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Waterloo-Wellington under winter travel advisory
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Guelph.
Two youths arrested after alleged Kitchener break-in
Waterloo regional police said two youths were arrested in connection to a break-and-enter at a Kitchener business on Saturday morning.
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Ontarians can get money back with these personal income tax credits
While the deadline to file your taxes is months away, there are some personal tax credits Ontarians may qualify for that require some time pilfering through receipts to get them.
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Police investigating after body found in Perth County
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shut down a section of a Perth County roadway Friday after they say a passerby discovered a body in the area overnight.
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Kitchener school warns parents of man allegedly watching, following students
A Kitchener elementary school is responding to reports of a suspicious man who appeared to be watching or following students on two separate occasions.
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Elmira woman calls her rare condition 'really degrading', prepares for surgery in Arizona
An Elmira woman born with Pectus Excavatum, a condition where her ribcage is caved in, is getting set for a life-changing surgery in May.
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Youth injured during large fight near Kitchener high school
The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a fight outside a Kitchener high school that sent one person to hospital.
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International students and new Canadians hit the ice for the first time in Cambridge
Canadian winters are typically long and frigid. But for many, it’s the best time of year to dust off helmets, sharpen skates and find the nearest rink.
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Rental vacancies in Waterloo region reach 20-year low: CMHC
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says the vacancy rate in Waterloo region has sunk to its lowest point in 20 years.
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$100,000 workplace fine for Kitchener manufacturer and its CEO
A Kitchener company and its CEO have been fined a total of $100,000 for machine guarding violations. It's their third conviction in six years.
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Canadian Blood Services seeing ‘very drastic dip’ in blood donations locally
Canadian Blood Services in Kitchener-Waterloo are making a plea to the public after they say donations dried up following a surge over the holidays.
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Man seriously injured in workplace accident
A workplace accident has left a 57-year-old man with serious injuries.
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Neighbours raise concerns about hybrid shelter at community meeting
Residents had a chance to ask questions and raise concerns about the hybrid shelter planned for Erbs Road at a community meeting in Waterloo on Thursday night.
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'Always say I love you': Ancaster, Ont. mother on the grief of losing her teen son in a car crash
An Ancaster, Ont. mom is mourning the death of her 19-year-old son who died in a Brant County crash on Jan. 21.
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CTV News Kitchener at Six for Friday, January 27, 2023
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Dipping below seasonal temperatures
![CTV’s Will Aiello has the region’s full forecast and tells us why you might need to keep your shovels handy this weekend.]()
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Parents on edge after stranger spotted near school
![A Kitchener school sent out a warning about after a man allegedly followed students. CTV’s Carmen Wong has more.]()
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Why it’s hard to find a rental in Waterloo Region
![The vacancy rate for rentals in Waterloo region is at a 20 year low. CTV’s Krista Sharpe finds out why.]()
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OPP search for answers after sudden death
![Police are investigating a sudden death near Milverton. CTV’s Tyler Kelaher has the details.]()
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Blood donations dry up in K-W
![Canadian Blood Services says they’re seeing a slowdown after a surge in donations over the holidays. CTV’s Spencer Turcotte reports.]()
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Teaching new Canadians how to skate in Cambridge
![A free skating program teaches international students and new Canadians how to skate. CTV’s Hannah Schmidt checks it out.]()
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Elmira woman prepares for life-changing surgery
![An Elmira woman describes what it’s like living with a caved-in chest. CTV’s Colton Wiens has her story.]()
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Guelph man charged with impaired driving after snowy window stop
A Guelph man is facing impaired driving charges after he was pulled over Thursday evening for not clearing snow off his windows.
Canadian Space Agency judges U of G team in out-of-this-world food challenge
A panel from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is learning how a University of Guelph team plans to grow fresh food in space.
Alleged fake customer 'nearly in tears' when trying to scam money off Good Samaritans in Guelph
Guelph police put out a warning about a fake taxi scam targeting Good Samaritans, with cab companies in Guelph and Waterloo region saying there are signs to look for to avoid it.
