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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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  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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  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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  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.

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  'I was scared:' Ontario woman who lost $158K in roofing scam says she was told her home might collapse

  An Ontario woman who just wanted to get some gutter guards to keep leaves out of her eavestroughs said she was convinced her home was going to collapse and handed over $158,000 in a roofing scam. 1

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  Brantford Fire still investigating storage unit battery fire

  A fire in Brantford has been contained but firefighters are expected to remain on scene until the end of the weekend. 1

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  Kitchener man charged with series of break-ins

  A 53-year-old man is accused of breaking into four homes in the Benton Street area of Kitchener.

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  Workers at Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ont. vote to unionize in a Canadian first

  A group of workers at a Mississauga, Ont. Walmart warehouse has become the first in Canada to unionize at one of the company’s warehouses.

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  Family wants to know when – and if – Udo Haan is released

  The family of a woman killed by her husband, who then caused an explosion at their Kitchener, Ont. home, say they want to know when he’s out in the community. 1

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  Man charged for threat over racist tattoo refusal: Guelph police

  A Guelph man has been charged after police say he threatened a tattoo shop employee who refused to do a racist tattoo.

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  Waterloo, Ont. man with stage 4 cancer qualifies for Boston Marathon

  A Waterloo, Ont. man diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer continues to beat all odds. 1

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  Collision in Kitchener between car and LRT

  Service has resumed on the LRT after a collision Thursday between a car and ION train in Kitchener.

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  More kids facing food insecurity than ever before, say experts

  Local organizations say the number of kids experiencing food insecurity has risen in Waterloo Region. 1

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  Early apple harvest for farmers in Region of Waterloo

  Apple trees are already being harvested at the Martin's Family Fruit Farm in Waterloo, Ont., at least one week ahead of their typical schedule. 1

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  Do bats really deserve their bad rabies reputation?

  How much of a health risk do bats pose to humans? 1

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  LifeLabs workers in Kitchener prepared to strike if deal isn’t reached by Saturday

  Some LifeLabs workers are preparing for a potential strike.

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  Trees planted to protect vulnerable wetlands in Blandford-Blenheim

  An environmental initiative has taken root in Oxford County in hopes of protecting some of the province’s vulnerable wetlands. 2

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  Second man arrested after over 200 firearms seized in WRPS weapons investigation

  A second person is facing weapons related charges after the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) seized hundreds of firearms. 1

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  Here's what you need to know about your rights ahead of a possible Air Canada strike, according to a passenger advocate

  While Air Canada has shared advice for travellers ahead of a possible pilots strike, an airline passenger rights advocate has more tips for Canadians who may be affected. 22