Sign in Join now, it's FREE! police responded to a report of a sexual assault by an unknown male in the area of Old Orchard Place and Thorndale Drive The male attended a residence to deliver items to the victim from an online delivery service The male sexually assaulted the victim and left prior to police arrival There were no reports of any physical injuries as a result of the offence Police are looking to speak to the individual in the image above in regards to this incident Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777 Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com KitchenerNewsWaterloo driver faces impaired and dangerous driving charges in hit-and-run with motorcyclistBy Shelby KnoxPublished: May 04, 2025 at 1:45PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved A Waterloo man is facing charges for what police described as a drunk driving hit-and-run investigation Waterloo regional police say it happened just before 3:00 Police said the unidentified bike driver only had minor injuries A 25-year-old man from Waterloo was arrested and charged with operation while impaired; operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration; failure to stop after accident; and dangerous operation Investigators would still like to hear from more witnesses Officers have charged a Waterloo male with impaired driving after a collision in Waterloo involving a motorcycle.Details: https://t.co/kw9Sd2wHQUThe motorcyclist sustained minor physical injuries.A 25-year-old male has been charged with multiple offences, including impaired… pic.twitter.com/ZHfJ7oCb1W Olympic silver medalist Elvis Stojko is currently on tour with Stars on Ice and made a pit stop to talk about the tour and his need for speed on the racetrack with CityNews’ Sports reporter Lindsay Dunn public broadcasters NPR and PBS are vowing to fight President Trump's order to cut federal funding to the outlets ON courtroom heard from the woman who says she was sexually assaulted by five former Canadian world junior hockey players Michelle Mackey reports on what she says happened on the night in question in 2018 Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his government's plans which don't include a coalition with the NDP Carney is also allowing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to run in an Alberta byelection Glen McGregor breaks down the developments Canada's largest General Motors plant in Oshawa says they will be reducing the number of shifts for 700 employees citing challenges following recent trade tensions with the U.S Listen live to NewsRadio Kitchener anytime and get breaking news and weather alerts from CityNews Kitchener – available for both Android and iOS A 25-year-old man from Waterloo is facing multiple charges after fleeing the scene of a crash with a motorcycle on Saturday Waterloo Regional Police responded to the scene of the crash near Hazel Street and Austin Drive just before 3 p.m struck a motor cyclist and fled the scene of the accident,” police said in a news release a 25-year-old Waterloo man now faces charges of operation of a vehicle while impaired failure to stop after an accident and dangerous operation of a vehicle Anyone with information or dash camera footage of the incident is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. 14 hours agoDuration 1:46'We just love the beauty of it,' cherry blossom enthusiast says of Waterloo trees14 hours agoNewsDuration 1:46Cherry blossoms growing on the campus of Renison University College in Waterloo attracted some visitors Sunday. Nancy Schnarr, senior communications manager for the college, said the trees were donated as part of the Sakura Project with the Japanese Consul in Toronto. Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Previous | Next Peter Bartlett to deliver distinguished lecture tomorrow Campus Wellness is excited to share that Counselling Services has reached and maintained a zero waitlist for students seeking support - down from previous wait times of up to seven months students can now typically see a member of the counselling team within days of booking an appointment Through ongoing process improvements and regular program evaluations Campus Wellness will adapt its services to meet the evolving needs of our student community We offer a variety of personalized support options and connections with counsellors who share similar lived experiences Students can book counselling appointments by calling 519-888-4096 and selecting ‘2’ for Counselling Services Thank you for your ongoing support in our students’ mental health and well-being The Sustainability Office is looking for a few green thumbs There are a number of volunteer opportunities this month for people who want to make the campus a little greener From pulling to planting: you can help plant 150 native trees and shrubs across campus at the Spring Terr Planting event to help the Sustainability Office support campus naturalization efforts while explore some of the beautiful green spaces in our community. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 13 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Register on ticketfi A message from the Cheriton School of Computer Science The Cheriton School of Computer Science is pleased to welcome Peter Bartlett Professor of Statistics and Computer Science at UC Berkeley and Principal Scientist at Google DeepMind Bartlett's talk is entitled "Gradient Optimization and the Power of Large Step-sizes." the technology underlying the recent progress in AI has revealed some major surprises from the perspective of theory,” reads the talk’s abstract “Optimization in deep learning relies on simple gradient descent algorithms that are traditionally viewed as a time discretization of gradient flow large step sizes — large enough to cause oscillation of the loss — exhibit performance advantages.” “This talk will review recent results on gradient descent with logistic loss with a step size large enough that the optimization trajectory is at the “edge of stability.” We show the benefits of this initial oscillatory phase for linear functions and for multi-layer networks and identify an asymptotic implicit bias that gradient descent imposes for a large family of deep networks.” Peter Bartlett is Professor of Statistics and Computer Science at UC Berkeley and Principal Scientist at Google DeepMind he is the Machine Learning Research Director at the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing Director of the Foundations of Data Science Institute and Director of the Collaboration on the Theoretical Foundations of Deep Learning and he has served as Associate Director of the Simons Institute He is President of the Association for Computational Learning Honorary Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the Australian National University and co-author with Martin Anthony of the book Neural Network Learning: Theoretical Foundations and the co-operative work term kicking off Senate will also receive and discuss reports from the Task Force on Principles for Institutional Partnerships and the Task Force on Social Responsibility in Investing and discuss the Statement on Institutional Neutrality Institutional Restraint and Communications – Guidelines for Collective Bodies Senate will also have a discussion about its governance process Monday May 5 is recognized as the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. The Office of Indigenous Relations and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office are co-hosting Red Dress Reflections- Transforming Tomorrow today beginning at 10:30 a.m The event will then move indoors to HLTH LHS-1621 for a talk by guest speaker Cher Obediah and a screening of her short film Beautiful Disaster Until May 15, visit participating UW Food Services locations to buy a special cookie (or pre-order a dozen or more) in support of Giving Day A portion of proceeds goes to the Waterloo Fund to meet the top priorities of students Red Dress Day Students can book appointments for these services by calling Campus Wellness at 519-888-4096 The privately-run Student Health Pharmacy (located in the lower level of the Student Life Centre) is now offering new COVID booster shots and flu shots Call for appointments to register for the vaccination at 519-746-4500 or dial extension 33784 Giving Day cookie campaign, Monday, May 5 to Thursday, May 15, when you buy a cookie at participating UW Food Services locations across campus, 25¢ from the sale of each cookie goes to the Waterloo Fund. Pre-order your cookies in bulk to support Giving Day Office of Indigenous Relations and SVPRO presents “Red Dress Reflections - Transforming Tomorrow,” Monday Distinguished Lecture Series, Gradient Optimization Methods: The Benefits of a Large Step-size Buckthorn Pull meet between Village 1 - South 3 Building and the forest Fair Trade Celebration Anti-Racism Reads: See No Stranger Spring Tree Planting, Tuesday Velocity Innovation Open House Seedling Swap NEW - AI is fast—but can it read the room? Wednesday Computational Materials North 2025 (Day 