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No injuries were reported after a large structure fire on Puslinch Lake Friday morning.
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Water main break shuts down Eastwood Collegiate Institute
A water main break has closed Eastwood Collegiate Institute on Weber Street in Kitchener.
Only one bed available at Grand River Hospital amid 'unprecedented level of pressure'
Officials at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener are asking recently retired staff to return to work as they continue to deal with staffing and capacity shortages during the Omicron surge.
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Two students, driver injured in crash involving school bus
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Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his 'Bat Out of Hell' album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light,' 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad,' and 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That),' has died.
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27 people with COVID-19 in ICU in Waterloo Region
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Grocery store shelves may look emptier, but experts say shoppers shouldn't panic buy.
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Work is underway to turn a former Waterloo hotel into a homeless shelter
The House of Friendship has started work to turn a former Waterloo hotel into shelter for men experiencing homelessness.
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Ontario announces three-step plan to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions
Ontario announced it will allow indoor dining and gyms to reopen and will increase gathering limits on Jan. 31 as part of a three-step plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions in the province.
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Committee recommends heritage designation for two Cambridge buildings
An advisory committee is recommending heritage status for two buildings in the City of Cambridge.
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Man pleads guilty to killing his brother in 2020 Cambridge murder
A 30-year-old man from India has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in his brother’s death.
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Waterloo Region businesses prepare to reopen on Jan. 31
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Cloth masks no longer acceptable at U of G locations
Officials at the University of Guelph have updated their COVID-19 practices this week and said 'cloth masks are currently not considered acceptable for wear at U of G locations.'
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Full list of what's reopening in Ontario and when as COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift
The Ontario government has announced it will slowly ease public health measures that have been in place to curb the spread of the highly-contagious Omicron variant.
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Oldest continually operating arena celebrates 100th anniversary in Cambridge
The Galt Arena Gardens, believed to be the oldest continually operating arena in the world, is celebrating a century of serving the Cambridge community.
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Preserving history in Cambridge
![From CTV Kitchener: Two more buildings in Cambridge have been recommended for heritage status by an advisory committee.]()
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One bed available at Grand River Hospital
![From CTV Kitchener's Ricardo Veneza: As of Thursday, there is just one bed available out of 660 across Grand River Hospital's campuses.]()
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School bus involved in crash near Wellesley
![From CTV Kitchener's Ricardo Veneza: Two students and a bus driver have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Perth County.]()
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Man pleads guilty to killing brother
![From CTV Kitchener's Spencer Turcotte: Court heard Thursday Sandeep Jassal stabbed his brother nearly 100 times.]()
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Local businesses welcome reopening news
![From CTV Kitchener's Heather Senoran: Kitchener-Waterloo businesses are reacting to premier's Thursday announcement.]()
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Supply chain issues hit local shelves
![From CTV Kitchener's Krista Sharpe: Absenteeism and 'lockdown effect' are making it more difficult for grocery stores to keep shelves fully stocked.]()
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Inside the House of Friendship's new home
![From CTV Kitchener's Jeff Pickel: A 100-room former hotel will soon be a 24-hour shelter with supports on site. It's being called a 'game changer.']()
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Galt Arena Gardens turns 100
![From CTV Kitchener's Colton Wiens: The City of Cambridge is marking a century of history and memories at the storied sporting venue.]()
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Cloth masks no longer acceptable at U of G locations
Officials at the University of Guelph have updated their COVID-19 practices this week and said 'cloth masks are currently not considered acceptable for wear at U of G locations.'
Weapons and drugs seized during raid in downtown Guelph
Real and replica guns, knives and street drugs were seized after Guelph police executed a search warrant in the city’s downtown.
Guelph woman fired and charged after allegedly switching tags and buying items at lower price
A Guelph woman is facing eight fraud charges for allegedly defrauding her employer by switching price tags.
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NEW THIS MORNING | After-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics resume in Ottawa, one community clinic closes this weekend
