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5 people from Waterloo region charged in province-wide child exploitation investigation
Police have charged 107 people after a massive month-long child exploitation investigation spanning the entire province.
Region of Waterloo considering closing Hwy 85 ramps at Lancaster Street
The Region of Waterloo is considering closing the Highway 85 on and off ramps at Lancaster Street in Kitchener and asking for public feedback on the idea.
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Woodstock police name suspect in homicide investigation
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Police investigating suspicious fire in Woolwich
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Winter weather advisory in effect for Waterloo region
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for the Region of Waterloo and southern Wellington County.
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Puslinch holiday display will continue, council implements new safety measures
A Puslinch man will be allowed to continue running his holiday light show despite pushback from neighbours.
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Downtown Kitchener video rental store prepares to shut down, again
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Regional COVID Care Clinic expanding to treat flu and cold patients, moving to Kitchener
The Regional COVID Care Clinic operated by Grand River Hospital is expanding its services and moving to a new location starting Thursday.
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Blowing snow advisories in effect for several southern Ontario communities
A combination of strong winds and a cold front have prompted blowing snow advisories across southern Ontario.
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CP Holiday train brings festive cheer to crowds in Waterloo region
After two years of virtual concerts, the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is back and will be chugging though Waterloo region today.
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Portion of Highway 6 near Fergus reopens
A portion of Highway 6 just north of Fergus has been reopened.
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OPP release video of $20,000 theft from Fergus business
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Ontario's Bill 23 could cost Region of Waterloo $530 million: regional staff
Region of Waterloo staff say sweeping new provincial housing legislation will cost the region and its seven municipalities an estimated $530 million over the next 10 years, and taxpayers could be on the hook to make up the difference.
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Guelph police looking for the owner of these magic cards
Guelph police are looking for the owner of a large number of Magic: The Gathering cards they recovered on the weekend.
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How to protect yourself from porch pirates these holidays
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AG report shows poor planning, wasted tax dollars
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Massive child exploitation investigation
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Region seeks ramp feedback
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Holiday lights debate in Puslinch
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CP Holiday Train returns
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Kitchener’s last video store closes
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Guelph police looking for the owner of these magic cards
Guelph police are looking for the owner of a large number of Magic: The Gathering cards they recovered on the weekend.
Guelph high school students build accessible ramp at woman's home
St. James Catholic High School construction teacher, Jerry Della Savia, says he thought it was the perfect opportunity to take skills learned during class and have students apply them in a valuable way in the community.
Guelph COVID-19 assessment centre expands to support cold, flu care
The Guelph General Hospital COVID-19 Assessment Centre will be expanding to include influenza and common cold assessment.
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Here's where Tuesday's $60M Lotto Max ticket was sold in Ontario
Someone in Ontario woke up $60,000,000 richer Wednesday morning after winning Tuesday's Lotto Max draw.
More than 100,000 Ford F-150 trucks in Canada involved in wiper motor recall
While Ford is in the midst of a massive recall involving windshield wipers, an Ontario man said he has been trying for more than two months to get his wiper motor repaired on his Ford F-150 pickup truck.
Online bargains for Cyber Monday can still be found. Here's where to look
Cyber Monday is the busiest online shopping day for Canadians — and some of Monday's deals are still available.
Ontario man warns people to check bank statements after error nearly costs him $10K
An Ontario man who lost more than $10,000 after a cheque he wrote was cashed twice said he was pushed to the 'end of his rope' trying to fight TD Bank to get the money back.
November overtakes December as Canada's busiest shopping month
November has overtaken December as the busiest shopping month for Canadian consumers, according to the Retail Council of Canada (RCC).
It's 'Make A Will' month: Here's how to craft one online for under $100
November is 'Make a Will Month,' and Ontarians can now opt to craft a will online for under $100 with a new option recently approved by the Law Society of Ontario.
Ontario woman buys electronic rust control device, but her car still rusts
When the highways turn slippery in many parts of Canada road crews add salt, sand and brine to help drivers get added traction.
Ontario man claims he had to buy additional options if he wanted new car
A Toronto man said he has been trying to buy a 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid for the past month, but there is such a shortage of cars he could have to wait as long as a year if he orders one.
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Applications open for dental care benefits touted by Liberals as inflation relief
Parents can apply with the Canada Revenue Agency starting today to receive the children's dental benefit that the federal Liberals say is intended to provide cost-of-living relief to low-income Canadians but that critics say is a drop in the bucket.
Canadians can apply for new dental benefit starting Dec. 1: here's how
Starting on Thursday, eligible Canadians can apply through the Canada Revenue Agency to receive funding as part of the first ever federal dental-care program, and as of Dec. 12 applications will open for low-income renters looking to access the one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit.
Message from 1921 found underneath a former statue at the Manitoba legislature
A 101-year-old message has been discovered by workers removing the base of a former statue in front of the Manitoba legislature.
Nothing off the table when it comes to Alberta sovereignty act: PM Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while he's 'not looking for a fight' with Alberta, the federal government is not taking anything off the table when it comes to how it may respond to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new 'sovereignty act.'
Elon Musk's Neuralink shows brain implant prototype and robotic surgeon during recruiting event
Elon Musk — the SpaceX founder, Tesla CEO, and, most recently, Twitter owner — hosted a flashy event on Wednesday night for yet another one of his companies: Neuralink, the startup proposing implants that connect your brain to a computer.
Certain packages of TUMS antacid recalled, tablets may contain fibreglass and aluminum foil
Certain packages of TUMS antacid have been recalled after tablets were found to contain fibreglass fragments, aluminum foil and 'other material,' according to Health Canada.
'Very grateful': Good Samaritans help stranded commuters during B.C. snowstorm
Good Samaritans came to the aid of commuters during the harrowing snowstorm that rocked B.C.’s Lower Mainland Tuesday night.
Rare cosmic event beamed light at Earth from 8.5 billion light-years away
An incredibly bright flash that appeared in the night sky in February was the result of a star straying too close to a supermassive black hole, meeting its untimely end there as it was ripped to shreds.
Gun group says firearms ban driven by ideology as government stresses public safety
A firearm advocacy group says the Liberal government's effort to ban a wide variety of rifles is being driven by ideology, not public safety.
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