1) Master of Taxation Virtual Information Session Science in the City - Aging Lectures in Catholic Experience presents Fr. Gregory Boyle MobilizeU registration deadline, Friday, May 16. Students, faculty and staff eligible for half off the regular price. Contact Nadine Quehl for details Safeguarding science webinar – Module 6: Travelling safely: Protecting your research while travelling abroad (English) Computational Materials North 2025 (Day 2) Julia Cunningham and Anthea Feaver concert Register for Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) "Getting Ready to Facilitate Online Courses: TA Training – Spring 2025" course Shaw-Mannell Award and Lecture Stay up to date on service interruptions, campus construction, and other operational changes on the Plant Operations website steam to the various portions of the building will be isolated at the beginning of each day space heating will still be available at wall radiators Sociology (PAS) building domestic cold water shutdown domestic cold water will be shut off to accommodate a pipe repair domestic cold water will be shut off for metering installation Modern Languages (ML) domestic cold water shutdown domestic cold water will be shut off to accommodate metering installation Optometry modifications to water piping in Laser Clinic side of building kitchens and bathrooms 2009 student wing area of the building will be without hot and cold water on the 1st and 2nd floors older north side of building will be unaffected by the work and both floors kitchens and bathrooms will be operating as normal Physics (SHARC) building domestic cold water shutdown one elevator at Science Teaching and one at Environment 3 will be operating Douglas Wright Engineering (DWE) domestic cold water shutdown The Daily Bulletin is published by Internal and Leadership Communications, part of University Communications Contact us at bulletin@uwaterloo.caSubmission guidelines | Subscribe to the e-newsletter The University of Waterloo renowned for its innovation and academic excellence offers a plethora of undergraduate scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year These scholarships cater to both domestic and international students aiming to alleviate financial burdens and recognize academic achievements we will delve into the various scholarships available The President’s Scholarship of Distinction stands as one of the most prestigious awards at the University of Waterloo it is automatically awarded to students with an admission average of 95% or higher This scholarship underscores the university’s commitment to recognizing exceptional academic talent without requiring a separate application The Faculty of Engineering offers several scholarships to incoming students: The Faculty of Science provides substantial support to international students: The Faculty of Mathematics offers several scholarships: The University of Waterloo recognizes the global talent pool and offers specific scholarships for international students: The University of Waterloo is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion: applicants are encouraged to visit the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Entrance Awards website for detailed information on each scholarship and to access the application forms To enhance the chances of securing a scholarship students must do the following: the University of Waterloo’s undergraduate scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year offer significant financial support to deserving students By understanding the various scholarships available prospective students can also enhance their opportunities to benefit from these awards These highway closures are scheduled for short-term or emergency repairs and maintenance Plan your trip before you’re in your car — five closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Waterloo on May 5 Highway 8 eastbound between King Street overpass and Sportsworld Drive / Maple Grove Road Kitchener: one alternating lane closed from May 5 at 7 p.m Highway 401 westbound between Speedsville Road Cambridge and Homer Watson Boulevard / Fountain Street / Waterloo Road 28 Kitchener: one left lane closed from April 29 at 10 p.m Cambridge: one alternating lane closed from May 5 at 10 p.m Highway 7/8 eastbound between Foundry Street / Wilmot Centre Road Kitchener: one left lane closed from May 5 at 7 a.m Highway 401 eastbound between Cedar Creek Road / Waterloo Road 97 and Cedar Creek Road / Waterloo Road 97 Kitchener: one alternating lane closed from May 5 at 10 p.m Have further to travel? Find scheduled highway closures outside Waterloo This story was automatically generated using open data from Ontario 511 The closures are scheduled by the Ministry of Transportation for short-term or emergency repairs and maintenance The disruptions may be intermittent or ongoing and can change due to weather The Torstar Open Data Team produces articles using data and automation beach water quality reports and election results The team is Lucas Timmons and Cody Gault with support from the Star and Metroland’s editorial and technical teams Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Guelph police investigating after a car was stolen from a south end driveway and later found in flames Sunday police received a message from Waterloo Regional Police after they recovered a burned vehicle from a farmer’s field Officers checked the owner’s residence on Ironwood Road and she said when she last saw the car it was parked in front of her house Saturday night More Spotlight > Ontario – Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Special Victims Unit are investigating a sexual assault that took place in Waterloo Police are looking to speak to the individual in the image below in regards to this incident Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com Media Inquiries:  Waterloo Regional Police Service Public Information Unit 519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188 publicinfo@wrps.on.ca    © 2017 Waterloo Regional Police Service, 200 Maple Grove Road, P.O. Box 3070, Cambridge, ON N3H 5M1, Emergency: 911, Non-Emergency: 519-570-9777 The City of Waterloo is selling vacant land near RIM Park for a housing project Rendering of a housing concept for city-owned land to be sold to developer Paul Leveck A partnership will see city hall sell almost all of a 33-acre site near RIM Park to developer Paul Leveck for apartments and townhouses Waterloo city council will partner with developer Paul Leveck to put 1,800 apartments and townhouses on 33 acres of city-owned land it will sell to him for $33.5 million The vacant property is off University Avenue East south of the RIM Park recreation complex in the city’s northeast corner City hall will retain a small parcel that’s beside a fire hall It’s the second big housing project coming to city-owned land next to the RIM Park facility West of the complex, council is donating land worth $20 million to charity Habitat for Humanity. It aims to build 1,010 affordable homes Council will use a federal housing grant to recover the land’s value Preliminary plans for land sold to Leveck point to 1,800 or more dwellings including 100 affordable units meant to stay affordable forever This includes 70 affordable units that are owned and 30 that are rented “We’re excited about the potential of this project,” Leveck said He said he’ll provide more details when council confirms the sale at a meeting Monday More than 1,500 dwellings would be apartments in buildings of two to six storeys Dwellings would be a mix of owned and rented Environmental features are to include green roofs and sustainable techniques to manage drainage “We’re really pleased to see that as well because that’s really what a complete community means,” Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe said She said the project is another step toward meeting housing goals A housing plan must be submitted to city hall and finalized after council alters regulations on how the land can be used City hall has pledged to add 16,000 homes by 2031 but Waterloo is adding them at less than half the pace needed to meet its goal The housing shortfall has escalated rents and costs and has contributed to homelessness while shutting young people out of the housing market City hall bought the vacant property long ago declaring in 2021 that it has no municipal use for it Council invited developers to submit housing proposals in 2020 and received eight negotiations and environmental monitoring before city hall announced a partnership with Leveck Other housing projects completed by his firm include Blackstone condominiums in Waterloo Previous | Next Transitioning to Workday as Waterloo’s new platform for talent recruitment Professor Emeritus Warren Ober celebrates his 100th birthday Friday's notes This article was originally published on the Faculty of Engineering website Dr. Katherine (Kate) Sellen, a leading design researcher working at the intersection of health innovation and human-centred systems, has been appointed the Faculty of Engineering’s inaugural