Monday Waterloo Region Roundup – Windy Weather Chaos, Local College Professors Strike, Oktober
Strong Winds Topple Waterloo Homes, Knock Out Power
The high winds – up to 90 mph at times – that hit the Waterloo Region on Sunday afternoon formed a short but powerful storm, knocking out power and water lines in some areas and even knocking down four under construction homes in the Vista Hills neighbourhood. Read More
Negotiations Fail, Ontario College Professors Strike
After failing to reach a last minute deal in a dispute over contracts more than 12,000 Ontario public college professors went on strike on Monday morning, including educators at Conestoga College. Read More
49th Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest Comes to an End
After another successful staging – the 49th – that saw a number of changes, including a new Thanksgiving Day Parade route, the Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest officially came to an end at Chicopee Haus on Saturday night. Read More
Daily Flights From Waterloo to Toronto to Take Off in November
As of November 6 the Toronto based airline FLYGTA will begin offering a commuter service between between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and the Region of Waterloo International Airport that will take just 20 minutes and offer significant discounts on the standard $129 fare for regular commuters. Read More
Sponsored Weddings Come to Guelph
Everyone knows that getting married can be very expensive, and so a number of couples are taking advantage of offers to sponsor their weddings in return for public shout- outs, including a couple from Guelph. Read More