Gas prices to drop by double digits Thursday: expert

According to experts, gas prices across Waterloo Region are expected to take a double-digit drop heading into Thursday, dipping to an average high of $1.60.9 per litre.

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Local focus headlining new full-service restaurant coming to Kitchener Aud

Some good news for those in the region starting to think about what they may want to eat ahead of their next Kitchener Rangers game, as the City of Kitchener has announced the selection of its new ful...

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Arrest, charges laid following fatal Wilmot crash: WRPS

An arrest has been made and charges laid following a serious collision in Wilmot Township over the long weekend, which sent four people to hospital and led to the death of a woman from the township.

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OPP searching for answers as 6-year Guelph homicide case continues

Now six years after the case was first reported, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to search for answers around a homicide investigation where a body was discovered just north of Guelph.

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Sewer work brings lengthy King Street closure to downtown Kitchener

Drivers will need to plan for detours on their drive through Kitchener, with a 12-month-long closure now in place along a busy stretch of King Street East.

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Guelph Police looking for driver involved in dangerous near miss

Officers with Guelph Police are looking for answers after a dangerous near miss at a local intersection, where a driver sped through an intersection and narrowly avoided a head-on collision.

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What’s open and closed in Waterloo Region this Civic Holiday?

It's not just a regular start to the work week across Waterloo Region, as, with it being the first Monday of August, it's the Civic Holiday, which has brought a list of closures and changes to kick of...

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One dead, four in hospital following serious Wilmot crash

An investigation into a fatal collision in Wilmot Township is now ongoing for Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), which sent four people to hospital and left one person dead at the scene.

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Police looking for suspect tied to string of coffee shop thefts in Kitchener, Wilmot

Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is reaching out to the public for help in identifying and locating a suspect connected with as many as five separate restaurant thefts across Kitchener and Wilm...

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Partial closure coming to Can-Amera Parkway in Cambridge

The region warns of a closure coming to eastbound lanes of Can-Amera Parkway just east of Conestoga Boulevard, stretching through to Franklin Boulevard.

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Kitchener man among those charged in cross-border, $139M drug seizure

21 people, including a Kitchener man, have been charged as a result of a cross-border drug investigation that lead to the seizure of $139M of drug and an anti-tank rifle, along with other items.

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40-storey Preston high-rise still a possibility after reduction rejected by council

A 40-storey high-rise in Preston was once again the talk of the town amongst Cambridge councillors, with councillors rejecting a proposed recommendation that would drop that number to 16 storeys.

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Kitchener’s Cowan Recreation Centre finds ‘flavour boost’ with food service partner

Set to open later this year, the Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park boasts an indoor aquatic centre, a tournament-sized indoor turf fieldhouse, a quad gymnasium and now, a new location for a...

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Three from Waterloo Region charged in province-wide child exploitation probe

A man from Waterloo and two from Kitchener are among 63 individuals who have been charged as part of a province-wide child exploitation investigation.

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WRPS looking for suspect tied to string of optical store thefts

A series of thefts targeting optical businesses throughout Waterloo Region is now being investigated by Waterloo Regional Police Service.

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Affordable housing headlines first round of Kitchener water allocation

The City of Kitchener is officially set to dole out its first round of water allocation, looking to target affordable housing and other priority projects that were previously brought to a standstill.

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Youth charged in Kitchener stabbing

A 17-year-old from Mississauga is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault with a weapon after an early morning stabbing incident in Kitchener on Monday.

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Homelessness, healthcare access remain key concerns in region’s Vision 1 Million scorecard

The Region of Waterloo is getting a closer look at how it's progressing in its push to handle a population of 1 million people in the coming decades, but according to some recently released data, liva...

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Federal offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant known to frequent Kitchener: OPP

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of a breach of their Statutory ...

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10-year-old girl dies of her injuries after serious Wellesley crash

Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal pedestrian collision in Wellesley Township, now confirming that a 10-year-old girl involved has died in ho...

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Property damage caused by ‘low-velocity projectile’ causes stir in downtown Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an incident that resulted in property damage to a business in downtown Kitchener, which started as possible gunshots, but was later noted as being caused by ...

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Homelessness, healthcare access remain key concerns in region’s Vision 1 Million scorecard

The Region of Waterloo is getting a closer look at how it's progressing in its push to handle a population of 1 million people in the coming decades, but according to some recently released data, liva...

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YKF warns to ‘leave extra time’ with construction taking off on main roadway

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is urging residents and travellers to plan well in advance and arrive early as construction is set to begin on the main roadway leading to the busy l...

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Pedestrian killed in late-night multi-vehicle collision on Hwy 6 North

A pedestrian has died following a late-night crash on Highway 6 North near Guelph, which involved multiple vehicles and led to a lengthy closure on the busy roadway.

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10-year-old girl facing ‘life-threatening injuries’ following pedestrian crash in Wellesley

Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is continuing to investigate a serious pedestrian collision involving a 10-year-old girl in Wellesley Township.

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Three arrested after ‘unsuccessful’ break-and-enter attempt at Kitchener motel

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three males following an 'unsuccessful' attempt at a break and enter in Kitchener, resulting in 17 total charges amongst the group.

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Council or staff: Cambridge split on who should helm water-taking decisions

Councillors with the City of Cambridge are paddling in both directions when it comes to the future of the city's water, seemingly split on who should decide how the supply should be divided up across ...

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Pool cancellations, burn bans in place as air quality warning continues

As smoke from wildfires across northern Ontario continues to drift south, impacting the air quality across Waterloo Region, the various cities and townships have had to react, now making changes to so...

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Watermain break leads to closure at busy Kitchener intersection

A road closure has been issued by the Region of Waterloo due to a watermain break, warning that it could cause some traffic delays at a busy area of Kitchener.

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