George Soulis Chair in the Department of Systems Design Engineering (SYDE) Sellen will bring her practice-based research and strong commitment to community impact into a role that builds on the department’s legacy of interdisciplinary She will lead the renewal of core design courses in both the Systems Design Engineering and Biomedical Engineering programs and mentor faculty through this transition “Her work reflects the department’s founding vision — bridging systems thinking with design practice to create integrated “Her focus on health innovation exemplifies the kind of collaborative forward-thinking leadership this role was designed to champion.” Sellen comes to Waterloo from OCAD University where she held a Canada Research Chair in Health Design and recently served as Full Professor in the Faculty of Design With a background in digital design and advanced degrees from the University of Toronto Her research explores temporal and dynamic aspects of healthcare design — work that has led to new information tools and participatory methods adopted by hospitals public health agencies and not-for-profits she has secured more than $25 million in research funding through collaborations with healthcare partners at both national and provincial levels Her work includes co-designed overdose first aid kits award winning multilingual COVID-19 communication tools and interactive installations on end-of-life care These projects exemplify her ability to create tools with tangible real-world impact — especially in urgent and dynamic environments like emergency rooms and community health settings — while advancing participatory design approaches but it’s also about innovation that works in real-world settings balancing the technical with the human and bringing together expert and community perspectives,” said Sellen “In my new role as the inaugural George Soulis Chair I’m eager to build students’ capacity to tackle the complex challenges of today and tomorrow — and to help shape a healthier The Chair honours the legacy of the late Professor George Soulis whose visionary work helped shape SYDE into one of the Faculty’s most innovative and interdisciplinary departments The Chair was established through a generous gift from David J LLD ’24) and Linda Archer Cornfield (LLD ‘24) Cornfield credits Soulis’s influence with shaping his own career and sees the Chair as a lasting tribute to the department’s founding values “When the department was founded more than 50 years ago it was ahead of its time in recognizing that engineers would need to address interconnected complex challenges — ones that demand collaboration This new role continues that tradition,” said Dean Mary Wells “We are thrilled to welcome her to the Faculty of Engineering.” A message from Human Resources and Information Systems & Technology We are excited to announce that the University of Waterloo will transition to Workday for talent recruitment on June 20 replacing our current platform iCIMS as part of our ongoing commitment to streamline our processes The transition to Workday will provide a better candidate experience through the use of tailored resumes and cover letters to permit application for multiple positions Workday offers a familiar user interface for candidates providing smooth experience from application to onboarding Having one seamless system will provide enhanced efficiency by reducing manual work and automating many recruitments tasks Distinguished Professor Emeritus Warren Ober turns 100 years old today Warren Ober was drafted into the US Navy in 1943 after high school and was on active duty from 1943 to 1946 While training to become a naval officer he earned the equivalent of two years of college education and finished his undergraduate degree in English at Washington and Lee University in Virginia and Northern Illinois University and earned a PhD in English Literature from Indiana University in 1958 After nearly a decade at Northern Illinois University Ober joined the University of Waterloo in September 1965 as professor and Chair of the Department of English His areas of research focus included English Romantic poets and the background to World War II in the Pacific theatre Ober served as Chair of the English department from 1965 to 1969 and was Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts from 1969 to 1970 In 1970 he was appointed the Director of the Inter-Faculty Programme Board which was created to coordinate interdisciplinary courses and programs that centered on contemporary problems and broad themes rather than on discipline-specific subject matter He served a second term as department chair from 1973 to 1979 He chaired the Hagey Hall Building Committee and served on the University's senate as a faculty-at-large member A 1992 recipient of the University of Waterloo's Distinguished Teacher Awards, Dr. Ober established the Warren Ober Awards for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student using the stipend he received from his DTA he was named Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Convocation including a facsimile reproduction of the nineteenth-century Irish antiquarian Thomas Crofton Croker’s Legends of the Lakes: or Sayings and Doings at Killarney co-edited with fellow Waterloo retiree Neil Hultin and research on the events surrounding the Pearl Harbour attack in 1941 with colleague Paul Burtness He and his wife Mary were regular donors to the Keystone Campaign, the University's long-running faculty, staff and retiree giving program. Their philanthropic contributions on campus were recognized with the naming of the Warren and Mary Ober Group Study Rooms in the Dana Porter Library and the Mary and Warren Ober Urgent Care Room at Health Services Dr. Ober's research papers on WWII’s Pacific theatre are housed in the Library’s Special Collections & Archives, including letters written to him in 1962 by General Douglas MacArthur, and he contributed pulp magazines and novels to SCA's 2018 exhibition of paperback genre fiction "Both he and Mary are now Canadian citizens and are very happy that they made the choice to come to Canada to join a very young University of Waterloo," writes Cathy Wessels "He is a long-time supporter of the University both with his time and through philanthropy MobilizeU, offered by Research Impact Canada is an 8-week online course for beginner mobilizers interested in learning knowledge mobilization theory and skills MobilizeU will run from June 2 – July 25 and more details can be found on the website. University of Waterloo staff, faculty members and students are eligible to take the course for $400 (half off the regular price of $800). Registration is open and ends on May 16. If you are interested, please contact Nadine Quehl as soon as possible for the promo code The VR for Workplace Wellness program will meet on Tuesday "If you are a UWaterloo staff member (part-time come join us to try out a VR headset and explore Nature Treks or Ovation VR," writes Lynn Long of the Conflict Management Office Contact Lynn Long (l3long@uwaterloo.ca) to register With a new term just around the corner, Athletics and Recreation is gearing up for spring with Free Try-It Sessions running from May 5 to 11 Warrior Rec Aquatics registration opens Tuesday Warrior Rec Intramural registration closes on May 13 at 11:00 a.m Warrior Rec Aquatics and other programming registration closes on May 19 at 12 noon International Harry Potter Day Wellington County OPP laid stunt driving charges against a 20-year-old driver from Waterloo A 20-year-old Waterloo resident was caught by Wellington County OPP for stunt driving in Guelph-Eramosa Township a licence suspension and a court appearance A 20-year-old Waterloo resident was nabbed by Wellington County OPP for stunt driving in Guelph-Eramosa Township Police said they noticed the driver travelling at a high rate of speed on Sunday speeding and driving without a valid permit The stunt driving charge brings an automatic 14-day vehicle impound and 30-day driver’s licence suspension The driver is scheduled to appear in a Guelph court at a later date KitchenerNewsWaterloo Region marks Red Dress Day with ceremonies and calls for changeBy Ashley BaconPublished: May 05, 2025 at 8:19AM EDT A marooned park bench has a front-row seat to the swollen Nith River in New Hamburg following the April 3 mixed precipitation and heavy rain April in Waterloo featured record warmth and significant precipitation including the wettest day since January 2020 April brought one of the wettest days in the region since 1998 and the warmest average temperature in eight years the second half was more than 2 C warmer overall than average That not only made it the warmest average overall temperature since 2017 but the third warmest in the 27-year history of the weather station April 3 goes down as one of the wettest days since the weather station began starting overnight with a wintery mix of precipitation before becoming steady rain The total for the day was 78.8 millimetres The single-day precipitation was close to the 82.3 mm average