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  Fatal fire under investigation in Waterloo

  Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a fatal fire in Waterloo. 1

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  Police warn people with this model of car to take extra precautions

  It comes amid what police say is a growing number of thefts targeting the model. 3

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  Air quality statement issued in Waterloo region amid wildfires in Ontario, Quebec

  Environment Canada says several groups of people across southwestern Ontario are at a higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke. 13

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  Kitchener business owner reeling after intentional fire scorches building

  A business owner in Kitchener says he’s feeling defeated after his business caught fire again early Sunday morning. 1

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  'Uncontained' boa constrictors found during Kitchener traffic stop

  Waterloo regional police say two large ‘uncontained’ boa constrictors were found in a vehicle while police were conducting a traffic stop.

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  Guelph teens arrested for boat arson

  Guelph police have arrested two 14-year-old boys in connection to a fire that destroyed a boat earlier this year.

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  Mount Forest fires that caused over $1M in damages considered suspicious: OPP

  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say multiple fires that occurred in Mount Forest over the weekend are now being considered suspicious. 2

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  RECIPE

  Emily Richard's veal and veggie bowl

  These delicious bowls will have everyone enjoying dinner and asking for repeats through the week.

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  Kitchener man arrested for sexual assault at restaurant

  Police have made an arrest in connection to a sexual assault at a restaurant in Kitchener.

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  Vehicle crashes into Kitchener business

  First responders were called to Kitchener’s Belmont Village Sunday where a car drove over the sidewalk and collided with a business.

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  Challenger Baseball offers kids with disabilities the chance to swing for the fences

  A second-year baseball program is growing in Kitchener is opening more doors to allow those with disabilities to swing for the fences and round the bases. 1

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  Cambridge Hike for Hospice raises over $100K

  Roughly 200 walkers came out to support the 14th annual Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice hike to raise money for residents of the hospices and their families.

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  Most-read stories of the week: OPP officer killed, robbery thwarted, company files for bankruptcy

  From a tragic double fatal collision which killed an OPP officer and a school bus driver, to a local business filing for bankruptcy, here are the most-read stories of the week from CTV News Kitchener. 10

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  Panthers win over Baycats with walk off home run

  A two-run walk off home run from Kitchener Panthers’ Keegan Marsden secured a come-from-behind victory in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Barrie Baycats.

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  Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

  Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

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  'He knows this area, he’s been here before': Search continues for missing man last seen three weeks ago

  It’s been three weeks since a 37-year-old man with down syndrome formerly from Waterloo region, went missing. 2

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  E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash in Cambridge

  An e-bike rider was taken to hospital after a crash in Cambridge involving a black Ford truck, according to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS).

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  'Families are struggling': Day of action held in Kitchener

  A day of action held across Ontario saw the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) taking aim at a number of issues impacting community members, such as the cost of living. 1

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  OPP clock driver going nearly 200km/h on Highway 8
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  Martial arts tournament takes over Rim Park

  The generation martial arts championships welcomed fighters of all ages to enter the dragon, and show off their fists of fury. 1

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  Police looking to identify man after alleged sexual assault in restaurant

  Waterloo regional police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual after an alleged sexual assault at a Kitchener restaurant.

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  Region's annual water conservation bylaw in effect

  A late spring heat wave is prompting the Region of Waterloo to remind residents of the need to conserve water when possible as the annual water conservation bylaw takes effect. 1

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  Woman airlifted after crash near Wallenstein

  A woman in her 80s has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after a crash near Wallenstein, according to Ornge Air Ambulance. 1

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  Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec

  Notorious serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo was moved to a medium-security prison in Quebec this week. 12

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  WATCH

  Wind turbine blaze 'contained' north of Goderich, Ont.

  Todd Edginton could hardly believe his eyes when he looked out his back door to find a wind turbine on fire. He wasn’t alone, as people stopped just north of Goderich to see the spectacle unfold. 2

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  Officials responding to transformer fire in Stratford

  Stratford police say first responders are on scene of a transformer fire.

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  Ont. seniors’ home adopts pair of ducklings for animal therapy program

  A long-term care home in Fergus, Ont. has adopted two ducklings as part of an animal therapy program to give its residents a sense of purpose. 1

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  Family escapes from burning Cambridge home, two cats killed in fire

  A family of three is safe after they escaped a fire at their Cambridge home. Neighbours described the flames as "unbelievable." 1