ANALYSIS: Rather than change the current system of technology transfer offices Highlighting the reforms is the transformation of the seven Crown Research Institutes into three Public Research Organisations (PROs) focusing on bio-economy as well as the establishment of a fourth ‘advanced technology’ PRO to deliver research and commercial outreach around technologies such as artificial intelligence quantum [advanced computing] and synthetic biology the Government plans to “develop a national policy for managing intellectual property (IP) for science The Government announcement states that it: “…wants to reward and incentivise people in the industry and will therefore develop a national policy for managing intellectual property (IP) for science And that: “This will be based on the model used by Canada’s Waterloo University which vests ownership of IP with the researchers who create it “We will also be considering how this policy will apply to the new PROs with the intention being that researchers receive a share of the financial rewards from commercialising intellectual property.” University of Auckland Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship what is this model from the University of Waterloo in Canada when referring to the commercialisation of research from universities and research organisations managed by technology transfer offices (TTOs) that: “…in Canada Waterloo University) do not claim any equity at all leaving exploitation in the hands of the inventors the report provides a long list of criticisms of the current system of technology transfer managed by TTOs the implication is that adopting the Waterloo model and leaving the ownership of IP in the hands of researchers would pave the way for an easier path to commercial success and much depends on how changes would be implemented and resourced Is the Waterloo model the right way to go for New Zealand TTOs A close look at the University of Waterloo’s IP policy reveals more than simply that IP ownership stays in the hands of the researchers the fourth paragraph of section 2 provides that: “Except in certain well-defined situations this policy provides that the ownership of IP rights rests with the creator(s) of the IP.” “The University acknowledges that it has no direct equity in the ownership of any patent developed by a member of the University (notwithstanding that such patent might be intellectually conceived in the course of teaching and research activity) …”  But section 7 Patents also says (with emphasis added): submit their proposed invention to the Office of Research for consideration regarding possible financial and developmental assistance The University retains an absolute right to determine if it wishes to offer any such assistance If the inventor(s) choose(s) to use the assistance offered by the University unless an inventor at Waterloo University has the means to take care of the costs and management of patent protection themselves they will likely need to seek the help of Waterloo’s TTO (or possibly some other external entity) in which case they would be required to assign their patent rights to the University word has it that what Waterloo’s IP policy says and what happens in practice differ there is no assignment of IP from the researchers to Waterloo’s TTO in the event that the researchers wish the TTO to help them Nor is there any sharing of expenses (the TTO covers the expenses) The instrument used is a licence agreement where the TTO is granted the exclusive right to commercialise the technology (for a defined time period) Ownership of the IP remains with the researchers but it’s arguable whether that facilitates successful commercialisation any more than the TTO owning the IP the incentive for researchers is driven by fair income sharing arrangements between the TTO and the researchers This ‘Waterloo reality’ differs from the current practices of New Zealand’s university TTOs in terms of IP ownership the way the Waterloo TTO operates does not seem to be much different from the way New Zealand’s TTOs operate The Waterloo TTO picks up a modest number of projects a year They pick and choose carefully who and what they work with – not dissimilar to current practices with New Zealand TTOs Even if NZ universities and other research organisations were to take up a model where researchers retain ownership of IP very few researchers would have the means to go it alone and fund commercialisation activities (including patent filings) The vast majority would surely seek assistance from their TTO Meeting the Government’s stated aim of “getting the system settings right … to boost long-term economic performance and ensure our scientists can pursue meaningful careers in New Zealand” would not be achieved by adopting a model where IP ownership is retained by researchers IP ownership on its own is not a true incentive Real incentive for researchers comes from knowing they have good access to resources The existing TTOs each have experts who are close to the research and know many of the researchers in person Rather than change the current system of TTOs Intellectual property lawyer Greg Lynch is a director at Wellington firm Catalyst Intellectual Property This is supplied content and not commissioned or paid for by NBR By 1967, The Kinks’ Ray Davies had become even more of an outsider within the English pop landscape longing to withdraw from the limelight and become a producer and songwriter his songs became a safe haven for the writer Nowhere is this more explicit than on Waterloo Sunset it’s a curious song of hope narrated by a lonely Those “la-la-laaa” backing vocals seem to mock and comfort our shut-in narrator and Ray’s vocals are delivered almost too quietly too private and singing any louder might shatter them It’s now the defining sound of Ray Davies as a songwriter: removed from the action he’s observing discuss the making of one of their most seminal songs READ MORE: Ray Davies interviewed: “Those English themes became a way of cocooning myself.” Dave Davies: “Ray’s singing it as if he doesn’t want to sing it, trying to solve lots of mysteries. That rhythmical guitar style on Waterloo Sunset was learned from a lot of the old ’50s records. Sometimes these things emerge when you don’t know what you’re doing, when you’re searching and you don’t know what you’re searching for.” Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales. VAT no 918 5617 01 H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) 21 hours agoDuration 1:46'We just love the beauty of it,' cherry blossom enthusiast says of Waterloo trees21 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 Iowa — Three juveniles are in custody after police responded to a report of gunfire Sunday evening in Waterloo Officers were called to the 1200 block of West 3rd Street just before 7 p.m they found evidence of multiple gunshots and received descriptions of the people involved from witnesses Police later spotted individuals matching those descriptions nearby two juveniles were arrested and two guns were recovered A third juvenile was also taken into custody in connection to the incident International Paper announces the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art sustainable the new facility will primarily focus on serving the protein segment providing tailored packaging solutions and meeting the growing demand for high-quality The Waterloo box plant will feature cutting-edge technology and equipment enabling International Paper to deliver innovative and sustainable packaging solutions The plant's design incorporates the latest safety practices and industry technology The new facility is currently scheduled to begin operations in the Q4 2026 and create an estimated 65 new jobs to the current facility with a total of 190 team members International Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions Republication of Lesprom Network content is prohibited without the prior written consent of Lesprom Network General Terms and Conditions and Privacy policy Tory Whanau launches Golden Mile project yesterday Become a Wellington.Scoop Supporter » You are using Internet Explorer. This browser is not supported. Change to one of these supported browsers. empty space at the station to sort and deliver parcels using greener cargo bikes instead of vans We want to help grow the rail freight sector – ultimately helping cut carbon emissions and ease congestion on the roads. That’s why we’re working closely with partnership organisation Cross River Partnership to trial the freight hub We launched the six-month trial on Tuesday 25 March with government bodies London Borough of Lambeth, Department for Transport and London and Continental Railways Vans first deliver parcels to the hub inside the station. Courier company Delivery Mates then sorts and sends the parcels to residents and businesses across London using 10 electrically assisted cargo bikes The Waterloo Freight Hub aims to improve air quality across the city by shifting freight journeys from polluting vans to cargo bikes, at no extra cost. These deliveries will also reduce noise and traffic across London. A quarter of London’s total emissions comes from road transport, and freight makes up a quarter of London’s transport emissions. The number of parcels delivered in the city is expected to double by 2030 to potentially a billion parcels each year as shopping habits continue to change. The trial will last six months, and we’ll share learnings to help inform a much larger freight hub at the station in the future. A longer-term Waterloo Freight Hub could help support a greener freight industry. Mike Putnam, acting chair at Network Rail, said: “Network Rail is excited to be part of an innovative approach to utilising facilities at Waterloo station and hope that it can demonstrate the potential to trial zero-tailpipe emission infrastructure and future rail freight opportunities at the Waterloo Freight Hub. These trials are crucial to supporting Network Rail in its commitment to achieve net zero by 2050.” Already have an account? Sign in a division of Cathedral Communications Inc 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 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 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 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 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art sustainable "We are thrilled to break ground and invest in our company and the city of Waterloo," said John Berry "This facility represents our dedication to growing in markets where we want to compete advancing our capabilities and ensuring our customers receive quality and reliable products We look forward to our continued future in Waterloo and are very grateful to everyone who has made today possible." The new facility is currently scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2026 and create an estimated 65 new jobs to the current facility with a total of 190 team members International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) (the "Company") today reported first quarter 2025 net earnings (loss) of $(105) million LSE: IPC) ("IP") today announced that the company has entered into exclusive negotiations with PALM Group of Germany.. Paper, Forest Products & Containers Environmental Products & Services Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: Sign in Join now, it's FREE! 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 KitchenerNewsWaterloo Region marks Red Dress Day with ceremonies and calls for changeBy Ashley BaconPublished: May 05, 2025 at 8:19AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article The flight of the survivors of the assault was the signal to the troops in their rear and on their right that the battle was lost and a wholesale and disorganized withdrawal began The Prussians had concentrated overwhelming numbers at Papelotte and on the French right wing the retreat became a rout Tremendous confusion was created in the area around La Belle Alliance where the bulk of the French army was driven by the converging British and Prussian offensives At 9:15 pm Blücher and Wellington met in front of La Belle Alliance It was decided that the Prussians should continue the pursuit Blücher halted with Bülow’s corps at Genappe from which dense crowds of fugitives had been driven Gneisenau conducted the chase as far as Frasnes (11 miles [18 km] south of the Waterloo battlefield) driving hordes of panic-stricken French before him The overwhelming victory had been won at heavy cost Napoleon lost 25,000 men killed and wounded and 9,000 captured 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 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 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 > 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 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 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? Check out our fun and games page and try your hand at some of the latest challenges giving us the motivation and enthusiasm needed to move forward with plans We’re encouraged to think big and be bold rather than giving into self-doubt or entertaining self-limiting beliefs Subscribe to our newsletters for The Record’s latest local stories For any news tips, reach The Record newsroom at newsroom@therecord.com 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 Excavators in Belgium find 15 limbs and seven equine skeletons at site of decisive 1815 battle against Napoleon The carnage and horror of the battle of Waterloo have been laid bare in an excavation by military veterans and archaeologists that has uncovered amputated limbs and the remains of horses which were shot to be put out of their misery At least 20,000 men – and possibly many more – were killed in the epic 1815 battle when the British military officer the Duke of Wellington and a European alliance defeated Napoleon’s French forces in a decisive and bloody encounter that determined the power balance in Europe for nearly a century More than halfway through a two-week dig at Mont-Saint-Jean farm which served as Wellington’s field hospital researchers have uncovered 15 severed limbs the skeletons of seven horses and one and a half cows in addition to the three horses and complete human skeleton uncovered at the same site in 2022 Archaeologists returned this month to what they say is a “purposefully dug pit likely designed to quickly clear the hospital of