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The Waterloo Region Daily Brief

The Waterloo Region Daily Brief

Written by: William Forbes
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Episodes
  • Ontario Just Deducted $130K Off New Home Purchases. The Window Opens in 4 Days.

    Ontario Just Deducted $130K Off New Home Purchases. The Window Opens in 4 Days.
    Mar 27 2026

    The full HST rebate just expanded to all Ontario buyers — not just first-timers. Here's exactly what it means for K-W, what you'd save on an $800K home, and why the one-year window matters. Plus Rangers game one is tonight at The Aud.

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    10 mins
  • Canada's Economy Just Got Hit With Three Shocks at Once. Here's What That Means for K-W.

    Canada's Economy Just Got Hit With Three Shocks at Once. Here's What That Means for K-W.
    Mar 26 2026

    Tariffs, oil, and a shrinking population... the Bank of Canada is stuck between two walls and K-W is feeling all three. Here's what business owners, workers, and investors in this region should actually be doing right now.

    Plus: Rangers vs. Saginaw starts tomorrow, Jays opener, and what's on this weekend.

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    11 mins
  • Oil Hit $114 Yesterday. Then a Tweet Crashed It. Here's What That Means for K-W.

    Oil Hit $114 Yesterday. Then a Tweet Crashed It. Here's What That Means for K-W.
    Mar 24 2026

    The Strait of Hormuz is closed, Brent crude had its wildest session in years, and Ontario drivers are paying for it. Here's the honest short and mid-term picture for gas prices, what it means for local businesses, and two scenarios for the next 90 days. Plus: Rangers playoffs, the Accelerator Centre, and what's on in K-W this week.

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    12 mins
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