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  Emergency crews battle massive fire at Brantford plaza

  Fire crews were called to respond to Mohawk Plaza shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday. 1

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  Good Samaritans help injured pilot after plane crash in Huron East

  Police say they received a 911 call from the involved pilot around 11:20 a.m. after they had crash-landed in a farm field near Newry Road.

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  Waterloo, Ont. tech company responds to surveillance, spyware allegations

  In September, CTV News Kitchener reported on Sandvine's deals with autocratic governments, including Egypt, where its tech reportedly helped inject spyware into the devices of government critics. 2

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  'That is not the Corey that I know': Character witnesses speak at disgraced Guelph Police officer's penalty hearing

  The penalty hearing for Guelph Police constable Corey McArthur has heard from two character witnesses, both supporting an eventual return to policing for the officer who has admitted to assaulting a teen who was handcuffed to a hospital bed. 1

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  Guelph Police seek public’s assistance in fraud investigation

  Guelph Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman as part of a fraud investigation.

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  Tracking Hurricane Milton: Canadian travel advisory issued, Florida governor warns 'time is running out'

  U.S. forecasters are warning of destructive waves, devastating winds and flash floods through the week as Hurricane Milton makes its way from the Yucatan Peninsula toward Florida. 14

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  Three teens arrested after alleged hate-motivated assault in Kitchener

  Waterloo Regional Police responded to a report of an assault in the area of Hazelglen Drive and Mooregate Crescent on Aug. 21 around 7:25 p.m.

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  Beware of scams during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event: cybersecurity firm

  As online shoppers hunt for bargains offered by Amazon during its annual fall sale this week, cybersecurity researchers are warning Canadians to beware of an influx of scammers posing as the tech giant.

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  London driver charged after hit-and-run crash in Woodstock

  Police in Woodstock have charged the driver of a black Volkswagen Jetta after it was seen leaving the scene of a crash. Around 5:20 p.m. on Monday, police were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dundas Street and Waterloo Street.

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  Local groups gather to mark grim anniversary of Hamas attack

  Communities across Canada, including in Waterloo Region, are marking one year since the Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war. 2

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  Baby Boomers are living longer than previous generations but have worse health, study finds

  Baby Boomers may be expected to live longer than their predecessors, but a recent study has found that they are more likely to suffer from worse health than previous generations.

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  Stabbing in Cambridge sends 2 to hospital; 2 suspects sought

  Waterloo Regional Police say two groups of people met in the area of Eagle Street North and Laurel Street, and a dispute occurred.

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  12-year-old charged after alleged hate-motivated assault in Waterloo

  Waterloo Regional Police have charged a 12-year-old after a report of an assault in Waterloo over the weekend.

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  Safety concerns over group of Guelph dogs leads to charges and mail delivery changes

  A dog owner in Guelph is facing charges after residents claimed they felt unsafe around a group of dogs. 1

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  Toronto man wanted in connection to shooting at Waterloo business

  Jalen Belle-McCormack, 20, from Toronto, is currently wanted on a warrant in connection to a shooting at a Waterloo business on May 18.

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  Demolition underway at former House of Friendship shelter in Kitchener

  Demolition of the shelter, located on Charles Street in Kitchener, was underway Monday, marking the end of over four decades of service. 2

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  Police investigating break-in at Kitchener home

  According to police, a male suspect had entered a home on Dooley Drive through a side garage door shortly after midnight on Oct. 1.

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  Kitchener soccer club headed to U-15 national championships

  A Kitchener soccer team is preparing to face off against the best clubs in the country. 1

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  Toronto Maple Leafs sign deal with Waterloo native Steven Lorentz

  Waterloo native Steven Lorentz has earned a spot with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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  Kitchener stabbing prompts police investigation

  According to police, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the area of Victoria Street North and St. Leger Street around 5:30 a.m. Sunday.

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  Prayers, protests and police as Canada marks anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack

  With prayers, protests, and a heavy police presence, Canada has marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israel that killed about 1,200 people and triggered an ongoing war. 5

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  $50K worth of copper wire stolen from Cambridge business: police

  According to police, officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter at a business in the area of Sheldon Drive and Conestoga Boulevard on Sunday morning.

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  Driver, 95, charged after pedestrian death in Guelph

  A 95-year-old man is facing charges after a collision last month resulted in the death of a 72-year-old woman in Guelph.

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  Indecent act under investigation near Guelph school

  Guelph Police are investigating after an alleged indecent act was reported over the weekend outside an east-end school.

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  Two taken to hospital following collision in Waterloo

  Police were called to a report of a collision involving a Lincoln SUV and a Jeep SUV at the intersection of Hazel Street and Austin Drive at around 1:45 p.m. Sunday.

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  A Canadian woman was recently diagnosed with scurvy. Here are the factors tied to the disease

  Scurvy is not just an archaic diagnosis of 18th-century seafarers and doctors should watch for possible cases, according to researchers following a recent case. 2

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  Three vehicles stolen in three days: Guelph Police

  Guelph Police say three vehicles were stolen over the weekend, including a classic car, while the owner was visiting a cemetery.

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  Beef jelly tongue products sold in London, Kitchener and southwestern Ontario recalled

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible Listeria contamination for more than a dozen brands of beef jelly tongue products sold in Ontario.