Region approves first-ever sanctioned encampment site
The Region of Waterloo council approved a series of measures on Thursday to help ease the growing homelessness crisis, including a first-ever decision to permit an encampment.
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Migrant worker killed in Norfolk County farming incident
The Ministry of Labour has confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation into the death of a migrant worker at a Norfolk County farm last week.
No charges will be laid against officer in Cambridge shooting: SIU
Ontario's police watchdog says a Waterloo Regional Police officer who shot a man in Cambridge won't face criminal charges.
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Pfizer booster approved for children aged 5-11 by Health Canada
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Health Canada is authorizing a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children between five and 11 years old.
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Mayoral races set as deadline passes for October's municipal election
The deadline has passed for candidates to submit their names for October's municipal election. Here's a preview of the races in Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge and Guelph.
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Les Armstrong won't seek fourth term a Wilmot Township mayor
Les Armstrong announced Friday that he will not be seeking a fourth term as mayor of Wilmot Township.
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Kitchener restaurant temporarily closes after multi-vehicle crash
A Jeep was hit by a tow truck Friday afternoon, and the force of the collision sent them into a Kitchener restaurant.
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Multiple emergency departments across region to temporarily close in coming days
The emergency departments (ED) at Walkerton, Chesley, Seaforth and St. Marys hospitals will have closures over the coming days, beginning Friday evening.
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Kitchener Rangers announce training camp dates
The Kitchener Rangers will be back on the ice in August for their annual training camp.
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New vision for Kitchener’s Boathouse venue
Kitchener is moving forward with its plan to revamp a key venue in the heart of Victoria Park. Here are some of the proposed changes to the Boathouse.
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University of Guelph research facility receives $8.9 million boost
The world-renowned Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) at the University of Guelph has been awarded more than $8.9 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).
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Ontario considers new ways to fund $10-a-day child care in bid to boost uptake
Ontario is considering new ways to fund the national $10-a-day child-care program in the province as it seeks to address operator concerns in an ongoing bid to increase uptake, particularly from the for-profit sector, The Canadian Press has learned.
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121,000 homes, 15-minute neighborhoods approved for Waterloo Region's Official Plan
The Region of Waterloo has adopted an amendment to the Region's Official Plan after a two-year review process for projected population and job growth.
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Charges laid in February shooting incident at Fergus home
A man from Elora is facing a long list of charges after multiple gunshots were fired at a Fergus home back in February.
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Two Milton men charged with 'drive-off thefts' from Waterloo Region dealerships
Two men from Milton have been charged for six "drive-off thefts" at car dealerships in Waterloo Region.
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What's old and new as CNE returns to Toronto
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Deadline passes for municipal election candidates
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Council approves fully-sanctioned encampment site
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Multi-vehicle crash at Metro Restaurant in Kitchener
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One dead, another injured in Oakville shooting
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This vending machine in Toronto delivers random vinyls
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Police investigating break-in at a Guelph residence
Police investigating break-in at a Guelph residence near Willow Rd. and Edinburgh Rd. N.
Guelph man arrested for stealing keys, but not the vehicle
Guelph man arrested for stealing keys left in the ignition of a vehicle outside a business.
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Could a mattress topper help you sleep at night?
If you have trouble getting a good night's sleep, there's a chance you may need to buy a new mattress. But, can you save money by simply buying a mattress topper instead?
Scotiabank refuses to buy back Ontario woman's gold and silver
When an Ontario woman bought gold and silver from Scotiabank nine years ago she always assumed she would be able to sell it back when she was ready.
This is where home prices are holding steady or still going up in Ontario
House prices in sought-after areas in Ontario continue to hold steady and even increase, according to a new report.
'Novelty' screwdriver that looks like replica handgun raising concerns
Concerns are being raised about the sale of a screwdriver that looks like a replica handgun available at a popular auto retailer across Canada.
Huge country music festival cancelled for third time and fans want refunds, answers
One of the largest music festivals in Canada was scheduled to be this weekend. But instead, it was cancelled for the third year in a row.
Parents may need a prescription for some children's liquid medication, SickKids warns
Parents of young children may need a prescription for over-the-counter fever and pain medication due to a shortage at some pharmacies, Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is warning.
Airbnb rentals almost as expensive as hotels bookings, new data finds
When Airbnb first launched 14 years ago, it changed the way many people book their vacations as they travel locally and around the world.
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.
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Retailers sitting on 'mountains' of excess inventory in need of liquidation: expert
Consumer behaviour, a looming recession and the reactions of retailers to pandemic-driven supply chain issues are combining to drive a liquidation renaissance, according to one business advisor and retail futurist who spoke with CTVNews.ca.
Ontario doctor alleged to have killed 4 people around same date in 2021: documents
Court documents allege an eastern Ontario doctor killed four people around the same date in 2021.
Northern lights expected across Canada this weekend: NOAA
Canadians across the country have a shot at seeing the northern lights this weekend thanks to a series of solar flares and storms over the past few days, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Michelle O'Bonsawin named as Canada's first Indigenous Supreme Court justice
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Ontario judge Michelle O'Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday. She is the first Indigenous person chosen to sit on Canada's top court and the appointment is being celebrated as filling an important role at the highest level of the country's justice system.
Plane fails to descend as pilots reportedly fell asleep during flight
Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia on Monday, according to a report by commercial aviation news site Aviation Herald.
Sale of Ottawa church to 'Freedom Convoy'-affiliated group falls through, but leader says deal is still on
The current purchase of a historic Ottawa church slated to become an 'embassy' for a group affiliated with the Freedom Convoy has fallen through, according to documents obtained by CTV News. But The United People of Canada director said it was his understanding the deal was still in place.
Pence says he didn't leave office with classified material
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that he didn't take any classified information with him when he left office.
Calgary man convicted in multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme sentenced to 10 years
A Calgary man who bilked his clients out of millions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for what the judge called a deliberate and large-scale fraud.
There is now a simple solution to destroying 'forever chemicals': study
Scientists say they have developed a simple and cost-effective method for destroying a class of synthetic chemicals found in many consumer items and lasting in our water, soil and air for thousands of years when left alone.
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Michelle O’Bonsawin becomes the first Indigenous person nominated to the Supreme Court; Veterans mark 80th anniversary of Dieppe Raid.
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