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Future of Wellesley, Baden dams in question after early April flooding

An emergency situation is underway at the Wellesley and Baden dams as the fallout continues from the snow, freezing rain, and heavy downpours of early April. The walls of both structures were flooded…

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‘You, sir, are not a change’: Party leaders target Carney in final election debate

MONTREAL — Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his first English election debate presenting himself as a safe pair of hands for a country in crisis — while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sought…

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What’s open and closed in Waterloo Region this long weekend

With the long weekend approaching, some services and stores across the region could be closed or altering on a holiday schedule. Although the weekend is bringing warmer weather and starting sunny, thunderstorms…
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Waterloo company fined for workplace injury dating back to 2023

A Waterloo company is facing a hefty fine following a workplace injury from 2023. A court bulletin says Valley Blades Limited in Waterloo has been fined $65,000 by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration,…

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UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione indicted as prosecutors push for death penalty

NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione was indicted Thursday on a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a required step as prosecutors work to make good on the Trump administration’s…

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Chocolate prices remain elevated this Easter due to cocoa price spikes

This Easter, soaring cocoa prices will continue to have an effect on the price of chocolate, experts say — and consumers will likely be looking for deals to fill their baskets. Cocoa prices have risen…

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‘You, sir, are not a change’: Party leaders target Carney in final election debate

MONTREAL — Liberal Leader Mark Carney spent his first English election debate presenting himself as a safe pair of hands for a country in crisis — while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sought…

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What’s open and closed in Waterloo Region this long weekend

With the long weekend approaching, some services and stores across the region could be closed or altering on a holiday schedule. Although the weekend is bringing warmer weather and starting sunny, thunderstorms…
Waterloo company fined for workplace injury dating back to 2023

A Waterloo company is facing a hefty fine following a workplace injury from 2023. A court bulletin says Valley Blades Limited in Waterloo has been fined $65,000 by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration,…

5h ago

UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione indicted as prosecutors push for death penalty

NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione was indicted Thursday on a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a required step as prosecutors work to make good on the Trump administration’s…

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Chocolate prices remain elevated this Easter due to cocoa price spikes

This Easter, soaring cocoa prices will continue to have an effect on the price of chocolate, experts say — and consumers will likely be looking for deals to fill their baskets. Cocoa prices have risen…

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Rangers bench boss named OHL Coach of the Year

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A trustee in a top leadership position at the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has stepped down without public explanation. The board said in a brief statement sent out Thursday morning…
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