James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion…

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Elderly Guelph woman dead after being struck while riding her bike
Elderly Guelph woman dead after being struck while riding her bike

An elderly woman in Guelph has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bike on Thursday. According to Guelph Police, officers were called to the area of Victoria Road North near St. James…

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Conestoga College announces student housing expansion into 2026
Conestoga College announces student housing expansion into 2026

A new school year has just begun and Conestoga College has announced it’s making investments into it’s student housing offerings. In a release, the school notes it’s expansion and increase of bed capacity…

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Food Bank of Waterloo Region gearing up for fall in a big way
Food Bank of Waterloo Region gearing up for fall in a big way

As the seasons begin to change, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region (FBWR) is gearing up for a busy fall with several food drives and events to help restock its shelves. But first an update: It was…

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General Motors, Unifor begin bargaining for CAMI plant workers in Ingersoll
General Motors, Unifor begin bargaining for CAMI plant workers in Ingersoll

INGERSOLL, Ont. — Unifor says bargaining has begun with General Motors for workers at the automaker’s CAMI assembly plant and battery facility in Ingersoll, Ont. The union says the negotiations will…

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City of Waterloo leads country in providing housing for students, but remains 5,000 units short
City of Waterloo leads country in providing housing for students, but remains 5,000 units short

Students across the country are back in classes, but many of them couldn’t find student housing. A new report from Desjardins shows that Waterloo has the most student housing available amongst Canadian…

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Elderly Guelph woman dead after being struck while riding her bike
Elderly Guelph woman dead after being struck while riding her bike

An elderly woman in Guelph has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding her bike on Thursday. According to Guelph Police, officers were called to the area of Victoria Road North near St. James…

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Conestoga College announces student housing expansion into 2026
Conestoga College announces student housing expansion into 2026

A new school year has just begun and Conestoga College has announced it’s making investments into it’s student housing offerings. In a release, the school notes it’s expansion and increase of bed capacity…

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Food Bank of Waterloo Region gearing up for fall in a big way
Food Bank of Waterloo Region gearing up for fall in a big way

As the seasons begin to change, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region (FBWR) is gearing up for a busy fall with several food drives and events to help restock its shelves. But first an update: It was…

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General Motors, Unifor begin bargaining for CAMI plant workers in Ingersoll
General Motors, Unifor begin bargaining for CAMI plant workers in Ingersoll

INGERSOLL, Ont. — Unifor says bargaining has begun with General Motors for workers at the automaker’s CAMI assembly plant and battery facility in Ingersoll, Ont. The union says the negotiations will…

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City of Waterloo leads country in providing housing for students, but remains 5,000 units short
City of Waterloo leads country in providing housing for students, but remains 5,000 units short

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Air Canada heading for ‘orderly shutdown’ as labour dispute with pilots continues over wages

Air Canada says it’s preparing to suspend most of its operations if a deal is not reached with the union representing more than 5,000 pilots. The airline issued a statement on Monday saying that while…

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PWHL reveals names, logos for all 6 franchises ahead of new season
PWHL reveals names, logos for all 6 franchises ahead of new season

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Minor injuries reported after head-on collision near Guelph
Minor injuries reported after head-on collision near Guelph

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Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years in prison
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Regional councilor advocating for continued funding for safe consumption site in Kitchener
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Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election
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Serious injuries reported, air ambulance called after collision with parked vehicle in Kitchener
Serious injuries reported, air ambulance called after collision with parked vehicle in Kitchener

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