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Drug checking program back in action after federal exemption

2 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Matt Hutcheson

A vital service is resuming in Waterloo Region, aimed at reducing overdose deaths in the community. A federal exemption, through Health Canada, has allowed Sanguen Health Centre to begin using its drug checking machine again. The machine, which looks similar to a desktop computer tower, uses Raman Spectroscopy to identify the different chemicals contained in a drug sample. Leigh Wardlaw is the drug checking lead at Sanguen Health Centre.
Ira Needles Boulevard named worst road in Waterloo Region: CAA

3 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

A notorious Waterloo Region road has landed high on the Canadian Automobile Association's (CAA) list of the worst roads in Ontario. Ira Needles Boulevard, a regional road running through Kitchener and Waterloo from Highway 7/8 to Erb Street, was named the second worst road in Ontario's Western region for 2025, only behind Dundas Street in London.
Police will be ready if, when school resource officer programs resume

3 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Matt Hutcheson

It appeared as though the school resource officer (SRO) debate had mostly been resolved in the province. School boards were left to decide for themselves and several, including the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), which decided to end its program in 2021. That same year the Waterloo District Catholic School Board (WDCSB) opted to indefinitely pause its program.
Kitchener athlete takes top regional sport award

4 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Natasha O'Neill

A lacrosse player born in Kitchener received the 2024 Waterloo Region Athlete of the Year award after his climb to the professional league. Dhane Smith was honoured on June 3 and recognized for competing in the highest level of the sport and representing the region on an international stage. According to the release, Smith is a "standout" in the fastest sport on two feet.
Speed camera debate continues in townships that want control

5 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Matt Hutcheson

The speed camera debate in Waterloo Region continues as the townships advocate for greater control over the placement of the devices. Last year, Kitchener paused the speed camera program for city streets as it looked for more control. North Dumfries has chosen to go on its own, opting to use a third party to administer a speed camera program.
Waterloo Region breaks almost century-old weather record

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

If you were out and about early Monday morning you likely had to bundle up as the temperature dipped near the freezing mark. The cold conditions weren't just unseasonal, they were also record-breaking. Rob Kuhn with Environment Canada says a low of 0.1 degree Celsius was recorded in Waterloo Region around 6 a.m. The minimum temperature beats the old record low for June 2, which was 1.1 degree Celsius. The previous record was set almost 100 years ago in 1927.
Teachers' union says new legislation is a power grab from province

5 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Matt Hutcheson

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) was swift to react to the education minister's announcement on May 29. In a statement that same day, it said: "ETFO strongly opposes the Ford government's latest legislative proposal that grants the Minister of Education additional powers to more easily place elected school boards under supervision and that forces the presence of police officers in schools.
Wilmot council to debate fireworks bylaw changes

6 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Matt Hutcheson

The issue of private fireworks displays has come to Wilmot Township council. A staff report will be tabled at Monday's committee of the whole meeting that contains four recommendations to increase safety and reduce nuisance calls. The recommendations include: Limiting fireworks displays to the day of the holiday. The current bylaw allows displays on the days before and after the holiday. Adding a time frame for when displays are permitted.
Waterloo Region's Food Bank wants to raise 1.5 million meals this summer

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

School is almost out for summer but that means school food programs will also be winding down. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region is hoping to fill the gap through its 7th annual Full Bellies, Happy Hearts campaign. CEO Kim Wilhelm says they continue to see a record-breaking need for food assistance and more than 30 per cent are children.
More repairs needed at Wellesley Dam in the 'near future,' assessment finds

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

The emergency repairs at the Wellesley Dam are now complete, nearly two months after a rainstorm caused damage to the structure. According to the Grand River Conservation Authority, the discharge gate is working again, and the pond is refilling. An engineering assessment was completed, with the initial results noting that the structure is in fair condition.