for the month but four of the past 10 years have had higher totals bringing the total for the winter months to 196.5 cm which is much higher than the average of 159.7 cm the highest temperature was 29.3 C and the lowest was -7.5 C A construction worker high above the intersection of Charles and Francis streets in downtown Kitchener in this file photo Cambridge experienced the largest decrease; Woolwich added the most units among townships The value of residential building activity in Waterloo Region totalled $952 million last year a decrease of 39 per cent compared to 2023 Permits were issued for 3,853 residential units in 2024 a decrease of 36 per cent compared to the year prior and 21 per cent below the 10-year average of 4,868 “The residential sector has seen its first slowdown since 2018 consistent with construction trends across Ontario attributed to interest rates limiting the purchasing power for buyers and reducing the overall feasibility of construction projects,” said a year-end report going to the region’s development committee all three cities saw a decline in residential permit values in 2024 with Cambridge experiencing the largest decrease (64 per cent) followed by Kitchener (35 per cent) and Waterloo (25 per cent) Although 2024 application activity was down compared to 2023 the region says it has a supply of more than 41,000 units in the plans of subdivision application process More than half of those units are in the draft approved or registered phase meaning it’s well positioned to increase the construction of units when the market stabilizes Construction of single-detached units dropped to 380 last year New apartment construction accounted for 59 per cent of total value of all units in 2024 at $652.4 million which was down 38 per cent compared to 2023 The top residential permits issued in 2024 by number of units were: Woolwich added the highest number of new residential units or 62 per cent of the total in the townships in 2024 Non-residential construction across the region last year was valued at $692 million an increase of 72 per cent compared to 2023 with the significant rise primarily attributed to construction activity in the institutional sector The highest-value non residential permits issued in 2024 The three cities accounted for 99 per cent of the region’s total non-residential activity with a combined 93 per cent increase in ICI building permit values rising from $356 million in 2023 to $688.7 million in 2024 Below is a list of the largest ICI permits the region was the approval authority for official plan amendments and draft plans of subdivision and condominium (except in Kitchener where delegated) and was responsible for providing release of these plans for registration purposes changes to Ontario’s land use planning framework under Bill 23 the More Homes Built Faster Act took effect transferring approval authority to area municipalities The region is now responsible for commenting on development applications only as it relates to regional infrastructure and services but home sales remain slow in Waterloo Region There are more homes for sale but the number of sales is down and so are home values but home sales remain slow as buyers stay on the sidelines Realtors report selling 595 homes in Waterloo Region last month — 14-per cent fewer sales than one year ago and 27 per cent below the 10-year average for April sales “What we’re seeing is a clear market rebalancing,” said Christal Moura spokesperson for the Cornerstone Association of Realtors with inventories well above the 10-year average This gives buyers have a better market while “sellers are adapting to a market that demands strategic pricing and patience,” Moura stated in a news release issued Monday Homes that sold locally in April include 356 detached homes 71 condominiums and 59 semi-detached houses A benchmark index that best assesses long-term trends shows overall home values for all housing types are down 6.1 per cent year-over-year in Kitchener and Waterloo and down 3.4 per cent year-over-year in Cambridge The average sale price for a detached home in this region was $789,639 in April Detached houses sold on average for $927,59 Benchmark prices differ from average prices which vary widely by month based on the changing mix of monthly sales KitchenerNewsCelebrating May the 4th in Waterloo RegionBy Shelby KnoxPublished: May 04, 2025 at 10:47AM EDT Ontario –Waterloo Regional Police have charged a Waterloo male after a collision involving a motorcycle in Waterloo emergency services responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in the area of Hazel Street and Austin Drive struck a motor cyclist and fled the scene of the accident Minor physical injuries were reported by the motor cyclist a 25-year-old Waterloo male was arrested and charged with the following: KitchenerNewsPolice looking for delivery driver in Waterloo sexual assault caseBy Shelby KnoxPublished: May 03, 2025 at 3:47PM EDT New mathematical model demonstrates ratio of potassium to sodium intake key to regulating blood pressure New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply reducing sodium intake "Our research suggests that adding more potassium-rich foods to your diet might have a greater positive impact on your blood pressure than just cutting sodium." Potassium and sodium are both electrolytes – substances that help the body send electrical signals to contract muscles affect the amount of water in your body and perform other essential functions While previous research found that increasing potassium intake can help control blood pressure the researchers developed a mathematical model that successfully identifies how the ratio of potassium to sodium impacts the body The model also identifies how sex differences affect the relationship between potassium and blood pressure The study found that men develop high blood pressure more easily than pre-menopausal women but men are also more likely to respond positively to an increased ratio of potassium to sodium The researchers emphasize that mathematical models like the one used in this study allow these kinds of experiments to identify how different factors impact the body quickly Waterloo researchers use machine learning to predict how new drugs could affect the body The University of Waterloo fosters innovation through bold driving future-focused solutions to both local and global challenges Funding supports a range of projects from sustainable 3D printed materials to 6G network innovations and improving the electric automotive industry Contact media relations to learn more about this or other stories Find an expert Contact Media Relations Police are investigating after a reported sexual assault by a man delivering packages to a Waterloo residence on Friday Waterloo Regional Police said they responded to a report of a sexual assault by an unknown man in the area of Old Orchard Place and Thorndale Drive at 7:25 p.m The man was reportedly at the residence to deliver items to the victim from an online delivery service Police said the man sexually assaulted the victim and left prior to police arrival “There were no reports of any physical injuries as a result of the offence,” police said in a release on Saturday KitchenerNewsRegion of Waterloo adding new safety signs, buoys near dam where two women died in July 2024By Krista SimpsonPublished: May 02, 2025 at 5:41PM EDT Measles infections in southwest Ontario grew by 223 cases after April 23 Nine more residents have contracted measles as an outbreak grows across southwest Ontario There have now been 39 measles cases reported in Waterloo Region since October among 1,243 cases connected to the outbreak Infections across the province surged by 223 cases since April 23 according to a provincial public health report The highly contagious disease is spreading “due to continued exposures and transmission among individuals who have not been immunized,” the province’s public health agency says Children and youths account for three-quarters of measles infections in the outbreak Sixty-three children have been hospitalized People will typically recover but measles can be dangerous A child under five died in Ontario last year after contracting the disease Local residents have been warned about where and when they might have been exposed to the disease most recently April 24 at a Bachman-Turner Overdrive concert at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex Local high school students who can’t prove they are immunized will be suspended from school, starting May 8 Elementary students without vaccinations were suspended earlier Canada aims for an immunization rate of 95 per cent to stop a rare disease it previously considered eliminated Students must be immunized or have a lawful exemption for medical or philosophical reasons Vaccination rates at Waterloo Region schools range from 63 to 100 per cent among seven-year-olds Seven is a benchmark age because a child who is not fully vaccinated at that age is considered overdue for doses Most local schools reported vaccination rates above 