The Upside (Aug 2026)
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In Their Own Words (Waterloo ward 5)
Waterloo ward 5 candidates share their thoughts on 250 Lincoln Rd.
The Council Round-Up (July 2026)
A snapshot of what's happening in council chambers around Waterloo Region
It's not just a radio station we lost
A few thoughts on the shuttering of 570 news radio
Council Approves the Kitchener 2051 Official Plan
Making it easier to create more housing options in (almost) all neighbourhoods
Growing Well...Together?
A closer look at Kitchener's Official Plan and two concerning amendments
100 Victoria encampment ruling
Last month, Justice Gibson ruled that the Region cannot evict residents from the encampment at 100 Victoria unless it provides viable alternatives such as shelter or public tenting options.
Local News and Views (May 2026)
An overview of local news and other happenings in and around Waterloo Region
Local Media as Social Infrastructure
May 3rd is the UN World Press Freedom Day which serves as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom - which feels particularly pressing in these times.
The Upside (May 2026)
Let's focus on good things happening in and around Waterloo Region
Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan
Does this plan reflect our community's vision for community safety?