Family Life

‘PAWS’ and Think Twice Before Leaving Your Pet in a Hot Car

2021 virtual home smoke alarm campaign kicks off

24 Things You Can Do Beyond Earth Day To Make Your Life More GREEN Enriched

5 More Questions to Ask Your Prospective Personal Injury Lawyer

Concussion is a common and serious sport related injury for children and youth. VVE presents a new diagnostic tool for clinicians.

Canada announces support for rapid housing in Waterloo Region.

Canadians call for more rapid access to rapid antigen tests as Omicron fuels more holiday season anxiety

Canadians have among the highest Rates of Multiple Sclerosis

City of Kitchener provides temporary location for A Better Tent City

Constable Omar Mojadidi Has Always Wanted To Help Others ...And he always has

Have safe fun at the cottage and look after your guests.

Covid 19 Stress causing Increase in Depression and Anxiety

COVID-19 variants: Many people will need a third dose of the vaccine to protect against Omicron

Canada Pension Plan Appeal Changes

Delta Variant Surge: Combatting increased COVID-19 case rates in Waterloo Region

Diversity and Education: Half of Canadian kids witness ethnic, racial bullying at their school

Donny Hishon named City of Kitchener 2021 Senior of the Year.

Dwindling group of unvaccinated cite 'personal freedom' and 'health concerns' main reasons for dodging the jab.

Federal Budget 2021 Leaves Canada Awash in Debt for More than a Generation

Government of Canada introduces new measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern

Head injuries are common in all sport but especially in speed sports like bicycling.

High-Rise Apartment Buildings present a different set of fire safety and escape procedures.

Kitchener implements 40km/h speed limit in residential neighbourhoods

Let's GET LOUD at The Aud - 100% Capacity With Restrictions

Liver Health Clinic opens at CMH Serving Waterloo Region, Wellington County

Fat bikes are a fun and safe way to enjoy winter.

Recovery from brain injury depends on obtaining diagnosis and treatment.

Mental Health Looks Different For Everyone - What is Giving Tuesday?

We ring in the new year with a celebration at City Hall each year. Be sure to fill your pockets with quarters and play vintage arcade games, challenge your friends in the console gaming zone, shop th...

Older adults are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country

Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour

Ontario Unveils $2 Billion Plan to Keep Schools Safe and Support Learning Recovery and Renewal

Ontario Working with Public Health Units to Run COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Schools

Ontario’s Most Popular Baby Names ...and how to register them.

Q and A with the experts: Optimizing your retirement savings

PLAY BALL! Upgrades coming to five Waterloo ball diamonds

Please Give-A-Little to the Children & Youth Summer Survival Fund.

How to prepare for your CPP hearing.

Quitting Time? Nearly half who prefer to work from home would look for a new job if forced back post-pandemic

Register Now - Residents 70+ eligible for an earlier second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers at McGill are Using AI to predict suicidal behaviours in students.

Rotary Turkey Drive ensures that families can enjoy a holiday meal through House of Friendship Hampers

Students Head Back to Class in Safer Schools says Ontario Government

Submit Your pet Photos and Vote In The 2022 Pet Calendar Photo Contest

The life-altering Effects of an Acquired Brain Injury

Concussions are a common injury in children and can have long term impacts on mental and physical health.

UN and partners launch plans to help 28 million people in acute need in Afghanistan and the region. 'Events in Afghanistan have unfolded with dizzying speed. A full-blown humanitarian catastrophe looms ...

United Way Waterloo Region Communities celebrates 80 years in Waterloo Region with 80 for 80th virtual auction.

United Way Waterloo Region Communities distributes $690,895.00 through General Community Fund. While the COVID-19 virus appears to be winding down somewhat, the effects will be felt in our community for...

Virtual Healthcare Revolution Is Here to Stay

Drowning deaths are the second leading cause of death in children

Waterloo Fire Rescue virtual home smoke alarm and Fire Safety campaign 2021

Despite massive media coverage through the pandemic, and despite promises and emotional press conferences by Doug Ford, there has been no real improvement in the under-staffing and care crisis.

Waterloo Region ready to administer COVID-19 vaccines to 5-11 year olds.

Waterloo Region surpasses 250,000 vaccinations as more Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are expected

What to do after a Motor Vehicle Accident

Now that over 80% of the population in the Region are fully vaccinated we have lots of data on vaccine efficacy.

Will you have enough Accident Benefit Coverage if you’re seriously Injured?