Family of Beau Baker 'deeply concerned' after inquest jury rules his death a suicide
The inquest jury found that Beau Baker, 20, died by suicide with the cause of death being a gunshot wound in the torso.
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Packing up Portraits of Honour: Cambridge memorial on the move
A Cambridge memorial that pays tribute to Canada’s fallen soldiers is on the move.
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Thousands of customers impacted by water outage in Galt
The City of Cambridge said thousands of customers in Galt are being impacted by a water outage brought on by a power issue at a regional pumping station.
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High-risk offender arrested in Waterloo: police
The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said high-risk offender Scott McLeod, 55, from Waterloo has been arrested.
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Planned growth at YKF this summer not possible after four planes repossessed: Flair
Flair Airlines says the seizure of four of its aircraft earlier this month means it won’t be able to increase the number of passengers travelling through Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) this spring and summer as planned.
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WRPS investigating reports of suspicious man approaching woman on transit
Waterloo regional police say they are looking to identify a man they believed is connected to multiple reports of a man appearing to target female riders on public transit.
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No COVID-19-related deaths or outbreaks in Waterloo region this week: Public health
There were no COVID-19-related deaths in Waterloo region this week, according to the Region of Waterloo Public Health update on Friday.
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Kitchener man facing dozens of charges relating to sexually explicit messages sent to teenagers
A 55-year-old Kitchener man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly sent sexually explicit messages to individuals who he believed to be teenage girls.
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'Figured I had to win': 'Catch the Ace' winner recalls moment he became a millionaire
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Khalsa Day celebrated at Conestoga College
Sikh culture was celebrated and shared at a special event at Conetoga College on Friday as part of Khalsa Day festivities.
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Maple Syrup Festival kicks off in Elmira
Saturday marks the first day of April and a big comeback for the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival.
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Police find 6 bodies, including 1 child, in St. Lawrence River
The bodies of six people, including one child, were found in the St. Lawrence River Thursday afternoon after an air search involving the Canadian Coast Guard, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police said.
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Man arrested in Guelph, Ont. snow-clearing scam
Guelph police say they have arrested a man in an alleged snow-clearing scam with several victims in the city.
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COVID-19 assessment clinics in Guelph and Stratford close today
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CTV News Kitchener at Six for Friday, March 31, 2023
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Beau Baker inquest to begin February
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Meet southern Ontario’s newest millionaire
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Kitchener woman speaks out after mailbox damaged
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Cambridge’s Portraits of Honour forced to move
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Khalsa Day Festivities at Conestoga College
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Man arrested in Guelph, Ont. snow-clearing scam
Guelph police say they have arrested a man in an alleged snow-clearing scam with several victims in the city.
Man facing charges after Guelph police cruisers rammed
Guelph police say a man is facing charges after a stolen vehicle rammed two police cruisers last week.
City of Guelph looks for feedback to solve parking woes downtown
The City of Guelph is working on a plan to fix parking problems in the downtown core.
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Recall issued for cannabis packages with incorrect THC labels
A recall has been issued for a specific type of cannabis product sold with packaging that incorrectly labels TCH levels.
Ontario parents drive over 5 hours to find baby formula for 8-month-old twins
An Ontario couple has had to drive more than five hours to find baby formula for their eight-month-old twins.
House abandoned by couple who 'disappeared' years ago nightmare for neighbour on upscale street
A Toronto man, whose neighbours vanished eight years ago and left their home completely abandoned, said he's fed up living next door to a property that is in complete disarray.
5 planets align across the night sky. Here's how to see them in Ontario
Five planets formed a line across the evening sky on Tuesday. Here are some tips for viewing the alignment and where best to see them in Ontario:
Ontario's 2022 Sunshine List is out. Who was the top earner?
Ontario's so-called sunshine list is out and the three top paid public employees in the province are all at Ontario Power Generation.
'I feel horrible': Ontario man denied theft coverage owes $55,000 for stolen truck
An Ontario man said he was shocked when his truck was stolen not once but twice, and the second time it was taken he was surprised to discover he was no longer covered for theft.
Woman receives free gift, but signs contract for $7,000 vacuum cleaner
A Toronto woman said she received a free air purifier as an online promotion, but also signed up for a $7,000 vacuum cleaner in the process.
Ontario couple en route to India forced to turn back due to document issue
An Ontario couple's trip to India was cut short over an issue with their visa documents.
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Unable to leave Syria, mothers of Canadian children forfeit repatriation to keep their families together
In a choice forced upon them by the Canadian government, four mothers have made the agonizing decision to forfeit an opportunity to repatriate their children from open air prisons in northeast Syria.
MP Han Dong issues libel notice to Global News over China interference reporting
Lawyers representing Toronto MP Han Dong served Global News with a libel notice on Friday over reports that alleged he spoke to a Chinese diplomat in February 2021 about delaying the release of the two Michaels, and that he was a 'witting affiliate' of Chinese interference networks – allegations that Dong denies.
Federal minimum wage, taxes on alcohol: Here's what's changing in Canada April 1
The federal minimum wage is increasing from $15.55 per hour to $16.65, and taxes are going up on gas and alcohol nationwide starting April 1.
Here's what to expect from the Canadian cottage market this year
A recent report from Royal LePage is predicting a drop in prices for Canadian cabins and cottages this year as demand softens from economic uncertainty and low housing stock.
Interim RCMP commissioner would support Criminal Code changes for stricter gun laws
Interim RCMP commissioner Michael Duheme says he would support the Criminal Code changes recommended in the Mass Casualty Commission report to implement stricter gun laws.
Akwesasne: Bodies of two more migrants found, bring total dead to eight
Police say the bodies of eight migrants have been retrieved from the waters off the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne, straddling the Canada - U.S. border. The people whose bodies were recovered Thursday and Friday consisted of two families of Romanian and Indian origins who were likely trying to enter the U.S. illegally, police said Friday.
Donald Trump facing at least one felony charge in New York case: AP sources
Former U.S. president Donald Trump is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offence, in the indictment handed down by a Manhattan grand jury, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.
A 106-year-old from the Philippines is Vogue's oldest ever cover model
Vogue Philippines has revealed Apo Whang-Od as the cover star of its April issue, a move that makes the 106-year-old tattoo artist from the Philippines the oldest person ever to appear on the front of Vogue.
Trudeau defends appointment of cabinet minister's sister-in-law as interim ethics commissioner
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the appointment of senior Liberal cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc's sister-in-law as Canada's interim ethics commissioner.
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CTV National News for Mar. 31: 8 dead after boat capsizing
Eight migrants are dead after their boat capsizes in St. Lawrence River; meanwhile, Trump is to appear in court Tuesday amid indictment.
Largest telecom merger in Canadian history approved
Trump set to appear in court Tuesday amid indictment
