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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
The Addict’s Attic, sharing a rough past in hope of a smoother future
Matthew McCoy shares his experiences with opioid addiction and his prison sentence in Texas to help people struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues.
The controversy around ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’
As the holidays approach most people are spending a lot more time in shopping centres than usual, listening to the same 10 Christmas songs that are overplayed each season. But one song is missing from the roster this year.
Bird lovers invited to participate in North America’s longest-running wildlife census
The annual Christmas Bird Count aims at tracking different species and developing conservation strategies.
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