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University of Waterloo students set up Gaza encampment

A group of University of Waterloo students have established an encampment on campus to protest the war in Gaza.

Trudeau in St. Thomas to highlight childcare budget items

Speaking at a daycare centre in St. Thomas, Justin Trudeau highlighted items in the 2024 budget he said will build more child care spaces and infrastructure, support early childhood educators across the country, and help more families access affordable child care.

Driver seriously injured after single vehicle crash in North Dumfries: WRPS

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is investigating a serious collision in North Dumfries Township.

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Top university football players face off at East-West Bowl in Waterloo, Ont.

Canada’s top university football athletes gathered on the gridiron Saturday to show off their skills in the East-West Bowl at the University of Waterloo.

Work of Guelph, Ont. artist featured on new postage stamp

New stamps have been released featuring the work of five Canadian graphic novelists, including one from Guelph, Ont.

Guelph dance company asks for community support after funding cut

After more than 25 years in the community, Guelph Dance says they’re facing a critical funding challenge.

Guelph man charged after imitation Glock seized

A Guelph man has been charged with several weapons related offences after police said he was found with what appeared to be a handgun in his pocket.

Guelph man arrested after store employee and police officer assaulted

A Guelph man has been charged after a woman and a police officer said they were assaulted on Thursday.

Guelph, Ont. man gains millions of YouTube views by helping people work espresso machines

If you’ve ever had a tough time figuring out an espresso machine, a Guelph, Ont. man has you covered.

Growing strawberries year-round with help from AI

A team from the University of Guelph is taking part in a research challenge to grow off-season strawberries in Canada.

Guelph man accused of large-scale investment fraud

A Guelph man is a charged with defrauding victims out of more than $1.4 million.

64 people charged in Ontario child exploitation investigations

Ontario Provincial Police say 64 people have been arrested and a combined 348 charges have been laid in connection with a series of child exploitation investigations that spanned across the province.

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The northern lights as seen near New Hamburg on May 10, 2024. (Source: @jengel83/Twitter)

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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Fake website selling Honda lawn mowers for 90% off

A fake website selling lawn mowers and snow blowers at a 90 per cent discount are 'in no way associated with' Honda Canada, the company is warning consumers.

Ontario man frustrated after $3,500 paving job leaves driveway in shambles

An Ontario man considering having his driveway paved received a quote from a company for $7,000, but then, another paver in the neighbourhood knocked on his door and offered half that rate.

Ontario man devastated to learn $150,000 line of credit isn't insured after wife dies

An Ontario man found out that a line of credit he thought was insured actually isn't after his wife of 50 years died.

'It looked so legit': Ontario man pays $7,700 for luxury villa found on Booking.com, but the listing was fake

An Ontario man says he paid more than $7,700 for a luxury villa he found on a popular travel website -- but the listing was fake.

Ontario man loses $1,500 applying for Nexus cards on social media

The trusted traveller program between Canada and the United States is extremely popular and almost two million Canadians have a Nexus card.

Not filing a tax return? You could be missing hundreds of dollars in government benefits

A survey by H&R Block Canada says of last week there were still be seven million Canadians who have not filed their taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency.

This is how many dentists have actually signed up for Canada's new dental program

A new Canadian dental care program is offering the hope of care to millions, but while 1.7 million people have signed up for the plan, only about 5,000 dentists have done the same.

'Wallet-bursting' housing costs have some Torontonians ditching the city for cheaper pastures

Mauro Quattrochi is facing a decision shared by many in Toronto: commit to a “wallet-bursting life in the city, or a car-bound, almost-as-expensive life outside it?”

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'Terrifying': Manitoba resident speaks on wildfire and evacuation

As a pair of wildfires burn near Flin Flon and The Pas, a number of Manitobans are being told to evacuate their homes.

Steve Buscemi punched in the face while walking in N.Y.C.

Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi has been treated for injuries after being punched in the face while walking in New York City.

Canucks' Zadorov fined $5,000 for post-game crosscheck on Oilers' McDavid

A Vancouver Canucks defenceman has been given the highest possible fine under the NHL's collective bargaining agreement after a scrum broke out at the end of Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers Sunday night.

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DEVELOPING Michael Cohen takes the stand as testimony in Trump hush money case enters 4th week

The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to take the stand Monday with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president.

Air quality advisories issued in 5 provinces, 1 territory

Air quality advisories are in effect across Western Canada as smoky conditions plague some areas, according to the latest forecasts. Here's where.

Jerry Seinfeld speech prompts pro-Palestinian demonstration at U.S. university graduation ceremony

A tiny contingent of Duke University graduates opposed pro-Israel comedian Jerry Seinfeld speaking at their commencement in North Carolina Sunday, with about 30 of the 7,000 students leaving their seats and chanting "free Palestine" amid a mix of boos and cheers.

Just how bad are ultraprocessed foods? Here are 5 things to know

Many foods fall under the category of ultraprocessed foods, depending on their exact ingredients. This type of food has been studied a lot lately, and the results aren’t great.

No refund for travellers who cancelled flight already scrapped by airline: regulator

Four years on, the controversy over whether airlines owed refunds to passengers after cancelling hundreds of thousands of flights during the pandemic continues to simmer, aggravated by a sluggish, opaque complaints process.

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opinion Harry and Meghan's Nigerian adventure: Traditional attire to warm welcomes

For her latest column on CTVNews.ca, royal commentator Afua Hagan writes about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent visit to Nigeria, calling it a 'deeply meaningful campaign' that was about aligning their ongoing efforts to foster mental-health awareness and promoting the Invictus Games.