REVIEW: Black Summer brings a realistic look at the post-apocalyptic world
A new take on survival, Black Summer immerses viewers into the real scenarios of a post-apocalyptic world.
Author: Jessica Towriss
Mennonite Central Committee and volunteers ‘meat’ a need
The Mennonite Central Committee prepares canned meat and ships it to countries in need. Last year, 774,067 pounds were sent to the less fortunate.
Opinion: Banning plastic straws simply isn’t enough
Plastic straws are now public enemy No. 1. However, there are many other items made out of plastic that should top that list.
Cellphone addiction an emerging epidemic
With almost 50 per cent of young people admitting they are addicted to their smart phones, human interaction for some is a thing of the past.
A train ride with the Easter Bunny. An egg hunt for dogs. Check out these activities
With spring’s arrival, family-oriented events will be in bloom across Waterloo Region this weekend. Here’s a colourful sampling.
Petition from TheMuseum aims to bring menstrual equity to the region
The move is part of a follow-up to Flow: The Menstruation Exhibition and cites similar moves in Toronto, London, Ont., and British Columbia.
New transit hub proposed to ease congestion, improve connections to YYZ
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is lobbying for a Union Station West, which it says it needs to deal with growth over the next 20 years.
AUDIO: To anyone who complains about Amber Alerts
Sure, an Amber Alert may disrupt your TV show, your sleep or your routine. But before complaining about it, think again, says Jessica Towriss.
VIDEO: Gathering aims to make Truth and Reconciliation a personal process
Speakers and activities focused on the important ways that truth can be told and the reconciliation process be made real and local.
AUDIO: Cross-cultural trip offers chance to develop new skills
The winter Global Service Leadership expedition will take volunteers to a coffee cooperative or a macadamia nut farm in Guatemala.
AUDIO: If students can opt out of fees, what does that mean for the U-Pass?
Earlier opt-out provisions announced by the province have been further complicated by the premier’s musings about student governments.
Washington Post Super Bowl ad prompts an international conversation
The minute-long ‘Democracy Dies in Darkness’ spot underlined the importance of journalism in helping citizens make informed, fact-based decisions.
If it is too cold for you, it’s too cold for your pets
As Waterloo Region prepares for a week in Canada’s seasonal deep freeze, here are some reminders about cold temperatures and pet safety.
Piercing the fog of confusion over new driving-impaired laws
New legislation does not permit police to enter homes to demand breath samples unless an investigation is already underway, says a Waterloo Regional Police officer.
