'The hard work is yet to come': Waterloo Region marks third national day for Truth and Reconciliation
A sea of orange filled the streets of Kitchener Saturday morning as the sound of drummers and singers emanated throughout the city’s downtown core.
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Here's what's happening around Waterloo Region for Truth and Reconciliation Day
A number of events are being organized around Waterloo Region to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday Sept. 30.
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Indigenous learning, music, and new exhibit at THEMUSEUM
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Electric vehicles gathered in Kitchener for National Drive Electric Week
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Grand River Transit bus featuring work from Indigenous artist hits the road
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Man charged after hate-motivated graffiti found at Willow River Centre
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Kitchener Rangers, Guelph Storm, and Brantford Bulldogs kick off OHL seasons
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Cambridge OPP hold open house for new facility
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Firearm and stolen vehicle seized, Kitchener youth facing several charges: WRPS
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These are the odds of the Toronto Blue Jays making it into the playoffs
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Province reveals bridge designs as part of long-delayed Hwy. 7 expansion
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What’s open and closed in Waterloo Region on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A list of what is opened and closed Sept. 30 on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Tony Grace says goodbye to CTV Kitchener
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Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events across country
Seas of orange flooded events across the country on Saturday as Canadians gathered to acknowledge systemic oppression of Indigenous people and observe the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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U.S. government shutdown threat eases after House passes a 45-day funding plan, sending it to Senate
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'Reconciliation is a lifelong experience': Gov. Gen. Mary Simon reflects on Truth and Reconciliation
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Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnight
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