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Saturday | The Waterloo Region Record

U.S.-based consultant knocks urban intensification

An American urban policy guru has slammed plans by cities like Kitchener and Waterloo to engage in urban intensification, saying their goals of lower automobile use and more sustainable communities are "hopeless outcomes." He argues that attempts by city planners to use zoning laws to promote apartment construction instead of home building, as well ... (more)

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Fri May 25, 2012

The Waterloo Region Record

Heritage house tour in Cambridge

A house tour in spring has been a long-standing tradition with Heritage Cambridge, one of the region's two branches of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.

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The Guelph Mercury

Next digital evolution for Canada Post will start in Waterloo Region

You fish out the usual fistful of paper from your mailbox, including bills, credit card offers, flyers and deals for cheap pizza.

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Sys-Con Media

Government of Canada Strengthening Ties Between Academic and Private Sector

The announcement was made today by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, while speaking at the launch of the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.

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The Waterloo Region Record

We don't need a casino here

There's more than enough room within the municipality's capacious boundaries for new houses, schools, businesses, factories and even other entertainment venues.

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Thu May 24, 2012

The Fort McMurray Today

Ontario PC leader praises oilsands

Alberta's booming oil and gas sector is a massive economic opportunity for Ontario's fledging automotive and manufacturing sector which should be encouraged rather than criticized, says Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak.

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The Waterloo Region Record

Police busy with traffic accidents in Waterloo Region Thursday

In none of the cases did injuries appear serious, said Olaf Heinzel, spokesperson for Waterloo Regional Police.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The Waterloo Region Record

Networking

A restaurant that serves Asian fusion food has opened in downtown Kitchener at 58 Frederick St.

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Tue May 22, 2012

24 Hours

Crayon gun dad seeks justice

The Ontario family that was put through hell because of a child's kindergarten drawing is back on their feet and ready to fight, while the police department involved still hasn't decided if it messed up.

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The Waterloo Region Record

Finding happiness amidst illness possible, prof says

If you want to live a happy life, develop a lifelong close relationship with at least one friend.

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Waterloo Chronicle

Whitney & Company is back

A well-known name in local commercial real estate is making a comeback as John Whitney announced his new company will be called Whitney & Company Realty Ltd.

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The Toronto Star

Toronto area hospitals may soon post live ER wait times online

You know how long you will wait to ride your favourite roller-coaster at the amusement park, and the number of minutes you'll spend standing until the next train pulls into the subway station.

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Sat May 19, 2012

The Waterloo Region Record

Cambridge girl spurs debate about economic system

Victoria Grant is slender and leggy, twirls her hair when she's nervous, has blue-painted toenails, and would like to be a designer when she grows up.

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Fri May 18, 2012

The Waterloo Region Record

It's smart to merge late

Condemn me to a special place in hell. I'm going to tell you why it's smart to merge late.

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Thu May 17, 2012

The Waterloo Region Record

Whitney to operate under own real estate banner

Whitney, who began his real estate career in 1975, announced Thursday that he is ending his co-branding arrangement with DTZ Barnicke, a national real estate company based in Toronto, to operate under his own banner.

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The Waterloo Region Record

Startup Canada finds wealth of ideas in Waterloo

So when Startup Canada went on a cross-country tour, looking for ways to foster new businesses, a logical stop was Waterloo Region, with its rich abundance of startup entrepreneurs overflowing with creative ideas.

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Wed May 16, 2012

The Waterloo Region Record

Demand for high-priced homes up across Canada, real estate sales firm says

The Re/Max real-estate sales organization says demand for high-priced housing was strong in most Canadian markets in the first months of this year, with records set in 10 of the 16 markets it tracks.

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Waterloo Chronicle

On the scene

KW Drama Youth Ensemble presents Come Blow Your Horn, May 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener.

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Sat May 12, 2012

The Guelph Mercury

Cool reception from cities sends business to Listowel

The $2.5-million facility that will house EFS-Plastics Inc., currently under construction on Line 84 in the town's industrial park, will be larger and provide the higher ceilings he requires for his processing equipment.

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The Waterloo Region Record

Cold shoulder from cities sends business to Listowel

The $2.5-million facility that will house EFS-Plastics Inc. , currently under construction on Line 84 in the town's industrial park, will be larger and provide the higher ceilings he requires for his processing equipment.

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