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Staff at Kitchener business thwart attempted robbery

Mallory Robinson says it was “a little more than [she] was expecting” when she arrived at work at her family's Kitchener business Wednesday morning.

Connect Equipment in Kitchener is pictured on June 1, 2023. (Stefanie Davis/CTV Kitchener)

Fire rips through Kitchener townhomes, residents displaced

At least three units in a townhouse complex are damaged, displacing many residents, after a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon.

Around six fire trucks, including an aerial truck, are on scene at a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener. (Krista Sharpe/CTV News)

Air quality alert for parts of southwestern Ontario

Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement Thursday for parts of southwestern Ontario, saying the hot and sunny weather could lead to high levels of air pollution.

Families cool off at the splash pad at Breithaupt Park in Kitchener. (Dave Pettitt/CTV Kitchener)

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Local fairs and festivals struggling due to lack of volunteers

Several local fairs and festivals are calling off their upcoming events due to a lack of volunteers. Meanwhile one festival is thriving.

Stock photo of a fair ride. (Pexels/Alex Dolle)

84 pairs of sneakers, four vehicles seized in Guelph police drug investigation

Three men are facing charges following a drug investigation in Guelph.

Guelph police said three men are facing charges following a lengthy drug investigation. (Submitted: Guelph Police Service)

DJ dad in Guelph, Ont. brings his beats to the streets on the back of stroller

A Guelph man is gaining online popularity for scratching and sampling during his walks around the Royal City.

The DJ and dad does it all through his controller and speaker, which are secured to a stroller. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News Kitchener)

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'I wanted to cry': Ontario woman to pay nearly $9,000 in damage to uninsured parked car

An Ontario woman is on the hook for nearly $9,000 in damages after her uninsured car was hit while stored in a parking lot.

Shanise Richardson is responsible to pay for $8,600 in damages for her parked car.

How often should you wash your clothes? These are the top mistakes

Even though people may be doing five loads of laundry a week, there is a chance they are doing it wrong.

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

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Ontario student pays nearly $3K for extended warranty on used luxury car, surprised repairs aren't covered

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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.

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'Tone-deaf': Singh slams rapporteur Johnston for not stepping down

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh slammed foreign interference special rapporteur David Johnston's refusal to heed the House of Commons' call for him to step down as 'tone-deaf.'

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Air Canada reports communications system issue, flights operating at reduced rate

Air Canada reported a technical issue with its flight communications system on Thursday, causing delays across the country for the second time in a week.

Collapsed platform in Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar last repaired a decade ago: city

The elevated walkway in Winnipeg's Fort Gibraltar that collapsed during a school field trip, sending 16 children and one adult to hospital, was last repaired a decade ago.

RBC resolves technical issues with online, mobile banking

The Royal Bank of Canada has resolved a technical issue that temporarily impacted online and mobile banking.

Climate change and El Nino's return will impact Canada's weather. Here's how

Forecasters warn an upcoming weather pattern known for warm temperatures could bring droughts, floods and even tropical storms to Canada.

Jordan's royal wedding gets underway in ceremony packed with stars and deep symbolism

The wedding of Jordan's crown prince to the scion of a prominent Saudi family began on Thursday in a palace celebration that drew massive crowds and a mood of excitement around the kingdom, while presenting the young Hashemite royal as a new player on the global stage.