90 per cent last year High school vaccination rates range from 86 to 98 per cent among 17-year-olds Acclaimed Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark is the featured guest at the YW Kitchener-Waterloo’s fourth annual Rise-Up Breakfast Aglukark is known for her unique blend of Inuktitut and English lyrics with contemporary pop arrangements Her music and talks often share the stories and experiences of the Inuit people of Arctic Canada Aglukark has garnered significant recognition the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for lifetime artistic achievement and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Tickets for this fundraising breakfast are $125 on canadahelps.org. A partial tax receipt will be issued after the event. B.C. moves to speed up energy projects amid growing demand and environmental concerns2 hours agoVideo2:02 Advocates, families call for coroner's inquest into deaths of Indigenous women, girl2 hours agoVideo2:44 Duty free shops fear Trump’s trade war will force them out of businessThe National |3 hours agoTrending NowVideo2:17 Waterloo Regional Police announced on Saturday morning that the missing person had been located Waterloo Regional Police have issued an alert in hopes of getting the public's assistance in locating a missing man is described as bald with a thin build and no facial hair dark coloured pants and slipper shoes Anyone with information is being asked to contact police or Waterloo Crime Stoppers his former boss would call on him when there was a problem with the machinery 'There was nothing on the press he could… fans undoubtedly began to wonder about his availability considering the circumstances Visit our new Shopping and Services section Visit our new Shopping and Services section NEW YORK (AP) — The sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs one of the biggest music moguls and cultural figures of the past four decades… Wellington County OPP have charged a 20-year-old Waterloo resident with stunt driving following a traffic stop on Highway 7 police were performing proactive traffic enforcement and observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed which led to a traffic stop being initiated on Highway 7 within Guelph-Eramosa Township the driver was charged with stunt driving speeding 49 km/hr over the posted speed limit and driving without a valid permit The charges come with a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver's licence suspension The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court in Guelph Police urge anyone to call 911 immediately if they suspect a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol Non-emergency traffic complaints can be directed to 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online via www.csgw.tips You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000 Rob Lamport dressed as Spiderman and rapelled down the side of the Waterloo Regional Health Network (formerly known as Grand River Hospital) Cancer Center Lamport was one of three officers who dressed up to entertain children recieving treatment at the hospital as part of National Superhero Day Eric Lariviere is the executive director at Kitchener’s Centre In The Square including weather and traffic in Waterloo Region May 5 edition of The Record’s daily morning digest Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High around 15 C. Check here for an up-to-date local forecast Nothing significant to report from Grand River Transit Nothing significant to report from GO Transit For more travel updates including scheduled road closures, visit: 511 Traveller Information Services It’s been more than a year and a half since Kitchener’s Centre In The Square lost its biggest tenant The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony’s surprise announcement that it had filed for bankruptcy in September 2023 shocked the arts community and the venue the orchestra had called home since 1980 a revitalized Studio Theatre (a smaller performance space) and a strategy to grow both audiences and fundraising revenue Landlords need better protection from garbage-filled dirty apartments if that part of the housing supply is going to stay intact The Cambridge Food Bank is back to the drawing board in its search for a new location after a promising site fell through As the incumbent with a well-funded campaign and an effective ground game those seeking to block a Conservative government should have supported Mike Morrice in Kitchener Centre writes the senior vice-president of Ipsos Public Affairs Jim Nolan was at his best when he was working with machinery particularly the Waterloo Region Record’s presses It was a complicated bit of machinery that moved lightning fast and Have you tried our daily crossword, daily Sudoku or other word games? 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Sign in a division of Cathedral Communications Inc Those looking to make an impact on their community are being sought by the United Way Waterloo Region Communities The organization is currently searching for new members to join its board of directors "If you believe in the power of community collaboration, and compassion and are looking for a meaningful way to contribute to a more prosperous Waterloo region this could be the opportunity for you," the UWRC said in a social media post "We’re looking for individuals who can help strengthen governance accountability and cross-sector collaboration." The United Way WRC grants funding to local organizations to assist with addressing food mental health supports and other charitable efforts Board members help oversee strategic planning financial oversight and philanthropic initiatives In 2024, over $2.5 million was distributed to help 215,558 residents across the region Anyone interested in learning more can contact the United Way WRC Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a commercial break-and-enter in Kitchener two unknown individuals gained entry to a business in the area of Highland Road East and Spadina Road East and stole merchandise Police are encouraging business owners to consider the following safety measures to help prevent break-and-enters: Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 KitchenerNewsPedestrian seriously hurt after crash in WaterlooBy Sidra JafriPublished: April 13, 2025 at 10:39AM EDT in Waterloo is proposed for an Ethnic Supermarket A draft proposal for a new Waterloo grocery store Waterloo council has yet to approve the Ethnic Supermarket proposed on the former White Rose site on Weber Street North Waterloo city council got its first look Monday at a specialty grocery store that needs city approval to open on a vacant proposes to open on just under three acres at 200 Weber St It’s the site of a former White Rose retail store that closed two decades ago and was later demolished The site is already approved for a restaurant but council approval is required to permit a food store No decision was made at the public meeting pending further planning review by city hall Councillors were told the grocery store would likely be open from 9 a.m They were told the building would be raised five feet above ground to put it four inches above a floodplain and minimize flood risks associated with Laurel Creek They were told there might be a second floor with offices They were told that neighbourhood questions about fencing delivery noise and lighting spillover would typically be addressed at a later planning stage if council approves the grocery store following another public meeting There are townhouses at the rear of the site which sits between a fire hall and a House of Friendship shelter Permitted uses on the site currently include restaurants Jen Vasic asked if housing could be built above the store She was told it would be difficult if not impossible because of flood risks associated with the site She asked if parking could be further reduced from 105 spaces which is 40 per cent below city requirements There are already two Ethnic Supermarket stores in Milton and in Guelph. The owner, Qing Qing Lin, has said he sees Waterloo as a good area for international people and international food “This is an existing provider who has experience providing a food store,” said Kristen Barisdale a planning consultant for the property owner The supermarkets carry multicultural foods A shopper enters the Hudson’s Bay store Tuesday in Kitchener’s Fairway Park Mall All three malls in Waterloo Region will be left with massive empty retail spaces after closure The Hudson’s Bay Company has already began liquidating its stores across Canada including three stores here in Waterloo Region Shoppers will have less than two months to pay a final visit to the store that has been a staple at many malls for decades communications for Hudson’s Bay confirmed to the Record in an email that the three stores in Waterloo Region will close no later than June 15 Nearly all items are heavily discounted with exceptions of a few luxury brands The region’s three malls in Kitchener Cambridge and Waterloo are now