Category: Kitchener
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U.S. tariffs could become catalyst to bolster Canadian food supply chains: experts
Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could accelerate a push to ramp up domestic food processing and manufacturing, even as some companies consider moving operations south. But if real change is to happen, they say more government support is needed. “Until … we actually focus our attention on a strong manufacturing strategy for food…
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Chrystia Freeland will run to be next Liberal leader
Chrystia Freeland is running to be the next leader of the Liberal party and prime minister of Canada. She says in a statement posted on social media she will launch her campaign officially on Sunday. Official launch Sunday. pic.twitter.com/4Uq3MHQsib — Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland) January 17, 2025 The former finance minister wrote an op-ed in the…
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Joly to share update on meetings with U.S. politicians as Trump tariff
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will provide an update on Canada’s efforts to stop punishing U.S. tariffs this morning following meetings in Washington on border security, trade and investment Thursday. Joly spent the day meeting with both Republicans and Democrats including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, South Carolina Sen. Lindsay Graham, New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne…
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Rangers look to snuff the Firebirds at the Aud tonight
The East Avenue Blue are back in action tonight, hosting the Flint Firebirds at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Kitchener dropped two of three last weekend and will look to revive their winning ways. The Firebirds, meantime, have dropped five in a row and sit sixth in the OHL’s Western Conference while the Rangers remain in…
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Region bracing for cold temperatures ‘we haven’t experienced in years’
A snowy and mild start to the weekend will be turning into freezing temperatures and brisk winds, with Waterloo Region expected to be hit with the coldest weather of the season. The region is expected to see some consistent snowfall for Friday and Saturday, with a high of -2 C pushing above the freezing mark…
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Guelph’s Long Term Care residence unveils 29 new beds
A long-term care residence in Guelph just expanded to include 29 modern beds in the Elliot Community. Completing the construction gives the retirement home 114-beds in total to use in the future. The announcement was made Thursday in Guelph by the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care, Tyler Allsopp. “This adds 29 modernized…
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Pro-Palestinian rally planned in Kitchener following ceasefire deal
A rally to stand with the Palestinian community is set to take place Friday evening in front of Kitchener City Hall. The Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) is organizing the rally. The group says the message of the rally is that there is still a lot of work to be done in Gaza. Nancy Yasmin, an…
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Decisions on proposed 51 per cent tax hike in Wilmot Township deferred
How much will those living in Wilmot Township be paying in property taxes this year? The proposed nearly 51 per cent property tax increase was discussed at length in a budget meeting on Thursday, but after six-and-a-half hours of deliberation, decisions are being deferred until Jan. 27 at the earliest. A lack of available, detailed…
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‘New Year, New You’: Debunking the myth of January reinvention
We’ve officially passed what’s known as “Quitter’s Day,” the second Friday in January where people generally abandon their new year’s resolutions. If you’re feeling down because you’ve swapped the celery for timbits, don’t! According to dietician Abbey Sharp, there is a better way and why January isn’t the best month for reinvention. Host…
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Province says $200 taxpayer rebate cheques are being mailed out
The Ford government has begun issuing $200 rebates to taxpayers and their eligible children to help offset the impact of the federal carbon tax and high interest rates. On Oct. 29, 2024, the government announced it would send Ontario taxpayers the $200 rebate. A news release stated that the payments would “support families… at a time when the…