WRLegalServices
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Waterloo Region Community Legal Services provides free services to low-income individuals and families. Our services include providing legal information, legal support or advice and legal representation.
With winter on the way, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about whether evictions can still happen. Here’s what you need to know.
If you reside in the Waterloo Region and require legal support, contact us at wrcls.ca or 519-743-0254.
If you reside in the Waterloo Region and require legal support, contact us at wrcls.ca or 519-743-0254.
November 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
With winter on the way, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about whether evictions can still happen. Here’s what you need to know.
If you reside in the Waterloo Region and require legal support, contact us at wrcls.ca or 519-743-0254.
If you reside in the Waterloo Region and require legal support, contact us at wrcls.ca or 519-743-0254.
"Savka says she’s still waiting to be paid more than $4,000 after working at Dutchie’s Fresh Food Market in 2023."
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Savka says she’s still waiting to be paid more than $4,000 after working at Dutchie’s Fresh Food Market in 2023."
We will be at Ray of Hope Inc. Community Centre on Tuesday, November 18 from 1pm to 3pm for a free Drop-in Legal Clinic. All are welcome.
This will be our final session for 2025.
This will be our final session for 2025.
November 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We will be at Ray of Hope Inc. Community Centre on Tuesday, November 18 from 1pm to 3pm for a free Drop-in Legal Clinic. All are welcome.
This will be our final session for 2025.
This will be our final session for 2025.
📍We’re teaming up with North Dumfries Community Health Centre to bring free mobile legal clinics to the community.
The next session is on Thursday, November 20, from 9am–12pm.)
👉 Book your free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25 or call (519) 743-0254 ext. 12.
The next session is on Thursday, November 20, from 9am–12pm.)
👉 Book your free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25 or call (519) 743-0254 ext. 12.
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
📍We’re teaming up with North Dumfries Community Health Centre to bring free mobile legal clinics to the community.
The next session is on Thursday, November 20, from 9am–12pm.)
👉 Book your free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25 or call (519) 743-0254 ext. 12.
The next session is on Thursday, November 20, from 9am–12pm.)
👉 Book your free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25 or call (519) 743-0254 ext. 12.
🗓️ We will be hosting a Free Drop-in Legal Clinic at the Multi-Agency Community Space (MACS) at 150 Main St. in Cambridge on Thursday, November 20 from 1pm to 4pm.
No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!
No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🗓️ We will be hosting a Free Drop-in Legal Clinic at the Multi-Agency Community Space (MACS) at 150 Main St. in Cambridge on Thursday, November 20 from 1pm to 4pm.
No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!
No appointment needed!
We look forward to meeting you!
Everyone deserves a safe, respectful workplace. The HRTO hears and decides sexual harassment claims and can order remedies and compensation. If you’ve experienced harassment, you can apply directly.
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Everyone deserves a safe, respectful workplace. The HRTO hears and decides sexual harassment claims and can order remedies and compensation. If you’ve experienced harassment, you can apply directly.
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
Our offices are closed on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our offices are closed on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
Please contact us through our web contact form at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
Sexual harassment can happen in any workplace — but some sectors see it more often than others.
Everyone deserves a safe workplace — free from harassment.
Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146 for free legal advice.
#SHAPEyourworkplace #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EndHarassment
Everyone deserves a safe workplace — free from harassment.
Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146 for free legal advice.
#SHAPEyourworkplace #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EndHarassment
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Sexual harassment can happen in any workplace — but some sectors see it more often than others.
Everyone deserves a safe workplace — free from harassment.
Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146 for free legal advice.
#SHAPEyourworkplace #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EndHarassment
Everyone deserves a safe workplace — free from harassment.
Contact SHAPE at 1-833-677-5146 for free legal advice.
#SHAPEyourworkplace #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EndHarassment
The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Human Rights Code of Ontario provide legal obligations that your employer must follow in regard to complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Contact SHAPE for free and confidential legal advice at shapeyourworkplace.ca
Contact SHAPE for free and confidential legal advice at shapeyourworkplace.ca
October 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Human Rights Code of Ontario provide legal obligations that your employer must follow in regard to complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Contact SHAPE for free and confidential legal advice at shapeyourworkplace.ca
Contact SHAPE for free and confidential legal advice at shapeyourworkplace.ca
Housing and homelessness stem from systemic issues — poverty, discrimination, and policy gaps.
