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  Kitchener, Ont. woman says puppy was stolen during break-in

  A Kitchener, Ont. woman is pleading for the return of her puppy, an eight-month-old French Bulldog named Sanchi. 1

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  Traffic stop in Waterloo ends with seizure of 200+ guns

  Police have seized over 200 firearms as part of a weapons investigation that began in Waterloo. 2

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  Three people charged with forcible confinement in connection with Guelph home invasion

  On July 24 around 1:35 p.m., a man and woman were sleeping in their apartment on Woolwich Street when three people with their faces covered by bandanas entered, police said.

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  Peeper reported looking through bathroom window of Guelph home

  Guelph Police are looking for a suspect after they were told a male was caught peeping through the bathroom window of a student house.

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  Concerns raised over man-made island in the Grand River

  An island has appeared in the middle of the Grand River but it’s not a natural formation. 1

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  'Stolen' work of art finally returned to Stratford, Ont. family

  It may not be a masterpiece, but to a Stratford, Ont. family, a painting of red poppies and blue mountains is priceless. 1

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  Ayr, Ont. tornado upgraded to EF2 rating

  A tornado that touched down in Ayr, Ont. on Aug. 17 was initially believed to be an EF1 but researchers say that, after reviewing new evidence, they’ve upgraded it to an EF2 rating. 6

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  Thousands expected at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ont.

  Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show is expecting to welcome thousands of visitors over the next few days.

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  Ohsweken driver charged for hitting hydro pole

  An Ohsweken man has been arrested after a hydro pole was struck.

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  Employee assaulted during theft from Guelph business: police

  Police are looking for a suspect after a staff member at a Guelph business said they were shoved by a thief.

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  Guelph, Ont. woman rides to raise funds for chemotherapy chairs

  Over the course of three weeks, she’ll embark on 10 different routes in 10 different communities. 1

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  Guelph man charged after elderly cyclist dies following hit-and-run

  An elderly woman has died after she was struck by a vehicle late last week, police say.

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  Three teens charged for armed robbery at Kitchener jewelry store

  Three teens were arrested for an armed robbery at a Kitchener jewelry store after witnesses caught and detained the suspects until officers arrived on scene. 3

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  James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

  James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, 'The Lion King' and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. 2

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  Jamal Murray agrees to a 4-year, $208M max contract extension with Denver Nuggets: AP sources

  Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.

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  Former Woodstock Mayor testifies in second sex assault trial, denies allegations of rape and cocaine use

  The trial of former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch continued inside a London Courtroom on Monday, where he took to the stand to answer to the allegations. 1

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  Master bargaining begins for GM CAMI plant workers in Ingersoll

  A key point in Unifor’s negotiations is the changing landscape of auto manufacturing. “Our members at CAMI are on the frontline of the EV transition in Canada,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

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  Three-vehicle crash near Drayton sends two to hospital

  A driver has been charged following a three-vehicle crash in Mapleton Township.

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  Project Catfish nets 11 arrests and 56 drugs and weapons charges

  Two Cambridge residents and four people from Dunnville have been charged as part of a massive weapons and drug investigation involving several police agencies.

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  At least 16 vehicles stolen from Cambridge in just over three weeks

  More than a dozen vehicles have been stolen from Cambridge since mid-August.

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  Brantford senior loses home in fraud

  Investigators said a Brantford senior was given four predatory mortgages between 2021 and 2022, leading to the loss of their home in January 2024.

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  PWHL unveils team nicknames and logos entering women's hockey league's second season

  In a process nearly a year in the making, the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Monday unveiled the nicknames and logos for each of its six franchises entering its second season. 2

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  Grieving mother planning peaceful protest at Rockwood OPP station

  Faye Dzikewich continues to fight for answers for her 36-year-old son, who died after spending the night in an Ontario Provincial Police cell in Rockwood, Ont. 2

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  Guelph driver hits house

  A Guelph man is facing impaired and dangerous driving charges after a vehicle hit a house early Sunday morning.

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  Driver hits parked car in Kitchener, taken to hospital by air ambulance

  Waterloo Regional Police were called to a crash involving a Nissan and a parked vehicle in the Emerald Avenue and Prospect Avenue area on Sunday around 5:20 a.m.

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  Guelph Police investigating multiple reports of fake taxi

  Guelph Police are investigating four reports of males in a fake taxi defrauding Good Samaritans.

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  6 Guelph residents lose money in e-transfer scam

  The victims were asked to send themselves an e-transfer and then give the caller the confirmation code for tracking purposes.

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  Catherine, Princess of Wales, 'doing what I can to stay cancer free' after finishing chemotherapy

  Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she has completed her chemotherapy and is 'doing what I can to stay cancer free,' as she plans to return gradually to public life in the months ahead. 7