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  KITCHENER -- An open call for an academic partnership has been issued by Waterloo regional police as they look for help with analysis of race-based data. In a Wednesday news release, officials say they hope the partnership will lead to a strategy to improve their understanding of systemic racism and discrimination in policing. “The race-based data collection strategy requires an open, transparent and accountable methodology,” said chief of police Bryan Larkin in the release. “We want to see it applied by experienced academics, in consultation with experienced stakeholders, our co...

  KITCHENER -- Last week, a judge granted a temporary injunction to lock the doors at Trinity Bible Chapel. The church itself, church elders and people who attended services have all faced charges over the past few months following in-person services exceeding provincial limits. Under the current stay-at-home order, religious services are capped at 10 people indoors and outdoors. The church shifted to drive-in services following charges at the end of December and beginning of January. However, they reopened for in-person services in February and also held services above the provincial l...

In the context of a protest against government intervention, Larkin said, officers are also wary of whether breaking up a gathering could make people more agitated.  "To send police into the middle of the crowd to take action could potentially create further issues," he said, noting protests may have seniors and children around.  "It could create further incitement, it could also put the members at risk, it could put other people who are there lawfully and peacefully participating in the protest at risk." 'Charges will be laid' Still, Larkin said that doesn't mean police are doing nothing...

KITCHENER -- Officials reported another 46 COVID-19 enforcement actions in Waterloo Region. Regional Chair Karen Redman said 42 were handed out between April 22 and 28, while the other four were from the previous reporting period. Vivo Pizza + Pasta in Waterloo was given a $1,130 fine for not complying with mask use. Bylaw officers issued six tickets in Cambridge, seven in Kitchener and three in Waterloo, all for gatherings at private residences. All those tickets were for $880. Waterloo bylaw officers handed out nine other tickets, including three summons to appear in court for failing...

Posted: Apr 23, 2021 10:50 AM ET | Last Updated: April 23 More than 8,000 people attended the Black Lives Matter march in Guelph in June, 2020. (Submitted by: Ward1studios) Black community leaders in Waterloo region say they continue to have concerns about policing powers in the province under the current stay-at-home order and want to help people understand their rights going forward. Last week, Premier Doug Ford announced stricter COVID-19 restrictions which included new police powers to stop pedestrians on the street or in vehicles if they appear to be violating COVID-19 protocols. This s...