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• Boy, 12, arrested after hit-and-run with minivan stolen in Guelph causes $10K in damage

  24-02-2026 20:56 via cbc.ca
  Police in Guelph have arrested a 12-year-old boy after a minivan was stolen and involved in a hit-and-run collision.
  
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• 'Big booms' and 'eerie' quiet: Kitchener residents in Mexico recall Sunday's violence

  24-02-2026 19:29 via cbc.ca
  As violence in Mexico subsides and flights in and out of the country resume, people from Kitchener, Ont., who are vacationing in the area of Puerto Vallarta recall what it was like to witness smoke, fires and members of the military on the streets of the tourist destination on Sunday and early Monday.
  
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• Ontario's school board takeovers are weakening anti-racism fight, Black trustees say

  24-02-2026 19:20 via cbc.ca
  The Black Trustees' Caucus, part of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association, sent Premier Doug Ford an open letter Tuesday raising concerns that moves in some of the supervised boards are hurting efforts to end anti-Black racism.
  
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• Black trustees concerned Ontario school board supervision weakening anti-racism fight

  24-02-2026 19:20 via cbc.ca
  The Black Trustees' Caucus, part of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association, sent Premier Doug Ford an open letter Tuesday raising concerns that moves in some of the supervised boards are hurting efforts to end anti-Black racism.
  
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• Police in Kitchener search for mother and 2 daughters missing since Saturday

  24-02-2026 18:50 via cbc.ca
  Police in Kitchener are asking for the public's help in finding a missing mother and her two daughters. The three were last seen in the area of Westforest Trail and Victoria Street South on Saturday. Police say there is concern for their well-being.
  
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• Snowfall, reduced visibility prompt special weather statement for Waterloo region and area

  24-02-2026 15:20 via cbc.ca
  Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for Waterloo region as five to 10 cm of snow is expected to fall beginning early Tuesday evening. The snowfall, associated with an Alberta Clipper, could reduce visibility and make roads and walkways difficult to navigate overnight.
  
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• Snow events declared in anticipation of heavy snow in Waterloo region and area

  24-02-2026 15:20 via cbc.ca
  Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for Waterloo region as five to 10 cm of snow is expected to fall Tuesday evening and overnight into Wednesday. The snowfall, associated with an Alberta Clipper, could reduce visibility and make roads and walkways difficult to navigate overnight.
  
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• Family health teams urge Ontario to up pay for nurses, health workers to retain them

  24-02-2026 14:13 via cbc.ca
  Ontario is working toward attaching everyone in the province to a primary care provider, but family health teams are warning that as the government has its sights set on that laudable goal, the foundation of primary care is crumbling.
  
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• Transitional housing program in Kitchener provides 12 beds for people overcoming addiction

  24-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  A new transitional housing program is set to open next month in Kitchener, providing beds to help people as they move beyond addiction and into recovery. Twelve individuals will receive stable housing as part of the abstinence-based program, across a period of six to 12 months.
  
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• Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here's what to watch for

  24-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  U.S. President Donald Trump delivers his state of the union address tonight, and it comes with his approval ratings sinking as the crucial midterm elections approach.
  
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• Ford says ‘walls closing in’ on Trump after SCOTUS strikes down tariffs

  23-02-2026 19:01 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters at Queen's Park Monday that the decision last week was a "positive message from the [U.S.] Supreme Court,” though tariffs are still in place on sectors important to the province, including auto and steel.
  
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• Mexico hopes violence will calm in coming days, says Anand while urging caution

  23-02-2026 18:21 via cbc.ca
  Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said her Mexican counterpart believes the violence that's erupted in parts of Mexico, including the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta, will calm in the coming days.
  
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• Canada's envoy to Mexico 'optimistic' Canadians can return home soon as violence quiets

  23-02-2026 18:21 via cbc.ca
  Canada's ambassador to Mexico says he's "optimistic" air travel will resume soon to get Canadians home following the violence that's erupted in parts of Mexico, including the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta.
  
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• Man killed after crash on Highway 8, OPP say

  23-02-2026 17:24 via cbc.ca
  A man is dead, police say, following a collision on Highway 8 near Cambridge, Ont.
  
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• Charges laid after collision in Wellesley Township sent 2 to hospital

  23-02-2026 16:10 via cbc.ca
  Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges against a transport truck driver following a serious collision involving four vehicles in Wellesley Township last month.On Jan. 22 at approximately 1:10 p.m., police responded to a collision on Line 86 near Chalmers Forest Road.
  
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• Partial U.S. government shutdown blamed for NEXUS closure at Canadian airports

  23-02-2026 13:10 via cbc.ca
  Airports in Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto are asking passengers travelling through U.S. Customs to allow for extra time to pass through security checks. While most airports didn't explain the reason behind the NEXUS closure Sunday, Vancouver International Airport said on its website that it's suspended until further notice "due to the partial U.S. Government shutdown."
  
