Once upon a time, December was a month of storms, snow, skiing, skating, roaring fires and hot chocolate. Now it’s just a Mild inconvenience; Region basks in gentlest lead-in to winter ever

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If you think this past month has been warmer than usual, you're absolutely right. In fact, it has been a bona fide record-breaker. Read More

Boxing Day bonanza; Thousands of shoppers hit malls in search of rock- bottom prices

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On a day when chaos and crowds are the norm, one local couple could claim the title of "Boxing Day's most organized shoppers." Adam Kasper and his wife, Shannon, prepared themselves carefully for a wild shopping trip yesterday. Read More

FAITHLIFE FINANCIAL; Not-for-profit financial service company caters to Christians

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Although businesses may be eschewing Christmas for more politically correct celebrations, one Waterloo financial company is embracing the spirit of the season with open arms. Along with a number of Christmas-themed festivities, FaithLife Financial, a not-for-profit financial service company that caters to Christians, held a dedication ceremony for its new prayer space inside their building yesterday afternoon. Read More

New restaurant finds a sign from the past

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For some passersby, it simply looks like a big, wooden sign. But beyond the barrel and floral design of the new Boa Nova Restaurant sign lies a story that bridges its timber with Waterloo Region's past and its contemporary home. Read More

Hundreds complain about electricity firms; Utilities, Better Business Bureau offer advice on door-to-door sellers

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The Better Business Bureau and local utilities are warning consumers to be cautious in the face of aggressive, door-to-door sales pitches by electricity retailers. Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro say customers have complained about strong-arm tactics used to get them to lock into long-term energy contracts. The alleged tactics include forging identification, processing unauthorized contracts and providing misleading sales figures, the utilities say. Read More