11+ hour, 5+ min ago  (368+ words) Evan Morrison was taken with the 297 pick in the 10th round of the MLB draft after an award-winning season playing Division II baseball in Michigan. Former University of Waterloo pitcher, Evan Morrison, has been drafted by the Texas Rangers. A University…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (248+ words) Waterloo Region Police Service is asking for donations of essential school supplies for the annual Backpack Challenge to support local students Waterloo Regional Police officers show some of the backpacks collected during its backpack challenge in 2025 The Waterloo Regional Police…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (372+ words) As mayor, Waterloo resident Khue Pham said he would attract more tourists and residents to the region by creating a springtime attraction. Ahead of the municipal elections in October, the Waterloo Region Record has a question for residents and community…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (705+ words) A summary of some of the latest research at Waterloo Region’s post-secondary institutions Prof. Tizazu Mekonnen (left) and PhD student Aklilu G. Messele hold the flexible polymer material developed to replace the lead in heavy X-ray aprons. Social media buzz…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (582+ words) Waterloo Regional Police exploring establishment of a Justice Centre for restorative justice program, connecting offenders to community resources, to reduce re-offending and help victims. Waterloo Regional Police are in discussion with the attorney general to establish a Justice Centre to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (562+ words) Board prioritizes investments in student learning but signals harder fiscal decisions lie ahead. The Waterloo Region District School Board building at 51 Ardelt Ave., in Kitchener. The Waterloo Region District School Board has approved its 2026-27 budget, with a deficit of nearly…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (205+ words) A group of protesters disrupted a presentation at regional council on Wednesday evening. They were protesting the region’s decision to appeal a court ruling that prevents the removal of homeless people from an encampment at Victoria and Weber streets in…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (121+ words) Charges expected after crash at Waterloo intersection sends five to hospital. Waterloo Regional Police are anticipating charges in a two-vehicle crash in Waterloo that sent five to hospital. Charges are anticipated after five people were taken to hospital from a…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (353+ words) Waterloo Regional Police’s 2025 annual report showed officers seized nearly 1,000 firearms and $1.88 million worth of drugs, while focusing on crime reduction and road safety with new initiatives. Waterloo Regional Police seized seven kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, a firearm, fentanyl, cocaine, opiates…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (605+ words) Fifteen morning supervisor positions are being cut at Waterloo Catholic District School Board schools. The board calls it a reallocation. The union calls it a loss that students and families can’t afford The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is eliminating…...