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  'I'm very happy about the decision': Resident reacts to judge dismissing region’s bid for encampment injunction

  The Region of Waterloo has lost a court bid for an injunction to evict residents of an encampment on municipally owned land at Victoria Street North and Weber Street West in Kitchener. 1

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  Elora drag queen show organizers hopeful for conflict free night despite online pushback

  A drag queen show in Elora will continue Saturday night as planned, despite organizers saying concerns were raised after online comments targeted the event. 1

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  Mother Nature brings ideal conditions as Winterloo returns to Uptown Waterloo

  With art displays and activities to bring out the best of winter for a one-day festival of fun, Winterloo has returned after three years of pandemic alterations. 1

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  City of Kitchener declares snow event as up to 15 cm of snowfall overnight possible

  For the second time this week, the City of Kitchener has declared a snow event, meaning parking overnight on city streets is prohibited.

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  Comfort food crawl hits the spot on cold winter day

  Many were looking to beat the winter blues with some comfort food in uptown Waterloo on Saturday, with the added benefit of helping out the local food bank. 1

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  Two youths arrested after alleged Kitchener break-in

  Waterloo regional police said two youths were arrested in connection to a break-and-enter at a Kitchener business on Saturday morning.

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  First electric transit bus arrives in Guelph

  The first electric bus has arrived in Guelph.

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  Waterloo-Wellington under winter travel advisory

  Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Guelph.

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  Ontarians can get money back with these personal income tax credits

  While the deadline to file your taxes is months away, there are some personal tax credits Ontarians may qualify for that require some time pilfering through receipts to get them.

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  Police investigating after body found in Perth County

  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shut down a section of a Perth County roadway Friday after they say a passerby discovered a body in the area overnight. 2

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  Kitchener school warns parents of man allegedly watching, following students

  A Kitchener elementary school is responding to reports of a suspicious man who appeared to be watching or following students on two separate occasions. 1

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  Elmira woman calls her rare condition 'really degrading', prepares for surgery in Arizona

  An Elmira woman born with Pectus Excavatum, a condition where her ribcage is caved in, is getting set for a life-changing surgery in May. 1

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  Youth injured during large fight near Kitchener high school

  The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a fight outside a Kitchener high school that sent one person to hospital.

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  International students and new Canadians hit the ice for the first time in Cambridge

  Canadian winters are typically long and frigid. But for many, it’s the best time of year to dust off helmets, sharpen skates and find the nearest rink. 1

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  Rental vacancies in Waterloo region reach 20-year low: CMHC

  The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) says the vacancy rate in Waterloo region has sunk to its lowest point in 20 years. 1

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  $100,000 workplace fine for Kitchener manufacturer and its CEO

  A Kitchener company and its CEO have been fined a total of $100,000 for machine guarding violations. It's their third conviction in six years.

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  Canadian Blood Services seeing ‘very drastic dip’ in blood donations locally

  Canadian Blood Services in Kitchener-Waterloo are making a plea to the public after they say donations dried up following a surge over the holidays. 1

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  Man seriously injured in workplace accident

  A workplace accident has left a 57-year-old man with serious injuries.

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  Neighbours raise concerns about hybrid shelter at community meeting

  Residents had a chance to ask questions and raise concerns about the hybrid shelter planned for Erbs Road at a community meeting in Waterloo on Thursday night. 1

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  'Always say I love you': Ancaster, Ont. mother on the grief of losing her teen son in a car crash

  An Ancaster, Ont. mom is mourning the death of her 19-year-old son who died in a Brant County crash on Jan. 21. 1

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  Rangers back at the Aud for Don Cameron Potato Night

  Fans attending Friday night's Kitchener Rangers game at the Aud are encouraged to bring some spuds for Don Cameron Potato Night.

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  Seaforth hospital to temporarily close ER overnight

  The emergency room at the Seaforth Community Hospital will temporarily close overnight Sunday. The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance says it’s due to a “sudden health human resource shortage.”

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  Laurier students vote to keep U-Pass

  Students at Wilfrid Laurier University have voted to continue to pay for a universal transit pass as part of their tuition fees.

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  Two arrested after Stratford police officer dragged by stolen pickup

  Two people are facing charges after a police officer was allegedly assaulted in Stratford. 2

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  Guelph man charged with impaired driving after snowy window stop

  A Guelph man is facing impaired driving charges after he was pulled over Thursday evening for not clearing snow off his windows.

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  EXCLUSIVE

  Ontario's indoor mask recommendation absent from Sylvia Jones’ legislature talking points, documents show

  Ontario’s November indoor masking recommendation was not considered a “key message” for the health minister when speaking in the legislature at the time, documents show. 20

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  Region to chart a new course for its Cold War-era bunker

  Remediation work on the Region of Waterloo’s nuclear bunker is now complete, but what’s next for the Cold War-era building is yet to be decided. 1

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  Oscar-nominated director draws on his Kitchener, Ont. roots

  Chris Williams reflects on his childhood in Kitchener, Ont. and the story behind the Netflix film "The Sea Beast", which has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Animated Feature category. 1