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Police services board wants new approach to St. Patrick's Day

The Waterloo Region Police Services Board wants to explore new ways of dealing with an annual unsanctioned St. Patrick’s Day street party in Waterloo’s University District.

'They needed people inside Air Canada:' Police announce arrests in Pearson gold heist

Police say one former and one current employee of Air Canada are among the nine suspects that are facing charges in connection with the gold heist at Pearson International Airport last year.

KW Titans need more fans to break even

Despite being at the top of the Basketball Super League standings, the KW Titans are struggling to make ends meet.

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Man used hammer to avoid bar tab, police say

A Toronto man is facing weapons and other charges after allegedly pulling out a hammer to avoid paying a bar tab in Guelph.

Teen hit by car then charged

Guelph police say a teenage girl was hit by a car before being handed a ticket Monday morning.

No injuries reported after early morning house fire in Guelph

Guelph Fire Services say there were no injuries reported after an early morning house fire.

Knife pulled on bar staff member

An investigation is underway after a male armed with a knife lunged at a man working the door at a Guelph business.

Police search home after man injured with explosive

Police are searching a residence just east of downtown Guelph after a man went to hospital with injuries from a homemade explosive device.

Girls charged with robbery, one injured

Guelph police say three teenage girls have been charged with robbery after a fourth girl was beat up and had her phone stolen Friday night.

Naloxone not just life-saving, it's cost-effective, UW study finds

Amid a worsening toxic drug crisis, increasing the availability of naloxone nasal spray across the country will save lives, a new study from University of Waterloo has found.

Patio approved in Guelph for 'Canada's Smallest Bar'

An establishment labelled by its owner as “Canada’s smallest bar” was back in the spotlight Thursday night during a marathon meeting of Guelph’s Committee of Adjustment.

Man arrested after stabbing in downtown Guelph

A man has been arrested after a victim was stabbed twice in downtown Guelph.

Actress Mary Mina, playing high priestess, right, lights a torch during the official ceremony of the flame lighting for the Paris Olympics, at the Ancient Olympia site, Greece, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Watching the solar eclipse in southern Ontario
Canadians gather to view the solar eclipse
Weather Watchers: Best of winter

The solar eclipse from Colchester Beach, Ont. on April 8, 2024. (Courtesy: The Sebenik family - Tom, Ellie, Shona and David)

Sabrina Carpenter performs during the the first weekend of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Friday, April 12, 2024, in Indio, Calif. (Amy Harris / Invision )

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Ontario woman out $30K after investing in mortgage company accused of being unlicensed

An Ontario nurse is fighting to recover tens of thousands of dollars in savings she invested in a mortgage company that has since been accused of operating without a licence.

'I'm crying with the bank': Ontario woman loses $86K to CRA scam

An Ontario woman is out $86,000 after receiving a call from a fraudster claiming to be a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) investigator. They told her that her bank accounts were involved in a money laundering operation.

Ontario couple missed 2 days of their week-long vacation due to a flight delay and cancellation. Here's why they were denied compensation

An Ontario couple planned to celebrate their anniversary at a resort in Jamaica in February. Despite meticulously planning the trip, their WestJet flight out of Toronto Pearson International Airport had been abruptly cancelled.

Ontario homeowner on the hook for $27,000 when contractor severed power line

An Ontario man who built a garage on his property has been locked in a battle with his electricity provider for a year and half over a severed power line.

What new auto insurance reforms will mean for Ontarians, if they get introduced

Ontario has among the highest rates for auto insurance premiums in Canada -- just below Alberta and Nova Scotia -- however, the introduction of an insurance reform in the provincial budget could soon lower prices.

Tipping is off the table at this Toronto restaurant

A Toronto restaurant introduced a surprising new rule that reduced the cost of a meal and raised the salaries of staff.

Ontario man loses $12K to deepfake scam involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

A Toronto man is out $12,000 after falling victim to a deepfake cryptocurrency scam that appeared to involve Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Ontario woman shocked when U.S. car rental company forces her to buy its car insurance

An Ontario woman is out more than $900 after a U.S. car rental company said it no longer accepts Canadian car insurance.

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NEW Toxic forever chemicals in drinking water: Is Canada doing enough?

As the United States sets its first national limits on toxic forever chemicals in drinking water, researchers say Canada is lagging when it comes to regulations.

Arrest made, manslaughter charge pending in 2022 death of Calgary toddler

Calgary police have arrested a man and a charge is pending in connection with the death of a toddler in 2022.

Prince William returns to public duties after wife Kate's cancer revelation

Prince William will return to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife Kate revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

How to avoid the trap of becoming 'house poor'

The journey to home ownership can be exciting, but personal finance columnist Christopher Liew warns about the trappings of becoming 'house poor' -- where an overwhelming portion of your income is devoured by housing costs. Liew offers some practical strategies to maintain better financial health while owning a home.

Where did the gold go? Crime expert weighs in on unfolding Pearson Airport heist investigation

Almost 7,000 bars of pure gold were stolen from Pearson International Airport exactly one year ago during an elaborate heist, but so far only a tiny fraction of that stolen loot has been found.

Why drivers in Eastern Canada could see big gas price spikes, and other Canadians won't

Drivers in Eastern Canada face a big increase in gas prices because of various factors, especially the higher cost of the summer blend, industry analysts say.

'A living nightmare': Winnipeg woman sentenced following campaign of harassment against man after online date

A Winnipeg woman was sentenced to house arrest after a single date with a man she met online culminated in her harassing him for years, and spurred false allegations which resulted in the innocent man being arrested three times.

Russia reports downing 5 Ukrainian military balloons in Kyiv's latest apparent war innovation

Russian air defences downed what authorities described as five Ukrainian balloons overnight, the defence ministry in Moscow said Thursday, as the sides kept up long-range strikes that have featured heavily in what has largely become a war of attrition.