November 12, 2025

Waterloo council swings in funding for fully accessible playground

Waterloo city council approved $25,000 of funding towards a disability charity’s initiative to build a fully accessible playground in Ward 4 on Monday. A locally based centre for child development says it may be the only one considered “fully accessible” in the region.

Car dealership raises funds for special-needs kids

By Matthew Nowell, Spoke News Fleets of car buffs came out to show their support for KidsAbility on Sept. 22 at the third annual Bustard Charity Car Show in Waterloo. It was the third year for the fundraising display. The event is centred around an impressive display of automobiles from around the region but didn’t fall short in other activities for the whole family. Hundreds of people from across the … Continued

Candy Land fundraiser offers sweet treats

By RANDI CLARKE The lower atrium at Conestoga College was turned into a life-size Candy Land game board, Nov. 22. First-year recreation and leisure services students including Marcie McClure and Ashley Cathcart were there, outside of Aboriginal Services, setting up the event, which was held to raise money for KidsAbility. The organization serves children with a wide range of special needs. Including those with developmental disabilities and delays related to … Continued