Krista Sharpe

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Krista Sharpe

Food packaging in Canada will look different in 2026. Health Canada has mandated new front-of-package nutrient food labels as of Jan. 1, 2026. “It’s a simple black and white magnifying glass icon that’s aiming to actually help consumers make more informed choices and healthier choices,” Zahara Saghafi, University of Guelph PhD candidate in Leadership and Organizational Management, said.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Krista Sharpe

Energy was high at the Stanley Park Community Center on Friday for the third annual scrimmage game between the KW Titans and Adults in Motion, an organization that offers programs, services and supports to people with disabilities and their families. “Oh, heck yeah, I am ready to go. I am ready to rip and roar,” Bryan, an Adults in Motion client, said with excitement before the match. “We love coming over here and doing this.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Krista Sharpe

With U.S. President Donald Trump continuing to threaten Canada with stiffer tariffs, some experts think focusing on the country’s technology sector could provide some economic resiliency. “Symbolically, it will be important for Canadians to have some corporate flags to rally around,” said Ann Fitz-Gerald, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Krista Sharpe

Canadians are preparing for a trade war with the U.S., but untangling the web of cross-border business could prove difficult. “There’s some interesting navigating to do,” InkSmith CEO Jeremy Hedges told CTV News on Wednesday. The Kitchener, Ont. company produced millions of “Canadian Shield” face masks during the pandemic. Hedges said they used Canadian-made materials and talent at a time when the U.S. border was literally closed.

2 months ago | ctvnews.ca | Shelby Knox |Krista Sharpe

Residents may notice changes to some services as the Region of Waterloo looks to save $7 million to stay on budget for the year. The 2025 operating and capital budget for regional services, which increased 9.48 per cent, was approved by council in December. That works out to approximately $241 more for the average property owner. Council also promised to come up with other service reductions to try to keep costs down.