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  Environment Canada issues extreme cold warning for Waterloo region and surrounding areas

  A blast of cold Arctic air is expected to reach southern Ontario Thursday night, according to Environment Canada.

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  COVID-19 subvariant 'Kraken' arrives in Waterloo-Wellington

  The newest subvariant of the COVID-19 virus has now been detected in Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.

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  $5M Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Kitchener

  If you purchased a Lotto 6/49 Classic Draw ticket for Feb. 1 in Kitchener, you could be $5 million richer.

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  Police investigating reports of an armed robbery at Conestoga Mall

  Waterloo regional police are in the area of Conestoga Mall in Waterloo for reports of an armed robbery.

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  Wiarton Willie predicts an early spring on Groundhog Day

  Wiarton Willie made his prediction his spring prediction Thursday morning at 8:07 a.m. The groundhog did not see his shadow, meaning we could get an early spring. 7

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  Ontario releases new health-care plan to make access 'faster' and 'easier'

  Ontario has released a new 'connected' and 'convenient' health-care plan aimed at shortening wait times and localizing access to care across the province. 48

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  Pickup truck used to break into a Guelph business, multiple tools stolen: Guelph police

  Guelph police are investigating after they say a pickup truck was used to break into a west-end building Thursday morning.

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  Air Canada outage impacts operations at Toronto Pearson Airport

  An outage experienced by Air Canada impacted operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport Thursday afternoon.

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  Kitchener woman charged in Saugeen Shores overdose death

  Manslaughter and drug trafficking charges have been laid in connection to the overdose death of an individual in 2021, according to police in Saugeen Shores.

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  Hearing to determine if Udo Haan not criminally responsible for wife’s death, Kitchener explosion

  A hearing is underway to determine if Udo Haan is not criminally responsible for the death of his wife Edra Haan, who was found in the aftermath of the 2018 house explosion in Kitchener, Ont. 2

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  Brantford man, 27, arrested in child pornography investigation

  A 27-year-old Brantford man is facing a number of child pornography charges as a result of a 2022 investigation by the Brantford Police ICE Unit (Internet Child Exploitation).

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  Driver clocked going 86km/h in a school zone: WRPS

  Waterloo regional police have charged a driver after they say the motorist was speeding in a Kitchener school zone.

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  Nearly $16K in drugs seized in drug investigation: Woodstock police

  A man from Woodstock, Ont. is facing multiple charges after a search warrant revealed he was allegedly in possession of nearly $16,000 in illicit drugs, according to Woodstock police.

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  Last minute emergency department closure in Chesley

  The Emergency Department at Chesley hospital will be closed Thursday, reopening Friday Feb. 3 at 7 a.m.

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  WRPS’ proposed $214 million budget brought forth to council

  Chief Mark Crowell made a presentation at a council meeting Wednesday justifying the proposed $214 million budget for the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). 2

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  Two stolen SUVs recovered from a cargo container in Cambridge

  After receiving a report of a stolen vehicle believed to be inside of a cargo container, Waterloo regional police have recovered two stolen SUVs from Cambridge.

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  Waterloo Region’s encampment court ruling sends 'very strong message' to cities across the province

  A precedent-setting ruling on Kitchener's homeless encampment could have a lasting impact on cities across Ontario. 1

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  Snowmobiler unharmed in collision with pickup

  Provincial police are reminding drivers to be careful after a close call near the town of Erin.

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  Once-in-a-lifetime chance to see rare comet Wednesday night

  A once in a lifetime event will pass through the sky Wednesday night, as a comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at its closest point to Earth. 1

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  'Double dipping in loss': Shoplifting on the rise in Waterloo region

  Shoplifting appears to be on the rise in Waterloo region, according to Waterloo regional police and staff at a local grocery store, and inflation could be partly to blame. 1

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  Police investigating armed robbery at Cambridge business

  Police are hoping the public can help them find four people involved in an armed robbery at a Cambridge business.

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  Region of Waterloo announces warming centres amid cool February temperatures

  As temperatures continue to drop following a mild January, the Region of Waterloo announced designated warming centres that will be open throughout February.

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  Seaforth hospital reducing ER hours due to staff cases of COVID-19

  Seaforth Community Hospital is temporarily reducing its emergency room hours as it deals with “sudden health human resource shortages related to COVID-19.”

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  WRPS respond to threat at Kitchener hospital

  Waterloo regional police were called to a Kitchener hospital Wednesday morning for an alleged threat.

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  Police looking to speak to drivers believed to be involved in Kitchener crash

  Waterloo regional police are looking to speak to the drivers of three vehicles after a collision in Kitchener on Wabanaki Road.

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  Skating rinks re-open as temperatures drop

  Temperatures have dropped across Southwestern Ontario, making it perfect weather for skaters to take a spin on outdoor ice rinks. 2

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  Black History Month events across Waterloo region and Guelph

  February marks Black History Month, an event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their impact on our country’s history.

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  ODSP earning exemption increases but it's not as beneficial as it seems: advocates

  The Ontario government is allowing recipients to earn more money from working before clawing back their benefits, but advocates say 95 per cent of ODSP recipients will see no change to their monthly income.