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Heat wave shines light on A/C problems in Waterloo Region schools

3 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Erin Anderson

The final countdown is on until school is out for summer but it's been a rough last week for many students and staff, sweltering in the historic heat wave that gripped southern Ontario. Teachers' unions are calling out the province, while the Ford government says it's up to school boards to keep classrooms cool. "I think the government needs to step up here," said Jeff Pelich, President of the Waterloo Region chapter of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario.
Gas prices drop again across Waterloo Region

4 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Lucas Casaletto

Drivers across Waterloo Region will see some much-needed relief at the pumps this week, with gas prices falling for a second straight day. According to Roger McKnight of En-Pro International Inc., gas prices dropped by five cents per litre on Thursday, June 26, bringing the average cost of regular fuel down to 132.9 cents per litre-a nine-cent decrease over just two days. The latest cut follows a four-cent drop on Wednesday, when prices dipped from 141.9 cents per litre on Tuesday.
Hockey Hall of Fame unveils class of 2025

4 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Meredith Bond

Duncan Keith was sorting through papers in his house when he got the call. Unsure if it was a spam call or not, but recognizing the Toronto 416 area code, he quickly decided to answer. It was the right move, to say the least. "I had goosebumps when they started telling me," Keith told reporters on a conference call.
Cambridge Food Bank looking back on 40 years

6 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Erin Anderson

It's been a long and winding road for the Cambridge Food Bank which is marking 40 years of serving the community. It all started in 1995 with humble beginnings, as food was initially distributed from the trunk of a car. Now, the food bank at 54 Ainslie Street South supports more than 2,000 people and families every month.
Public health working with summer camps to curb the spread of measles

1 week ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

Region of Waterloo Public Health is preparing local summer camps for any potential measles outbreaks while students enjoy their summer vacation. 21 cases of measles were reported in Waterloo Region between June 10 and 17, but according to David Aoki, director of infectious disease with Region of Waterloo Public Health, getting the students out from the confined spaces of classrooms should help lower the chance of spread.
App helping regional police find lost people quicker

1 week ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Natasha O'Neill

A digital app is making it easier for emergency responders to locate people who get lost. The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) has been using the 'what3words' app since 2020. It shows various three-metre blocks throughout the world, assigning a three-word combination to each location. It allows people to readily provide their exact location to police if they get desperately lost and are in need of aid from emergency services.
Heat wave brings record-breaking temperatures to start summer in Waterloo Region

1 week ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

Summer will announce itself with a four-day heatwave that is set to bring record-breaking temperatures to Waterloo Region. The official start to summer comes at 10:42 on Friday evening. Sunday's forecasted high of 34C could break a temperature record of 32.8C set in 1923. Monday could reach highs of 35C, again potentially breaking a 1923 record of 33.3C. Tuesday will cool down a touch to highs of 33C, reaching up towards a 1952 record of 36.1C.
Region unveils inclusive option in e-bike program

1 week ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Natasha O'Neill

People needing an adaptive way to ride a bike can now do so in Waterloo Region as the municipality rolls out upright tricycles and handcycles as part of its e-bike program. The region is working with Neuron, which offers the orange scooters and e-bikes seen zipping around the region. The launch is adding adaptive vehicles to the city's fleet and is now available on Neuron's website.
Province offering reward for info in missing Sullivan children case

1 week ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Natasha O'Neill

Well over a month after the disappearance of two children from a rural Pictou County town, the provincial government is offering a reward to people with information on the case. Siblings Jack, 4, and Lilly Sullivan, 6, were reported missing on May 2, and since then, there has been very little evidence of their whereabouts. The Nova Scotia government is offering up to $150,000 for information about the case.
Cambridge, North Dumfries land transfer deal takes another step forward

1 week ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

The City of Cambridge and Township of North Dumfries are edging closer to a land transfer deal that could give the city more opportunities to develop in the south-end of Cambridge. Pending approval from the Region of Waterloo, three parcels of land are set to be transferred from North Dumfries to Cambridge, labeled the "West Lands", "South Lands", and "Blair and Esther Lands."The City of Cambridge passed a bylaw supporting the land transfer on Tuesday.