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Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to hold strike vote, VP says

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) will hold a strike vote, the union's first vice-president, Shirley Bell, confirms. It's not clear when the vote will take place. The Ministry...

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GRCA warns of another blue-green algae bloom

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is warning of another blue-green algae bloom in one of its reservoirs. The GRCA already issued notices about small blooms at the Shade's Mills and Belwood...

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City of Kitchener says Cowan Recreation Centre will open Nov. 14

The City of Kitchener says the Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park will officially open on Nov. 14. Construction has been continuing on the new $144-million multi-purpose facility since a groundbreaking...

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Waterloo home latest to be targeted in break-and-enter trend: police

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) continues to see a trend where homes backing onto greenspaces or trails are being targeted for break-and-enters. The latest incident occurred on Sept. 16...

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In-home care worker accused of defrauding elderly couple of nearly $100K

A woman from Fergus is facing 45 counts of fraud under $5,000 in connection with a case that saw an elderly couple allegedly defrauded of nearly $100,000. The woman reportedly involved was providing...

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Gas prices poised for 9‑cent plunge Friday — but it may not stick

Drivers across Waterloo Region will see a nine‑cent drop at the pumps on Friday, with prices falling to 180.9 cents per litre, according to the latest forecast from Roger McKnight, chief petroleum analyst...

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Second person arrested in ATM 'cash traps' case in Guelph

Police in Guelph have arrested a second man in connection with alleged 'cash traps' installed on multiple ATMs in that city. A 41-year-old man is now facing nine counts of theft under $5,000 and seven...

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Crash closes Freeport Bridge in Kitchener during busy morning commute

It was a slow drive for Kitchener commuters Thursday morning, with a crash closing a key portion of King Street East in the Chicopee area. Two vehicles were involved in the crash on the Freeport Bridge...

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Arrest made following restaurant robbery near Fairview Park Mall

A young Kitchener man is facing several charges in connection with two reported robberies at Kitchener restaurants this August. It included a location near Fairview Park Mall at Fairway Road South...

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911 service resumes following early-morning outages across Canada

Several police services across Canada reported that their 911 lines were down Thursday morning, though the outages appeared to be resolved within an hour or two in many cases. Police services including...

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