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Audio: Conestoga College to open new student residence across from downtown Kitchener campus

Conestoga College sign surrounding the 22 Fredrick St. student residence building on Feb. 2, 2025. Photo by Victoria Jarvis / Spoke Online Conestoga College addresses the shortage of student housing in downtown Kitchener by opening a new student residence early next year, located directly across from its downtown Kitchener campus. “We try our best to provide as many beds as we can to our student population across all campuses,” says … Continued

Hate crimes surge 94 per cent in Waterloo Region, police say

Hate-motivated crimes in the Waterloo Region increased by 94 per cent last year, according to new data released by the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). These crimes have significantly increased in the region over the past few years.

Retail Therapy: How a Kitchener-based store raises funds for domestic violence survivors

“Everybody in society looks down on survivors … I want to break the stigma around being a survivor,” said business owner Amanda Kroetsch.

VIDEO: Kitchener duo runs food delivery service — with help from public transit

Het Modi and Shubham Pansaria, a duo from India, started the company in October. As international students, they not only take care of their studies, and take responsibility for their household chores, but also cook and deliver food for more than 15 customers every day using public transport.

VIDEO: Diwali, a festival of lights and love, celebrated at Conestoga College

Diwali, one of the largest Indian festivals, was celebrated at Conestoga College on November 12.
More students than anticipated attended. Many international students who were missing their friends and families said the event helped them feel at home.

VIDEO: ‘It’s Alive!’ New Frankenstein musical playing in Kitchener

Frankenstein A New Musical by Mavis Productions is coming to Kitchener for the Halloween season. The infamous Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel with a twist of tragic love and human exploration. Their tour starts at the Registry Theatre and moves on to Fergus at the Fergus Grand Theatre.

VIDEO: Kitchener and Waterloo show how two cities can work together, residents say

Kitchener is a city filled with culture where there are always fun and interesting events or festivals happening, while Waterloo is a centre of education and tech innovation.

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.

OPINION: Is journalism dying?

As a brand new journalist without a crystal ball, I don’t have definite answers. But I do have fears, hopes, and access to a plethora of ponderings from experts.

VIDEO: Inflated food prices plague Cambridge restaurants

Menu prices are going up and little can be done by restaurants to combat the increases. Cambridge restaurant owner, Jason York, said times have been tough as they’ve been hit hard by rising costs.

VIDEO: Conestoga men’s basketball team edges out St. Clair in overtime thriller

The Condors overcame an 11 point deficit at half to beat St. Clair in overtime. Terell Lloyd and Ladera Ujullu-Obang combined for 83 points on the night.

VIDEO: Conestoga esports hub opens for drop-in play

The esports hub at the Waterloo campus is now fully up and running and open for general drop-in play. Spoke Online reporter Russel Evans takes you inside the brand new facility.

VIDEO: Niagara bests Conestoga in men’s basketball buzzer beater

The Conestoga Condors team fell just short to the Niagara Knights on Nov. 16, 2022 from a last second buzzer beater. Final score 87-85.

VIDEO: Hundreds gather in Preston to commemorate Remembrance Day

Throughout Waterloo Region on thousands came together to pay respects to active and fallen Canadian military veterans for Remembrance Day. While there was some light rain, that wasn’t going to keep people from coming out to honour our brave veterans.

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