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• Look out! Pothole season is back in Waterloo region and your car could be a victim

  23-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Drivers and cyclists may be noticing that mixed in with ice, snow and wet roads, another problem is plaguing local roads: potholes.
  Dave Gascho, the owner of Gascho Automotive in Kitchener, is seeing evidence the springtime road gremlins are back with people coming into his shop. He says potholes can wreck havoc on a vehicle.
  
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• Ontario has not purchased or leased new space for thousands of returning civil servants

  23-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Premier Doug Ford’s government says it has not signed any new leases or purchased real estate to accommodate 60,000 public sector workers ordered to return to the office five days a week, as unions representing the civil servants say they're facing a serious space crunch.
  
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• Ontarians on vacation ‘flabbergasted’ as tensions in Mexico escalate

  23-02-2026 01:01 via cbc.ca
  Ontarians staying in Mexico are in disbelief after tensions between cartels and the military began to escalate Sunday morning.
  
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• Dr. Peter Lin explains why colon cancer is becoming more common in younger people

  22-02-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Colon cancer is affecting younger people at higher rates. CBC Radio medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin talks about what's behind this trend.
  
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• 'A very real issue': Guelph sees highest human trafficking rates in Ontario

  22-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Human trafficking isn’t confined to major cities. Smaller cities across Canada, including Guelph and Thunder Bay, are seeing some of the highest rates of reported cases.
  
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• In The Key Of C: Hear Aysanabee, Dan Mangan, The Weather Station and more

  21-02-2026 19:00 via cbc.ca
  This week, host Craig Norris learns about the power of music — how it can help relieve anxiety and it can inspire robots to paint. For real. Plus, you'll hear tunes from Aysanabee, Dan Mangan, The Weather Station, J.D. Crosstown and more.
  
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• Mangiamo come un Milanese while you cheer on Canadian athletes at the Winter Olympics

  21-02-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  While not all of us can compete for gold in Milano-Cortina, we can eat like we’re in northern Italy with hearty and elegant dishes. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril takes a food tour of the Lombardy region.
  
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• Fears Ontario's student aid program will bring huge debt, put higher education out of reach

  21-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Ontario's changes to its post-secondary financial aid model have raised concerns about rising student debt and a return to when unaffordability deterred people from getting a higher education.
  
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• Ontario allows early-morning alcohol sales for gold medal hockey game

  20-02-2026 21:59 via cbc.ca
  Ontario will allow bars and restaurants across the province to start selling alcohol as of 6 a.m. ET on Sunday as the Canadian men’s hockey team competes for a gold medal at the Olympics.
  
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• Expect elevated water levels in local rivers, risk of ice jams into next week, GRCA says

  20-02-2026 21:32 via cbc.ca
  The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a new watershed conditions statement warning river levels are higher than usual for this time of year. Rain, snow and mild temperatures on Friday and over the weekend could see levels rise even more and there continues to be a risk of ice jams.
  
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• 84-year-old Cambridge man missing, police ask public for help to find him

  20-02-2026 17:59 via cbc.ca
  An 84-year-old man named Maxime is missing in Cambridge and police say there are concerns about his well-being.
  
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• 84-year-old Cambridge man missing, police ask public for help in finding him

  20-02-2026 17:59 via cbc.ca
  An 84-year-old man named Maxime is missing in Cambridge, Ont., and police say there are concerns about his well-being.
  
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• Need for speed: Young athletes hit the ice to test their short-track speed skating skills in Cambridge

  20-02-2026 15:26 via cbc.ca
  If watching the Olympics this year has inspired you to try a new sport, short-track speed skating is an option for local young athletes. The Cambridge Speed Skating Club is a short-track speed skating group for all skill levels.
  
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• Kate’s 5 fun things to do this weekend in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 20 to 22

  20-02-2026 15:08 via cbc.ca
  This weekend features several events to mark Black History Month and celebrate heritage, music, food and culture. There are neighbourhood events, a psychic and crystal fair and the Art Gallery of Guelph's Rock Paper Scissors: Book and Print Fair.
  
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• This Waterloo region parent group doesn't want to see the province get rid of public school trustees

  20-02-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is concerned with the province's idea of replacing elected public school trustees with government-appointed supervisors. Local public school trustees haven't been affected yet, but that could change once MPPs return to Queen's Park on March 23.
  
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• You can train for short-track speed skating at a local club in Cambridge

  20-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  With Canada winning multiple events in short-track speed skating, local speed skaters at the Cambridge Speed Skating Club are feeling inspired. The club, inclusive of any skill-level, is teaching kids how to speed skate, while training some toward national and international speed skating levels. CBC K-W's Lauren Kuivenhoven tried out short-track speed skating.
  
