Waterloo resident arrested in Canada-wide grandparent scam
Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a Waterloo man who they believe is linked to a group that has been scamming victims across Canada.
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International student graduates thrive in Canadian labour market, UW study says
The skills of international students are being put to good use in the Canadian job market, according to a new first-of-its-kind study by University of Waterloo (UW) researchers.
Shantz Family Farm moving on from pumpkins
After decades of welcoming the public to their land, the Shantz Family Farm in Petersburg is in its final year of selling pumpkins to the public.
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British primatologist Jane Goodall visits Kitchener
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Two pedestrians struck in separate crashes on the same day in Guelph
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Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears
Air Canada pilots have given the green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, dashing fears of a future strike and overcoming concerns about entry-level pay and quality-of-life provisions.
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Charges anticipated after Waterloo crash involving motorcycle and pickup truck
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Fisher-Price infant swings recalled in Canada after 5 deaths reported
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Canada's 'sluggish' housing market in recovery mode following interest rate cuts, Royal LePage forecast predicts
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Person struck by GO train in Kitchener has died, police confirm
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Blast from decades past: What we found inside the walls at CTV Kitchener's former home
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Experts say lithium batteries are safe – if used properly
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Domestic violence survivor, now homeless, exposes gaps in shelter system
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Kitchener, Ont. grocer pushing Ontario lawmakers to strengthen employee protections
Ontario lawmakers are looking to close the loopholes allowing some employers to take advantage of their workers - and they specifically cited Dutchies, a Kitchener grocery store.
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Ontario invests $1.88M in employment training for women in Cambridge and Guelph
The funding, part of the Women’s Economic Security Program, aims to help women gain necessary skills and achieve financial independence.
Suspect injured while breaking into downtown business: Guelph Police
The Guelph Police Service says they were called at 5:35 p.m. to a business near Baker Street and Chapel Lane where officers found broken windows and several blood stains on the floor and walls.
15-year-old charged for alleged violent theft involving woman, 3 children
According to police, staff had been watching a woman and three children – estimated to be between 10 and 15 years of age – as they made their way around the store placing more than $1,000 in product into a cart.
Man arrested after pulling knife on downtown employee: Guelph Police
A 28-year-old man is facing charges after police say he pulled a knife on an employee at a downtown Guelph business.
Guelph Police seek public’s assistance in fraud investigation
Guelph Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman as part of a fraud investigation.
Safety concerns over group of Guelph dogs leads to charges and mail delivery changes
A dog owner in Guelph is facing charges after residents claimed they felt unsafe around a group of dogs.
'That is not the Corey that I know': Character witnesses speak at disgraced Guelph Police officer's penalty hearing
The penalty hearing for Guelph Police constable Corey McArthur has heard from two character witnesses, both supporting an eventual return to policing for the officer who has admitted to assaulting a teen who was handcuffed to a hospital bed.
Three vehicles stolen in three days: Guelph Police
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An Ontario man said he feels 'devastated' after learning his identity was stolen to take out two fraudulent loans under his name.
Worried about porch pirates? Amazon now offers in-garage delivery across Canada
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Toronto senior loses $27,000 to roofing scam
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'No one has $70,000 lying around': Toronto condo owners facing massive special assessment
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'I felt like crying': Ontario family loses $17,500 to online flight ticket scam
An Ontario family was planning a religious trip to Saudi Arabia that included 10 people, but when they were checking in for their flights, the family discovered some of their tickets were fake.
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Ontario woman out $2,500 after iPad returned by courier goes missing
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Poilievre, Guilbeault claim victory after federal budget watchdog's updated carbon tax report
Both the Liberals and Conservatives are claiming a win after the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released an updated report on the economic impacts of the federal carbon tax on Canadian households.
TD Bank hit with record US$3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering
TD Bank will pay US$3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money laundering by drug cartels, regulators announced Thursday.
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Fisher-Price infant swings recalled in Canada after 5 deaths reported
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Video shows violent robbery north of Toronto, suspects make off with suitcase full of cash: police
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Poilievre says 'other ways' to address affordability for seniors than Bloc's proposed pension boost
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