gore” after the battle Excavations at the site Photograph: Chris van Houts/PA MediaTony Pollard a historian and archaeologist at the University of Glasgow Nowhere else in the archaeological record do we have this combination of limbs archaeologists working with toothbrushes painstakingly brushed clay soil from tin ammunition boxes “What we’ve got there is a snapshot of what happens after the battle,” Pollard continued “That includes the stripping of all of the uniform elements from a dead soldier the putting out of the misery of wounded horses eating and continuing to survive.” The skeleton of the complete cow shows signs of butchery Pollard is the academic lead of Waterloo Uncovered Clive Jones, a volunteer at the dig and Welsh Guards veteran, said uncovering the horses brought back memories of the Hyde Park bombing of 1982 which killed four military personnel and seven cavalry horses Seven army band members were killed in an attack at Regent’s Park on the same day then stationed with the household cavalry in Knightsbridge was drinking coffee in the stables when he heard the clattering of hooves “And three horses came galloping up the ramp and each one went back in its own stall where it lived,” he recalled uncovering the horse skeletons at Waterloo brought that day back “[It] makes me think about the suffering of the horses in 1982 … and that surprised me “I just had the vision of this horse hobbling to the side of this ditch [in 1815] on three legs and then being put down [and] I was [back to] what I saw in 1982 in Knightsbridge.” He said the dig and broader network offered by the charity offered veterans “a safe environment” where they could tell “stuff that they couldn’t tell to somebody who’d never been in the military” John Dawson was shot in the head while serving with the Grenadier Guards in Helmand province in 2012, losing his right eye and the use of his left arm. After major surgery to reconstruct the right side of his head and “fighting hard” to regain the ability to walk, the trip to Belgium was his first without a support worker he said he would recommend the dig to others: “It is just like being in the army again; the camaraderie between everyone is just very good even those who have not been in the military.” As to whether the experience could trigger trauma he said: “The only good thing to come out of my injury: I can’t remember any of that sort of thing.” Free weekly newsletterThe most pressing stories and debates for Europeans – from identity to economics to the environment which began in 2015 on the 200th anniversary of the battle had helped provide “a more balanced picture” than the British-dominated accounts in history books The excavations have also revealed the intensity of the fighting at the Hougoumont farmhouse where 1,200 allied soldiers sought to hold off far greater numbers of French attackers British accounts have long claimed the French never got into the Hougoumont garden The archaeological work – forensic mapping of lead musket balls – by the project shows otherwise shedding new insights on the ferocity of that battle within a battle A painting of the battle of Waterloo by Sir William Allan Photograph: Photo 12/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesPollard said: “We have evidence for a close-quarter gunfight firefight inside so the French had actually got over the wall Lining up against Napoleon’s forces were troops from Great Britain Historians have estimated about 500 limbs of soldiers from Wellington’s alliance were amputated at Mont-Saint-Jean excavators have been struck by the cleanness of the cuts But nothing is known about the fate of the men who suffered the agonising surgery It was “in the lap of the gods whether they lived or died” securing a co-op job has always required persistence and submitting applications to multiple employers can feel like a full-time commitment often pulling focus from coursework and other responsibilities.  JADA expands access to job opportunities while offering real-time support for co-op students a Waterloo co-op student who worked on the project understands first-hand what it is like to secure a co-op job “The job aggregator provides more possible jobs for students to apply for,” he said “It’s nice to have a collection of job boards consolidated into one place And the digital assistant provides ease of access to the answers students would typically ask an advisor.”  For a university with one of the world’s largest co-op programs the introduction of JADA represents a significant step forward in supporting students as they prepare for the workforce.  with co-operative education as the cornerstone of our institution the University of Waterloo has done things differently we continue to lead and innovate in experiential education This new tool harnesses the power of generative AI to ensure our co-op students can be as successful as possible in this rapidly changing and competitive job market,” said Vivek Goel President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo “Working alongside our long-time collaborator the tool was created by our Co-operative and Experiential Education team with co-op students and our talented IT staff I’m proud of those who contributed to this work embrace new technology and put it to use supporting our students.”  Work-integrated learning has been a defining feature of a University of Waterloo education for more than six decades The university’s co-op model—where students alternate between academic terms and paid work placements—has grown into one of the largest programs of its kind with more than 26,000 students participating each year and a network of 8,000 employers in more than 70 countries.   To help students in their search for quality co-op jobs Waterloo is working with credible industry partners like ECO Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada’s Job Bank The job aggregator component in JADA showcases high-quality co-op jobs from partner job boards and uses AI to determine strong matches with their skills and knowledge.  Waterloo is ensuring its students stay ahead Many employers are moving beyond traditional job postings opting instead for direct recruitment or AI-driven hiring processes students are balancing coursework while applying to more positions than ever more efficient job search essential to securing the right co-op opportunity.  “We want our students to have access to industry’s best opportunities and our companies to have access to the best co-op talent in Canada,” said Dr Associate Provost for Cooperative and Experiential Education at the University of Waterloo “JADA provides a new way to both connect students and employers and provide a more personalized experience.”  answering common co-op and career-related questions about job applications By reducing the need to search across multiple websites or wait for an appointment with an advisor JADA gives students more time to focus on securing the right opportunity.  “Having time back gives us more time to apply for more jobs and have a better study term,” Yan said.  