Paramedic staffing shortages in Waterloo region impacting patients, offload delays
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Commuters frustrated as Kitchener GO train cancellations impact commute
A recent wave of temporary GO train cancellations along the Kitchener line has left commuters frustrated as they navigate alternative options.
Humane society sees increase in 'inhumane trap' usage
Animal services officers at the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) say they have witnessed an increasing trend of traps being set to capture or harm local wildlife.
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Kitchener girl’s lemonade stand raises money for charity
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Man pleads guilty to threatening prime minister during Cambridge campaign stop
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Guelph police looking for man allegedly seen masturbating in park
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Police discover abandoned animals in distress in Haldimand County: OPP
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Surgeries cancelled at Cambridge Memorial Hospital as staffing issues mount
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) has cancelled several surgeries over the last two days as staffing pressures combined with bed capacity limits put pressure on the overloaded system.
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Police investigating hate-motivated graffiti in Cambridge: WRPS
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Ontario gas prices set to rise again on Friday
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Multi-day GO Train cancellations announced for Kitchener line
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Local cadets train in skills camp in Guelph
Dozens of local cadets are putting their skills to the test in Guelph this week.
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Paramedics raise healthcare concerns
![Staffing burnout and lengthy delays are being flagged by paramedics as ongoing issues in the healthcare system. Jeff Pickel has more.]()
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Commuters frustrated at GO trains cancellations
![Waterloo region commuters taking the GO train are voicing their frustration as cancellations hamper their trips. Tyler Kelaher reports.]()
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Lemonade stand raises money for chairty
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Man pleads guilty to threatening Trudeau
![A man has plead guilty after threatening Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop last year. Krista Simpson has more.]()
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Cambridge Memorial Hospital cancels surgeries
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Sunny days ahead for Waterloo region
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Chrystia Freeland speaks in Kitchener
![Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke in Kitchener on Wednesday, Aug. 10.]()
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Guelph police offer tips to prevent vehicle theft after five trucks stolen
Guelph police are warning residents to take precautions after five newer-model Dodge Ram trucks were stolen in Guelph this week.
Guelph police looking for man allegedly seen masturbating in park
Guelph police are investigating reports of a man who was allegedly masturbating while watching women in a south-end park.
Thieves steal camera containing Guelph mother’s photos of deceased daughter
A mother is missing photos of her deceased daughter after thieves broke into her home and stole a digital camera containing the photos of her late daughter.
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Aging condos in Ontario will need expensive repairs in the future, report finds
A recent research report released by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries found that condo boards should be making sure there are enough reserve funds being budgeted to help pay for expensive repairs in the future.
Ontario woman scammed out of $11,000 by Texas psychic she met on TikTok
An Ontario woman says she was scammed out of $11,000 after months spent working with a Texas psychic she met on TikTok following the death of her stepfather.
Ontario parents to get another payout in 2022 budget
Parents may get direct payments from the Ontario government yet again this year. This will be the fourth payout to parents since Premier Doug Ford took office in 2018.
Canadian propane costs soar due to supply chain issues
Canadian homeowners who use propane to heat their homes will have to pay a lot more to stay warm this winter.
Housing correction in Toronto could end up becoming 'one of the deepest of the past half a century,' RBC warns
A housing correction which has already led to four consecutive months of price declines in the previously overheated Greater Toronto Area market could end up becoming 'one of the deepest of the past half a century,' a new report from RBC warns.
How to spot if you picked up a counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test
Health Canada is warning the public about counterfeit rapid antigen test kits after several were sold in Ontario.
Ontario businesses say credit card chargebacks give consumers unfair advantage
A credit card chargeback is something a consumer can do if they want to dispute a credit card charge because it was fraudulent or they didn’t receive the item.
Looking for a job? Beware employment resume scams
An Ontario woman was nearly the victim of a resume scam after being contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter.
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National system for tracking health-care staff needed to address future challenges: CMA president
A national tracking system for health-care workers, with information on what training they have, where they're located and what their career plans are, would make a 'significant difference' in addressing future staffing challenges, the president of the Canadian Medical Association says.
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BREAKING | Massive power outage hitting downtown Toronto causing major disruptions
A massive power outage is currently affecting the downtown core in Toronto and officials say it may have been caused by a large crane that struck a high-voltage transmission line.
More Ukrainian refugees could come to Canada if visa policy eased: report
A new report says Canada needs to change its federal visa policy to speed up the admission of Ukrainian refugees, which has slowed to a trickle.
P.E.I. group calls on government to reinstate COVID-19 measures
A group on Prince Edward Island is calling for a return to tougher COVID-19 restrictions in the province.
Canadian army veteran charged with murder after mass shooting in Belize nightclub
A Canadian Armed Forces veteran has been charged with murder in connection to a mass shooting in Belize that left two people dead and eight others injured.
Four-year-old girl found wandering on tracks near Toronto subway station
A four-year-old girl who went missing from her home Thursday morning was found wandering on train tracks near a Toronto subway station.
'Sturgeon moon': Last supermoon of the year rises tonight
The last supermoon of the year, known as the 'sturgeon moon,' will rise in the evening sky tonight.
Luxury goods tax on super-rich could hit green cars: experts
Tax experts are warning a new tax on yachts, luxury cars and private aircraft designed to hit the super-rich could also cover some electric and hybrid cars.
Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says
Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn't going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food your baby eats, according to a new report released exclusively to CNN.
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