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Blue Jays' George Springer forced to leave Twins game after breaking big toe

The Injury bug continues to bite the Toronto Blue Jays. Designated hitter George Springer was removed from Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins with a left big toe fracture, the team announced. Springer...

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Region's unemployment remains 1.9 per cent higher than national average

Waterloo Region is edging to the top of a podium it doesn't want to be on. The unemployment rate across Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo remained stagnant in March, but still sits at 8.6 per cent,...

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18-year-old among those arrested in drug trafficking investigation

Regional police have arrested six people, including an 18-year-old, following a drug trafficking investigation in Kitchener's downtown core. The investigation began in October 2025, following concerns...

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80-year-old Kitchener man facing child exploitation charges

Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) have a man in custody, facing multiple child sexual exploitation charges. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Criminal Investigations - Toronto Division...

April 10, 2026 4:48 pm EST EST

U of G pizza vending machine has become 'content factory'

A chance discovery while on vacation led to a business opportunity, and with some inspiration from 90's TV and a little technology, it has created a viral sensation. Several years ago, Mark Hurson and...

April 10, 2026 3:35 pm EST EST

Fake Canadian currency used in buy-sell deals in Cambridge

Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) are investigating several cases where counterfeit Canadian currency was exchanged during online buy-and-sell transactions in Cambridge. Police didn't specify...

April 10, 2026 5:43 pm EST EST

97 teachers declared 'surplus' at Waterloo Region District School Board

Dozens of elementary teachers are being declared "surplus" at Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), with others being shuffled into long-term occasional positions. According to a statement...

April 10, 2026 3:08 pm EST EST

Ontario planning to reduce teacher training to 1-year course

Training for teachers in Ontario is getting a major overhaul if legislation soon to be introduced by the Ford government passes. Currently, teacher education programs run for four semesters over two...

April 10, 2026 5:18 pm EST EST

Former Junior hockey player dead in triple shooting at college campus bar in Sarnia

A former Junior hockey player has been identified as the victim in a fatal triple shooting early Friday morning at a campus bar at Lambton College in Sarnia. Sarnia police said they were called to the...

April 10, 2026 6:23 pm EST EST

Rangers and Greyhounds kick off second round series at The Aud

The Kitchener Rangers are ready to rock The Aud on Friday night to start Round 2 of the OHL playoffs. It was an electric opening round sweep against the Saginaw Spirit, but the real test begins in game...

April 10, 2026 10:26 am EST EST