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  Video shows physical interaction involving a police officer in Hanover, Ont.

  Hanover’s police chief is responding to community concerns about a recent arrest at a Hanover school. 1

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  Waterloo, Ont. tech company blacklisted by U.S. Commerce Department over surveillance, spyware allegations

  A Waterloo, Ont. tech company is in hot water for allegedly providing technology that can be used for mass surveillance and censorship. 1

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  Ontario's first domestic case of human rabies since 1967 confirmed in Brant County

  An Ontario resident remains in hospital after testing positive for rabies.

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  Amazon to open Blair fulfillment centre this month, hire more than 250 people

  Amazon Canada is looking to hire more than 250 people as it prepares to open its latest fulfilment centre in Blair. 1

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  Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program

  Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer new fee subsidies to lower-income families and their staff could see a pay cut of $2 an hour. 1

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  Guelph man arrested after elderly cyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run

  Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a crash that left a senior seriously hurt.

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  Fuel truck rollover east of Goderich

  Crews were called in after a fuel truck rolled over Friday near Goderich.

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  Man arrested at Region of Waterloo International Airport

  A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a disturbance at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

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  Calling all Swifties! Two local charities raffling off Era’s Tour ticket

  Taylor Swift fans in Waterloo Region and Huron-Perth could have their ‘Wildest Dreams’ come true and earn some good ‘Karma’ at the same time.

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  Kitchener comic book store starts a new run after 35 years in business

  The owner of the Lookin' For Heroes comic book store is celebrating 35 years in business. 1

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  Three arrested after attempted robbery in Kitchener

  Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three people for an attempted robbery in Kitchener.

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  Man taken to hospital after stabbing in Waterloo

  A man has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Waterloo.

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  Program gives UGDSB students with disabilities paid on-the-job training

  Students with the Upper Grand District School Board are getting some real-world experience thanks to a partnership between the school board, YMCA Three Rivers, March of Dimes and the University of Guelph.

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  GO Transit introduces 'LederGOsen' Oktoberfest train

  Oktoberfest is hoping to bring more GTA residents to this year’s festival via GO Train, thanks to a new pilot partnership with Metrolinx. 1

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  Two people arrested for Kitchener break-ins

  A man and a woman have been arrested, and one suspect is still on the loose, after two businesses were broken into in Kitchener.

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  RECIPE

  Grilled Feta Harvest Bowl with Savory Lemon Dressing from Emily Richards

  Emily Richards shares a recipe that's a perfect blend of the summer and fall season. 1

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  Grand Bend dog recovering after overdosing on drugs at local park

  You wouldn't know it by looking at her today, but Izzy, a high-energy three-year-old golden doodle, was on death's door less than two weeks ago. 1

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  Loaded handgun and drugs seized during Waterloo traffic stop: police

  Waterloo Regional Police said they seized a loaded handgun and drugs after pulling a driver over in Waterloo.

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  Complainant testifies in sexual assault trial involving former Woodstock mayor

  Day two in the second trial of former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch got underway Thursday as Assistant Crown Jennifer Moser continued examination of a female ex-friend of Birtch. 1

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  International students in Kitchener, Ont. lose thousands of dollars to alleged rental scam

  More than a dozen international students fell for a scam involving a fake apartment rental. Here's what experts say renters should do when hunting for a new home. 1

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  Handgun, shotgun and rifle seized during arrest in Brantford

  A man is facing 13 charges after Brantford Police wrapped up a drug trafficking investigation with a search of a Sheridan Street home.

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  Stratford rugby star sets sights on professional career

  A Stratford athlete is getting his chance to play with the pros after he was drafted into North America’s only professional rugby league. 1

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  'Focal point of violence': Ontario court orders shutdown of Hamilton nightclub

  A downtown Hamilton nightclub that has been a “focal point” of violent incidents has been ordered to close its door after the city was issued an urgent injunction by an Ontario court this week.

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  Guelph rideshare driver arrested for sexual assault

  A Guelph rideshare driver has been arrested after a passenger said he made inappropriate sexual comments and touched her breast and thigh.

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  Crash reported on Highway 24 in Cambridge

  Emergency responders were called to a two-vehicle collision in Cambridge on Thursday evening.

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  Investigation continues into cause of Cambridge house fire

  A house fire in Cambridge, initially believed to be caused by a gas leak, is now being investigated by the Ontario Fire Marshal.

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  University of Waterloo introduces new emergency notification system following community criticism

  The University of Waterloo says a review of its emergency notification system following a stabbing in a classroom has led to the implementation of a new platform. 1

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  Reported high-rise crane stunt dubbed 'risky' and 'dangerous'

  What appears to be a stunt on a crane high above London, Ont. is gaining traction online and disdain from some viewers and emergency officials. 1