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University of Waterloo researchers engineer bacteria to eat microplastics. But is it a pipe dream?

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have recently announced a significant breakthrough in the fight against microplastic pollution. Led by…

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Lifestyle

Waterloo, Ont. woman’s lucky break: How her lottery win will help kids with disabilities

A Generous Donation to KidsAbility A stroke of luck has brought about a wonderful opportunity for a center in Waterloo,…

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Tech

All that glitters is microplastics this New Year’s Eve, Waterloo researcher warns

As the new year approaches, it’s worth considering the prevalence of glitter in our celebratory festivities. Glitter can be found…

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Canada

University of Waterloo stabber apologizes at sentencing hearing, saying ‘violence is not good for any reason’

The former student who pleaded guilty in the 2023 stabbing rampage in a University of Waterloo gender-studies class in 2023 told his…

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Canada

University of Waterloo stabber’s COVID-19 isolation may have worsened his mental state, sentencing court told

Defence lawyers in the sentencing hearing for the former student who went on a stabbing rampage at the University of Waterloo last…

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Canada

Ex-student attacked University of Waterloo gender-studies class to ‘instil fear,’ sentencing hearing told

WARNING: This story contains disturbing details. Federal prosecutors at the sentencing hearing of a former student who went on a…

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Canada

Waterloo region has highest rate of police-reported hate crimes in Canada. What police, advocates are saying

New Statistics Canada data indicates Waterloo region in southern Ontario had the highest rate of police-reported hate crimes in the country…

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Lifestyle

Waterloo, Ont. man with stage 4 cancer qualifies for Boston Marathon

A Waterloo, Ont. man diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer continues to beat all odds. “I got…

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Canada

University of Waterloo student is 1st recipient of scholarship honouring slain Owen Sound restaurateur

The sudden, violent death of Sharif Rahman — owner of The Curry House restaurant and a dedicated community member — rocked people…

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Canada

Waterloo region organizations hungry for donations to help feed kids

A Waterloo region charity that provides food to school children in need says it’s hungry for donations as kids prepare to return to…

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