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Townhouse fire leaves three Kitchener families displaced

A fire at a townhouse complex in Kitchener Friday night has resulted in extensive damage.

The aftermath of a fire at a townhouse in Kitchener. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener) (June 25, 2022)

'Too big an issue not to talk about': Waterloo Region reacts to overturning of Roe v. Wade

Many in Waterloo Region are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and what it could mean for Canada.

Abortion-rights advocates, right, try to block anti-abortion signage during a rally at the state capitol in Lansing, Mich., on May 2, 2022. (Matthew Dae Smith / Lansing State Journal via AP, File)

Critically injured pedestrian found on side of Norfolk County road, airlifted to hospital

Norfolk County OPP are investigating after they say a pedestrian was found on the side of a road and had to be airlifted to hospital.

Ornge Air Ambulance on scene of an incident in Norfolk County. (Twitter: @OPP_West) (June 25, 2022)

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Endangered butterfly spotted in southwestern Ontario for first time in 3 decades

The success is thanks to a team of local scientists.

Biologist Jessica Linton holds a mottled duskywing discovered at the Pinery Provincial Park in May. (Submitted/University of Guelph)

Police release photos of person of interest in Guelph robbery

Guelph police have released photos of a man they’re calling “a person of interest” in a gas station robbery earlier this week.

Tractor-trailer driver charged after steel coils fall onto roadway near Guelph

Coils of steel impeded traffic along Highway 7 at Wellington Road 32 near Guelph on Thursday after coming loose from a tractor-trailer.

Steel coils from a commercial vehicle came loose on June 23. (Submitted/OPP)

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Is Canada heading into a recession? This is what you need to know

As gas prices and food costs continue to escalate and another interest rate hike is expected next month, many Canadians are wondering if a recession is coming and how to prepare for a possible economic downturn.

FILE- With more data suggesting Canada's economy is slipping into a recession, Finance Minister Joe Oliver is preparing to warn businesses that Canada could well be vulnerable to the 'fragility of the global economy.' (Marcos Mesa Sam Wordley/shutterstock.com)

This is how much the 'Eco Mode' button actually saves you on gas

Experts are divided on whether the 'Eco Mode' button will save drivers money on gas.

A vehicle with an "Eco On" option is seen in this photograph provided by Oshawa Honda.

Swimming pool owners facing chlorine shortages and higher prices this summer

Supply chain issues are leading to shortages of some pool chemicals, including liquid chorine, that many people rely on to kill germs and bacteria and to keep water sparkling clean.

A woman enjoys a swimming pool in this file photo. (Pixabay / Pexels)

Toronto driver questions parking ticket appeal system after 'nonsense' fine

A Toronto driver is questioning the fairness of the city's administrative penalty system for appealing traffic disputes after he raised concerns about his bogus ticket for months — but was left spinning his wheels.

New survey reveals how many Ontarians can't afford a house in their own city

The dream of home ownership for many Ontarians may never become a reality, according to a new survey.

Ontario student warns about losing debit card after $14,000 lands on RBC account

An Ontario student is warning people of the risk that comes with failing to report a lost debit card after $14,000 in fraudulent deposits landed in her RBC account.

Will Ontario's right to disconnect law actually help improve work-life balance?

Lise Jasmin appreciates the flexibility of her job as a community health nurse in Ottawa, but the mix of at-home and in-office work as well as varied scheduling makes it tough to fully disconnect when she's off the clock.

Ontario homeowners could have a lien placed on their home -- and not even know it

An Ontario woman whose brother died in March said she was put in charge to handle his financial affairs and was shocked at what she discovered.

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Child labour remains an increasing source of Canada’s everyday products: NGO

Many Canadians remain unaware of the involvement of forced child labour in the products they buy, according to non-profit agency World Vision Canada.

In this Thursday, June 2, 2016 photo, Ali, 10, a Syrian refugee child from Aleppo, who cannot hear and speak, works at a clothing workshop in Gaziantep, southeastern Turkey. According to the United Nation’s Children’s Fund, or UNICEF, more than half of Turkey’s 2.7 million Syrian refugees are children. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Protesters at U.S. Supreme Court decry abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Hundreds of protesters descended on the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to denounce the justice's decision to overturn the half-century-old Roe v. Wade precedent that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion.

'I landed in a safe haven': Uganda refugees celebrate LGBTQ2S+ community for first time

As Pride festivities kick off around the world, many refugees are celebrating the LGBTQ2S+ community for the first time.

Commonwealth falls short of condemning Russia as Trudeau prepares for G7

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to the G7 summit in Germany on Saturday without a consensus from the Commonwealth to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but with a chorus of countries calling for help to overcome the fallout of the war.

WHO panel: Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage'

The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in nearly 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.

Tear gas used to disperse protesters outside Arizona Capitol building, officials say

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion, protesters and supporters of the ruling gathered at the high court's building in Washington, D.C., and in other cities nationwide.

Conservative MPs free to attend 'freedom' protests this summer: Bergen

With the nation's capital bracing for anticipated anti-mandate 'freedom' movement protests during Canada Day weekend, interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen says her MPs are free to attend.

Vancouver's English Bay Barge still hasn't budged

A barge that ran aground near Vancouver's English Bay last year quickly became an accidental attraction, drawing selfie-seekers and inspiring T-shirt designs. But after seven months, residents seem to have grown weary of its hulking presence on the shoreline.