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Fatal crash near Woodstock

A caller to CTV News reported that the crash may have involved a school bus. Police have not confirmed the information.

Future of former WCDSB trustee Wendy Ashby’s seat to be decided

Waterloo Catholic District School (WCDSB) board members will decide the future of former trustee Wendy Ashby’s seat.

The exterior of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. (CTV)

'Momma', are they going to kill us?’: Guelph, Ont. mother recounts family's escape from Sudan conflict

Rania Mukhtar is still processing her recent trip to Sudan, which was interrupted by the outbreak of military conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Rania Mukhtar of Guelph is detailing how she and her children made it out of the Sudan conflict. (Photo submitted by Rania Mukhtar)

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Excessive speed believed to be factor in Guelph crash that sent 2 people to hospital

Guelph police say excess speed is believed to be a factor in a collision that saw a 24-year-old Kitchener man airlifted to hospital.

A hydro pole in Guelph in badly damaged after being hit by a vehicle. (Terry Kelly/CTV News Kitchener)

City of Guelph unveils its first rainbow crosswalk ahead of Pride Month

Downtown Guelph has gotten a bit more colourful as the city unveils its first-ever rainbow crosswalk days before Pride Month kicks off across Canada.

The City of Guelph's first rainbow crosswalk was unveiled Thursday morning. (Erin Caton/Twitter)

Man with critical injuries airlifted to hospital after a crash in Guelph: Ornge

Ornge ambulance says they are transporting a man in his 20s with critical injuries to Hamilton General as a result of a collision in Guelph.

A silver Honda is heavily damaged after hitting a hydro pole on Woodlawn Road in Guelph. (Terry Kelly/CTV News Kitchener)

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The average family spends a lot of time in the laundry room doing about 300 loads of laundry every year. Even though people may be doing five loads of laundry a week, there is a chance they are doing it wrong, according to new research from Consumer Reports.

Are you doing too much laundry in a week? Here's when you should be throwing a load of dirty clothes into the washing machine. (CTV News Toronto)

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.

Gas prices are displayed in Carleton Place, Ont. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

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

Ontario is expanding GO Train service between Toronto and Canada's top tourist destination.

Want to save money on ink? Switch to this kind of printer

As liquids go, printer ink is one of the most expensive ones we buy, with a cost by the millilitre comparable to fine champagne.

'Do not consume': Health Canada recalls brand of mushroom sold in Ontario

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for a brand of mushroom sold in Ontario, and possibly distributed in other provinces, due to listeria contamination.

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Evacuation centre, comfort centres open for residents fleeing Halifax-area wildfire

An evacuation centre opened overnight in Halifax for residents fleeing a wildfire that began in the Upper Tantallon, N.S., area Sunday afternoon.

Thick plumes of heavy smoke fill the Halifax sky as an out-of-control fire in a suburban community quickly spread, engulfing multiple homes and forcing the evacuation of local residents on Sunday May 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups

Three national health organizations want Canada's premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.

Election day: Alberta voters go to the polls, expected nail-biter between UCP, NDP

It’s election day in Alberta in what polls suggest could be a nail-biter finish between the province's two dominant parties.

Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs

The discussions, which some companies call 'stay interviews,' are designed to collect feedback from employees and are aimed at learning what the company can do to retain valued team members and keep them happy.

Nova Scotia's modern 'gold rush' poses huge risk to climate, expert warns

Nova Scotia is embarking on what many are calling its fourth gold rush — but instead of panhandling for chunks of gold, mining operations in the province today consist of massive tailings ponds, enormous open pits extracting small traces of gold and a climate toll that one expert says we’re not properly tracking.