Waterloo Rocketry Reaches for the Stars

Earlier this month, the Waterloo Rocketry team blasted past the competition—literally. At the 2026 Launch Canada Challenge in Timmins, they set a new world record that has the whole region buzzing. It's the kind of thing that reminds us what our neighbours are capable of when they aim high. Whether you've got kids dreaming of space or just love a good underdog story, this one's worth celebrating. These folks turned an impossible challenge into a reality. Here's to the dreamers and doers right here in Waterloo!