On Oct 22, our Director, Ashley Schuitema, joined Aislinn Clancy, @Lee Fairclough @Thresholds Homes and Supports & @YWCA KW at Queen’s Park calling for coordinated, long-term housing solutions.
On Oct 22, our Director, Ashley Schuitema, joined Aislinn Clancy, @Lee Fairclough @Thresholds Homes and Supports & @YWCA KW at Queen’s Park calling for coordinated, long-term housing solutions.
October 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Housing and homelessness stem from systemic issues — poverty, discrimination, and policy gaps.
On Oct 22, our Director, Ashley Schuitema, joined Aislinn Clancy, @Lee Fairclough @Thresholds Homes and Supports & @YWCA KW at Queen’s Park calling for coordinated, long-term housing solutions.
On Oct 22, our Director, Ashley Schuitema, joined Aislinn Clancy, @Lee Fairclough @Thresholds Homes and Supports & @YWCA KW at Queen’s Park calling for coordinated, long-term housing solutions.
"A hearing on the region’s application for a site-specific bylaw to clear the homeless encampment at 100 Victoria St. N. has been adjourned until February 2026."
To read the article visit: bit.ly/3Jf2qKU
To read the article visit: bit.ly/3Jf2qKU
October 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"A hearing on the region’s application for a site-specific bylaw to clear the homeless encampment at 100 Victoria St. N. has been adjourned until February 2026."
To read the article visit: bit.ly/3Jf2qKU
To read the article visit: bit.ly/3Jf2qKU
The hearing on the Region of Waterloo’s 100 Victoria St. N. application has been adjourned to February 2026. WRCLS is pleased that the Region propose mediation — as any human rights based approach involves engaging those living at the encampment in dialogue about what they need.
October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The hearing on the Region of Waterloo’s 100 Victoria St. N. application has been adjourned to February 2026. WRCLS is pleased that the Region propose mediation — as any human rights based approach involves engaging those living at the encampment in dialogue about what they need.
"A Superior Court hearing was set to take place in November with people arguing against the bylaw, but the region says that day has been pushed to February 2026 as all the involved parties have agreed to mediation."
Court date over region's plans to clear Kitchener encampment moved to February | CBC News
The Region of Waterloo says November court dates to hear arguments around a new site-specific bylaw at 100 Victoria St. N., in Kitchener will be pushed to February as the two sides go to mediation. Th...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"A Superior Court hearing was set to take place in November with people arguing against the bylaw, but the region says that day has been pushed to February 2026 as all the involved parties have agreed to mediation."
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Cambridge, Ontario:
"A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity."
www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/c...
"A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity."
www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/c...
September 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Cambridge, Ontario:
"A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity."
www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/c...
"A place for people to prosper - alive with opportunity."
www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/c...
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#BREAKING
The P.C.-led Government of Ontario has just voted AGAINST ending homelessness within 10 years via the Housing Ends Homeless Act, legislation supported by Greens, Liberal, and NDP MPPs.
Bill 28: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
The P.C.-led Government of Ontario has just voted AGAINST ending homelessness within 10 years via the Housing Ends Homeless Act, legislation supported by Greens, Liberal, and NDP MPPs.
Bill 28: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
October 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
#BREAKING
The P.C.-led Government of Ontario has just voted AGAINST ending homelessness within 10 years via the Housing Ends Homeless Act, legislation supported by Greens, Liberal, and NDP MPPs.
Bill 28: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
The P.C.-led Government of Ontario has just voted AGAINST ending homelessness within 10 years via the Housing Ends Homeless Act, legislation supported by Greens, Liberal, and NDP MPPs.
Bill 28: www.ola.org/en/legislati...
No one should be left without a safe place to go. Cambridge needs more shelters and supports for women now.
"The shelter, run by YWCA in Cambridge...is currently the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Waterloo region."
For the full article, visit bit.ly/3IYSrcD
"The shelter, run by YWCA in Cambridge...is currently the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Waterloo region."
For the full article, visit bit.ly/3IYSrcD
October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
No one should be left without a safe place to go. Cambridge needs more shelters and supports for women now.
"The shelter, run by YWCA in Cambridge...is currently the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Waterloo region."
For the full article, visit bit.ly/3IYSrcD
"The shelter, run by YWCA in Cambridge...is currently the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Waterloo region."
For the full article, visit bit.ly/3IYSrcD
🗓️ Our next legal clinic at Woolwich Community Services will be tomorrow (October 22 from 9 am to 12 pm.)
📌 Contact Woolwich Community Services to book an appointment and speak directly with our staff for free legal help!
