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UW guest scholar reportedly killed in Gaza bombing
UW guest scholar reportedly killed in Gaza bombing

A family with a connection to the Waterloo Region community has reportedly died in the bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Dr. Sofyan Taya was a guest scholar at the University of Waterloo (UW). Taya, along...

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Know Your Care Options website can help relieve stress on local hospitals
Know Your Care Options website can help relieve stress on local hospitals

With respiratory virus season just starting, local hospitals are trying to divert patients to other resources. Waterloo Wellington hospitals and Ontario Health Teams teamed up recently to create a ‘Know...

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WRPS make eight arrests, lay 92 charges relating to vehicle thefts
WRPS make eight arrests, lay 92 charges relating to vehicle thefts

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) have announced results from a major six-month investigation in relation to vehicle thefts. At a news conference at WRPS Headquarters Friday, Deputy Chief...

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'Connection is what you need,' Jewish community gathers in Uptown to light menorah
'Connection is what you need,' Jewish community gathers in Uptown to light menorah

It was a packed Waterloo Public Square in Uptown Waterloo Thursday evening for the lighting of the menorah, to mark the beginning of Chanukah. Rabbi Moshe Goldman officiated the ceremony, saying he...

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Uber Cravings Report shows local enthusiasm for cannabis edibles
Uber Cravings Report shows local enthusiasm for cannabis edibles

Ride hailing and food delivery service Uber has released its fifth annual Cravings Report, highlighting trends and offering insights into the most popular items ordered throughout 2023 - including a local...

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Fire at Waterloo racquet club causes at least $1M in damage
Fire at Waterloo racquet club causes at least $1M in damage

Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the Greystone Club in Waterloo early Friday morning as a fire broke out. It happened around 5 a.m. at the racquet club on Northfield Drive. No one was inside...

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Warmer weather and light rain on agenda for the weekend
Warmer weather and light rain on agenda for the weekend

This weekend brings warmer temperatures to the region - with a daytime high of 7 or 8 degrees on Saturday. Temperatures normally at this time of year sit around 1 or 2 degrees Celsius. According...

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Firearms scare in Kitchener leads to arrest and multiple charges
Firearms scare in Kitchener leads to arrest and multiple charges

What began as a call to police about a man spotted with several guns in Kitchener has ended with multiple charges laid. It began around 3:45, Thursday afternoon, with calls to Regional Police about...

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Maple Leafs beat Senators, lose Woll to injury
Maple Leafs beat Senators, lose Woll to injury

Joseph Woll made 29 saves before exiting midway through the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs held on to defeat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 Thursday night. Woll had been stellar, but was visibly...

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Ontario giving $20.5M for hate prevention; priority given to Jewish, Muslim groups
Ontario giving $20.5M for hate prevention; priority given to Jewish, Muslim groups

Ontario is offering faith-based and cultural groups an additional $20.5 million this year to help address incidents of hate, with priority being given to Jewish and Muslim groups. The funding is on...