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A colourful cloudy sunrise picture of CUPE1656 members on the picket line at the Region of Waterloo airport on March 03, 2025. Snow covers the fields in the background and strikers are dressed in winter outerwear. Signs being held include the text "CUPE 1656 on Strike" and "Fair wages for essential work". Photo by CUPE Local 1656 CKMS News -2025-03-19- Strike continues as regional workers demand “a fair wage for essential work”. CKMS News -2025-03-19- CUPE 1656 strike continues as regional workers demand “a fair wage for essential work” dan kellar Kitchener, ON – Midway through week 3 of their strike, CUPE 1656 workers want the region to return to the table with “a fair deal”. The latest offer from the regional government, which they called “competitive”, … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-03-19- Strike continues as regional workers demand “a fair wage for essential work”. →
The picture shows the front of the 3 story light brown brick building with windows and the words "Waterloo City Centre" on the building in a serif font. There are red flowers in a garden bed in the front of the building. CKMS News -2025-03-18- Waterloo council delays implementing Inclusionary Zoning rules amid “uncertainty” CKMS News -2025-03-18- Waterloo council delays implementing Inclusionary Zoning rules amid “uncertainty” dan kellar Waterloo, ON – On March 3rd, the City of Waterloo voted to delay implementing inclusionary zoning bylaws which would have required developers to include some affordable units in any new condominium projects in areas around major transit stations.  The new by-law, … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-03-18- Waterloo council delays implementing Inclusionary Zoning rules amid “uncertainty” →
A female wearing a white shirt with her head turned away is in the background of the photo, blurred out. Her hand is held up, taking up most of the space in the photograph’s foreground, the hand is sharp. Police confirm human trafficking is on the rise in Waterloo Region Host: Leah Gerber Waterloo Region is a hub for human trafficking, confirm police. The number of cases that the Waterloo Region Police Service Human Trafficking Unit investigate is growing each year, as well as the number of victims and people seeking help at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region’s Anti-Human Trafficking Program. Radio … Continue reading Police confirm human trafficking is on the rise in Waterloo Region →
A close up photo of a person’s shoulder and rolled up white t-shirt. A vaccine is being injected into the shoulder by a person wearing white latex gloves. Region of Waterloo Public Health urging people and children to get vaccinated for measles as measles outbreak continues in Ontario Host: Leah Gerber While no cases have been reported in Waterloo Region yet, a measles outbreak that started in October continues in Ontario. So far, over 200 cases have been reported in the province, double the number reported between 2013 and 2023 combined. This comes at the same time Waterloo Region Public Health staff released … Continue reading Region of Waterloo Public Health urging people and children to get vaccinated for measles as measles outbreak continues in Ontario →
A picture of a farmer wearing jeans and a flannel, walking on green grass and fallen leaves beneath tree branches covered in golden leaves. In teh back left of the photo is brown building wiht a white roof. In the back right there is another brown building with a white roof and large garage door openings. The sky is blue with wispy white clouds. CKMS news -2025-03-06- New mini-documentary series digs into “secretive” assembly of farmland in Wilmot township by regional government CKMS news -2025-03-06- New mini-documentary series digs into “secretive” assembly of farmland in Wilmot township by regional government dan kellar Wilmot Township, ON –  A new group of concerned residents has formed to support the farmers in Wilmot township whose lands  are being targeted by the regional government for an undisclosed industrial project. Since the … Continue reading CKMS news -2025-03-06- New mini-documentary series digs into “secretive” assembly of farmland in Wilmot township by regional government →
A large gathering of people seated at round tables in a large, round multi-story room are waiting for a meal to begin. They are facing a screen which says “Interfaith and Multicultural Flavours of Iftar.” Next to the screen a speaker is speaking at a podium. Many religions practice fasting, and a local Muslim group is hosting an event to talk about it Host: Leah Gerber Fasting is the topic up for discussion at an upcoming multi-faith celebration at the Kitchener City Hall Rotunda this coming Sunday, March 9. The InterFaith and Multicultural Flavours of Iftar event includes a panel discussion on the role of fasting in various faiths featuring leaders from Muslim, Hindu, Christian and Jewish traditions. … Continue reading Many religions practice fasting, and a local Muslim group is hosting an event to talk about it →
On a white background, an illustration of 5 yellow lines coming together to create a single arrow pointing up. The words "Get READI Plan" are beside the arrow in black text. and below that in a yellow box with black text "2025-2030". CKMS News -2025-03-04- City of Waterloo launches “Get READI” plan to address systemic inequity. CKMS News – 2025-03-04- City of Waterloo launches “Get READI” plan to address systemic inequity. dan kellar Waterloo, ON – As Waterloo works to incorporate reconciliation, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, the launch of the Get READI plan in mid-February will now guide all city divisions as they plan and provide programs and services for the … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-03-04- City of Waterloo launches “Get READI” plan to address systemic inequity. →
A man in a suit stands at a podium. The podium has a sign that reads “Building Kitchener Together.” Behind the podium is a banner that reads, “Building Kitchener Together.” More affordable housing slated for downtown Kitchener, along with a new fire station Host: Leah Gerber A new project is in the beginning stages to build a dual-purpose project in downtown Kitchener. The site at 450 and 470 King Street East is slated to be developed with both an affordable housing site and the city’s eighth fire station.  Radio Waterloo spoke with Rosa Bustamante, director of planning and … Continue reading More affordable housing slated for downtown Kitchener, along with a new fire station →
A screenshot of the EngageWR banner on the updated webpage. One hte left is a dark blue square with the white text "Welcome to Engage Waterloo Region". On the right are word bubbles of various colours (green, orange, blue, tan) with clip art images of a tree and a picnic table, people, a rooster, and a house. CKMS News -2025-02-27- Public engagement made more accessible with updated EngageWR website CKMS News -2025-02-27- Public engagement made more accessible with updated EngageWR website dan kellar Kitchener, ON – Municipalities across the region have launched an updated EngageWR webpage that they say will provide an even more accessible way for residents to provide feedback and engage with local government undertakings. Currently there are hundreds of undertakings listed on … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-02-27- Public engagement made more accessible with updated EngageWR website →
A picture of a speed limit sign attached to a pole with a snowy background and some houses and parked cars. The Sign Reads "Maximum 30" in black on white, then "Area" in yellow on blue, then "Begins" in white on black. CKMS News -2025-02-26- Speed management initiatives put the brakes on driver speeds in Waterloo. CKMS News -2025-02-26- Speed management initiatives put the brakes on driver speeds in Waterloo. dan kellar Waterloo, ON – The second progress report on Waterloo’s Speed Management Plan was presented to city council on Monday, and in most cases, drivers are slowing down.  The report looked at the data gathered before and after new speed … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-02-26- Speed management initiatives put the brakes on driver speeds in Waterloo. →

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