JADA is part of a larger strategy at the University of Waterloo to integrate AI into career development Launched during the pandemic with Microsoft as a key partner the Waterloo Experience Accelerate (WE Accelerate) Program was one of the first major initiatives to help students prepare for AI-driven careers the Microsoft stream of the program has provided hands-on training in AI equipping 1,664 students with skills in technologies that are increasingly shaping industries.  “We created the Microsoft Azure and AI stream for the WE Accelerate Program to help students develop the skills employers are looking for,” said Dr Americas Higher Education Transformation Lead at Microsoft giving them a competitive edge in the job market.”  the University is working with Microsoft to identify innovative approaches to integrate AI-centric tools and collaboration among their faculty and staff The co-op and experiential education teams are already piloting Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance operational efficiency and help them to free up time so they can focus on their most important work.  “Universities have significant budget constraints,” Dr the University of Waterloo is enhancing efficiency freeing up time and resources for what really matters: student success.”  JADA is more than just a new tool for job searching it reflects a broader shift in how the University of Waterloo is preparing students for an evolving job market shaped by AI As these technologies become central to recruitment students will need to do more than simply navigate AI-driven hiring systems; they will need to understand and work alongside them.  This growing demand for AI literacy is shaping how both universities and employers approach workforce development A recent Work Trends Index from Microsoft and LinkedIn found that 61 per cent of employers want to hire people with AI skills and more than 70 per cent said they would hire a more junior candidate with AI expertise over a more senior one without it.  ensuring students are ready for these changes is a priority.  “We have a responsibility to ensure our students are equipped to thrive.”   Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCEDAR FALLS Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Falls Police are investigating after the theft of an ATM machine Officers were dispatched to the Dupaco Community Credit Union at 126 Brandilynn Blvd Authorities said the alarm indicated an ‘ATM tilt Sensor’ an alarm was activated at Veridian Credit Union on 1050 Brandilynn Blvd officers said a witness saw the suspect operating a Telelift and loading an ATM machine into the back of a pickup near Menards on Brandilynn Blvd Police said the vehicle was located by the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office traveling East on 1-380 Officers initiated a traffic stop and the suspect attempted to elude officers at a high rate of speed The pursuit went on throughout different parts of Black Hawk County until stop sticks were deployed The vehicle hit the stop sticks and eventually stopped on Hwy 218 just north of Lone Tree Rd 55-year-old John Fitzgerald Bennet was taken into custody The vehicle Bennet was driving was reported stolen on Friday in Waterloo and the Telelift was taken from a construction site on Brandilynn Blvd Bennet faces Two counts of 1st Degree Theft Two Counts of 1st Degree Criminal Mischief Felony Eluding and Numerous traffic violations alumni and supporters gather for annual WSF breakfast WATERLOO — Veridian Credit Union hopes to build a new location near the former Logan Avenue Hy-Vee The bank is asking the City Council to approve a site plan that would allow it to build a branch at 2300 Logan Ave the location would replace the service that was inside the Hy-Vee that closed last summer The council will also discuss specifications for the new tournament arena downtown It is expected to be more than 99,000 square feet and have space for basketball and volleyball courts for sports tournaments and practices A program that helps people navigate Medicare is under threat of elimination The State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides Medicare beneficiaries with information and caregivers to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care nearly 400 certified SHIP volunteer counselors help more than 40,000 Iowans with personal and local assistance that cannot be replicated through existing tools the federal agencies that oversee Medicare — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration — routinely refer beneficiaries with Medicare questions to SHIP counselors Because SHIPs do not sell insurance products they are a vital source of unbiased information about the different options people have for Medicare coverage SHIPs also provide assistance with fraud and abuse issues This administration has pledged to make America healthy again by empowering individuals with the best information to inform their health care choices SHIPs serve a critical function in working toward this goal and I urge Iowa lawmakers and the Trump administration to preserve funding for the program to continue congressional delegation can be reminded of the weight of their oath of office Senators Grassley and Ernst at the beginning of their terms spoke their oath in an open session of the Senate and Feenstra spoke their oath in a group swearing-in on the House floor on the opening day of Congress do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter I suggest members of the delegation print their oath of office and place it next to their cell phone they can be reminded to fulfill the vow they spoke to faithfully discharge the duties of your office the extreme political right group in Afghanistan that our president calls terrorists is now strictly enforcing the following: abortion is banned church and the state are no longer separated and religion (only theirs) is taught in schools The Democrat/Republican power axis in Washington claims to champion “the working class.” Yet what did they do to stop the loss of millions of American jobs to China and Mexico presidential candidate Ross Perot warned about the “sucking sound” of good American jobs going south A young Donald Trump was then railing against unfair Chinese trade practices Low-wage foreign slave labor did wonders for globalists on Wall Street while Americans on Main Street saw their jobs disappear and their standard of living decline I trust Trump’s economic leadership skills more than those of the clueless Washington political class who have spent and traded us into a swallowing black hole America can’t survive annual trillion-dollar trade deficits any more than she can survive a million abortions per year Democrats love to demagogue about “protecting” Social Security If Trump’s trade efforts fail to bring back middle-class UAW-type jobs America’s economy will globally dominate again Here’s hoping his trade policies succeed in the same way he secured our border — quickly Is this a coincidence or is it summed up in just three words I’ve worked in government at the state and federal level and regardless of personal beliefs I would have been fired immediately if I ever disrespected a constituent it came to light at the Cedar Falls City Council meeting that the city administrator has been less than professional with taxpayers A public letter read by a councilman contained accusations