tasked with replacing the Canadian retailer’s massive physical footprint the parent company of Conestoga Mall said replacing one of these anchor stores has been done before and now will be no different “All the Targets and Sears for the most part got replaced,” said Sullivan “Most people are thinking of one tenant taking it that’s not going to be the case in most part HBC has decided to liquidate and close more than 80 retail spaces across the country The Bay has been a mainstay in the region for more than 25 years taking prominent space at all three malls senior director of portfolio management for Westcliff said they don’t normally comment on future projects this early on but that they are in the process of “analyzing various replacement scenarios” in the light of the Hudson Bay store closure Sullivan added that every mall and space will look different and depend on the needs of consumers and which retailers they can pull into these spaces Joe McGinty is a reporter with the Waterloo Region Record Two missing teens from Waterloo Region have been located by police The Sawatzky family is breathing a sigh of relief after their daughter Julie Sawatzky is thanking the community for the outpouring of support over the last few weeks during one of the most difficult times of her life “We are incredibly grateful for the community’s prayers and support,” Sawatzky said “I would love the community at large to know that we never stopped praying or giving up hope and we truly felt the prayers of thousands during this very difficult time.” Sawatzky’s 15-year-old daughter was one of two girls that went missing on March 29 at the Bramalea City Centre in Brampton Waterloo Regional Police Services posted to their social media page that both girls were located and thanked the public for their help Sawatzky added the girls were found in Peel Region and has asked for privacy for the families involved as they now face a long road to healing “We face many different challenges ahead so we really appreciate everyone’s encouragement and support moving forward,” she said “We are so grateful that our daughter has been found and we will do anything in our power to make sure she is safe moving forward no matter how long it takes.”  A pedestrian was hit at a Waterloo intersection early Saturday suffered serious injuries that are not life-threatening Police are looking for witnesses or dashcam footage after a Waterloo pedestrian was badly hurt in a collision with a pickup truck early Saturday at University Avenue East and Weber Street North Police closed part of the road for several hours to investigate The Toyota pickup was driven by a 53-year-old Waterloo man who was not injured Anyone with information is asked to call Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777 ext Previous | Next The Budget Information Forum in focus  New partnership empowers AI innovation and operational excellence May's first notes spring to life A message from Sexual Violence Prevention Office May marks Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM) SVAM is an opportunity for campus community members to spark important conversations about sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and foster a community of support and consent - mark your calendars this May Nearly 2,000 members of the University community tuned in to the Budget Information Forum livestream event on Wednesday April 2 that featured University leaders providing an update on the University’s financial challenges and the strategies to return to a balanced budget President Vivek Goel opened the meeting by discussing the economic and political environment in which the post-secondary sector finds itself “We understand the uncertainty related to the current financial challenges in addition to challenges across the sector and our wider global context,” said President Vivek Goel “We know this can be stressful for everyone We hope this forum can help address some of the uncertainty as we continue to work on ways to support our employees through this period.”  Goel highlighted the Waterloo at 100 goals as institutional guideposts referring to them as the “north star.” He also spoke about the values – thinking differently and working together—that would help Waterloo come together to address the challenges the institution faces Academic and Provost Jim Rush then gave an overview of recent operating budget trends and highlighted the revenue and expenses Rush explained that salaries and benefits currently make up over three quarters of the operating budget He noted that the University was projected to end the year 2024-2025 with a $32M structural deficit that would carry over to the 2025-2026 year includes significant expense constraint activities to remove $50M from the total projected deficit via ongoing measures to leave a $44M structural operating deficit for the end of the first year of the three-year plan There will be significant expense reductions expected each year throughout the 3-year planning period ending in 2027-2028 as part of the plan to return to a balanced budget “The majority of those savings are going to come from finding efficiencies and reductions in the salary budget,” Provost Rush said “And there are a variety of processes already underway that are assisting in that including the carryover from the previous year’s efforts and also closing long-term open positions and normal attrition through retirements and resignations occurring in conjunction with the hiring freeze that will remain in place.”  there also will need to be some targeted redundancies that will be required to meet the budgetary goals,” Rush said Administration and Finance Jacinda Reitsma then gave an update on capital projects both recently completed and currently underway and provided an explanation on how these projects were funded and why the University was continuing with them during a time of budgetary deficits and fiscal restraint Reitsma explained how funding sources for capital projects came from a variety of sources and capital funds accumulated over a number of years The build-up of these capital reserves allowed the University to move forward with large capital projects highlighting the Waterloo Eye Institute as an example The new residence building across University Avenue did not impact the operating budget because it is being funded by student residence fees Reitsma then spoke about the issue of deferred maintenance “I know that we've shared openly around some of the needs of the University and we're not unlike other universities that are also at an age where the maintenance of buildings need to be addressed,” Reitsma said She highlighted safety upgrades in the Humanities Theatre and the Physical Activities Complex roof replacement project as examples Reitsma said that there were no new major capital projects currently in the pipeline “We want to finish the projects we have,” she said “We want to look carefully at sources of funding before we move forward.” In addition the Campus Plan currently in development will guide future decisions on capital projects Next up was an update on the state of the functional reviews Reitsma said that the reviews of the University’s communications and marketing and finance functions were in the process of being wrapped up and that work was underway to reduce duplication and improve efficiency “As we move forward with the three-year plan I also want to highlight that we will be looking at various ways to conduct reviews of other processes and other areas as well,” Reitsma said The bulk of the forum was given over to a question-and-answer period where questions were asked live from the floor forum organizers took questions in advance—nearly 200 of them—and grouped them into thematic areas Communications Nick Manning moderated the Q&A period The first thematic area was around layoffs and job security we recognize this is a source of deep anxiety and concern in the community and we see almost every day other post-secondary institutions announcing program closures or large-scale layoffs,” said President Goel “Being in the situation of having to have mass layoffs is something we are working hard to avoid.”  Reitsma acknowledged that there have been some layoffs already occurring in some units but stressed that the University’s leaders were working to avoid the situation of mass layoffs The theme of shared sacrifice was also discussed with some questions from the community asking about any potentially inequitable distribution of cuts among frontline workers versus senior leaders everything is being considered as we look at our current situation,” President Goel said “We are reviewing the executive compensation frameworks we have…the hiring freeze is applying across all ranks including most senior executive ranks where vacancies haven’t been filled We will see changes in the composition of executive ranks as we go through this period.”  