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Cambridge city council has delayed a decision on a major change to the city’s zoning rules after a long debate about housing, neighbourhoods and public input. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Cambridge housing shakeup on hold amid public concerns
The proposal would shift residential zoning away from rules based mainly on housing type and density, and instead focus on how buildings fit on a lot, including height, setbacks, landscaping and…
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Bylaw inspectors went into the Sunnydale neighbourhood in Waterloo Thursday and issued a long list of repair orders to the landlords. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Dozens of repair orders for Sunnydale townhouses in Waterloo
Bylaw inspectors went into the Sunnydale neighbourhood in Waterloo Thursday and issued a long list of repair orders to the landlords.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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A special weather statement has been issued for Waterloo Region on Friday morning as temperatures drop following a period of rain overnight. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Drop in temperature expected to create icy conditions in Waterloo Region
A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada warning of icy conditions.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Conestoga College laid off another 197 full-time support staff Thursday after laying off 181 full-time faculty Tuesday. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Heartbreak as Conestoga College cuts 197 more jobs in second layoff of support staff
The faltering college laid off 378 full-time faculty and support staff this week in job cuts that take effect in mid-March.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Sales of new condos in Waterloo Region plunge 94% in ‘market correction’ www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Sales of new condos plunge 94% in ‘market correction’
Almost nobody wants to buy a new condo at the prices on offer
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Waterloo Region Record morning update for Friday, Dec. 19: Sales of new condos plunge 94% in ‘market correction’ + Heartbreak as Conestoga College cuts 197 more jobs in second layoff of support staff + Cambridge housing shakeup on hold amid public concerns www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
The Record today: More layoffs at Conestoga College + New condo sales down 94% + Decision on Cambridge major zoning change on hold
The Record today: More layoffs at Conestoga College + New condo sales down 94% + Decision on Cambridge major zoning change on hold
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December 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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BREAKING: Conestoga College laid off another 197 full-time support staff Thursday after laying off 181 full-time faculty Tuesday. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Heartbreak as Conestoga College cuts 197 more jobs in second layoff of support staff
The faltering college laid off 378 full-time faculty and support staff this week in job cuts that take effect in mid-March.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Waterloo Region forecast sees rain followed by snow and icy conditions
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Waterloo Region forecast sees rain followed by snow and icy conditions
A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada warning of icy conditions.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Support worker’s Sunnydale observations prompted Waterloo bylaw blitz
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Support worker’s Sunnydale observations prompted Waterloo bylaw blitz
An email from the Social Development Centre has sparked property inspections in Sunnydale, a townhouse complex near Parkside Drive and Bearinger Road long known for maintenance issues.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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‘Youth don’t know where to start’: Rising youth unemployment pushes Cambridge council to act
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‘Youth don’t know where to start’: Rising youth unemployment pushes Cambridge council to act
Youth unemployment in Canada has climbed 15 per cent, and is even higher for students. As of November, the rate has increased to 21.4 per cent in Waterloo Region.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Ontario unveils new kindergarten curriculum. Here’s what it will look like — and why critics are concerned www.therecord.com/news/ontario...
Ontario unveils new kindergarten curriculum. Here’s what it will look like — and why critics are concerned
Education Ministry says it will have a more “back to basics” focus. Meanwhile, teachers are concerned about having enough time for training.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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A pivotal shift in Ontario’s relationship with natural gas seems to be underway, with Waterloo Region becoming the second municipality to resist renewing a contract that allows Enbridge Gas to build pipelines on public land for free. www.therecord.com/publications...
Enbridge Gas gets to build pipelines on public land for free
In Ontario, Enbridge Gas gets to build pipelines on public land for free. Waterloo Region and Guelph want to change that.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Ontario promises shovels in the ground next year for $131-million central transit hub in Kitchener www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Ontario promises shovels in the ground next year for $131-million central transit hub in Kitchener
Planning for the transit hub began more than 15 years ago. Regional government has been buying land for it since 2008.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Does the cold make you sick? Here's what University of Waterloo researchers say www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Does the cold make you sick? UW researchers say yes
When the temperatures drop so does your immune system opening the doors to viruses
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December 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Kitchener Rangers show glimpse of scoring prowess in Sarnia www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Kitchener Rangers show glimpse of scoring prowess in Sarnia
Midwest Division-leading Kitchener Rangers may be looking for more weapons after 5-2 win over Sarnia Sting.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Coun. Pam Wolf convinced even her most conservative colleagues to take a life-saving stand on women’s homelessness, Luisa D’Amato writes. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
One change in the regional budget meant the difference between life and death
Coun. Pam Wolf convinced even her most conservative colleagues to take a stand on women’s homelessness, Luisa D’Amato writes
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December 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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The Waterloo Region Record morning update for Thursday, Dec. 18: One change in the regional budget meant the difference between life and death + Ontario promises shovels in the ground next year for $131-million central transit hub in Kitchener www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
The Record today: Construction to start in spring on Kitchener central transit hub + Rising youth unemployment urges Cambridge council action
The Record today: Construction to start in spring on Kitchener central transit hub + Rising youth unemployment urges Cambridge council action
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December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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‘Youth don’t know where to start’: Rising youth unemployment pushes Cambridge council to act
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‘Youth don’t know where to start’: Rising youth unemployment pushes Cambridge council to act
Youth unemployment in Canada has climbed 15 per cent, and is even higher for students. As of November, the rate has increased to 21.4 per cent in Waterloo Region.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Ontario promises shovels in the ground next year for $131-million central transit hub in Kitchener
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Ontario promises shovels in the ground next year for $131-million central transit hub in Kitchener
Planning for the transit hub began more than 15 years ago. Regional government has been buying land for it since 2008.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Waterloo Region’s 2026 budget adds $142 to average home bill
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Waterloo Region’s 2026 budget adds $142 to average home bill
Waterloo Region’s 2026 budget adds $142 to average home bill
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Does the cold make you sick? UW researchers say yes
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Does the cold make you sick? UW researchers say yes
When the temperatures drop so does your immune system opening the doors to viruses
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December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Ontario Provincial Police have dismantled an auto theft organization, with ties to Waterloo Region, recovering vehicles with an estimated value of $25 million and arresting 20 individuals.
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OPP bust auto theft organization with ties to Waterloo Region
Ontario police recover $25 million worth of stolen cars they say were destined for Africa and the Middle East.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Cambridge lets veterans take lead on commemorative crosswalks
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Cambridge lets veterans take lead on commemorative crosswalks
A separate veterans-led working group is being formed with its first meeting expected in February.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Waterloo Region council passes police budgets, despite opposition
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Waterloo Region council passes police budgets, despite opposition
Kitchener mayor’s motion to revise cost estimate for new public safety communications centre unsuccessful
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December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Conestoga College’s unused residence space in Kitchener would be a good homeless shelter. It seems like a move-in-ready solution that would require only an agency to manage the building, writes Mike Farwell. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
Conestoga College’s unused residence space in Kitchener would be a good homeless shelter
It seems like a move-in-ready solution that would require only an agency to manage the building, and a rather magnanimous gesture on the part of Conestoga College, writes Mike Farwell.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM