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  'Such outcomes are unspeakable': Fatal fire in Waterloo under investigation

  Flames and smoke could be seen shooting out of a home on Graham Street in Waterloo shortly after midnight on Monday, creating a scene that firefighters say was intense before they arrived. 2

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  Police are warning people with this model of car to take extra precautions

  It comes amid what police say is a growing number of thefts targeting the model. 3

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  Developers turning downtown Kitchener office building into 91 rental units

  For the first time in the City of Kitchener, a downtown office high-rise is being converted into rental units. 1

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  Ontario Liberal party announces nominee for Kitchener Centre by-election

  The Ontario Liberal Party says Kelly Steiss will be their candidate in the upcoming Kitchener Centre by-election.

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  Hagersville park closed for police investigation

  Grant Park in Hagersville has been closed for an ongoing investigation, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

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  Local Pride events facing increased security costs

  The federal government is offering more money to pay for security costs at Pride events amid rising anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate. 3

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  Teacher argues school board violated her freedom of speech when her presentation on library books was cut off

  A panel of three judges heard arguments from lawyers representing a retired teacher and the Waterloo Regional District School Board (WRDSB) on Monday, a year and a half after the teacher’s presentation was halted during a trustee meeting. 5

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  Excitement growing in NHL finals as somone from southwestern Ontario will hoist the Stanley Cup

  Excitement is growing for game two of the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday, and with local representation on either team, someone from southwestern Ontario will hoist the Stanley Cup. 1

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  Fire in a public washroom at Wellesley Community Centre believed to be arson: WRPS

  Waterloo regional police say emergency services responded to a report of a fire in a public washroom at the Wellesley Community Centre on Maple Leaf Street around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.

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  Police investigate alleged carjacking while driver was putting air in their tire

  The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is investigating a report of a carjacking in Woolwich Township that they received on Sunday around 10:15 p.m.

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  One person sent to hospital after fire in Simcoe

  One person has been sent to hospital with serious injuries while another three people were treated on scene for minor injuries after a house fire in Simcoe, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

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  Crash snarls traffic on Highway 7/8 in Kitchener

  Two lanes along Highway 7/8 eastbound have been closed following a crash, according to Ontario 511.

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  Air quality statement issued in Waterloo region amid wildfires in Ontario, Quebec

  Environment Canada says several groups of people across southwestern Ontario are at a higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke. 15

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  Kitchener business owner reeling after intentional fire scorches building

  A business owner in Kitchener says he’s feeling defeated after his business caught fire again early Sunday morning. 1

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  'Uncontained' boa constrictors found during Kitchener traffic stop

  Waterloo regional police say two large ‘uncontained’ boa constrictors were found in a vehicle while police were conducting a traffic stop.

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  Guelph teens arrested for boat arson

  Guelph police have arrested two 14-year-old boys in connection to a fire that destroyed a boat earlier this year.

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  Mount Forest fires that caused over $1M in damages considered suspicious: OPP

  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say multiple fires that occurred in Mount Forest over the weekend are now being considered suspicious. 2

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  RECIPE

  Emily Richard's veal and veggie bowl

  These delicious bowls will have everyone enjoying dinner and asking for repeats through the week.

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  Kitchener man arrested for sexual assault at restaurant

  Police have made an arrest in connection to a sexual assault at a restaurant in Kitchener.

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  Vehicle crashes into Kitchener business

  First responders were called to Kitchener’s Belmont Village Sunday where a car drove over the sidewalk and collided with a business.

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  Challenger Baseball offers kids with disabilities the chance to swing for the fences

  A second-year baseball program is growing in Kitchener is opening more doors to allow those with disabilities to swing for the fences and round the bases. 1

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  Cambridge Hike for Hospice raises over $100K

  Roughly 200 walkers came out to support the 14th annual Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice hike to raise money for residents of the hospices and their families.

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  Most-read stories of the week: OPP officer killed, robbery thwarted, company files for bankruptcy

  From a tragic double fatal collision which killed an OPP officer and a school bus driver, to a local business filing for bankruptcy, here are the most-read stories of the week from CTV News Kitchener. 10

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  Panthers win over Baycats with walk off home run

  A two-run walk off home run from Kitchener Panthers’ Keegan Marsden secured a come-from-behind victory in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Barrie Baycats.

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  Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

  Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

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  'He knows this area, he’s been here before': Search continues for missing man last seen three weeks ago

  It’s been three weeks since a 37-year-old man with down syndrome formerly from Waterloo region, went missing. 2

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  E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash in Cambridge

  An e-bike rider was taken to hospital after a crash in Cambridge involving a black Ford truck, according to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS).

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  'Families are struggling': Day of action held in Kitchener

  A day of action held across Ontario saw the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) taking aim at a number of issues impacting community members, such as the cost of living. 1