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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.

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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. 2

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  Body identified after washing up on Lake Huron shore eight years ago

  Provincial police have identified a man whose body was found on a Lake Huron beach eight years ago. The remains of 56-year-old Garnet Nelson of Alberta were found on the shoreline near Port Albert on Oct.15, 2016.

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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. 2

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  Police investigate after youth was allegedly approached by man in Woolwich Township

  Police say at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, a male youth was approached by a motor vehicle while he was cycling along Church Street West near Killdeer Road.

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  Cambridge school closed due to power outage

  The closure at Christ the King Catholic Elementary School is precautionary and there are no safety concerns, according to a spokesperson with the school.

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  A passing comet could shine as bright as Venus. Here are the best viewing times

  This eye-catching celestial event is around the corner and will appear in the skies this fall.

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  Waterloo woman dies after being struck by her motor vehicle: police

  Emergency services responded to the area of Activa Avenue and Bridlepath Street around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

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  Man injured in Cambridge shooting

  A 19-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Cambridge.

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  Police investigating alleged sexual assault in Cambridge

  According to police, a female was walking along Water Street North just north of Samuelson Street when she was allegedly approached by an unknown male who sexually assaulted her.

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  Man in 70s taken to hospital following motorcycle collision in Kitchener

  Emergency services responded to the area of Kingsway Drive near Cedarwoods Crescent around 1:40 p.m. Sunday for reports of a crash involving a car and motorcycle.

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  Sisters finally see the Canadian 'aviation artifact' built by their father nearly 90 years ago

  Two sisters have finally been reunited with a plane their father built 90 years ago, that is also considered an important part of Canadian aviation history. 1

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  Most-read stories of the week: assault with a weapon charge over water gun, man-made island in the Grand River, and Friday the 13th roars into Port Dover

  Charges laid after a neighbour was sprayed with a water gun, a man-made island appears in the Grand River, and bikers flock to Port Dover for Friday the 13th. 5

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  Two people sprayed with noxious substance in Kitchener

  Charges have been laid after two people told Waterloo Regional Police they were sprayed with a noxious substance in Kitchener.

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  Bestival brings music, food and fun to Kitchener’s Belmont Village

  The sounds of ukuleles, fiddles, and bagpipes drifted over Kitchener’s Belmont Village as a two day music and arts festival returned. 1

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  Three people charged after multiple thefts in Kitchener

  Waterloo Regional Police have charged three people after a series of thefts in Kitchener.

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  Hog Heaven: Friday the 13th takes over Port Dover, Ont.

  The streets of Port Dover roared to life on Friday for a tradition that has been going on for decades. 3

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  Police investigating fatal crash in Hagersville

  One person has died and two others were injured in a Hagersville crash.

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  One person dead following five vehicle collision in Port Dover

  Norfolk OPP say they were on the scene of a five vehicle collision on Blueline Road in Port Dover on Saturday evening at around 6:00 p.m.

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  Region of Waterloo Public Health reports three flu cases

  Region of Waterloo Public Health is getting ready for the respiratory illness season after confirming three local flu cases.

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  Blue-green algae found in local lakes and reservoirs

  The hot summer weather has created the perfect conditions for blue-green algae in local lakes and reservoirs.

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  Senior cyclist who died in hit-and-run in Guelph identified

  Tributes to Susan Bard have been popping up online after she died in a hit-and-run crash in Guelph last week. 1

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  Record lottery jackpot up for grabs in Ontario

  The draw for the highest jackpot ever – by any Canadian lottery – is happening Friday night. 1

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  Bike repair group aims to keep cyclists safe with weekly free services

  Cycling safely is easier in Kitchener thanks to a group of volunteers armed with wrenches, bike stands and plenty of oil. 1

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  Laurier men’s basketball coach takes on role with Raptors 905 of NBA G League

  Wilfrid Laurier University men’s basketball head coach Justin Serresse is taking a leave to join the Raptors 905 in the NBA’s G League. 1

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  24-packs of Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt recalled over mould

  Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt 24-packs are being recalled in Canada due to mould.

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  Councillor questions approval process following 100 complaints about Cambridge event

  More than 100 noise complaints were made about a recent late night event at Riverside Park in Cambridge, leading one councillor to question why it was approved in the first place. 2

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  Fatal crash involving motorcyclist in Norfolk County

  OPP are investigating the cause of a crash that killed a 23-year-old from Oxford County.