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Sign In person_outline close Sign In search cancel Toronto Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg Ottawa Halifax Manage Profile Subscriptions Billing Information Newsletters Sign Out Latest News Headlines Editor’s Pick Waterloo Region Hundreds turn up to Black Lives Matter rally in downtown Kitchener amid pandemic The local protest will also be streamed live for those who cannot attend due to the pandemic Waterloo Region Conestoga College announces more layoffs due to COVID-19 Arts ‘The visual artist has been forgotten’ during the pandemic Waterloo Region Petition seeks reprimand for St. Jerome’s prof who used racist word Real Estate May home sales hint at slow market recovery Opinion Record Editorial Waterloo Catholic school board should revisit flying Pride flag Bruce Arthur Donald Trump’s bunker mentality: it’s not law versus looting, it’s racism and authoritarianism versus civil society Heather Scoffield Justin Trudeau can confront systemic racism in Canada without dragging Donald Trump into it JJ Janek Jagiellowicz Pride flag controversy shines light on Waterloo Catholic school board dysfunction COVID-19 in Waterloo Region free digital access One more COVID-19 death, eight more cases in region Provincial Politics Doug Ford defends decision to not release names of ‘code red’ nursing homes Waterloo Region ‘Quarantine fatigue’ taking toll on people Local Waterloo Region Waterloo Region death notices for Wednesday Business Student entrepreneurs from Laurier take home top honours in national competition Crime Police find crystal meth, fentanyl, fake gun when arresting a man in Kitchener Crime Three arrested in string of robberies in Waterloo Region and GTA Waterloo Region Lighting up the night Empty Campus - Part 3 These high school graduates plan to go to university in the fall, even if everything is online Waterloo Region Councillors end up with stalemate in decision to renovate empty building for Cambridge bylaw, parking office High School Cambridge soccer standout prepares for the unknown COVID-19 Facts and Resources Federal Politics Hydroxychloroquine is not effective in preventing COVID-19, study says Provincial Politics Doug Ford defends decision to not release names of ‘code red’ nursing homes GTA City public health office to review COVID-19 contact tracing The Uncounted They are the uncounted: Canadian workers struck by occupational disease – and Canada has no plan to help Job-related illness kills more Canadians every year than any other work-related injury, accident or disorder. But Canada is falling short on protecting workers. Politics Federal Politics Heather Scoffield: Justin Trudeau says he wants to tackle racism. Ahmed Hussen has a plan Provincial Politics Ontario spending $150M to boost rural internet as government develops plans for school in September Provincial Politics Doug Ford acknowledges systemic racism in Ontario, vows ‘to stamp this out’ Politics Opinion Martin Regg Cohn: Doug Ford says he’ll hold nursing-home owners accountable. Does that include Mike Harris? Provincial Politics Doug Ford says extending the COVID-19 state of emergency doesn’t mean ‘reopening is on hold’ Federal Politics China’s actions put Hong Kong’s special status at risk, Canada warns Business Business St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market reopens Thursday with pandemic-prompted changes Business Kitchener robot manufacturer lands US$29 million in funding Business Kitchener firm creates plastic dividers for golf carts Canada Canada UCP, parties applying for federal wage subsidy program Canada Alberta sexual violence helpline saw 57 per cent rise in calls during lockdown Canada Kenney says Alberta centralizing firearms testing to prevent trial delays World United States Mayor: NYC takes ‘step forward’ in restoring order United States Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd’s death United States Florida officer who shoved protester was reviewed over force Sports Waterloo Region Swim clubs anxious to return but waiting for pools to open ‘I don’t get why some sports can return and not swimming,’ says Cathy Pardy, head coach of the Region of Waterloo Swim Club Waterloo Region Strong list of contenders for local athlete of the year awards Lacrosse Pandemic causes cancellation of Junior ‘A’ lacrosse season Waterloo Region Jr. B league MVP Kawalec heads to Ayr with high hopes for Centennials Life Life Lifetimes: Dave Thomas always one to encourage Local History Heritage gardens blend bounty with beauty at Doon Heritage Village Life Advice In the Garden: Columnist was ahead of her time Entertainment Music Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony streams pre-recorded concerts through the pandemic Music The Reklaws using pandemic downtime to write more songs Entertainment Drayton Entertainment star finds magic amid pandemic The Kit Fashion fashion How Canada’s fashion industry is stepping up for Black Lives Matter Body image Is isolation affecting your body image? advice Ask the Kit: What’s the best face mask etiquette? Autos Autos Opinion 2021 Toyota Venza will drive like a sedan, but be as versatile as an SUV Autos Opinion 2020 Kia Sportage a capable crossover worth a look Autos Opinion Reminiscences of Sir Stirling Moss Real Estate Business Toronto-area home sales plunge 54% in May, but prices continue to rise — what’s going on? Business Toronto rents fell 5.5 per cent in April amid COVID-19 fallout Business Shift to working at home might spur big changes to public space and services: report The Waterloo Region RecordAccountability Join our Team Contact Us Helpful Links Manage my Profile Manage my Home Delivery Subscription Give Us feedback Sitemap Advertise with Us Place an Ad Advertising Terms Post an Obituary Post a Classified Ad Special Features Become a Customer Subscribe to The Record Sign Up for Newsletters Community Metroland Media Group Privacy Policy Terms of use Accessibility © Copyright 2020 Metroland Media Group Ltd. All Rights...