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Waterloo region Eritrean community group helping newcomers feel supported, settled
The Eritrean Islamic Community of Waterloo Region is receiving about $55,000. Here’s what the organization is all about and what it hopes to do with the additional and much needed funding.
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Breastfeeding support program growing, seeking Spanish-speaking volunteers
The Breastfeeding Buddies Program at the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre is receiving about $20,000. Here’s what the organization is all about and what it hopes to do with the additional and much needed funding.
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Woolwich Community Health Centre to hire rural planner to expand scope of services
The Woolwich Community Health Centre is receiving about $157,000 over two years. Here’s what the organization is all about and what it hopes to do with the additional and much needed funding.
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Laurier Wellbeing in Film Forum expands to screenings at Princess Cinemas
The Laurier Wellbeing in Film Forum is receiving about $4,000 from the region. Here’s what the organization is all about and what it hopes to do with the additional and much needed funding:
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Kitchener's Rohingya Centre of Canada scaling up in 2023
The Rohingya Centre of Canada in Kitchener received about $125,000 from the Region of Waterloo. Here’s what the organization is all about and what it hopes to do with the additional and much needed money.
How these Laurier students are navigating mental health after pandemic high school experience
The last two pandemic years took a lot away from young people, especially students transitioning from high school to post secondary education. The unusual school experience, which included being forced out of school, learning online and cancelled proms, led to challenges still being felt today.
Deputy Chief Mark Crowell named new Waterloo regional police chief
Following a nationwide search, the Waterloo Regional Police Services Board has announced current Deputy Chief Mark Crowell as the new chief of police.
Cambridge city hall Islamic heritage display aims to educate, spread love
Muslim Women of Cambridge is behind an Islamic Heritage Month showcase aimed at educating people on Islamic history in an effort to help people better understand one another.
'Such anti-democratic conduct must stop,' judge says in giving man house arrest for threatening Justin Trudeau
A Kitchener, Ont., man who pleaded guilty to uttering a threat against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a 2021 federal election campaign stop has been sentenced to a two-month conditional sentence, one-year probation and 100 community service hours.
'Be the teacher I wish I had': These aspiring Ontario teachers hope to diversify the field
About 50 equity deserving students from across high schools in Waterloo region were invited to Wilfrid Laurier University this week for a 'Teacher Diversity' event hosted by the Equity, Diversity and Indigenization Coalition.