Man wanted for paving Puslinch, Ont. driveway without permission
OPP are trying to identify a man who they say was involved in an "unwanted residential paving incident" in Puslinch, Ont.
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Collision closes Sawmill Road in Bloomingdale
A section of Sawmill Road, in Bloomingdale, was shut down Friday afternoon due to a crash.
Where to watch Canada Day fireworks
Canada Day celebrations are making a big return in 2022, here's where you can catch some of them in Waterloo region and surrounding areas.
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Stratford police release use of force data from 2020 and 2021
The Stratford Police Service has released its use of force data from the past two years, including incidents involving members of BIPOC communities.
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Two local hospitals close emergency room this long weekend
It’s not the kind of news folks in Clinton, wanted to hear. Their community’s emergency room will be unavailable for the entire Canada Day long weekend.
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Police investigating pellet gun incident in Breslau
Police are investigating a pellet gun incident that left one person injured in Breslau.
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Kitchener encampment remains intact as eviction deadline passes
The eviction deadline for people living at an encampment at Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener has come and gone, but residents of the property say they’re not moving.
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Man wanted for alleged indecent act at a Waterloo park
Police are trying to identify a man who allegedly committed an indecent act in front of two youths at a Waterloo park.
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City of Kitchener announces death of baby swan
The news comes just two days after the City launched a naming contest for the young bird, which it said was the first offspring of Victoria Park swans, Otis and Ophelia.
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Vaccination miscommunication leaves Kitchener woman worried for 86-year-old mother
A miscommunication involving a COVID-19 booster shot has left a Kitchener woman concerned for her 86-year-old mother.
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Future unclear for 14-year resident of Cambridge encampment asked to leave
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SIU clears Brantford officer after woman jumps from balcony
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'Tell the full story': How some local communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations
Some communities in Waterloo region are reimagining Canada Day to be more inclusive and to honour Indigenous peoples.
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Wellington County market boxes bring a taste of the county to your front door
Farmers markets play an important part in any community - a place for a new business to test out their product, farmers to sell items off the farm and a popular place for people to visit.
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Long weekend weather: What to expect
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Little movement at encampment on eviction day
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Miscommunication over COVID-19 booster shot
![A Kitchener woman says she asked her mother’s retirement home to arrange a vaccination, but it never happened. Krista Sharpe has the story.]()
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Looming eviction at Cambridge encampment
![A Cambridge women who’s been living in an encampment for more than a decade could soon have a roof over her head. Carmen Wong reports.]()
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Big Canada Day celebrations planned in Kitchener
![Live music, fun activities and of course fireworks are all on tap tomorrow. Stephanie Villella reports.]()
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Grappling with Canadian history on Canada Day
![Some local communities are reimagining their Canada Day celebrations in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation. Stephanie Villella reports.]()
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Get Growing: How to build a bee bath
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F2F: Market box delivers Wellington County flavour
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Guelph YouTuber shows board games aren’t just for kids
A Guelph woman is hoping to encourage more people to play board games.
Guelph man tries to draw officers away from arresting him with fake gun call: police
Guelph police have arrested a man they say phoned in a gun call in attempt to draw officers away and avoid being arrested.
Feces reportedly smeared on cell block security camera by Guelph man after impaired driving arrest
A Guelph man is facing charges after reportedly being arrested for impaired driving and then smearing feces on a security camera while he was in a cell block.
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Ford says he'll end 'unfair' insurance premiums based on Ontario postal codes
Ontario drivers could soon see the end of 'unfair' insurance policies with premiums based on postal codes, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
Ontario gas prices about to take massive drop. This is when that will happen
Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.
Ontario man frustrated after 500,000 in credit card points disappears
An Ontario man says he's frustrated with his bank after almost 500,000 of his travel points disappeared.
Ontario increases amount landlords can raise rent by highest level in a decade
Ontario is more than doubling the maximum rate a landlord can raise a tenant's rent next year – marking the highest rent increase guideline in the province in a decade.
Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it
A Nexus card is supposed to help put low-risk Canadians on the fast track when crossing the U.S. border, but at least 330,000 Canadians aren’t sure when their applications will be processed.
New tunnel and platform provides unprecedented view of Niagara Falls
A recently opened tunnel is offering visitors a brand new view of Niagara Falls.
Is Canada heading into a recession? This is what you need to know
As gas prices and food costs continue to escalate and another interest rate hike is expected next month, many Canadians are wondering if a recession is coming and how to prepare for a possible economic downturn.
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The Canadian flag in the context of 'Freedom Convoy' and residential schools
In the wake of last year’s discoveries of unmarked graves at residential schools and the prominent displays of the Canadian flag during 'Freedom Convoy' protests, some Canadians are re-evaluating the meaning of the national symbol.
Celebrations, protests take place on Canada Day in Ottawa
Thousands of people wearing red and white and waiving Canadian flags packed downtown Ottawa to celebrate Canada's 155th birthday on Friday, while groups of protesters popped up around Parliament Hill to protest COVID-19 vaccines and federal restrictions.
In Canada Day message, Trudeau says Canadian flag represents promise of a better life
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canadians to recommit to the country’s values, including respect, hope and kindness, in his official Canada Day message.
'Not going to happen in our lifetime': First-time homebuyers share their struggles with purchasing a home
A recent survey shows nearly 50 per cent of Canadians who rent expect to do so forever. As rising interest and inflation rates contribute to a sense of pessimism among first-time homebuyers in Canada, some are sharing their struggles with purchasing their first house.
Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension
The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension.
'We have to build bridges': Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk on Ukraine, reconciliation
Moving toward reconciliation doesn't come from jumping 'the queue to perfection,' but by building bridges and trusting one another, Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk told CTV News Channel during Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa on Friday.
Russian missiles kill at least 21 in Ukraine's Odesa region
A Russian airstrike on residential areas killed at least 21 people early Friday near the Ukrainian port of Odesa, authorities reported, a day after the withdrawal of Moscow's forces from an island in the Black Sea had seemed to ease the threat to the city.
Monkeypox cases triple in Europe, WHO says, Africa concerned
The World Health Organization's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent.
Canada Day fireworks cancelled at Toronto park after vendor pulls out last minute
One of Toronto’s Canada Day fireworks displays has been cancelled and another has been postponed after a vendor pulled out at the last minute.
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Officers injured, four people arrested at Ottawa protest
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre marches with anti-mandate demonstrators, as Ottawa preps for protests. Glen McGregor reports.
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