📌 Contact Woolwich Community Services to book an appointment and speak directly with our staff for free legal help!
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🗓️ Our next legal clinic at Woolwich Community Services will be tomorrow (October 22 from 9 am to 12 pm.)
📌 Contact Woolwich Community Services to book an appointment and speak directly with our staff for free legal help!
📌 Contact Woolwich Community Services to book an appointment and speak directly with our staff for free legal help!
After the sale of 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, in Nov 2023, tenants faced eviction notices and fee increases. WRCLS represented residents opposing these bad-faith evictions.
On Oct 14, 2025, the LTB dismissed the landlord’s applications.
Learn more: wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy
On Oct 14, 2025, the LTB dismissed the landlord’s applications.
Learn more: wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
After the sale of 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, in Nov 2023, tenants faced eviction notices and fee increases. WRCLS represented residents opposing these bad-faith evictions.
On Oct 14, 2025, the LTB dismissed the landlord’s applications.
Learn more: wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy
On Oct 14, 2025, the LTB dismissed the landlord’s applications.
Learn more: wrcls.ca/social-justice-advocacy
YWCA Cambridge runs the only Emergency Homeless Shelter for women and gender diverse people in Cambridge, ON.
The shelter has been full since it's opening on February 21, 2025.
Read the full article at bit.ly/3WBpDtX
The shelter has been full since it's opening on February 21, 2025.
Read the full article at bit.ly/3WBpDtX
Cambridge women’s shelter turns away 60 people in 6 weeks
“You experience that vicarious trauma because you know that when you’re turning someone away, there may not be another space for them,” the CEO said.
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
YWCA Cambridge runs the only Emergency Homeless Shelter for women and gender diverse people in Cambridge, ON.
The shelter has been full since it's opening on February 21, 2025.
Read the full article at bit.ly/3WBpDtX
The shelter has been full since it's opening on February 21, 2025.
Read the full article at bit.ly/3WBpDtX
"The landlord’s renoviction application against 24 tenants at 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, was denied by the Landlord and Tenant Board due to insufficient evidence."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/4o2dESd
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/4o2dESd
Landlord and Tenant Board dismisses renoviction at Kitchener apartment building
The landlord’s renoviction application against 24 tenants at 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, was denied by the Landlord and Tenant Board due to insufficient evidence.
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"The landlord’s renoviction application against 24 tenants at 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, was denied by the Landlord and Tenant Board due to insufficient evidence."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/4o2dESd
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/4o2dESd
"In the past decade, nearly $200 million in unpaid wages have been formally assessed as owed to workers, according to a new report from the Workers’ Action Centre, an organization advocating for workers’ rights, based on freedom-of-information data."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/47lXfRj
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/47lXfRj
October 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"In the past decade, nearly $200 million in unpaid wages have been formally assessed as owed to workers, according to a new report from the Workers’ Action Centre, an organization advocating for workers’ rights, based on freedom-of-information data."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/47lXfRj
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/47lXfRj
"Residents of 250 Frederick Street in Kitchener have been granted a reprieve. The Landlord and Tenant Board has decided they can stay in their homes."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/43tatKK
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/43tatKK
October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Residents of 250 Frederick Street in Kitchener have been granted a reprieve. The Landlord and Tenant Board has decided they can stay in their homes."
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/43tatKK
To read the full article, visit bit.ly/43tatKK
Workplace sexual harassment is preventable. Our project is dedicated to building safer, more respectful work environments for everyone.
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
October 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Workplace sexual harassment is preventable. Our project is dedicated to building safer, more respectful work environments for everyone.
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
#ShapeYourWorkplace #sexualharassmentintheworkplaceprevention
We will be closed on October 17, 2025 for staff training.
Please contact us at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
Please contact us at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
October 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We will be closed on October 17, 2025 for staff training.
Please contact us at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
Please contact us at wrcls.ca/web-contact and we will connect with you as soon as possible.
📍 We’re teaming up with North Dumfries CHC to bring free mobile legal clinics to the community. The next session is tomorrow! Get free, confidential legal info & advice on a range of legal issues (see poster for details).
💻Book a free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25
💻Book a free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
📍 We’re teaming up with North Dumfries CHC to bring free mobile legal clinics to the community. The next session is tomorrow! Get free, confidential legal info & advice on a range of legal issues (see poster for details).
💻Book a free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25
💻Book a free appointment: bit.ly/AyrLegal25