from a citizen that the administrator had used profanity and been dismissive While the city website proudly proclaims “Our Citizens Are Our Business,” it’s disheartening to hear of actions that starkly contradict this sentiment The city administrator’s dismissive attitude towards residents’ concerns does nothing but further erode trust within the community If the city is going to truly embody the idea that its citizens are its priority our leaders must prioritize respectful communication and a genuine commitment to addressing the needs of their constituents That starts with holding the administrator accountable for his recent actions I pray the mayor will take much-needed action to make sure this never happens again The evangelicals who wrote Project 2025 and are now in the government implementing it are reaping the rewards of 45 years of work I always wondered what the endgame was for evangelicals who wanted to “turn America back to God.” What would you do if you ever got the power to do everything you wanted You are tearing America apart at the seams kicking down at everyone who is not like you If this is not what you imagined a “Christian nation” would be like stop watching Fox News and learn what’s really going on starting with the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 You’ll quickly learn that Jesus always stood with the poor and against those in power who wanted to marginalize and harm them Do everything you can to stop the current pain and chaos and commit to vote in 2026 for candidates who will stand against this obsession with theocracy Do you fear for your family’s financial/societal futures Wall Street /investment/hedge fund managers Borrowing from “The Daily Caller,” April 7: “The top 10 percent of Americans own 88 percent of the stock market The next 40 percent owns 12 percent of the stock market Globalists’ profitably shipping our industries/jobs overseas for 60-70 years Who’s helped the bottom 50% when their jobs disappeared Nobody — except closest friends/families — until now Globalists/WEFers hate Trump and us 50%ers Because Trump fights for us credit-card survivors first our families over elitists/unelected Democrat-loaded bureaucracies Even Democrat-favoring union members know Trump’s fighting them we’re told “intellectuals” — Fred Abraham/Herman Lentz —are smarter than we Either “Make America Great/Healthy Again” or become subservient What is happening now borders on disgusting business leaders are being corrupted by it In the past we experienced the same greed resulting in child labor a president bragging about enriching wealthy buddies cutting our federal work force to save money but spending it like a drunk on a spree Clergy begging for money to help the poor and spending it on themselves it is time to get that broom out again and start sweeping In regards to the article in The Courier about beastiality on his girlfriend’s dog and giving the dog THC — that “person” gets probation my solution to the incident is have him clean up dog and cat crap at the humane society I also read the story about Zola in the paper — 600 Days But I just want to thank the people who adopted her I love dogs and I feel sorry for every one of them that is at Cedar Bend — they didn’t choose this life The people who let them reproduce should be ashamed Please adopt if you can — they all need homes that will love them forever Abre Garcia was 16 when he came to the U.S On March 12 ICE agents pulled him into a car On March 15 he was sent to the infamous CECOT prison in El Salvador known for torture and killings admitted Garcia’s arrest was a mistake but there was nothing they would do about it The Supreme Court ruled Garcia should be brought home April 14 in the Oval Office President Trump told the president of El Salvador “We want to do the home-grown next You gotta build more spaces.” Trump talked about this scheme before in a discussion with Elon Musk he insisted other countries are “brilliant,” sending away “not the people that will kill you This is the time for speaking out before you no longer can I weep for my nation as I consider its plight we were once a beacon of light in the world Then came the self-appointed emperor and his praetorian guards Their sole purpose was to destroy America so that they could pretend to make it great again We must stand firm and stop the monster before it is fully grown We stand at the precipice with the din of battle behind us We must turn and fight and never sound retreat We must fight on “until once again touched The people that voted Republicans into office are pretty much They probably go to church and belong to social clubs or organizations that do good things for some people but not for most people They act Christian and talk like a good person live according to their beliefs and do as I say but not as I do come into this world to hate our fellow human beings I have seen a segment of our country and world that has disregarded what Jesus came to Earth to do love one another and be accepting of another’s beliefs The laws Republicans are pushing on we the people are not what Jesus wanted You’ve sold your souls to a dark evil belief — Trump — and I don’t see Jesus Christ in most their laws and directives to God’s creations the extreme political right group in Afghanistan that our President calls terrorists love one another and be accepting of another's beliefs You've sold your souls to a dark evil belief -- Trump -- and I don't see Jesus Christ in most their laws and directives to God's creations Kilmar Abre Garcia was 16 when he came to the U.S Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Courier Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter Email notifications are only sent once a day The grocery chain handed out free food and a offered a chance for residents to talk to management Thursday But inside the nearly empty store,… The Waterloo Community School District will collect $49.2 million in property taxes in 2025-26 an increase of $8.63 million compared to the c… This comes after approving a rate of $21.88 on Monday after a last-minute decision to give the Grout Museum District more money The county’s impound garage for crime scene vehicles was deemed unsafe by its insurance company in 2022 The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026 budget Monday that will bring in $38.29 million in proper… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Ontario – Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Special Victims Unit are investigating a sexual assault that took place in Waterloo 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 below in regards 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Box 3070, Cambridge, ON N3H 5M1, Emergency: 911, Non-Emergency: 519-570-9777 Educators, alumni and supporters gather for annual WSF breakfast WATERLOO — The city will soon be home to one of the largest cardboard box plants in the world and the largest in the U.S. International Paper currently has a facility at 800 W. Parker St. The company is investing $260 million to move production to the Waterloo Air and Rail Park, near the city’s airport. International Paper, elected officials and community stakeholders held a groundbreaking Thursday. Workers at the Waterloo International Paper facility break ground for a new building in the Waterloo Air and Rail Park on Thursday.  