hall got its Christmas tree
Within hours, a blue spruce that had stood in front of Siegfried and Alma Janssen’s home for 33 years was moved to the front of Kitchener city hall. Here’s how city crews did it.
How do you know when to say goodbye to a friend?
End-of-life decisions regarding pets can be gut-wrenching and emotionally draining. It helps to think and plan ahead, in consultation with a vet.
So what exactly is going on with Waterloo Region’s light rail transit?
When construction of the Ion system began, the completion date was mid-2017. Amid cost overruns, the system now won’t start carrying passengers until next spring — at the earliest.
