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  Shots fired at a home in Woodstock, multiple bullet holes found

  Police are looking for the person who fired multiple gunshots into a Woodstock home on Monday afternoon.

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  What to do with wasp nests around your home

  Bees and wasps are looking for a permanent place to spend the winter and your home may seem like the best spot. Here's what you should - and shouldn't - do.

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  The Elvis of Kitchener-Waterloo has passed away

  The man, who walked Kitchener streets for more than three decades dressed up as the King of Rock and Roll, has died. 1

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  Woman charged with attempted murder after injured child found at Woolwich Township home

  The Waterloo Regional Police Service says they responded to a request for a wellness check at a home in St. Jacobs at around 7:30 p.m. Monday.

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  1 dead following collision near Arthur

  It was reported that a white sedan had collided with a transport truck and another commercial motor vehicle.

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  Trial for former Stratford business owner pushed back

  The first trial for a former Stratford restaurant owner has been pushed back two days. Here's where the case stands today.

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  London-Oshawa to host rivalry series between Canadian-U.S. draft-eligible hockey players

  The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport’s cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey’s National Development team in an annual two-game series starting in November.

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  GoFundMe cancels fundraiser for Ontario woman charged with spraying neighbour with a water gun

  A Simcoe, Ont., woman charged with assault with a weapon after accidentally spraying her neighbour with a water gun says GoFundMe has now pulled the plug on her online fundraiser. 2

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  Canada's inflation cools to 2% in August, the smallest gain since early 2021

  Canada's annual inflation rate reached the central bank's target in August at it cooled to 2 per cent, its lowest level since February 2021, data showed on Tuesday. 2

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  Driver charged following fatal collision involving motorcyclist

  The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old from Oxford County, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  Man allegedly steals, then crashes, motorcycle in Guelph

  Police were called to a plaza near Suffolk Street West and Yorkshire Street North around 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

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  Guelph Police investigating residential shed break-ins

  Police say a doorbell camera alerted the homeowners to movement outside and a male was seen on the driveway, close to a shed.

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  Lotto Max jackpot now at record-breaking $80 million

  The Lotto Max jackpot for Tuesday night’s draw has grown to a staggering $80 million for the first time in Canadian lottery history. 1

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  WRPS warn gun violence on the rise in Waterloo Region

  The Region of Waterloo has already matched the total number of shootings in all of 2023 – and it’s only September. 1

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  Kitchener man assaulted and robbed by group of males: police

  Police were called to the area of Kingsway Drive and Greenfield Avenue for a report of a robbery around 1 a.m. Tuesday.

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  Crash leaves car on its roof in Uptown Waterloo

  Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a collision that left one vehicle on its roof in Uptown Waterloo.

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  Developer requesting early morning noise exemption during Kitchener construction

  The builders of a Kitchener housing development are asking city council for a noise exemption that would allow them to start construction at 6 a.m. 1

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  Waterloo Region reports its first West Nile cases for 2024

  The Region of Waterloo is reporting the year’s first two confirmed cases of the West Nile virus. 1

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  Marketing expert weights in on Costco membership changes

  Costco customers will notice a change when they enter the members-only retail store. We got reaction from a marketing expert. 1

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  Waterloo Region tech sector eyeing Detroit as competitor for talent

  One North American city is emerging as Waterloo Region's competitor for top tech talent. 1

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  What you need to know ahead of flu season in Waterloo Region

  The first few infections have been detected in Waterloo Region and now there is a push to promote getting influenza vaccines when they become available in a couple of weeks. 1

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  Cambridge councillor wants Main St. shutdown year-round to boost local businesses

  A Cambridge councillor wants to permanently close a section of Main Street to vehicles. We asked businesses if they were getting behind the proposal. 1

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  Man arrested after hidden camera found in student house bathroom: Guelph Police

  According to police, students went to the Guelph Police station Friday and handed over a device recovered from their bathroom.

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  'It's a great deal': Ford defends sped-up alcohol sales as fiscal watchdog launches review of $225M deal with The Beer Store

  Premier Doug Ford is defending his government's decision to accelerate the rollout of alcohol sales in Ontario convenience stores by a year, a deal that could see taxpayers shelling out up to $225 million to The Beer Store. 3

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  Two men face weapons charges after gun pulled out on U of G campus

  Police say at 2:40 a.m., a man was walking on campus when he was approached by two others, one of whom allegedly pulled a gun out of his bag and pointed it at the victim.

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  $65K lost to online trading scam: OPP

  The OPP said the victim registered with what appeared to be a legitimate online trading website in July 2024 and, shortly after, was contacted by someone claiming to be a financial advisor who convinced them to increase their investments.

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  Mortgage loan rules are changing in Canada

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced changes to mortgage rules she says are aimed at helping more Canadians to purchase their first home. 4

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  Man faces weapons charge after allegedly panhandling with knife

  According to police, a woman reported she was walking with her child when the man approached them and spoke to them.