The plant will result in at least 65 new local jobs along with hundreds of short-term construction jobs. It will make renewable corrugated packaging, mostly for the protein market. The company sells the packaging to other businesses, including Amazon. “If you buy a package from Amazon, there’s a one in three chance it’s one of our boxes,” John Berry, the group vice president and general manager of packing solutions in North America, said. “We are actually the largest packaging producer in the world.” Berry said the process is “fully sustainable” and uses both new and recycled materials to continue replenishing the product. The plant is expected to be up and running by the end of 2026. The 969,000 square-foot facility will be the second largest building in Waterloo. The first largest is the John Deere plant on East Donald Street. Tom Hamic, the executive vice president and president of North American packaging solutions, said the building will be a state-of-the-art facility. Thomas Hamic, the executive vice president and president of North America packaging solutions at International Paper, speaks to a crowd at a groundbreaking event for a new International Paper facility in Waterloo on Thursday. “With a world-class box plant of this scale, it really is off the charts,” he said. “Everyone will be looking at this plant in our entire company, and probably in the industry, saying ‘This is what world class looks like.’” Mayor Quentin Hart said the Waterloo Air and Rail Park is rapidly expanding and will soon be bustling with businesses. “The city has done a lot to put themselves in this type of position (with) the incredible efforts that we’ve made for infrastructure,” he said, noting road work, Waterloo Water Works and Waterloo Fiber. “All of these improvements are going to continue to see incredible companies like International Paper here as well, by the investments that we’ve made in the last 10 plus years.” With the new jobs, there will be a minimum of 150 plant workers. The project will also require contracts for construction workers, electricians and plumbers, which is estimated at 250 full-time jobs. Chuck Kacher, the business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 288, said contractor jobs will continue to be necessary as the plant needs repairs and upgrades. “It will create jobs to build it, of course, the immediate part of the project. … Maintenance projects, shut downs, that creates work for us,” he said. “Their immediate workforce rises, but it also has a ripple.” More than $186 million is estimated to be spent for suppliers. The company’s website states the general contractor hopes to use as many Iowa-based contractors as possible, anticipating 40% to 50% of those contracts to be from in the state. Each contractor will then have five to 10 suppliers or vendors with it. Cedar Falls Mayor Danny Laudick, Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart, Grow Cedar Valley President/CEO Katy Susong and International Paper executives break ground for the new International Paper facility in Waterloo on Thursday. International Paper first came to Waterloo in 1942 to provide packaging for Rath Packing, which sent meat rations to U.S. Troops during World War II. “They’ve given employment and supported this community for so many years,” Hart said. “It also shows that, you know, Waterloo is a great place to have a long standing business.” The City Council sold 66 acres to the company for $1 in January. It will receive property tax rebates of 50% for 15 years. After the rebates, the city will receive about $900,000 in annual property taxes, with $700,000 going into the East Waterloo United Tax Increment Financing District and $200,000 to the city’s debt service levy. A connecting rail spur to the plant will also be built. The development agreement allows the company to buy an additional 30 acres of land for an additional $1 within the next year. The city also has the option to buy the current Parker Street building. A program that helps people navigate Medicare is under threat of elimination. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides Medicare beneficiaries with information, counseling, and enrollment assistance. Its mission is to empower, educate, and help Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care. Each year, nearly 400 certified SHIP volunteer counselors help more than 40,000 Iowans with personal, free, and local assistance that cannot be replicated through existing tools, such as 1-800-Medicare. In fact, the federal agencies that oversee Medicare — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration — routinely refer beneficiaries with Medicare questions to SHIP counselors. Because SHIPs do not sell insurance products, they are a vital source of unbiased information about the different options people have for Medicare coverage. SHIPs also provide assistance with fraud and abuse issues, billing problems, and appeal rights. This administration has pledged to make America healthy again by empowering individuals with the best information to inform their health care choices. SHIPs serve a critical function in working toward this goal, and I urge Iowa lawmakers and the Trump administration to preserve funding for the program to continue. The six-person U.S. congressional delegation can be reminded of the weight of their oath of office. Senators Grassley and Ernst at the beginning of their terms spoke their oath in an open session of the Senate. Representatives Miller-Meeks, Hinson, Nunn, and Feenstra spoke their oath in a group swearing-in on the House floor on the opening day of Congress. The oath each spoke follows. ”I, (name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.” I suggest members of the delegation print their oath of office and place it next to their cell phone. When the phone rings, they can be reminded to fulfill the vow they spoke to faithfully discharge the duties of your office. The other day I read that the Taliban, the extreme political right group in Afghanistan that our president calls terrorists, is now strictly enforcing the following: abortion is banned, gay marriage is outlawed, science and vaccines are rejected, church and the state are no longer separated, and religion (only theirs) is taught in schools. The Democrat/Republican power axis in Washington claims to champion “the working class.” Yet what did they do to stop the loss of millions of American jobs to China and Mexico? In 1992, presidential candidate Ross Perot warned about the “sucking sound” of good American jobs going south. A young Donald Trump was then railing against unfair Chinese trade practices. Their warnings went unheeded. Low-wage foreign slave labor did wonders for globalists on Wall Street, while Americans on Main Street saw their jobs disappear and their standard of living decline. Here’s hoping his trade policies succeed in the same way he secured our border — quickly, and decisively. It’s refreshing to have an active, engaged president once again. J.D. Vance meets with Pope Francis. Hours later the pope is dead. Is this a coincidence or is