Taken from: ObserverXtra The area’s federal and provincial politicians are looking for residents who exemplify what it means to be Canadian;  150 of them, in fact – one for every year since Confederation. Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris and his federal counterpart, MP Harold ... Full Article

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Taken from: ObserverXtra Current and former students and staff enjoyed a walk down memory lane at Wellesley Public School last Saturday afternoon. The walk was both literal and figurative as the halls of Wellesley PS were lined with photos and memorabilia in celebration of the school’s 50th ... Full Article

Source: CBCKW Opposing sides concerned Trudeau failing Canadians with new pot laws Medical marijuana user, Tory MP say federal government haven’t thought through new legislation   A medical marijuana user and a Conservative MP are both concerned the federal Liberal government ... Full Article

Taken from: The Record WATERLOO REGION — Waterloo Region’s chief of police says “society has spoken” and his officers will be ready for the legalization of recreational marijuana by next summer. But Waterloo Regional Police Chief Bryan Larkin still has concerns about the ... Full Article

Taken From: 570 News Crowds of veterans, cadets, dignitaries and the public gathered outside Kitchener City Hall in Carl Zehr Square for the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge. The ceremony walked through history of the battle, which started April 9, 1917, and ended April 12, 1917. ... Full Article

Taken from: The Epoch Times OTTAWA—With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s new ambassador to China, John McCallum, ambitious to pursue ever greater engagement with the world’s most populous nation, two former ambassadors on April 3 addressed the annual parliamentarians’ forum on ... Full Article

Taken from: The Hill Times Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is expected to table legislation this spring to get handguns and assault weapons off the streets and promises not to create a new national long-gun registry, but some rural Liberal MPs say they are anxious about any tinkering of ... Full Article

Taken from: ObserverXtra After a second-place finish this weekend, Woodland Christian High School’s FIRST Robotics team has their eyes set on another top finish at district competition, then provincials, and hopefully, worlds. The CyberCavs, as they call themselves, earned silver at the ... Full Article

Are you retired or entering retirement? On April 19th I’ll be hosting an information session for you in my riding that discusses (1) best way to recognize and avoid scams (2) filing taxes in retirement and (3) preparing to apply for old age security (OAS) If you would like to attend – ... Full Article