Cereal taken to space has ties to Waterloo Region
Business for a cereal company with ties to Waterloo Region is taking off thanks to the Artemis II mission.
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Stainless steel pools make a splash at Kitchener’s new Cowan Recreation Centre
When the Cowan Recreation Centre opens later this year, swimmers will be diving into something new.
Fergus fly-fishing shop owner becomes first Canadian featured in national magazine
A fly-fishing shop owner turned rod designer from southwestern Ontario is receiving national recognition after his brand became the first Canadian line featured in a prestigious industry publication.
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Cambridge netminder signs $15M contract with Blue JacketsOpens in new window
A hockey goalie from Cambridge, Ont. has signed a three-year NHL contract worth $15 million.
Baby born to miniature Highland cow couple a year after viral weddingOpens in new window
A year after saying “I moo,” a miniature Highland cow couple that captured hearts with a first-of-its-kind wedding has welcomed a new addition to the family.
Synthetic ice rink pops up at Moose Winooski’s in KitchenerOpens in new window
It may be the middle of summer, but skating enthusiasts can still lace up and take a few laps around an outdoor rink in Kitchener, Ont.
Local humane society’s Fur-Ever Ink’d event makes its return to Waterloo RegionOpens in new window
Local tattoo-lovers had the chance to get a pre-designed flash tattoo from artist of their choosing for $125, with 100 per cent of the profits going towards food, shelter, medical treatment, and care for the animals at the HSKWSP.
Stratford community rallies around kid with big football dreamOpens in new window
At 6’2” and 275 pounds, 13-year-old Illijah Magassouba is a big kid, with a big dream.
How long it took to go through 5,000 lbs. of dried beans at the Guelph Food BankOpens in new window
The Guelph Food Bank said it has taken more than eight months to go through a big bean donation from U of G.
Hillside Festival sold out for first time in 14 yearsOpens in new window
The festival’s lineup this year includes Cowboy Junkies, Mae Martin, Stars and more. But its sold-out status may be linked to one specific act.
Kitchener, Ont., athlete makes women’s history in Power SlapOpens in new window
Kitchener, Ont.’s Ellie “Belly” Dempster made history in Las Vegas on Friday, becoming the first ever women’s flyweight champion in Power Slap.
Researchers in Ont. develop 3D-printed contact lenses that can be made in 20 minutesOpens in new window
Researchers at the University of Waterloo are creating specialized contact lenses using 3D printing technology
Students look for formal recognition of garden honouring missing Wilfrid Laurier University student Eli WoodOpens in new window
Nearly nine months after Wilfrid Laurier University student Eli Wood disappeared, classmates are asking the school to formally recognize a community garden created in his honour.
Two golfers ace same hole at Galt Country ClubOpens in new window
Golfers Shawn Brown and Trevor Fackrell will never forget their once-in-a-lifetime moment on the links.
Cambridge’s first female firefighter who broke barriers retires after a 35-year careerOpens in new window
When Kelley Willemze walked into the Cambridge Fire Department in 1991, she wasn’t just starting a new job — she was making history as the city’s first female firefighter.
Kitchener, Ont. wrestler to represent Canada at world championshipsOpens in new window
A wrestler from Kitchener, Ont. will be representing Canada on the world stage, after training in the sport for just two years.
Guelph’s Sleeman Centre undergoes makeover ahead of 2027 Memorial CupOpens in new window
The home of the Guelph Storm is getting a multi-million-dollar facelift.
Food4Kids Waterloo Region helping more than 1,500 children during summer break Opens in new window
When the school year ends, thousands of children across Waterloo Region lose access to the breakfasts, lunches and snacks they depend on during the school day.
Boating ban lifted at Victoria Park in KitchenerOpens in new window
Kitchener is reversing course on its boat ban at Victoria Park.
University of Guelph opens new Honey Bee Research Centre to expand pollinator researchOpens in new window
The University of Guelph has opened a new state-of-the-art research facility, marking the next chapter in honeybee research and education at the school.
Dana Fox’s legacy rides on as family and friends continue cancer fundraising effortsOpens in new window
After his death in the fall, the legacy of Waterloo cyclist and cancer advocate Dana Fox continues to inspire family, friends and fellow riders.
Volunteers put together 500 sandwiches for people in needOpens in new window
Thirty pounds of meat, 30 pounds of cheese and hundreds of sandwich buns have been transformed into a manifestation of community spirit.
Stroke survivors volunteer to support new patientsOpens in new window
When David Young had a stroke in April 2025, he never imagined himself returning to the same Brantford General Hospital ward as a volunteer.