it summed up in just three words? The Anti-Christ. In public service, respect for the citizens is a must. I’ve worked in government at the state and federal level, and regardless of personal beliefs I would have been fired immediately if I ever disrespected a constituent. On Monday, it came to light at the Cedar Falls City Council meeting that the city administrator has been less than professional with taxpayers. A public letter read by a councilman contained accusations from a citizen that the administrator had used profanity and been dismissive. Congratulations evangelicals, you won! You finally Christianized America! The evangelicals who wrote Project 2025 and are now in the government implementing it are reaping the rewards of 45 years of work. Aren’t you proud? I always wondered what the endgame was for evangelicals who wanted to “turn America back to God.” What would you do if you ever got the power to do everything you wanted? We’re now finding out. Are you loving your neighbor as yourself? No. You are tearing America apart at the seams. You are at the summit of power, kicking down at everyone who is not like you. Do you fear for your family’s financial/societal futures? Do you control them? Who does? Answer: Globalists. Who’re they? Search “World Economic Forum” (WEF). America has WEF members — big banks, pharma, Wall Street /investment/hedge fund managers, Hollywood, chambers of commerce, media, Democrat/Republican crony capitalists. Who’s not listed? middle/lower class Americans. Borrowing from “The Daily Caller,” April 7: “The top 10 percent of Americans own 88 percent of the stock market. The next 40 percent owns 12 percent of the stock market. The bottom 50 percent has debt. They have credit card bills. They rent their homes. They have auto loans.” So, who’s squealing loudest about Trump? The top 10%/WEF. Not a peep from the informed bottom 50%. Their dogs don’t hunt 88%. Who caused economic unfairness? Globalists’ profitably shipping our industries/jobs overseas for 60-70 years? Who’s helped the bottom 50% when their jobs disappeared, their homes foreclosed? Nobody — except closest friends/families — until now. Globalists/WEFers hate Trump and us 50%ers. Why? Because Trump fights for us credit-card survivors first, our families over elitists/unelected Democrat-loaded bureaucracies. Even Democrat-favoring union members know Trump’s fighting them! Still, we’re told “intellectuals” — Fred Abraham/Herman Lentz —are smarter than we. Really? Either “Make America Great/Healthy Again” or become subservient. In regards to the article in The Courier about beastiality on his girlfriend’s dog and giving the dog THC — that “person” gets probation? Well, my solution to the incident is have him clean up dog and cat crap at the humane society! Just like the piece of crap he is! He deserves much worse! Mental health? Yes! Sickening. I also read the story about Zola in the paper — 600 Days. That is horrible! But I just want to thank the people who adopted her. Maybe there is hope. I love dogs and I feel sorry for every one of them that is at Cedar Bend — they didn’t choose this life. The people who let them reproduce should be ashamed! Spay your pets or don’t own them. Please adopt if you can — they all need homes that will love them forever. April 14 in the Oval Office President Trump told the president of El Salvador “We want to do the home-grown next. You gotta build more spaces.” Trump talked about this scheme before. Aug. 12, 2024, in a discussion with Elon Musk he insisted other countries are “brilliant,” sending away “not the people that will kill you, but those that don’t want to work, for whatever reason. Get rid of them.” Who will stand for the Constitution? Who will stand for you? This is the time for speaking out before you no longer can. Because as I am learning, it can happen here. I weep for my nation as I consider its plight. We were once a great nation. We were never a perfect nation. However, we were once a beacon of light in the world. Then came the self-appointed emperor and his praetorian guards. Their sole purpose was to destroy America so that they could pretend to make it great again. We must stand firm and stop the monster before it is fully grown. We stand at the precipice with the din of battle behind us. We must turn and fight and never sound retreat. We must fight on “until once again touched, as surely we will be, by the better angels of our nature.” The people that voted Republicans into office are pretty much, on the whole, hypocrites. They probably go to church and belong to social clubs or organizations that do good things for some people but not for most people. They act Christian and talk like a good person, but inside they hate. They hate when you don’t think like them, live according to their beliefs and do as I say but not as I do. Christ did not, I believe, come into this world to hate our fellow human beings. I have seen a segment of our country and world that has disregarded what Jesus came to Earth to do. To forgive sins, love one another and be accepting of another’s beliefs. Freedom to live and love who they wish. So people, stop playing God and judging others. The laws Republicans are pushing on we the people are not what Jesus wanted. You’ve sold your souls to a dark evil belief — Trump — and I don’t see Jesus Christ in most, if not all, their laws and directives to God’s creations, both human and planet. Let’s pray good overcomes evil. Hypocrites will show their true beliefs. Let’s vote them out! The other day I read that the Taliban, the extreme political right group in Afghanistan that our President calls terrorists, is now strictly enforcing the following: abortion is banned, gay marriage is outlawed, science and vaccines are rejected, church and the state are no longer separated, and religion (only theirs) is taught in schools. They act Christian and talk like a good person, but inside they hate. They hate when you don't think like them, live according to their beliefs and do as I say but not as I do. Christ did not, I believe, come into this world to hate our fellow human beings. I have seen a segment of our country and world that has disregarded what Jesus came to Earth to do. To forgive sins, love one another and be accepting of another's beliefs. Freedom to live and love who they wish. So people, stop playing God and judging others. The laws Republicans are pushing on we the people are not what Jesus wanted. You've sold your souls to a dark evil belief -- Trump -- and I don't see Jesus Christ in most, if not all, their laws and directives to God's creations, both human and planet.  Let's pray good overcomes evil. Hypocrites will show their true beliefs. Let's vote them out!  Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Courier. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A California transplant is bringing his hot, homemade sandwiches to the Cedar Valley. 