Migrant worker killed in Norfolk County farming incident
The Ministry of Labour has confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation into the death of a migrant worker at a Norfolk County farm last week.
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Pfizer booster approved for children aged 5-11 by Health Canada
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Health Canada is authorizing a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between five and 11 years old.
Les Armstrong won't seek fourth term a Wilmot Township mayor
Les Armstrong announced Friday that he will not be seeking a fourth term as mayor of Wilmot Township.
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Region approves first-ever sanctioned encampment site
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Multiple emergency departments across region to temporarily close in coming days
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Deadline looms for October's municipal election
Those planning to run in the upcoming municipal election have until 2 p.m. Friday to register.
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Kitchener Rangers announce training camp dates
The Kitchener Rangers will be back on the ice in August for their annual training camp.
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New vision for Kitchener’s Boathouse venue
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University of Guelph research facility receives $8.9 million boost
The world-renowned Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) at the University of Guelph has been awarded more than $8.9 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
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Ontario considers new ways to fund $10-a-day child care in bid to boost uptake
Ontario is considering new ways to fund the national $10-a-day child-care program in the province as it seeks to address operator concerns in an ongoing bid to increase uptake, particularly from the for-profit sector, The Canadian Press has learned.
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121,000 homes, 15-minute neighborhoods approved for Waterloo Region's Official Plan
The Region of Waterloo has adopted an amendment to the Region's Official Plan after a two-year review process for projected population and job growth.
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Charges laid in February shooting incident at Fergus home
A man from Elora is facing a long list of charges after multiple gunshots were fired at a Fergus home back in February.
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Two Milton men charged with 'drive-off thefts' from Waterloo Region dealerships
Two men from Milton have been charged for six "drive-off thefts" at car dealerships in Waterloo Region.
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Waterloo Region offering over $3.4M for construction-ready affordable housing proposals
The Region of Waterloo is looking for construction-ready proposals to create more affordable housing for low to moderate-income households.
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Guelph man arrested for stealing keys, but not the vehicle
Guelph man arrested for stealing keys left in the ignition of a vehicle outside a business.
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One dead, another injured in Oakville shooting
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Encampment site approved in Waterloo Region
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Deadline day for municipal election candidates
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Emily Richards makes Mexican street corn
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Region votes on living rough plan
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LTC plan raises concerns
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Expect more congestion along 401
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Guelph man arrested for stealing keys left in the ignition of a vehicle outside a business.
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Scotiabank refuses to buy back Ontario woman's gold and silver
When an Ontario woman bought gold and silver from Scotiabank nine years ago she always assumed she would be able to sell it back when she was ready.
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House prices in sought-after areas in Ontario continue to hold steady and even increase, according to a new report.
'Novelty' screwdriver that looks like replica handgun raising concerns
Concerns are being raised about the sale of a screwdriver that looks like a replica handgun available at a popular auto retailer across Canada.
Huge country music festival cancelled for third time and fans want refunds, answers
One of the largest music festivals in Canada was scheduled to be this weekend. But instead, it was cancelled for the third year in a row.
Parents may need a prescription for some children's liquid medication, SickKids warns
Parents of young children may need a prescription for over-the-counter fever and pain medication due to a shortage at some pharmacies, Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is warning.
Airbnb rentals almost as expensive as hotels bookings, new data finds
When Airbnb first launched 14 years ago, it changed the way many people book their vacations as they travel locally and around the world.
Ontario condo owners furious after being hit with $20,000 special assessment
A community of about 200 townhouse condominium units has been told that $3.5 million is needed for renovations and individual unit owners will have to pay their share.
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Ontario doctor alleged to have killed 4 people around same date in 2021: documents
Court documents allege an eastern Ontario doctor killed four people around the same date in 2021.
Freedom Convoy-affiliated group refusing to leave Ottawa church after eviction notice
Members of a Freedom Convoy-affiliated group remain at an Ottawa church one day after the owner of the historic property moved to evict them over unpaid rent.
Retailers sitting on 'mountains' of excess inventory in need of liquidation: expert
Consumer behaviour, a looming recession and the reactions of retailers to pandemic-driven supply chain issues are combining to drive a liquidation renaissance, according to one business advisor and retail futurist who spoke with CTVNews.ca.
Michelle O'Bonsawin named as Canada's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Ontario judge Michelle O'Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday. She is the first Indigenous person chosen to sit on Canada's top court and the appointment is being celebrated as filling an important role at the highest level of the country's justice system.
Plane fails to descend as pilots reportedly fell asleep during flight
Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia on Monday, according to a report by commercial aviation news site Aviation Herald.
Calgary man convicted in multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme sentenced to 10 years
A Calgary man who bilked his clients out of millions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for what the judge called a deliberate and large-scale fraud.
A child has died of brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a U.S. river
Federal health officials confirmed Friday that a Nebraska child died from a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a river near Omaha.
Transport minister says COVID-19 to blame for airport delays, flight cancellations
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra told the House of Commons transport committee the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting labour shortages are to blame for the significant wait times at Canadian airports, and said the ArriveCAN app is here to stay.
Northern lights expected across Canada this weekend: NOAA
Canadians across the country have a shot at seeing the northern lights this weekend thanks to a series of solar flares and storms over the past few days, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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