Heart disease is the number one killer of Canadian women, accounting for more deaths each year than all cancers combined. It doesn’t have to be this way. Friday, June 7th, is RedDAY. Join St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation and Manulife in the effort to raise awareness of heart disease and how to prevent it. Workplaces […]
Read moreFedeli says he’s got the message that the region needs adequate transit to Toronto for tech sector to grow WATERLOO — Ontario’s finance minister says he’s heard the demand for improved transit links between Waterloo Region and Toronto “loud and clear.” In a wide-ranging luncheon address in Waterloo on Tuesday, Vic Fedeli said the promise […]
Read moreThe agri-food sector is important to Canada’s economic prosperity, writes Ian McLean The agricultural sector is one of the largest employers and sources of economic growth in Waterloo Region. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce released two reports related to the national agri-food industry. With major changes in global markets and advances in Canadian products and […]
Read moreBudgets are often remembered for what’s not in them instead of what is, writes Ian McLean In the political world events like budget speeches are often remembered more for what is not in them versus what is in them. In some ways this is the case with Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli’s first budget tabled […]
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In the current economic environment, it is important that businesses find ways to stand out, tighten their operations, and increase their revenues while keeping expenses low. As many businesses struggle to stay ahead of the competition, the day-to-day operations of the business are more than enough to keep management busy, especially in smaller businesses where […]
Read moreOn Thursday, PCs voted against NDP motion calling for GO funding, timeline details KITCHENER — Ontario’s economic development minister says his government remains committed to bringing two-way, all-day GO trains to Waterloo Region. “We understand the importance of having that commuter option for people who are travelling to Toronto and from Toronto to Kitchener-Waterloo,” Todd […]
Read moreIt added over four cents to the price of a litre of gas It’s no April Fools’ joke, the cost of some items went up Monday in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Those four provinces refused to impose their own carbon pricing system, so the federal government’s carbon tax has kicked in. The tax […]
Read moreLongtime police officer tells International Women’s Day breakfast: “I was in my own head explaining to myself all the reasons I didn’t deserve the job, rather than all the reasons I did deserve the job.” WATERLOO — In her decades-long career with the Waterloo Regional Police, acting Deputy Chief Shirley Hilton says one of her […]
Read moreChamber membership has its perks, that is, if they are used. One of these perks is the Chamber Plus Networks – or CPN for short. These groups meet on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for breakfast or lunch, with a brief presentation and an opportunity to introduce yourself and your business to the group each […]
Read moreKITCHENER — A beer maker, a caterer and an event planning firm were among the businesses honoured this year by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. They were named businesses of the year at the chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards gala Thursday night at Bingemans. Waterloo Brewing Co. was named Business of the Year for […]
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