Waterloo, Ontario news

• Doug Ford provides update as northern Ontario faces severe wildfires

  17-07-2026 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford is appearing alongside the province's ministers of natural resources and emergency preparedness as communities in parts of northern Ontario deal with wildfires and heavy smoke.
  
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• Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S.

  17-07-2026 21:07 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump is adding his voice to the chorus of Republican politicians who are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the border.
  
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• Stop 'chirping' about wildfire smoke and send help like Canada has, Ford tells Republican politicians

  17-07-2026 21:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says American politicians need to stop complaining about the wildfire smoke that's drifting over the border and do the right thing by sending help — like Canada has done when U.S. states were struck by recent natural disasters.
  
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• Kitchener Rangers announce head coach Jussi Ahokas leaving team to lead Colorado Avalanche affiliate

  17-07-2026 19:17 via cbc.ca
  
  The Kitchener Rangers have announced head coach Jussi Ahokas is leaving the team. Ahokas has accepted the role of head coach for the Colorado Eagles, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche.
  
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• As wildfires rage, Waterloo region is welcoming an influx of pets evacuated from northern Ontario

  17-07-2026 19:09 via cbc.ca
  
  As wildfires continue to rage throughout northwestern Ontario, people aren't the only ones evacuating their homes.Northern Reach Network, a non-profit, volunteer-based pet rescue facilitator, has received an influx of pets from pet owners who are fleeing the fires, and Friday night they're sending about 120 animals to southern Ontario to go into foster homes.
  
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• Ontarians react to province's response to ongoing wildfires

  17-07-2026 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC's Ontario Today has the latest on how the province is responding to wildfires in Northern Ontario after Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference Friday morning.
  
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• Kitchener Market will open this Saturday with outdoor market

  17-07-2026 17:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Kitchener Market says they're welcoming back shoppers with a limited-time outdoor market Saturday. The market was shut down Tuesday after a fire broke out last weekend, which caused approximately $50,000 in damages. Environment Canada reminds people to limit time spent outside however, extending the orange-level air quality alert throughout the weekend.
  
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• Doug Ford taking questions as northern Ontario faces severe wildfires

  17-07-2026 17:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford is appearing alongside the province's minister of natural resources and emergency preparedness as communities in parts of northern Ontario deal with wildfires and heavy smoke.
  
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• MPP Stan Cho resigns from cabinet after hotel expense saga: Ford

  17-07-2026 16:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.
  
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• MPP Stan Cho resigns from cabinet after hotel expense controversy: Ford

  17-07-2026 16:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.
  
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• MPP Stan Cho resigns from cabinet after hotel expense controversy

  17-07-2026 16:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.
  
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• Doug Ford, ministers expected to take questions as northern Ontario faces severe wildfires

  17-07-2026 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford will appear alongside the province's ministers of natural resources and emergency preparedness Friday as communities in parts of northern Ontario deal with wildfires and heavy smoke.
  
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• Mosquitos in York, Halton regions test positive for West Nile virus

  17-07-2026 14:39 via cbc.ca
  
  York Region Public Health and Halton Region have confirmed some mosquitos in the regions have tested positive for West Nile virus.
  
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• Mosquitoes in Toronto, York and Halton test positive for West Nile virus

  17-07-2026 14:39 via cbc.ca
  
  A batch of mosquitoes in Toronto has tested positive for West Nile virus, Toronto Public Health says.
  
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• Orange-level air quality warning extended into weekend in Waterloo region, Guelph and area

  17-07-2026 14:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The orange-level warning for air quality has been extended for Waterloo region, Guelph and area. Environment and Climate Change Canada says "poor air quality may persist into the weekend."
  
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• Girl, 10, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by van in Wellesley Township

  17-07-2026 13:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Police continue to investigate a collision Thursday evening in Wellesley township where a van hit a child who was rollerblading. The 10-year-old girl was taken to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  
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• Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: July 17 to 19

  17-07-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There are several events in Waterloo region and area this weekend including the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival, AfroVibes Festival in Kitchener, Comic Con at the Guelph Public Library and the Preston Legion marks 100 years.
  