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Iowa — The Waterloo Catholic Hispanic Ministry held a public march with an estimated 300 people on May Day Thursday as part of a number events across Iowa and the nation for International Worker's Day and advocates protested what they say are unjust immigration policies calling the federal government out for arbitrarily revoking visas and deporting people without due process "As Americans we should be outraged at what is happening to Haitian refugees and individuals--including American citizens--who have been swept up in ICE raids and deported without due process to prisons in El Salvador where they are being confined with gangsters and mass murderers," Fr pastor of Queen of Peace Church and director of Waterloo Hispanic Ministry said "We object to this blatant and cruel attack on the human dignity and the civil rights of our brothers and sisters who seek refuge and wish to live peacefully in this country as so many of our ancestors did," Hernandez said Thursday's event also touched on how people can come together to spark change and constructive conversations with people who have different views on immigration You can view the Facebook live stream of Thursday's rally in the embedded video below courtesy of the Queen of Peace Parish Parroquia Reina de la Paz Hernandez notes the importance of the fundamental dignity of individuals who are made made in the image and likeness of God something late Pope Francis reaffirmed before his death Hernandez says the alternative to the United States' current immigration policies is "bipartisan and comprehensive immigration reform respects the rights of individuals to migrate and provides a reasonable path to residence for immigrants who wish to enter the country or who are already here without documentation." Expect a new addition to the staff room when the hit drama returns later this year.. The BBC has announced that comedian and TV personality Jon Richardson (Meet the Richardsons 8 out of 10 Cats) will join the cast of Waterloo Road as a new addition to the staff room when the hit drama returns for its next series later this year Today’s announcement comes as Jon surprised fans on social media yesterday with the revelation that he was retiring from the comedy circuit to pursue teaching there was more to the news than Jon first revealed Viewers will have to wait for the next series of Waterloo Road to find out exactly who Jon will play and what lies in store for him at the famous school Jon Richardson says: "I would say that joining Waterloo Road is a dream come true but in truth most of my dreams about school revolve around not having done my homework or put on my uniform I wanted to be a teacher growing up so hopefully this role will put all those ambitions to bed and I can stop telling my friends and family that I will be testing them on what I’ve been saying or telling audiences on tour that it’s their own time they’re wasting." Founder of Rope Ladder Fiction and Exec Producer for Waterloo Road says: “Waterloo Road always strives to strike the right balance between big emotion and comedy and we feel we've struck gold in casting Jon Richardson as a new media studies teacher at Waterloo Road Not only does Jon have brilliant comic timing his dramatic performance will surprise and delight his fans in equal measure who will continue in her role as Dame Stella Drake who reprised his role as Jack Rimmer as a guest in the most recent series and will return as a regular main cast member in the next series The most recent series of Waterloo Road (available in full on BBC iPlayer and airing its final episode on BBC One tonight) has seen the arrival of Dame Stella who joined the school to save it from its notorious reputation as the ‘murder school’ following the fatal actions of Billy Savage (Olly Rhodes) and Steve Savage (Jason Manford) the previous term With her Ofsted background at the forefront of her mind Stella struggles throughout the series to find the right balance between protecting the students and teachers of Waterloo Road and getting their education back on track realise the error of her ways and recruit Jack Rimmer (Jason Merrells) back into the education system as a counsellor All episodes from every series of Waterloo Road are available to stream on BBC iPlayer Waterloo Road has cemented itself as one of the top performing shows on BBC iPlayer for under 35s and continues to highlight real-life topics affecting teens More information on the next series will be announced in due course Waterloo Road is a Rope Ladder Fiction and Wall to Wall North co-production for BBC iPlayer and BBC One The executive producers are Cameron Roach for Rope Ladder Fiction Leanne Klein for Wall to Wall and Gaynor Holmes and Jo McClellan for the BBC Hides preview environment warning banner on preview pages Select a theme and theme mode and click "Load theme" to load in your theme combination 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: Anyone with information or dash camera footage of the incident is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 WATERLOO — The city’s new parking rate structure citation fees and kiosks are now in effect followed by $1 per hour for street and ramp parking The rate will then be $2 per hour for those parking on the street for more than four hours A daily maximum of $6 per day will apply to parking ramps New parking kiosks and the mobile app are available to pay for parking parking enforcement will be light to educate drivers Each license plate will receive one warning ticket per fiscal year Fines for first-time violations are $15 if paid within 30 days and $20 if paid after 30 days Vehicles that remain in violation for more than four hours in a single day the fine will be $30 if paid within 30 days and $35 if paid after 30 days More information can be found online at cityofwaterlooiowa.com/government/city_clerks/parking_enforcement.php Residents marched in support of refugees and immigrants during a rally in Waterloo on Thursday Joe Lopez marches in support of refugees and immigrants during a rally in Waterloo on Thursday Christine Guevara speaks during a rally in support of refugees and immigrants at Lincoln Park in Waterloo on Thursday A woman contributes a handprint for a Hands in Unity for Immigration Justice art project during a rally in Lincoln Park LOOK: To see photos of the downtown Waterloo march in support of immigrants point your smartphone at the QR code and tap the link Christine Guevara holds up a painting created by Naomi McCormick of a Hispanic boy detained by authorities before a march for immigrant rights on Thursday Children play with American flags after a march for immigration rights in downtown Waterloo Thursday marches for immigrant rights in downtown Waterloo on Thursday Joe Lopez waves his Mexican flag above a crowd during a march for immigrant rights in downtown Waterloo Thursday Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter  Enforcement times will remain the same from 9 a.m Jamie Knutson said the city’s engineering department experienced something rare this year – compliments  A feasibility study for whether or not Riverfront Stadium should be renovated or reconstructed is underway Mariannette Miller-Meeks assured attendees she will continue to ask about potential job cut… 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 KitchenerNewsWaterloo driver faces impaired and dangerous driving charges in hit-and-run with motorcyclistBy Shelby KnoxPublished: May 04, 2025 at 1:45PM EDT