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Golfer wins new vehicle after hitting hole in one

A local golfer pulled off the shot of a lifetime when he hit the perfect shot to win a new truck.

Jonathan Bosman won a vehicle after a hole in one. (Submitted)

Waterloo region organization aiding Hockey Canada with sexual assault training workshop

Hockey Canada has turned to the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASCWR) for help in training its athletes and staff to end sexual violence.

Metrolinx cancels some GO trains due to ‘staffing illnesses’, Kitchener line impacted

Commuters should expect cancellations of some GO train services as Metrolinx warns of staffing shortages relating to COVID-19.

An undated photo of a Go train. (CTV News)

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Licence plate left at crash leads to charges for Guelph teen

A teenager from Guelph has been charged after his licence plate was left at the scene of a crash, according to police.

Employee charged for spitting on customers: Guelph police

An employee of a downtown Guelph business has been charged after reportedly spitting on two customers.

Curbside tree debris pickup to start Monday in Elora

As cleanup from a severe storm continues in Elora and the surrounding area, the Township of Centre Wellington says it will start roadside tree debris pickup on Monday.

The roof of this Elora home was damaged by a falling tree. (Krista Sharpe/CTV News)

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Canadian propane costs soar due to supply chain issues

Canadian homeowners who use propane to heat their homes will have to pay a lot more to stay warm this winter.

A technician walks among propane tanks at Sunbelt Rentals in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Housing correction in Toronto could end up becoming 'one of the deepest of the past half a century,' RBC warns

A housing correction which has already led to four consecutive months of price declines in the previously overheated Greater Toronto Area market could end up becoming 'one of the deepest of the past half a century,' a new report from RBC warns.

A new home is displayed for sale in a new housing development in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

How to spot if you picked up a counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test

Health Canada is warning the public about counterfeit rapid antigen test kits after several were sold in Ontario.

The authentic BTNX rapid test kits are seen in the left while the counterfeit test kits are seen in the right. Health Canada says the fake kits were sold online in Ontario. (Health Canada)

Ontario businesses say credit card chargebacks give consumers unfair advantage

A credit card chargeback is something a consumer can do if they want to dispute a credit card charge because it was fraudulent or they didn’t receive the item.

Looking for a job? Beware employment resume scams

An Ontario woman was nearly the victim of a resume scam after being contacted by someone claiming to be a recruiter.

This is Toronto Pearson's new tip on how to save time at the airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport took to social media to share a new tip on how to “save time” when travelling back into the country.

Couple evicted by police from Toronto Airbnb in middle of night despite paying $4,500 to stay

A couple from New Zealand who spent more than $4,500 to rent an Airbnb in Toronto were evicted by police in the middle of the night after a man showed up claiming the unit was his.

Fake Lowe’s ads trick online shoppers with cheap deals on social media

If you see a price that seems too good to be true - it probably is.

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Sask. RCMP issue Amber Alert for 7-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy

An Amber Alert was issued Monday evening by Shaunavon RCMP in Saskatchewan for seven-year-old Luna Potts and eight-year-old Hunter Potts.

Benjamin Martin Moore, Luna Potts, and Hunter Potts. (Courtesy: Sask. RCMP)

Anne Heche remains in critical condition as police continue to investigate her car crash

Anne Heche has remained in critical condition since crashing her vehicle into a Los Angeles residence on Friday, according to a new representative for the actress.

The extraordinary political storm unleashed by the FBI search of Trump's Florida resort

The FBI search of Donald Trump's Florida resort is an extraordinary, historic development given that it targeted a former President of the United States and set off a political uproar he could use to stoke his likely 2024 White House bid.

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans, report says

After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union moved to block RT and Sputnik, two of the Kremlin's top channels for spreading propaganda and misinformation about the war. Nearly six months later, the number of sites pushing that same content has exploded, according to a report by NewsGuard.

Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who was best known for playing Sandy in the film 'Grease,' has died at the age of 73, according to her husband.

RCMP has been using spyware tools for years and in more cases than previously reported, MPs told

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and senior RCMP officers are defending the national police force's years-long and previously undisclosed use of spyware—capable of remotely accessing cell phone and computer microphones, cameras and other data—as part of dozens of major investigations.

4 Muslim men were killed in Albuquerque. Here's what we know about them

After ambush-style shootings of three Muslim men and the recent killing of a fourth in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Muslim community in the city is on edge and fearful.

Ukrainian resistance grows in Russian-occupied areas

In a growing challenge to Russia's grip on occupied areas of southeastern Ukraine, guerrilla forces loyal to Kyiv are killing pro-Moscow officials, blowing up bridges and trains, and helping the Ukrainian military by identifying key targets.

Trump says FBI conducted search at his Mar-a-Lago estate

The FBI searched Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said Monday, a move that represents a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of law enforcement scrutiny of the U.S. former president.