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• Ontario asks for federal help as northern communities prepare for possible wildfire evacuations

  16-07-2026 16:28 via cbc.ca
  
  As wildfires burn out of control in parts of Ontario, the province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case assistance is needed. Premier Doug Ford responded to criticisms Thursday that the government was underfunding emergency firefighting, saying the it would spare no expense to keep people safe.
  
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• Ford defends Ontario emergency firefighting budget as province asks Ottawa to help with evacuations

  16-07-2026 16:28 via cbc.ca
  
  As wildfires burn out of control in parts of Ontario, the province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case assistance is needed. Premier Doug Ford responded to criticisms Thursday that the government was underfunding emergency firefighting, saying the it would spare no expense to keep people safe.
  
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• As northern Ontario communities prepare for possible wildfire evacuations, province asks Ottawa for help

  16-07-2026 16:28 via cbc.ca
  
  As dozens of wildfires burn out of control in northern Ontario, several communities have already started evacuations or are considering them. The province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case the province needs assistance.
  
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• Waterloo region and area set to experience 2nd day of bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

  16-07-2026 13:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Waterloo region, Guelph and area remain under an orange-level weather warning for air quality. Wildfire smoke from fires in northwestern Ontario is hanging over much of southern Ontario creating a hazy, sometimes yellow hue, look to the sky.
  
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• Waterloo region and area set for 2nd day of bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

  16-07-2026 13:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Waterloo region, Guelph and area remain under an orange-level weather warning for air quality. Wildfire smoke from fires in northwestern Ontario is hanging over much of southern Ontario, creating a hazy, sometimes yellow hue look to the sky.
  
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• Ontario's Hillside Festival has sold out for the 1st time in 14 years thanks, in part, to Angine de Poitrine

  16-07-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ont., hasn't sold out since 2012. But the three-day music festival has sold out completely for this year and it's at least in part thanks to a long-planned performance by Quebec math rock duo Angine de Poitrine.
  
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• Giant dinosaurs, oversized sausages: Are Canada's roadside attractions worth keeping around?

  16-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  From a towering dinosaur in Drumheller, Alta., to a giant nickel coin in Sudbury, Ont., quirky landmarks have drawn visitors for decades. But as tourism changes and maintenance costs rise, some communities in Canada are questioning their future.
  
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• A U.S. prof suspects most of his students used AI to cheat. It's a growing concern here, too

  16-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Brown University professor has gone public about what appears to be a large-scale case of cheating using generative AI. The case isn't uncommon, according to Canadian educators and academic integrity experts, with the issue require attention from students, profs and institutions.
  
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• No screening of FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Kitchener Market today due to poor air quality

  15-07-2026 20:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The Downtown Kitchener BIA has cancelled Wednesday's FIFA World Cup 2026 screening due to the poor air quality. Other events in the region and Guelph are being modified or cancelled as well.
  
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• Expect 'very poor' air quality lasting until Friday in Waterloo region and Guelph areas

  15-07-2026 17:59 via cbc.ca
  
  It will be a hazy next couple of days in Waterloo region and Guelph as Environment Canada issued an orange level warning for very poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario
  
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• Heat, wildfire smoke combine to create dangerous conditions across southwestern Ontario

  15-07-2026 14:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for much of southwestern Ontario as wildfire smoke combines with an ongoing heat wave. Officials are urging people to limit time outdoors, particularly those most vulnerable to smoke and extreme heat.
  
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• The Ontario Summer Games is looking for volunteers

  15-07-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The 2026 Ontario Summer Games will be held in Waterloo region later this month. Hundreds of athletes and visitors are expected to attend. Allister Scorgie is the director of sport hosting for Explore Waterloo Region. He's helping to make sure there are enough volunteers to run the biennial multi-sport event this year. Scorgie spoke to CBC's Aastha Shetty about his search for volunteers.
  
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• Gun licence applications have surged in the Toronto area since 2016

  15-07-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The number of people in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area applying for their firearms licences has increased significantly in the last decade, most notably in Peel region. It’s not clear what exactly is behind the increase, though it appears — at least in part — to be linked to growing interest in shooting sports.
  
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