Man pleads guilty to threatening prime minister during Cambridge campaign stop
A man has pleaded guilty to uttering a threat against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop in Cambridge last year.
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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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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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Deputy Prime Minister hosts tech sector roundtable in Kitchener
Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Kitchener today to discuss the challenges and opportunities the Canadian technology sector is currently facing.
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Here’s how long emergency room patients are waiting at local hospitals
The average Ontario emergency room patient waited a record-breaking two hours and six minutes to see a doctor in May of this year. In Waterloo region, people waited even longer.
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Monkey Pox vaccine clinics in St. Thomas and Woodstock
Southwestern Public Health is hosting Monkey Pox vaccine clinics Thursday and Friday
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Multi-day Go train cancellations announced for Kitchener line
A multi-day cancellation of GO trains is in effect from Aug. 10 to Aug. 12, according to an update from Metrolinx.
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Hundreds of charges laid after Ontario police bust group accused of smuggling guns, fentanyl
A nearly ten-months long investigation by multiple Ontario police services has resulted in more than 400 criminal charges laid on a group of 22 individuals accused of smuggling guns and drugs over the Canadian-U.S. border.
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National Peacekeepers’ Day sees parade return to Waterloo
On Aug. 9, 1974, Canada saw its greatest loss of life when a peacekeeping mission where nine Canadian peacekeepers were killed.
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New self-check in system at St. Mary’s emergency department in Kitchener
St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener has added a touchscreen self-check-in kiosk into its emergency department. in hopes of streamlining patients through the triage system.
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'A man of the people': Goderich mourns passing of Mayor John Grace
Tributes are pouring in for Goderich Mayor John Grace, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday.
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Guelph woman arrested while allegedly smashing police station doors
Guelph police didn’t have to go far to arrest a woman who they say used a hammer to smash the door of the downtown police station.
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One airlifted to hospital after collision south of Fergus
A 19-year-old has been airlifted to a trauma centre following a collision on Highway 6 south of Fergus.
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Victim speaks out after pickup truck stolen in string of Kitchener truck thefts
Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning after three vehicles were stolen using relay and reprogramming technology.
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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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Here's how cadets train
![The Guelph Cadet Activity Program is preparing a group of young people to spend a few nights in the wilderness. Spencer Turcotte has more.]()
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Cambridge Memorial Hospital cancels surgeries
![A number of surgeries were cancelled at Cambridge Memorial Hospital over the last two days. Jeff Pickel reports.]()
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Sunny days ahead for Waterloo region
![Sunshine is in the forecast for Waterloo region heading into the weekend. Will Aiello has the forecast.]()
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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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Chrystia Freeland visits Waterloo region
![Canada's deputy prime minister stopped In Kitchener on Wednesday to meet with local innovators. Spencer Turcotte Reports.]()
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New self-check-in comes to St. Mary's Hospital
![St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener has a new self-check-in system to alleviate emergency room pressure. Jeff Pickel has more.]()
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Here's how thieves use technology to steal trucks
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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.
Guelph woman arrested while allegedly smashing police station doors
Guelph police didn’t have to go far to arrest a woman who they say used a hammer to smash the door of the downtown police station.
Licence plate left at crash leads to charges for Guelph teen
A teenager from Guelph has been charged after his licence plate was left at the scene of a crash, according to police.
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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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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.
More Canadians report strong attachment to their language than to Canada: poll
A new survey finds more Canadians report a strong attachment to their primary language than to other markers of identity, including the country they call home.
B.C. actress hit in the chest by bullet in L.A. shooting last month
A B.C. performer is recovering after taking a bullet to the chest in Los Angeles last month.
Mint to unveil coin commemorating Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson
The Royal Canadian Mint is launching a special coin celebrating late music legend Oscar Peterson.
Well-known Brampton, Ont. real estate agent, media personality savagely attacked outside home
A well-known real estate agent and media personality in Brampton, Ont. was viciously attacked in broad daylight in his own driveway by three men, two of whom appeared to be wielding an axe and a machete.
Saskatoon mother accused of faking death says she 'was left with no choice'
A Saskatoon mother who stands accused of faking her own death, as well as her son's, and illegally entering the U.S. is defending her actions.
Russia seemingly struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine
As Russia continues to suffer losses in its invasion of Ukraine, now nearing its sixth month, the Kremlin has refused to announce a full-blown mobilization — a move that could be very unpopular for President Vladimir Putin. That has led instead to a covert recruitment effort that includes using prisoners to make up the manpower shortage.
Dutch farmer protests and what's happening in Canada, explained
The ongoing protests in the Netherlands, by farmers opposed to their government’s plan to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, have drawn attention to Canadian farmers’ concerns over an emissions reduction target set by the Canadian government. But the policies set out by the Dutch government and the Canadian government are fundamentally different, experts say.
Scientists to present 60-metre-long open letter to feds demanding raise
Hundreds of scientists and researchers are expected to gather on Parliament Hill today to call for a raise.
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CTV National News for August 10: Massive bust of drugs, guns
Around $1M in drugs and 27 guns were seized in a cross-border operation; a real-estate agent is ambushed by men appearing to wield machetes.
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Six-year-old Oilers superfan Ben Stelter has died
