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  SUV smashes into Kitchener LCBO

  Police say no one was seriously hurt when an SUV crashed into the front door of an LCBO in south Kitchener Thursday. 1

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  18-year-old cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Kitchener

  An 18-year-old woman riding a bike was taken to an out-of-region hospital with what police call “possible serious injuries” after a crash involving a sedan in Kitchener.

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  Air quality in K-W could improve with chance of rain forecast Thursday night: Environment Canada

  Waterloo region and Wellington County remain under a special air quality statement for the fourth straight day Thursday with pollution levels expected to worsen into the evening before potential rainfall and shifting winds could bring some reprieve. 32

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  Fire near Hwy. 401 caught on camera in Kitchener

  A fire near Hwy. 401 in Kitchener caught the eyes of many passing by Wednesday night. 1

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  Fire at Waterloo house displaces 7 people

  Firefighters were called to the house on Laurel Street around noon Thursday.

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  No working smoke alarms in fatal Waterloo house fire

  Fire officials have confirmed there were no working smoke alarms at a fatal house fire in Waterloo earlier this week. 2

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  Here’s where the current burn bans are in Waterloo region and surrounding area

  Burn bans are being implemented across southwestern Ontario as hot, dry conditions that have fueled wildfires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec persist.

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  'Hate has no home here': Several Pride banners vandalized in Fergus

  Several Pride banners in Fergus have been taken down after officials found them vandalized over the last few days.

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  Fourth suspicious fire incident under investigation in Mount Forest

  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating another suspicious fire in Mount Forest, bringing the total to four incidents involving five fires since Sunday.

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  Victim transported to hospital after stabbing, 18-year-old man facing charges

  A Hanover, Ont. man is left with potentially life-altering injuries after being stabbed following an overnight argument, police said on Thursday.

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  Miniature village hidden in Ingersoll, Ont. sparks community curiosity

  A hidden village of miniature homes and buildings, nestled along a creek in Ingersoll, has piqued the interest of residents for decades. 1

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  Jamal Murray scores 34 points in NBA Finals as Kitchener cheers him on

  Kitchener is hosting a series of watch parties to cheer on basketball star Jamal Murray as his Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. 5

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  Police looking for Tesla driver after teenager hit crossing street

  Guelph police are looking for the driver of a white Tesla after they say a teenager was hit by a vehicle downtown.

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  Six Region of Waterloo councillors announce support for amalgamation

  One unified city – that’s what six Region of Waterloo councillors say they want when it comes to the future of the region’s municipal governance. 2

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  Habitat for Humanity nears completion of new affordable housing units

  The work never stops at Habitat for Humanity when it comes to building affordable homes for families in Waterloo region. 2

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  Section of Highway 6 reopened following crash

  A section of Highway 6 between Guelph and Fergus was closed due to a collision.

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  Poor air quality in Waterloo region and Guelph will continue into the weekend: Environment Canada

  There's high levels of air pollution in Waterloo region and Wellington County as smoke plumes from wildfires burning in Quebec and northeastern Ontario continue to blow into the region, Environment Canada says. 27

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  OPP turn to Six Nations residence in search for missing Ontario woman

  The search for Amber Ellis, a Hagersville woman reported missing in March 2021, is returning to the community where she was last seen. 1

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  Plan to build tallest towers in Kitchener sees pushback at neighbourhood meeting

  The plan to build what would be the tallest towers in Kitchener came under the scrutiny of those who would be living nearby. 1

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  Kitchener woman charged after false sexual assault claim, police say

  Waterloo regional police say a 33-year-old Kitchener woman has been charged with public mischief after investigators determined a false sexual assault was reported.

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  Nearly $300K in drugs seized after Guelph meth lab bust

  Three men have been arrested, and $292,000 in drugs seized after Guelph police say officers discovered a methamphetamine lab just north of the city.

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  City of Guelph’s first electric bus hits the streets

  Months after it arrived, the City of Guelph’s first electric bus is hitting the road to pick up passengers along routes around the city.

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  Toddler found walking alone on County Road 22 in Lakeshore

  Essex County OPP say concerned citizens helped a toddler who was found walking alone around 1 a.m. on County Road 22 in Lakeshore.

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  City councillor Debbie Chapman will run for NDP in Kitchener Centre by-election

  Another Kitchener city councillor is looking to enter a new political arena, vying to become the next Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener Centre.

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  Man and woman hit by SUV in downtown Guelph

  A man and woman who were hit by an SUV in downtown Guelph Tuesday night remain in hospital in stable condition, according to police.

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  Signposts for four-way stop installed at site of fatal Oxford County crash

  There are signs of new safety measures near the site of a fatal crash in Oxford County.

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  Mosquito mayhem: Why the pests are so bad this year in Ontario

  They buzz. They bite. They carry diseases that can be bad for your health. It seems there’s more mosquitos than ever this year – and people are noticing. 3

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  Trustee brings school board to court over temporary suspension for alleged breach of conduct

  A trustee with the Waterloo Region District School Board brought the board to court on Tuesday, arguing that a suspension handed to him in 2022 was unfair and unreasonable. 1