Provost Rush also stated that the University remains committed to the work that it started as a result of the PART report recommendations and the institution’s commitment to Indigenous reconciliation “That remains top of mind in trying to prioritize ways to best position and support that activity in the context of the challenges we’re facing,” Rush said Other question areas included upcoming salary negotiations and settlements the feasibility of the institution borrowing money to cover expenses and the possibility of another voluntary retirement initiative morale and burnout was another area of discussion “We need to take care of ourselves and take care of each other as we work through this difficult time,” he said in conclusion the University's Senate recommended that the Board of Governors approve the 2025-2026 operating budget “There are certainly concerns about funding and we’re very grateful for any funding that we do receive.”   By Melodie Roschman. This article was originally published on Waterloo News Chemical company BASF and the University of Waterloo’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Institute (Waterloo.AI) are joining forces to advance AI applications through a collaborative research agreement that will run from 2025 to 2028 This partnership is designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and develop advanced AI systems to drive operational excellence As part of BASF’s commitment to harnessing value and unlocking new potential through AI innovation the partnership will leverage novel root cause analysis and optimization methodologies and integrate advanced graph structures and language and data models to deliver granular BASF and the University of Waterloo will aim to empower business users with tools for analyzing and optimizing intricate structures and combine ease of use with transparency to maximize adoption and business impact we’ve been on a decade-long journey of AI innovation and this collaboration with the University of Waterloo is our next step forward we can better equip our teams with the tools needed to optimize complex global value networks,” said Jürgen Müller global head of AI Innovation Center at BASF underscores our commitment to operational excellence and a future powered by AI.” The BASF AI Innovation Center is the key hub for technological advancement strategically harnessing cutting-edge AI solutions to meet diverse business challenges while igniting future innovation Designed to be BASF's dedicated innovation arm for AI the center fosters a collaborative environment that spans various functions and product lines and partners with leading industry and research players like the University of Waterloo to enhance research and development efforts “As one of Canada’s most innovative universities we are pleased to partner with leaders like BASF to support the development of advanced AI systems,” said Dr “Collaborating with industry provides both our students and researchers with an opportunity to unlock innovative solutions that will impact the world for the better.” BASF and the University of Waterloo will contribute to reinforcing Canada’s position as a hub for digital innovation and provide research opportunities for post-doctoral fellows and graduate and undergraduate students at Waterloo.AI This will advance AI research while learning directly about industry applications spanning production we are excited to advance research in cutting-edge areas such as large language models “This collaboration presents a unique opportunity to make fundamental advances in these fields and to work closely with BASF to integrate these technologies into AI systems that will transform their operations.” BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, is a subsidiary of BASF SE and an affiliate of BASF Corporation in North America. BASF has approximately over 1,100 employees in Canada and had sales of $2.6 billion in 2024. For more information about BASF Canada’s operations, visit their website And here I thought BASF only made videocassettes The in-person portion of the the 16th annual University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference takes place today The theme of this year's conference is "Disruption and Uncertainty as Drivers for Change" and the conversation will focus on "strategies for responding to disruption and uncertainty and leveraging them as occasions to innovate and improve our educational practices." Today's sessions take place at Federation Hall Eagle-eyed e-newsletter readers will notice a slight change in the look of the Daily Bulletin's e-newsletter today The University of Waterloo's contract with email provider Upaknee has come to an end as of May 1 and the e-newsletter will return to the Mailchimp platform for the time being albeit in a redesigned template that will provide continuity for subscribers We are always happy to take your feedback on the look and feel of the Daily Bulletin e-newsletter, so send any comments to bulletin@uwaterloo.ca 25 years ago: It's gonna be... University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) Day Abortion, Authoritarianism, and Reproductive Justice Balsillie School of International Affairs Room 142 and online via Zoom NEW - Distinguished Lecture Series, Gradient Optimization Methods: The Benefits of a Large Step-size NEW - MobilizeU registration deadline, Friday, May 16. Students, faculty and staff eligible for half off the regular price. Contact Nadine Quehl for details Management Science and Engineering. Garros Gong, "Strategic Decision-Making for Wildfire Policy Design: Data-Driven Evidence from Social Media Analytics and Budgetary Shocks." Supervisor, Dr. Stan Dimitrov. Thesis available via SharePoint - email eng.phd@uwaterloo.ca to request a viewing link Electrical and Computer Engineering. Milad Entezami, "Strain-Balanced InGaAs/InAlAs Superlattices for 1550 nm-based Terahertz Photoconductive Antennas." Supervisor, Dr. Zbig Wasilewski. Thesis available via SharePoint - email eng.phd@uwaterloo.ca to request a viewing link Management Science and Engineering. Serkan Turhan, "Workload Balancing for Airline Flight Dispatchers." Supervisors, Dr. Fatma Gzara, Dr. Samir Elhedhli. Thesis available via SharePoint - email eng.phd@uwaterloo.ca to request a viewing link Systems Design Engineering. Daniel Dapaah, "Oxidative damage of bone collagen as a cause of reduced fracture resistance in human cortical bone." Supervisor, Dr. Thomas Willett. Thesis available via SharePoint - email eng.phd@uwaterloo.ca to request a viewing link Electrical and Computer Engineering. Seyed Ali Hosseini Farahabadi, "Strain-Balanced InGaAs/InAlAs Superlattices on InP(111)B for Terahertz Photoconductive Antennas." Supervisor, Dr. Zbig Wasilewski. Thesis available via SharePoint - email eng.phd@uwaterloo.ca to request a viewing link You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Waterloo 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 218 of 218 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 218 of 218 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election Chagger has 37,580 of 63,165 votes (59.49%) is in second place with 20,534 votes (32.51%) and Héline Chow Chagger has represented the riding since 2015 23,554 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available KitchenerNewsMissing girls from Kitchener and Waterloo foundBy Shelby KnoxPublished: April 29, 2025 at 7:59PM EDT Two baby cheetahs born at the African Lion Safari Here are some ideas to get you outdoors in and around Waterloo Region Here are five ways to get outdoors over the next week in Waterloo Region Kick off the season with a safari adventure at the African Lion Safari drive through and see exotic animals like lions African Lion Safari is located at 1386 Cooper Rd. and adult admissions online start at $37.95 Come to the Wonderfully Made Spring Market Shop for handmade items and celebrate local artisans Browse goods from over 65 local vendors offering crafts baked goods and gifts perfect for Mother’s Day shopping Located at the Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly Walk or run to support children’s mental health at the Starling’s Steps for Kids 2025 Step through the trails and farms of north Waterloo in a 3K or 5K walk or run to make a difference Afterwards you can enjoy the post-race family fun activities all in support of youth mental health programs located at Starling Children’s Mental Health Centre Get your bike ready for the season. Bring your bike for a free basic tune-up and enjoy a laid-back patio atmosphere downtown The tune-up is free and is taking place at Waterloo Public Square All aboard for a one-of-a-kind springtime dining experience. Step onto the Cherry Blossom Dinner Train ride and enjoy a scenic evening ride surrounded by spring blooms Guests will savour a chef-prepared meal while riding through the countryside This round-trip excursion to Elmira is on Saturday Previous | Next A message from the School of Optometry and Vision Science The School of Optometry and Vision Science has named Dr. Ben Thompson as the new director to replace Dr. Stanley Woo once he finishes his second term on June 30, 2025. Thompson has been a professor at the School since 2014 and is also