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Canadian Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete wins another gold medal at international championship

Aubrey Formica his now a two-time gold medal winner at an international Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition.

UW professor develops 3D-printed filters to reduce microplastics

A University of Waterloo professor is trying to use 3D-printed filters to reduce the amount of microplastics found in our water.

Air conditioner stolen from Waterloo café, replaced by fellow business owner

A Kitchener café is thanking the community for lending a hand after it was targeted by thieves.

‘All I needed was a safe space’: Mount Forest, Ont., mom turns daughter’s loss into SickKids legacyOpens in new window

A Mount Forest, Ont., family is turning the loss of their baby girl into a legacy of support for other families at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

New Hamburg’s ‘Lego Mike’ recreates heritage buildings brick by brickOpens in new window

A New Hamburg, Ont. man is recreating the community’s heritage buildings in Lego.

$4.5M donation for food banks in Waterloo Region, Cambridge, Guelph and Centre WellingtonOpens in new window

Food banks in Waterloo-Wellington are getting a big funding boost from the Balsillie Family Foundation.

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest announces this year’s parade marshalOpens in new window

Sharon Hampson will be the Grand Parade Marshal for this year’s Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Century-old cucumber magnolia in Brant County crowned winner of Ontario Tree PageantOpens in new window

A cucumber magnolia in St. George, Ont. is believed to be approximately 100 to 140 years

Basketball courts become community hub as U of G, city study what makes space workOpens in new window

Basketball courts in a Guelph neighbourhood are proving to be more than a place to play, bringing together strangers from different cultures, generations and backgrounds.

Stratford Festival reveals 2027 season lineupOpens in new window

What's playing at Stratford Festival in 2027?

Waterloo Region Courthouse service dog Monet retires after nearly 7 yearsOpens in new window

A beloved service dog at the Waterloo Region Courthouse is getting ready to hang up her vest after nearly seven years on the job.

Royal Canadian Legion sees surge in membership during its centennial yearOpens in new window

As the Royal Canadian Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary, national membership is growing as branches across the country work to attract a new generation.

Hotline offers help to turtles in troubleOpens in new window

Turtles in Wellington County may have a better chance of survival thanks to a dedicated group of helpers.

Waterloo appoints first female fire chief as outgoing chief retiresOpens in new window

City council recognized the retirement of outgoing fire chief Richard Hepditch and appointed Sandy van Solm to the position.

New sports bar opens at Kitchener Memorial AuditoriumOpens in new window

People heading to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium may get a taste of something new.

Guelph man and his dog uncover possible 5,000-year-old artifact in Speed RiverOpens in new window

Welch was searching the river with his dog, Pepper, when he uncovered a stone spear point he believes is more than 5,000 years old.

Researchers in Ontario develop device to test donated lungsOpens in new window

People who need a lung transplant may be able to feel more optimistic about their outcomes thanks to work by University of Waterloo researchers and doctors with Toronto’s University Health Network.

Lemonade stand turns six-year-old leukemia survivor’s journey into fundraiser for childhood cancer charitiesOpens in new window

What began as a small neighbourhood lemonade stand has grown into an annual fundraiser for childhood cancer charities, inspired by a young girl’s journey through leukemia.

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