Police investigations in Cambridge, Waterloo lead to arrests
Police investigations in Cambridge, Waterloo lead to arrests

A pair of separate police investigations led to heavy police presences in Cambridge and Waterloo on Wednesday afternoon. Waterloo Regional Police first announced around 1:30 p.m. that Mercer Road was…

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U.S. Election 2024: Donald Trump elected 47th President
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Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago. With a win in…

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Butter bandits strike again: $1,200 worth of butter stolen in Brantford
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KW Kiwanis fundraiser helps connect kids with music lessons
KW Kiwanis fundraiser helps connect kids with music lessons

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U.S. Election 2024: Donald Trump elected 47th President
U.S. Election 2024: Donald Trump elected 47th President

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago. With a win in…

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Butter bandits strike again: $1,200 worth of butter stolen in Brantford
Butter bandits strike again: $1,200 worth of butter stolen in Brantford

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Guelph couple turns to social media to help grow family
Guelph couple turns to social media to help grow family

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Spate of overdoses leads to community drug alert
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It’s the first week of November and already, the first community overdose alert for the month has been issued in Waterloo Region. The Waterloo Region Integrated Drugs Strategy (WRIDS) is raising awareness…

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Cambridge shelter looks for winter clothing donations as need grow
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