Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony files for bankruptcy
It comes less than a week after the symphony abruptly cancelled its upcoming season and days after leadership announced they needed to secure $2 million by Friday to avoid insolvency.
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'It was a mistake': Ford reversing Ontario government's decision to open Greenbelt
Premier Doug Ford said he will be reversing his government’s decision to open up the Greenbelt to developers, calling the controversial land removals a “mistake.”
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WATCH Wrestling competition prize fund becomes point of contention
A Guelph, Ont. wrestler turned down a shot at training with top pro wrestling talent because she didn't agree with how the prize fund was split among competitors.
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Frustration grows after dairy farm driveway is barricaded by the County of Brant
A local dairy farm says they feel blindsided by the County of Brant after a barricade was placed, blocking its driveway.
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K-W Symphony Youth Orchestra finds new home
It appears the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Youth Orchestra has found a new home – even as the overall symphony organization files for bankruptcy.
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Conestoga College president addresses need for housing as international enrolment soars
Conestoga College has seen an astronomical increase in international students over the past decade, leading to an increased demand for housing in Waterloo Region.
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Vintage Videos: Highlights from the CKCO archive
Check back each Thursday for a new video from our vault.
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Cambridge kayaker hit by railway tie from bridge
Waterloo regional police have launched an assault investigation after a kayaker in Cambridge was hit by a falling railway tie.
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Take Back the Night march in Kitchener kicks off
Take Back the Night is commemorating its 40th year in the region with a march in downtown Kitchener on Thursday.
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Waterloo officials release unified message on street parties ahead of Homecoming
The City of Waterloo, local paramedics, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) and both Waterloo universities are hoping to put an end to large unsanctioned gatherings ahead of Homecoming weekend, days away.
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Protests for and against LGBTQ2S+ inclusive education in Kitchener and Guelph
Hundreds gathered in downtown Kitchener and Guelph Wednesday for competing protests over LGBTQ2S+ inclusive education.
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Truck leaves roadway and lands in Huron County creek : OPP
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the cause of a crash after police say a pickup truck left the roadway and landed upright in a small creek on Thursday.
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Driver dies after vehicle fire in Brant County: OPP
A driver has died after police say a vehicle was found on fire in Brant County on Wednesday afternoon.
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Musicians launch grassroots fundraiser to save the K-W Symphony
Local musicians are hoping to spread the word about a grassroots attempt to save the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, days after it abruptly cancelled its upcoming season.
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Bison vs. Beef: Why an Elora farmer says bison is the meat to beat
A farmer in Elora is carving out a niche, serving up bison to meat lovers across Waterloo Region.
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Vintage gumball machine stolen in Guelph break-in
Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly broke into a Guelph business and stole a vintage gumball machine full of expired candy.
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WATCH Wrestling competition prize fund becomes point of contention
A Guelph, Ont. wrestler turned down a shot at training with top pro wrestling talent because she didn't agree with how the prize fund was split among competitors.
A donkey sanctuary in Puslinch, Ont. has a new celebrity sponsor
Singer Belinda Carlisle is sponsoring Duke the donkey from the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (DSC) in Puslinch, Ont.
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Small recruiting agencies worry new Ontario rules could put them out of business
New legislation has some smaller recruiting firms in Ontario concerned they could be driven out of business. smaller recruiting firms in Ontario concerned they could be driven out of business.
Ontario woman seeking part-time work 'living in a nightmare' after losing $395,000 to job scam
An Ontario woman looking for a part-time job is devastated after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to an employment scam.
Expert tips to get your laundry clean: Consumer Reports
Many laundry hacks shared online are promising cleaner clothes, but some of these tips and tricks could actually ruin your clothes or wreck your washer and dryer.
Family loses $7K Europe trip due to passport issues
A Canadian family was 'devastated' to miss a trip to Europe and lose more than $7,000 last month because of a passport problem.
Ontario woman has 'no idea' why 1,000 condoms were shipped to her house
A woman from northern Ontario was surprised to find an Amazon box containing more than 1,000 Trojan condoms had been delivered to her home.
'Trudeau said that he invested in the same thing:' How a deepfake video cost an Ontario man $11K US
An Ontario man who was persuaded to invest $11,000 USD in a platform after seeing a video of what appeared to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Elon Musk endorsing the platform said he was shocked to find it was all a scam — and that the video had been a deepfake.
Owning a car in Canada is getting more expensive. A new survey reveals how much it's costing you
Owning a car is more of a luxury for most these days as the price tags of vehicles and associated costs have soared. Here's how much it's costing you, according to a new survey.
Ontario university student shocked laptop removed from box and replaced with books
An Ontario student starting her first week of university was shocked when a new laptop she ordered online turned out to have books inside instead of the MacBook she ordered.
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Health Canada recalls multiple Rainbow Road Board books due to choking hazard
Health Canada has issued a recall notice affecting multiple Rainbow Road Board books due to a potential choking hazard.
U.S., India talking about Canada murder, no 'special exemption': Biden adviser
The U.S. is in touch with Indians at high levels after Ottawa said Indian government agents had links to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, and Washington is giving India no 'special exemption' in the matter, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to arrive in Ottawa for first visit since war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to arrive in the national capital for his first official visit to Canada since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022.
B.C. First Nation research finds 158 child deaths at four facilities
An investigation into unmarked graves and missing children by British Columbia's Sto:lo Nation has revealed at least 158 deaths, most of them at an Indigenous hospital.
Is a 'no-tipping' policy ready to be adopted by Canadian restaurants?
As Canadians report their frustrations with 'out-of-control' tipping culture, some wonder whether it is time to remove the option to tip at restaurants and is it even possible amid rising food costs?
Canadian-founded Rumble slams 'deeply inappropriate' inquiry from U.K. MPs on Russell Brand content
A Canadian-founded video platform which has found success among right-wing commentators says it will not be removing the ability for Russell Brand to monetize videos on their platform after receiving an inquiry on the subject from the U.K. government amid a wave of sexual assault allegations against the comic.
Law firm awarded $4.5 million contract for David Johnston foreign interference probe
A Toronto-based law firm was awarded a nearly $4.5 million contract to work on former special rapporteur David Johnston's ill-fated foreign interference probe.
Man admits to fatally poisoning Toronto toddler's breakfast cereal in 'obsessive' plot against married woman
A Toronto man has admitted to fatal poisoning of a toddler's breakfast cereal at a Scarborough residence in 2021 as part of an "obsessive" plot against a married woman.
'I don't know when we'll go': Travel plans upended amid fraying Canada-India ties
Members of the Indo-Canadian community are reeling after the Indian government suspended visa services for citizens of Canada, upending travel plans for those set on visiting the country but now caught in the crossfire of a diplomatic blowup.
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CTV National News for September 21: Doug Ford apologizes
Ont. Premier Doug Ford came clean at a news conference, reversing on the government's decision to build homes in the Greenbelt.
