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Kitchener man watches as car slams into his house
When Carmelo Mazza went to get his mail on Friday morning, he never imagined on his walk home he would witness a car crash into his home at the exact spot he typically sits.
Waterloo region candidates list sparse with registration deadline looming
The deadline for candidate registration is one week away, and still, several ridings in Waterloo region have wards with no candidates named.
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Local soccer players hit the pitch for pro soccer training in Waterloo
Local youth soccer players dreaming of playing in the pros are getting a taste of professional training during a five-day camp in Waterloo.
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Passengers tackle Canadian man after he became violent, tried to open plane doors mid-flight
A plane bound for Toronto has been forced to divert to Iceland after a Canadian man allegedly became violent and tried to open the aircraft door mid-air.
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Active COVID-19 cases spike in Waterloo region
The number of active cases in the Region of Waterloo increased nearly 25 per cent since the region's last update, according to the Region of Waterloo Public Health weekly dashboard update.
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One person bitten, another exposed after rabid bat found near Shelburne
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph public health says one person was bit and another was exposed after a rabid bat was found in the Melancthon area just north of Shelburne.
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Who's in the running for the 2022 municipal election in Waterloo Region
Waterloo region voters will head to the polls on Monday, Oct. 24 for the Ontario municipal elections.
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Crews use crane to practice rappelling in Waterloo
A safety training exercise left some Waterloo residents wondering what exactly was going on as construction workers were seen repelling from a crane near Waterloo’s Barrel Yards area on Friday.
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Another instance of hate-motivated graffiti found in Waterloo
Waterloo regional police say another incident of hate-motivated of graffiti has been found.
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Region of Waterloo planning for when population nears one million
The Region of Waterloo's roadmap toward a population of nearly one million has been updated.
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Police investigating alleged robbery in Waterloo’s University District
Police are investigating an alleged robbery in the area of King Street North and University Avenue East in Waterloo.
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Doug Ford swallows bee during live news conference
Doug Ford's live news conference on Friday was unexpectedly interrupted after the premier swallowed and choked on a bee.
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Fire ban lifted in some rural townships
The recent rain has ended the fire bans some rural municipalities implemented earlier this summer.
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Highway 401 westbound reopened after collision
Ontario Provincial Police have reopened a portion of highway 401 westbound at Homer Watson Boulevard.
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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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Ontario condo owners furious after being hit with $20,000 special assessment
A community of about 200 townhouse condominium units has been told that $3.5 million is needed for renovations and individual unit owners will have to pay their share.
New tax credits being introduced in Ontario. Check to see if you're eligible
The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits that could provide hundreds of dollars per year to residents.
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.
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FBI seized 'top secret' documents from Trump home
The FBI recovered documents that were labelled 'top secret' from former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the unprecedented search this week.
Anne Heche legally dead, remains on life support for donor evaluation
Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation after a car crash that led to her brain death, a representative for the actor said Friday.
Passengers tackle Canadian man after he became violent, tried to open plane doors mid-flight
A plane bound for Toronto has been forced to divert to Iceland after a Canadian man allegedly became violent and tried to open the aircraft door mid-air.
Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York
Salman Rushdie, whose novel 'The Satanic Verses' drew death threats from Iran's leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in the neck and abdomen Friday by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Canadian who sold his possessions, used up his savings to deliver aid in Ukraine makes a plea for help
Canadian Adam Oake is among volunteers delivering aid to civilians in Ukraine, but he says donations are drying up and he's issuing a plea for help.
Canadian universities earned record-high surplus revenues during COVID-19: StatCan
Canadian universities reported record-high surplus revenues in wake of the pandemic as schools took advantage of last year's strong stock market performance.
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EXCLUSIVE | Woman who was stalked by police officer ex-boyfriend says justice system failed her
Despite a police misconduct probe that found a high-ranking B.C. officer had stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend for years, a criminal investigation into the case did not result in charges.
Canada to test wastewater for polio
Canada plans to start testing wastewater for poliovirus in a number of cities “as soon as possible” following new reports of cases abroad, the Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed on Friday.
Amanda Todd sextortion case sets precedent, but more needs to be done, experts say
The conviction of Aydin Coban for the “sextortion” of British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd has prompted calls from lawyers and advocates for more regulation, resources and education in Canada to protect future victims.
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Ottawa mom delivers her baby in hospital hallway
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EXCLUSIVE | Woman who was stalked by police officer ex-boyfriend says justice system failed her
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