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Judge quashes Alberta separation petition, Smith says government will appeal

An Alberta judge threw out a separatist referendum petition Wednesday, saying Premier Danielle Smith's government had a duty to consult with First Nations. Justice Shaina Leonard also said Alberta's...

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Mass disposal of vapes poses public risk, says local health expert

While the prevalence of vape products continues to rise among Canadians aged 15 and older, efforts to safely dispose of these products have not remained proportionate. Like many at-home electronic devices,...

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Al Quds rally organizers suing Premier Doug Ford for defamatory statements

Premier Doug Ford is being sued by the Al Quds Committee for what they claim are defamatory statements he made in the lead-up to this year's event last month. The day before the March 14 event, the...

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Ontario education minister says he can't interfere in Catholic board's Pride flag ban

Education Minister Paul Calandra has denied a request to overturn a Catholic school board's decision not to fly the Pride flag because he cannot interfere in denominational issues, even in boards under...

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Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube, the team announced on Wednesday. Berube, who won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019, took over as Maple Leafs head coach in May...

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Armoured vehicle targeted and shot in Waterloo robbery

Waterloo regional police are looking for multiple suspects after an early morning shooting outside a Scotiabank in Waterloo. Police tell 570 NewsRadio they received reports of multiple gunshots around...

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VIDEO: Pickup driver races away from police going towards Hwy. 401

Waterloo regional police are looking for the driver of a white pickup truck after an incident near Highway 401 in Kitchener. Monday afternoon, just before 2:30 p.m., an officer was speaking with a driver...

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'That's a hypothetical question': Redman elusive on her future as regional chair

When it comes to the possibility of the current Chair of the Region of Waterloo being appointed back into the same job, Karen Redman is staying elusive. 570 NewsRadio asked Redman on Tuesday if she...

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'Speechless': Kitchener Rangers claim OHL Championship

The Kitchener Rangers are Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Champions. A 4-2 win against the Barrie Colts Tuesday night saw the Rangers complete the sweep and hoist the J. Ross Robertson Cup for the fifth...

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Road closure in Woolwich after tractor downs construction poles

Waterloo regional police are advising of a road closure on Northfield Drive East in Woolwich following a collision that downed several construction poles. Police say the roadway had to be closed Tuesday...

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