Calls for traffic controls at 'treacherous' Kitchener intersection after crash
A serious collision in Kitchener Tuesday has prompted calls for traffic controls to be installed at the off-ramps of Highway 7/8 onto Ira Needles Boulevard.
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Kitchener rally condemns Roe v. Wade reversal
In the wake of the landmark Supreme Court decision south of the border, demonstrators in Kitchener showed up in support of abortion rights.
27-year-old identified as Hensall crash victim
A 27-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle crash near Hensall on Tuesday evening, according to police.
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End of year prank results in multiple school evacuations in Stratford
Two Grade 12 students from Stratford District Secondary School (SDSS) have been referred to a community program instead of facing charges after setting off a commercial smoke bomb and placing it inside a garbage can at the school.
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Police release photos of Harriston bank robbery
Wellington County OPP have released photos of a bank robbery that took place last week in Harriston, Ont.
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Here are the rules for lighting fireworks in your city or town
With Canada Day this upcoming weekend, the rules and regulations around fireworks vary between municipalities.
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Motorcyclist sustains life-threatening injuries in Kitchener crash
Two people have been transported to hospital after a crash on Ira Needles Boulevard in Kitchener.
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Family of Black 4-year-old removed from school by police sues Waterloo Catholic board
The family of a Black four-year-old who was removed from school by police has filed a lawsuit against the Waterloo Catholic District School Board seeking $1 million in damages for what they says is the board's discrimination and negligence.
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Grand River Transit’s first electric buses set to arrive spring 2023
Grand River Transit’s first electric buses are expected to hit the streets of Waterloo region in spring 2023.
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GET GRILLING | RECIPE: Create a Canada Day poutine bar
A big pan of fries with cheese and gravy? This dish will turn any night into a party!
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Guelph YouTuber shows board games aren’t just for kids
A Guelph woman is hoping to encourage more people to play board games.
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Kitchener school creates kindness award in memory of mother killed in impaired driving crash
Every morning, when Karli Chomick would drop her children Savanna and Ryder off at St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School in Kitchener, she would do the same thing: give them a hug and a kiss, then tell them to be kind.
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‘When I heard the calls for help, I didn’t think twice:’ Kitchener woman named as a recipient of Carnegie Medal for saving two lives in Lake Erie
Being in recovery from a spinal fracture suffered in a car accident one month earlier didn’t stop Katelynn Saengdala, a then 32-year-old manufacturing worker of Kitchener, from saving two people struggling to stay afloat in Lake Erie.
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Two teens charged in connection to buy-and-sell theft in Kitchener
Two teens have been charged in connection with a theft stemming from a buy-and-sell sale in which the pair agreed to meet with an individual to purchase an item.
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Call from concerned citizen leads to drug-related arrest of Cambridge man
A call from a concerned resident of Cambridge led to Waterloo regional police arresting a 47-year-old man who was in possession of a large quantity of drugs.
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Abortion rights rally in Kitchener
![Advocates are shining a light on gaps in Canadian abortion services, while sharing support for those in the U.S. Krista Sharpe reports.]()
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Kitchener crash prompts calls for traffic lights
![A serious collision on Ira Needles Boulevard has some calling for traffic controls at the location. Carmen Wong reports.]()
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Encouraging women to get into firefighting
![CTV Kitchener tags along at a special training camp put on by the Kitchener Fire Department.]()
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What to know before you light Canada Day fireworks
![Fireworks have long been a Canada Day tradition, CTV's Krista Simpson has more on what you should know if you’re planning your own show.]()
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Board games celebrated on Guelph YouTube channel
![A Guelph woman is hoping to encourage more people to play board games. Stephanie Villella has her story.]()
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Risk of thunderstorms returns for long weekend
![Waterloo region could be in for some wetter weather on Canada Day as the risk of thunderstorms returns. Shannon Bradbury has your forecast.]()
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
![R&B singer R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking last year.]()
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Mom says kids 'traumatized' by Air Canada flight nightmare
![Jennifer MacDougall says her Air Canada flight has turned into a nightmare that left her kids 'traumatized' after having to sleep on the airport floor.]()
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Guelph YouTuber shows board games aren’t just for kids
A Guelph woman is hoping to encourage more people to play board games.
Guelph man tries to draw officers away from arresting him with fake gun call: police
Guelph police have arrested a man they say phoned in a gun call in attempt to draw officers away and avoid being arrested.
Feces reportedly smeared on cell block security camera by Guelph man after impaired driving arrest
A Guelph man is facing charges after reportedly being arrested for impaired driving and then smearing feces on a security camera while he was in a cell block.
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Ontario man loses almost 500,000 travel points worth $5,000
An Ontario man says he's frustrated with his bank after almost 500,000 of his travel points disappeared.
Ontario increases amount landlords can raise rent by highest level in a decade
Ontario is more than doubling the maximum rate a landlord can raise a tenant's rent next year – marking the highest rent increase guideline in the province in a decade.
Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it
A Nexus card is supposed to help put low-risk Canadians on the fast track when crossing the U.S. border, but at least 330,000 Canadians aren’t sure when their applications will be processed.
New tunnel and platform provides unprecedented view of Niagara Falls
A recently opened tunnel is offering visitors a brand new view of Niagara Falls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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NACI recommends fall COVID-19 booster in advance of possible future wave
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending booster shots this fall in advance of a possible future wave of COVID-19 in Canada.
Woman, 20, fatally shot while pushing 3-month-old baby in stroller in New York
A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot Wednesday night while she pushed her 3-month-old infant daughter in a stroller on New York's Upper East Side, police say.
Air Canada to reduce flights this summer amid 'customer service shortfalls'
Air Canada is planning to reduce its flights in July and August, according to a statement from the company's president, as the airline continues to deal with 'customer service shortfalls.'
'What were they waiting for?' Woman inside Saanich bank amid shootout describes 'calm' gunmen
A woman who was trapped inside a bank during a robbery and fatal shootout with police near Victoria on Tuesday says there is one question still plaguing her a day later: Why didn't the gunmen just leave with the money?
About half of Americans say Trump should be charged for U.S. Capitol riot: poll
About half of Americans believe former U.S. President Donald Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, a new poll shows.
'We cannot pause our lives': Ukrainians begin rebuilding amid war with Russia
Ukrainians are gradually returning to life a few months after Russian troops retreated from the northern Chernihiv region. Now, people are repairing homes, and the sound of construction tools fills the air. Volunteers from all over Ukraine, and from other countries, are coming to help because there is so much to do before another winter approaches.
Migrants who died in trailer tragedy were seeking better lives
As families of the 67 people packed into a tractor-trailer and abandoned on Monday in Texas began to confirm their worst fears and talk of their relatives, a common narrative of pursuing a better life took shape from Honduras to Mexico.
Border restrictions to enter Canada extended until at least Sept. 30
The federal government announced Wednesday all existing border restrictions to enter Canada will remain in place until at least Sept. 30.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse.
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NEW THIS MORNING | What you need to know about Canada Day preparations in Ottawa today
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