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An accurate bathroom scale can be an important weight loss tool: consumer reports
It's been almost four weeks since many of us made New Year's resolutions and one of the most popular goals is losing weight.
Looking for a snow blower? Some new electric models no longer need to be plugged in
Those looking for a snow blower to clear their driveways may want to consider an electric model. Consumer Reports has been testing battery-powered snow blowers for the past six years and found electric models are improving.
Toronto woman denied full refund for unexpectedly cancelled New Zealand trip
A Toronto woman says she was given the runaround when she sought a full refund for her upcoming trip, which was cancelled outside of her control.
Ontario man 'devastated' after losing his home and nearly $500K to crypto scam
An Ontario man says he is 'devastated' after spending his entire life savings in an investment scam he got involved from a YouTube video he watched.
Mail theft a growing concern following rash of mailbox break-ins in GTA
Thieves are allegedly targeting community mailboxes looking to rob them of packages, cheques, and financial documents they can use to steal identities.
This is how thieves stole a Toronto condo and sold it for $970,000
Moffy Yu, a former international student who now lives in China's Hubei province, said she never put her home in Toronto up for sale. Instead, she says, it was stolen.
New bank form aims to help reduce fraud against seniors, limit liability
TD Canada Trust is now using a bank form that could raise red flags and help deter fraud against seniors.
Ontario woman 'shocked' when her $250 gift card expires
An Ontario woman says she was “shocked” when her $250 pre-paid Visa gift card expired, despite a provincial ban on gift card expiration dates.
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U.S. mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies
Mass shootings have commanded public attention on a disturbingly frequent basis across the U.S., from a supermarket slaying in Buffalo, New York, to an elementary school tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, to a recent shooting at a California dance hall.
Health Canada maintains use of COVID prevention drug Evusheld despite FDA pullback
Health Canada says it will continue to recommend COVID-19 prevention drug, Evulsheld, despite U.S. FDA pulling back its emergency use authorization due to concerns around its efficacy against Omicron subvariant 'Kraken.'
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W5 EXCLUSIVE | Interviewing a narco hitman: my journey into Mexico's cartel heartland
W5 goes deep into the narco heartland to interview a commander with one of Mexico's most brutal cartels. W5's documentary 'Narco Avocados' airs Saturday at 7 pm on CTV.
What we know -- and still don't know -- about what led to Tyre Nichols' death
Tyre Nichols was hospitalized after he was pulled over on January 7, police have said. Five Memphis Police Department officers, who also are Black, were fired after an internal investigation and are facing criminal charges, including second-degree murder.
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OPINION | Selling a home? How to know if you qualify for a capital gains exemption
When selling a home, Canadians may be exempted from paying capital gains tax on a residential property -- if it's their principal residence. On CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains what's determined as a principal residence, and what properties are eligible for the exemption.
Tyre Nichols' brutal beating by police shown on video
Memphis authorities released video footage Friday showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by police officers who held the Black motorist down and repeatedly struck him with their fists, boots and batons as he screamed for his mother and pleaded, ''I'm just trying to go home.'
Inflation-focused Pierre Poilievre back to Parliament as health-care talks loom
With a deal under negotiation between Ottawa and provinces, and premiers invited to a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in early February, the issue remains one where the Tory leader's position appears somewhat murky, including to some inside his own party.
Taliban warn women can't take entry exams at universities
The Taliban on Saturday doubled down on their ban on women's education, reinforcing in a message to private universities that Afghan women are barred from taking university entry exams, according to a spokesman.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina for Australian Open women's title
Aryna Sabalenka, a 24-year-old from Belarus, who won her first Grand Slam title by coming back to beat Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at Melbourne Park on Saturday night, using 17 aces among her 51 total winners to overcome seven double-faults.
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Seven killed, three injured in Jerusalem synagogue shooting
