WPRS warn St. Paddy’s ‘a recipe for larger problems’

St.Paddy's Day-Shelby
The Waterloo Regional Police Services warn its board about the potential of a St. Paddy's bash, similar to one on Ezra Ave. this year, turning into a riot

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Local MPPs, OUSA respond to Ontario budget

With the Ontario budget tabled and set to be scrutinized, its attempts to address student concerns will come under serious consideration by constituents and political opponents over the coming weeks. This year’s budget contains a number of measures directed toward…

Kathleen Wynne was announced as the new leader of Ontario's Liberal party after last weekend's convention. (Contributed photo - Ontario Chamber of Commerce)

Fire at 339 King St. construction site

At about 2:33 p.m. on Thursday, a fire broke out on the construction site at 339 King St. North just before Columbia St. According to John Percy, the public education officer for Waterloo Fire Rescue, the cause of the fire…

Crews battle the blaze at 345 King St. (Photo by Nick Lachance)

Hazel Street war veteran remembered

When Duncan MacDonald first moved onto Hazel Street in 1950 with his family, the homes were specifically designed for war veterans like himself. After 62 years in Waterloo, MacDonald made his mark as a local icon with the perpetual garage…

MacDonald lived at 276 Hazel Street. (Photo by Nick Lachance)

K-W: a year in review

Historic result in byelection For the first time in the history of this region, a NDP candidate took the reigns as Kitchener-Waterloo’s MPP, closing a 22-year-long stint from the Progressive Conservatives. Catherine Fife was elected into office with 18,000 votes…

TEDx explores meaning of ‘home’

The auditorium was buzzing with excited energy, a room full of people who were anxiously awaiting the start to a day dedicated to considering, sharing and discussing ideas. On Wednesday, March 27, TEDxWaterloo was hosted at the Centre in the…