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What’s happening on Canada Day in Waterloo Region

It’s going to be a hot and steamy Canada Day around Waterloo Region, but with so much to do, you won’t have time to think about the sizzling temperature. The City of Kitchener is hosting perhaps…

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Frederick Lanes gets a new lease on life

After the American parent company announced it would be closing Frederick Lanes in May, a pair of avid bowlers stepped up to breathe new life into the long-time Kitchener recreation spot. Mason Tikl…

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Cambridge crash

Police say a motorcyclist was seriously injured following a crash in Cambridge. Emergency services responded to the Concession Street and Ainslie Street South intersection around 11:25 a.m. on Tuesday. An…

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‘Are you being serious?’: Farwell4Hire winner takes home over $90,000

Sandra Kuttis’ hands were shaking when Mike Farwell said that she won the grand prize for the 2026 Farwell4Hire campaign. It’s a sizable sum for cystic fibrosis research; a total of $186,760 was…

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Heat wave in Waterloo Region to last all week

Sticky heat has settled in over the Region of Waterloo with no relief coming from the temperatures and humidity until the weekend at the earliest. Environment Canada has an orange-level heat warning…

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No injuries after fire at Guelph brewery

Tuesday’s extreme heat led to challenging conditions for crews who responded to a brewery fire in Guelph. The fire was reported around 11:15 a.m. at Wellington Brewery on Woodlawn Road. The response…

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Frederick Lanes gets a new lease on life

After the American parent company announced it would be closing Frederick Lanes in May, a pair of avid bowlers stepped up to breathe new life into the long-time Kitchener recreation spot. Mason Tikl…

7h ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Cambridge crash

Police say a motorcyclist was seriously injured following a crash in Cambridge. Emergency services responded to the Concession Street and Ainslie Street South intersection around 11:25 a.m. on Tuesday. An…

6h ago

‘Are you being serious?’: Farwell4Hire winner takes home over $90,000

Sandra Kuttis’ hands were shaking when Mike Farwell said that she won the grand prize for the 2026 Farwell4Hire campaign. It’s a sizable sum for cystic fibrosis research; a total of $186,760 was…

8h ago

Heat wave in Waterloo Region to last all week

Sticky heat has settled in over the Region of Waterloo with no relief coming from the temperatures and humidity until the weekend at the earliest. Environment Canada has an orange-level heat warning…

8h ago

No injuries after fire at Guelph brewery

Tuesday’s extreme heat led to challenging conditions for crews who responded to a brewery fire in Guelph. The fire was reported around 11:15 a.m. at Wellington Brewery on Woodlawn Road. The response…

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Doon Heritage Village prepped for grand reopening

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Brampton woman arrested, charged for assaulting police officer in Waterloo

A Brampton woman has been arrested and charged after assaulting a regional police officer who was on patrol in Waterloo late-afternoon on Sunday. According to police, the officer was on foot patrol…

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Doon Heritage Village to celebrate grand reopening on Canada Day

After three years of upgrades and renovations, people can once again step back into the past at Doon Heritage Village on Canada Day. The 1914-themed site is back open after extensive construction around…

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Guelph man arrested, handed officers a potato instead of keys after driving drunk

A 53-year-old man in Guelph was charged with driving impaired and possession after handing officers an earthy vegetable instead of his keys. According to Guelph police, they responded to a crash just…

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Suspicious vehicle found abandoned in Cambridge with damage from gunfire

Police need to find who shot up an abandoned and suspicious vehicle found in Cambridge. Officers from Waterloo Regional Police Service were called out to the scene just before 8:00, Sunday morning,…

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15 Rangers invited to NHL development camps

After one of the most successful seasons in franchise history, NHL teams have come knocking for a long list of Kitchener Rangers skaters this summer. Fifteen Rangers have received invitations to NHL…

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Regional police investigating a pair of hate-motivated incidents

Regional police are investigating two incidents of hate that happened around Waterloo Region last weekend. The first took place on Saturday at a school in the area of Saginaw Parkway and Franklin Boulevard. According…

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World Cup knockout ticket prices in Vancouver and Toronto? It’s a tale of two cities

VANCOUVER — Ticket prices for Thursday’s round-of-32 World Cup game in Vancouver have plummeted since it became clear Canada wouldn’t be playing there — but it’s a whole different ball game in Toronto. Fans…

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Kitchener bylaw: Zero-tolerance for fireworks misuse

We already know Waterloo Regional Police Service will have a noticeable presence around the municipality on Wednesday, with a particular focus on Victoria Park. Alongside police will be a full roster…

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Old Kinsmen site demolition in Cambridge clears way for new ambulance station

An old Kinsmen site in Cambridge is being torn down, and a new ambulance station will be taking its place. Heavy machinery has been working for the past week or so to bring down the structure at 651…

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Extreme heat wave set to hit Waterloo Region for Canada Day

It’s set to be a hot and sweaty Canada Day here in Waterloo Region, as the first significant heat wave of the summer season brings temperatures that feel like 40. The warm weather starts on Monday with…

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Regional police searching for suspect in Kitchener sexual assault

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YKF Growth Plan will fortify the airport to address long-term goals

Regional Council approved a long-term vision and strategy for the YKF over the next 20 years under the YKF Growth Plan. According to a release, this plan sets a clear direction for YKF, how it will…

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Kitchener man identified, charged with uttering threats

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