Fire rips through Kitchener townhomes, residents displaced
At least three units in a townhouse complex are damaged, displacing many residents, after a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon.
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'We had a bit of a baby boom': A dozen service dogs in training in need of temporary homes
An agency aimed at providing service dogs to those with disabilities and mental disorders is making a plea to the public to help foster 12 puppies for up to a year.
Local fairs and festivals struggling due to lack of volunteers
Several local fairs and festivals are calling off their upcoming events due to a lack of volunteers. Meanwhile one festival is thriving.
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'Thank God my kids were not outside': Driver charged after car crashes through 3 Kitchener, Ont. backyards
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Viewing parties scheduled to cheer on Kitchener's Jamal Murray in NBA Finals
Kitchener is transforming into Nuggets nation.
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Garbage truck driver charged in crash that took out part of pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener
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84 pairs of sneakers, four vehicles seized in Guelph police drug investigation
Three men are facing charges following a drug investigation in Guelph.
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Staying cool during summer-like temperatures in Waterloo region
Splash pads were busy Wednesday morning, as many hope to beat the heat during summer-like conditions this week.
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School bus driver killed in crash near Woodstock, Ont. remembered as 'a phenomenal man'
Elementary students are among those mourning the loss of a school bus driver killed in a double fatal crash near Woodstock, Ont.
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SIU clears Woodstock officer after crash between cruiser and stolen vehicle
A Woodstock police officer will not face criminal charges after the province’s police watchdog completed an investigation into a collision between a stolen vehicle and police cruiser in January.
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'It’s devastating': Community in mourning after fatal crash in Oxford County
The Township of East-Zorra Tavistock and the surrounding community are in mourning after a fatal crash took the lives of a police officer and a bus driver.
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Driveway paving scams under investigation in Kitchener, Cambridge: Police
Police are warning about driving paving scams in Kitchener and Cambridge after receiving reports of fraudulent activity.
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Surgery levels not up to pre-pandemic levels at Grand River Hospital
The number of surgeries being done at Grand River Hospital (GRH) still isn't near what it was before the pandemic.
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Three new housing developments get the green light from Kitchener council
Kitchener council approved the construction of three new housing developments at a meeting Monday.
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Local fire officials react to southern Ontario being under 'extreme' wildfire risk
As summer-like temperatures continue to sweep across portions of southwestern Ontario, Natural Resources Canada (NRC) is upgrading the fire danger for Waterloo region to 'extreme' in its interactive fire risk map.
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International theatre festival returns to Waterloo region
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Jamal Murray gives shout out to Kitchener
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Fire spreads through four Kitchener homes
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Crews battle fire in Kitchener
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Driver charged after car crashes into backyards
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Scorching spring temperatures in Waterloo region
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Some fall fairs cancelled due to lack of volunteers
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Future service dogs looking for temporary homes
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Local fairs and festivals struggling due to lack of volunteers
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Three men are facing charges following a drug investigation in Guelph.
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A Guelph man is gaining online popularity for scratching and sampling during his walks around the Royal City.
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'I wanted to cry': Ontario woman to pay nearly $9,000 in damage to uninsured parked car
An Ontario woman is on the hook for nearly $9,000 in damages after her uninsured car was hit while stored in a parking lot.
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Looking for a side hustle? Don't get caught in an employment scam
An Ontario woman was hoping to earn extra money working a side hustle to help her deal with the rising costs of living, but ended up getting caught in an online employment scam.
Gas prices in southern Ontario to spike to the highest level in months
Drivers can expect to pay more at the pumps this summer as gas prices reach levels not seen since November 2022.
Ontario student pays nearly $3K for extended warranty on used luxury car, surprised repairs aren't covered
An Ontario student paid nearly $3K for an extended warranty on a used luxury car, only to be told an emissions repair was not covered.
Woman tries to sell phone on Kijiji, gets scammed out of $12K
An Ontario woman was hoping to get some money by selling a smartphone she had through a classified website, but says she ended up being scammed out of $12,000.
GO Train service being expanded between Toronto and Niagara Falls
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'Tone-deaf': Singh slams Johnston's decision to not step down as foreign interference rapporteur
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh slammed foreign interference special rapporteur David Johnston's refusal to heed the House of Commons' call for him to step down as 'tone-deaf.'
Air Canada suffering system-wide failure, flights operating at 'reduced rate'
Air Canada is experiencing a technical issue with its flight communications system, causing delays across the country for the second time in a week.
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The Royal Bank of Canada is facing issues with online and mobile banking. According to a brief message posted on Twitter, there is an issue with the digital display of transactions.
Air quality statements in place for Nova Scotia as wildfires burn
Air quality statements have been issued by Environment Canada for Nova Scotia as wildfires continue burning in the province.
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Forecasters warn an upcoming weather pattern known for warm temperatures could bring droughts, floods and even tropical storms to Canada.
Jordan's royal wedding gets underway in ceremony packed with stars and deep symbolism
The wedding of Jordan's crown prince to the scion of a prominent Saudi family began on Thursday in a palace celebration that drew massive crowds and a mood of excitement around the kingdom, while presenting the young Hashemite royal as a new player on the global stage.
Dished up by 3D printers, a new kind of fish to fry
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The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is now underway. Here's what to know.
It's time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday.
Firefighters from U.S., South Africa to battle Canada's 'unprecedented' fires
More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days as the country battles an unprecedented wildfire season that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes so far this year.
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Cost of climate change 'too high' as wildfires continue:feds
Thousands were forced to leave their homes in Nova Scotia, as fire crews desperate for better weather conditions. Creeson Agecoutay reports.
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