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• LRT service resumes Thursday after icy weather disrupts service

  19-02-2026 17:03 via cbc.ca
  Waterloo region’s ION LRT is running again after a weather-related disruption.
  
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• LRT not running due to weather Thursday morning

  19-02-2026 17:03 via cbc.ca
  Waterloo region's ION LRT is not running Thursday morning due to the weather. Instead, replacement shuttle buses are running and making all station stops.
  
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• No injuries after Grand River Transit bus hits front porch of Cambridge home

  19-02-2026 15:33 via cbc.ca
  Police say no one was injured Wednesday evening when a Grand River Transit bus driver lost control and the bus hit a front porch of a home.
  
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• 'I'm a guy trying to be a nurse': Why Ford's OSAP changes may make it harder to get in-demand jobs

  19-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program are forcing some to make tough choices about studying fields Ford has encouraged this week, like STEM, health care, tech and trades.
  
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• Ford says OSAP recipients should study for 'in-demand jobs.' Some say that's harder with funding changes

  19-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program are forcing some to make tough choices about studying fields Ford has encouraged this week, like STEM, health care, tech and trades.
  
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• This man parked in the wrong spot in Guelph, Ont., in 1987 and only now got the $24.50 ticket

  19-02-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Ron Klicka of Jasper, Ont., says he was surprised when he received a parking ticket from the City of Guelph since he hasn't visited the city in a few years. He was even more surprised when he saw the December 1987 infraction date.
  
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• Tell us how Ontario's student loan changes will affect you

  18-02-2026 18:20 via cbc.ca
  The Ford government is slashing the amount of money students can receive via the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) grants starting this fall.
  
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• 4 students sent to hospital in school bus crash near Woodstock, Ont.

  18-02-2026 17:31 via cbc.ca
  A school bus packed with approximately 40 students slid off a county road Wednesday morning south of Woodstock, Ont., sending four kids to the hospital.
  
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• MP Matt Jeneroux leaves Conservatives to join Liberals, citing 'national unity crisis'

  18-02-2026 16:26 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party, nudging Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to the line of a coveted majority.
  
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• Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux joins Liberal caucus: Carney

  18-02-2026 16:26 via cbc.ca
  Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the Liberal cacucus, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on social media Wedneday.
  
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• Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux joins Liberal caucus

  18-02-2026 16:26 via cbc.ca
  Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party, nudging Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to the line of a coveted majority.
  
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• 'We all have responsibility' to help survivors of sexual abuse, Waterloo psychotherapist says

  18-02-2026 15:04 via cbc.ca
  There have been headlines lately about adults in positions of power allegedly taking advantage of those in their care. That includes the trial of the former Woolwich township teacher and music producer, Steven Lehmann, who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of one of his former students. On Friday, news came out that a vice principal with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board is before the court with half a dozen charges as part of a child luring and sexual
  
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• Freezing rain expected through evening commute in Waterloo region, Guelph and area

  18-02-2026 12:25 via cbc.ca
  School buses and transportation were cancelled Wednesday due to the weather forecast, which warned freezing rain is expected throughout the day in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County with ice accumulation likely on roads, sidewalks and other surfaces.
  
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• Freezing drizzle expected through evening commute in Waterloo region, Guelph and area

  18-02-2026 12:25 via cbc.ca
  A yellow weather warning issued Wednesday afternoon for Waterloo region, Guelph and area says freezing drizzle is expected throughout Wednesday afternoon and "linger" into the evening. The ice could make roads, sidewalks and other surfaces slippery. It comes after an orange-level warning earlier in the day for freezing rain. School buses and transportation were cancelled Wednesday due to the weather forecast.
  
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• Buses cancelled, schools open in Waterloo region, Guelph and area as freezing rain and ice expected Wednesday

  18-02-2026 12:25 via cbc.ca
  School buses and transportation were cancelled Wednesday due to the weather forecast, which warned freezing rain is expected throughout the day in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County with ice accumulation likely on roads, sidewalks and other surfaces.
  
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• Explosive global measles outbreaks pose risk to Canadian travellers, health officials warn

  18-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The global spread of measles shows no signs of slowing down in 2026, including explosive outbreaks in travel hot spots like the southern U.S. and Mexico, prompting warnings from public health officials for Canadians to check their vaccination status before heading abroad this winter.
  
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• University of Waterloo dean honoured with order of Ontario - Seek Your Sounds

  18-02-2026 07:55 via news.google.com
  University of Waterloo dean honoured with order of Ontario  Seek Your Sounds
  
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• University of Waterloo’s dean of engineering to receive Order of Ontario - CTV News

  17-02-2026 22:10 via news.google.com
  University of Waterloo’s dean of engineering to receive Order of Ontario  CTV News
  
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