CEO and scientific director at the Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR) which aims to develop and commercialize ocular research internationally Thompson is a much-lauded researcher with a long record of interdisciplinary collaboration. He is among the winners of New Zealand's top science prize, won an Excellence in Science Research Award in 2021 and was named a University Research Chair in 2022. A paper of his was recently named one of the most impactful ever published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics Formerly associate director of research for the School Thompson is now president of the International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation and special advisor to the University of Waterloo vice-president At the School, Thompson was part of the team that co-wrote the School’s 2024–2029 Strategic Plan and is committed to further advancing its goals and continuing the School’s strong partnership with the optometric profession Read the full announcement on the School of Optometry and Vision Science's website. and staff have already shared their ideas—have you The University of Waterloo is building a future-ready campus through its new Campus Plan Your input is key to wisely investing in flexible sustainable infrastructure that supports community well-being expanding inclusive housing so every student feels safe and supported and creating more accessible pathways to make it easier for everyone to get around Every detail—from embedding Indigenous knowledge and values into the design of our spaces supporting reconciliation to energy-efficient buildings—will reflect our values of Thinking Differently This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape a vibrant and resilient Waterloo for future generations Take the Campus Plan Survey today and share your voice! A message from the  Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) Most of us want to help other members of our campus community but sometimes we aren’t sure how to do this The Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) is offering Active Bystander Intervention Training for Staff and Faculty to help you address microaggressions and harassment and respond with compassion and care to a disclosure of sexual violence or other harms This training is intended as a welcoming space to reflect question and learn together in a way that feels good for you – sit back and listen with your camera and microphone off or unmute camera on and ask questions – all forms of engagement are welcome The training session takes place Monday, May 12 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. virtually on Microsoft Teams.Register on Portal The Science Undergraduate Office will be closed today from 9.00 a.m Enterprise and Development office will be closed today from 10:00 a.m for its annual retreat for all School faculty and staff The Centre for Teaching Excellence will be closed Thursday May 1 for the annual Teaching and Learning Conference 50 years ago: The Fall of Saigon On this week's list from the human resources department, viewable on the UWaterloo Talent Acquisition System (iCIMS): Job ID# 2025-12899 - Account Coordinator - Co-operative Education Visit the Affiliated and Federated Institutions current opportunities page Previous | Next Staff conference recordings and feedback opportunity available More info about the Global Futures Fund A message from Community Relations and Events (CRE) Convocation is a milestone moment for our newest graduates and you can help make it a memorable experience Staff participation is strongly encouraged and managers are asked to share this rewarding opportunity with their teams Whether you’re looking to connect with colleagues or simply be part of this exciting celebration Visit the convocation website to learn more and sign up A message from Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs Campus Housing and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) are pleased to introduce a pilot program in fall 2025 to guarantee housing for incoming PhD students Designed to ease the transition to Waterloo for newly admitted full-time PhD students the program aims to provide a stable and welcoming environment to help students focus on their academic and research pursuits The guaranteed housing will be available at Columbia Lake Village - South The spaces offer private lockable bedrooms This initiative underscores the university’s commitment to supporting graduate students The program is particularly beneficial for international students navigating unfamiliar housing markets Pending the pilot’s success and the current graduate housing research being conducted by Campus Housing and Academica Group, the initiative could evolve or expand in the future. For more details, visit the future graduate student website This step forward marks another milestone in Waterloo’s dedication to creating a supportive academic environment A message from Organizational and Human Development (OHD) Thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered for the 17th annual Waterloo Staff Conference we hope that you had an inspiring two days filled with meaningful connections and learning opportunities The keynotes from April 8-9, the special panel discussion, and day two workshop recordings, along with additional conference content and resources, are now available on the OHD resources site Log in with your WatIAM credentials to view these captured conference moments Note: the keynote recordings are available until Friday Thank you to everyone who attended the recent Global Futures Fund Information Session last Thursday we’ve compiled a comprehensive FAQ based on the questions and discussions that took place during the session You can now find the FAQ on the Global Futures Fund webpage We encourage everyone to review the FAQ, and to stay in touch with the Global Futures Office for any further questions/comments We look forward to receiving all Letters of Interest by our deadline of May 12 35 years ago: In Living Color The Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey is now open Graduate students should check their @uwaterloo email for a link to participate Students who submit their responses will receive $5 on their WatCard as well as a chance to win one of ten $150 shopping sprees MobilizeU pre-registration begins, Monday, April 14 to Sunday, April 27. Contact Nadine Quehl for details DigFemNet Summit Federal election advance polling Pursuits in Applied and Theoretical Science Symposium Rock Your Thesis 2: Starting to Write, Wednesday, April 16, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register on Portal. WIN Seminar with Dr. Jonathan Fan "Algorithm driven approaches to metasurface systems design," Thursday UW Fine Arts MFA Thesis One: Jordan MacDonald and Cree Tylee opening reception NEW - QES-funded Beyond Borders: Field School in Ghana has re-opened applications for a 2nd round closing Sunday Social Capital as a Catalyst for Place Transformation: Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Implications Roundtable Discussion: Bots & Fraudulent Data in Survey Research Earth Day Tree Planting Village 1 South 3 building near the forest AIMday Materials Workshop Table Talk Series: Collecting and Understanding Queer, Trans and Non-Binary Data WIN & CENIDE Seminar Series on 2D-MATURE with Dr. Zakaria (Zak) Al Balushi "Direct Integration of 2D Materials for Next Generation Electronic Devices," Thursday WIN Innovation Seminar Series with Dr. Carlos Gutierrez "Improving early detection of breast cancer through infrared imaging and inverse bioheat transfer," Thursday SEE Canada virtual brown-bag lunch and learn Science in the City - Tackling the global climate crisis WISE Public Lecture, “Six Nations participation in the energy transition” by Matt Jamieson, CEO, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC)., Friday, April 25, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., William G. Davis Computer Research Centre (DC), 1304, in-person and on Zoom. Register today Vision Science Graduate Student Conference 2025, Monday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Tuesday, April 29, 8:40 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Optometry Room 1129. Please register. Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit has arrested and charged five people in connection to multiple butter thefts throughout Waterloo Region Waterloo Regional Police responded to 15 butter and ghee product theft incidents from grocery stores in Kitchener Over $8,000 worth of merchandise was stolen in these incidents and a 29-year-old male from Caledon have been charged with offences including theft under $5,000 The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit Investigators would like to identify and speak with the individuals pictured below regarding a butter theft from a Cambridge grocery store in February 2025 Media Inquiries: Waterloo Regional Police Service Public Information Unit 519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188 publicinfo@wrps.on.ca