Once-in-a-lifetime chance to see rare comet Wednesday night
A once in a lifetime event will pass through the sky Wednesday night, as a comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at its closest point to Earth.
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Region of Waterloo announces warming centres amid cool February temperatures
As temperatures continue to drop following a mild January, the Region of Waterloo announced designated warming centres that will be open throughout February.
Seaforth hospital reducing ER hours due to staff cases of COVID-19
Seaforth Community Hospital is temporarily reducing its emergency room hours as it deals with “sudden health human resource shortages related to COVID-19.”
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Black History Month events across Waterloo region and Guelph
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ODSP earning exemption increases but it's not as beneficial as it seems: advocates
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Kitchener school cancels Valentine’s Day in the classroom
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Brantford man charged after police seized numerous firearms
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WRDSB trustee takes issue with board’s public response to 'child abuse' claim
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Region of Waterloo holds public meeting on sanctioned outdoor shelter
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More than a dozen sextortion calls reported to Guelph police since December
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Driver airlifted to hospital after crash with propane delivery truck
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Queen Victoria statue consultation wraps up first stage with City of Kitchener
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More than a dozen sextortion calls reported to Guelph police since December
Guelph police are reminding residents to be cautious after they received over 12 reports of sextortion calls in the past two months.
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Guelph police have charged a man they say was drinking in his vehicle while waiting to get an oil change.
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A 17-year-old Guelph male is facing several charges after police say he was speeding, fled from police and struck a hydro pole.
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Premier Doug Ford announced new ServiceOntario changes to make it 'faster' and 'easier' to get driver’s licences and health cards.
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Family slams 'unconscionable' actions of TD Bank after 95-year-old woman withdraws $10K in scam
The family of a 95-year-old Ontario woman tricked into withdrawing $10,000 in the middle of a major snowstorm said it's 'absolutely unconscionable' that bank employees allowed her to take out the money without contacting her power of attorney.
Toronto homeowners have until Thursday to declare status of property to avoid steep fines
A new tax on vacant homes is set to take effect in Toronto and homeowners have until this Thursday to declare the status of their properties.
Ontario job seekers increasingly looking for work in other provinces: Indeed
A new report says Ontario job seekers are increasingly looking for work in other provinces, especially those looking for jobs in remote-friendly sectors like tech.
Ontario woman shocked she has to pay for car repairs after hit-and-run collision
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Ontarians can get money back with these personal income tax credits
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Canada's new anti-Islamophobia representative apologizes for comments about Quebecers
Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia says she is sorry that her words have hurt Quebecers.
Former CBC journalist dies after random attack on Toronto street, new suspect photo released
A long-time CBC radio producer who was the victim of a random assault in Toronto last week has died, the public broadcaster confirms.
Candice Bergen, former interim Conservative leader, resigning from Parliament
Candice Bergen, the former interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is resigning from Parliament.
Mexico zoo director killed, cooked 4 pygmy goats for party
The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.The former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party, authorities said.
Republican-led panel targets U.S. COVID relief dollars for review
U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday began their promised aggressive oversight of the Biden administration, focusing on what watchdogs described as 'indications of widespread fraud' in federal coronavirus aid programs initiated under then-president Donald Trump.
Food prices set to increase -- again -- as blackout on price hikes ends at some stores
Higher grocery prices are expected to hit stores across Canada soon as a blackout on price increases over the holiday season comes to an end.
Video shows car driving through Vaughan, Ont. mall during 'absolutely insane' break-in
Police have released a video of a driver who smashed a vehicle through the doors of Vaughan, Ont. mall early Wednesday before allegedly breaking into an electronics store.
'Immediately stop' wearing these sweaters and hoodies, Health Canada warns
Nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters and hoodies have been recalled in Canada due to flammability concerns.
Liberals set to introduce law delaying expansion of medically assisted dying regime
The federal government is expected to introduce a law as early as Thursday to delay the extension of medically assisted dying eligibility to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder.
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