'A total write-off': Kitchener resident asks for thousands from city, after driving over 'faulty' manhole cover
One driver wants the City of Kitchener to cover the thousands of dollars in damage to his car after he ran over a “faulty” manhole cover.
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital in critical condition after Cambridge crash
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after a crash in Cambridge on Friday afternoon.
Search for new K-W hospital location narrowed down to two
We’re one step closer to finding out the new location of Kitchener-Waterloo’s newest hospital.
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Ontario coroner to investigate death of man who suffered cardiac arrest while waiting in ER
A provincial coroner will be investigating the death of 68-year-old David Lippert, who suffered a cardiac arrest while waiting in a crowded emergency room in Kitchener, Ont.
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Driver charged after dump truck goes off the road
A dump truck went off the road in a Kitchener neighbourhood on Friday afternoon.
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9-year-old prodigy pianist to perform with former K-W Symphony musicians
A young prodigy pianist is set to perform alongside former members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, as part of a benefit concert.
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App allows dog owners to rent backyards for their pooch to play in
Sniffspot connects people willing to share their space with dog owners looking for a private place for their pup or pups to play.
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What you should keep in your emergency supply kit
Could you survive for 72 hours following a natural disaster? The Region of Waterloo is hoping that question sparks a conversation around emergency preparedness.
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Words Worth Books marks 40 years in Waterloo
Despite the digital wave, the pandemic and the supposed death of independent book stores, Words Worth Books in Uptown Waterloo is celebrating 40 years.
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City of Cambridge car crashes into convenience store
A car, belonging to the City of Cambridge, smashed through the front of a convenience store on Friday.
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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.
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No injuries reported in LRT collision
Light rail transit service has resumed after a vehicle struck an ION train in Kitchener on Friday afternoon.
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'I wasn’t sure if it was real': Kitchener man celebrates $1M lotto win
After playing lotto occasionally for a decade, Dale D from Kitchener is now a millionaire.
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Long-time CKCO personality, Janine Grespan, dies at 63
A broadcaster familiar to many CTV News watchers has died at the age of 63.
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Wilfrid Laurier football player drafted despite only playing 27 games in his entire life
A Listowel, Ont. man, drafted by the Hamilton Tigercats last week, is also getting looks from the NFL, despite only playing 27 games of football in his life.
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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.
Guelph man faces $4,000 demand after stranger threatens to release private video
A Guelph man called police after a stranger demanded he pay thousands of dollars to prevent a private video from being shared online.
Guelph man arrested after woman said she was repeatedly confined and assaulted
Guelph police have arrested and charged a 55-year-old man after a woman said she was repeatedly assaulted and forcibly confined.
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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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Millions of Canadians have been exposed to potentially toxic chemicals, and they're not going anywhere
For decades, North Bay, Ontario's water supply has harboured chemicals associated with liver and developmental issues, cancer and complications with pregnancy. It's far from the only city with that problem.
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WATCH Dashcam video shows terrifying near-miss on two-lane northern Ontario highway
There were some scary moments for several people on a northern Ontario highway caught on video Thursday after a chain reaction following a truck fire.
Tips to make a house or apartment safe and accessible for older adults living at home
Here's a summary of tips from the U.S. National Institute on Aging and AARP, which offers a free room-by-room guide with practical suggestions for older adults living independently.
Which Canadian cities have the highest and lowest grocery prices?
Where you live plays a big factor in what you pay at the grocery store. And while it's no secret the same item may have a different price depending on the store, city or province, we wanted to see just how big the differences are, and why.
Here's what 'the hinge' move is, how to do it correctly
When you're picking something up from the floor or bending over to tie your shoe laces, you're performing "the hinge move," according to movement trainers.
Here are some gardening questions, answers
When it comes to gardening, a lot of questions come up, including the best way to keep pets away from plants, maintaining your lawn and keeping the dandelions at bay.
'I may have some nightmares:' Man survives being bitten by 2 sharks in Bahamas
A man who was bitten by two sharks in the Bahamas said Thursday he's 'thankful that I'm here' while sharing his story of survival.
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opinion How to use your credit card as a powerful wealth-building tool
Irresponsibly using a credit card can land you in financial trouble, but personal finance columnist Christopher Liew says when used properly, it can be a powerful wealth-building tool that can help grow your credit profile and create new opportunities.
Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump's office.
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