Kevin Nielsen
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Kevin Nielsen covers local news in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge region for GlobalNews.ca.
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Fireworks shot at Ontario councillor on Canada Day, hit ‘right in the ear’A Waterloo councilor considers herself “lucky” after only being singed by a firework that someone shot at her on Canada Day in the Uptown area of the city.Cannabis51 mins
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Ontario Road Trips: Goderich country offers spectacular sunsets and breathtaking viewsWhile the Goderich area has some fascinating history, it is best known for its natural spaces, beaches and spectacular sunsets.CanadaJun 29
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Police investigate overnight fires at 2 Cambridge schoolsWaterloo police are investigating after they were called to suspicious fires overnight at a pair of schools in the West Galt area of Cambridge.CrimeJun 28
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Several Kitchener Rangers hope to hear their names called during NHL draftThe NHL draft kicks off in Las Vegas on Friday night and there are a number of Kitchener Rangers who will be anxiously waiting to see if their names are called.SportsJun 27
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Canada Day 2024: What’s open and closed in Cambridge, Kitchener and WaterlooAs Canada Day weekend approaches, here’s a roundup of what’s open and closed over the holiday in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.CanadaJun 27
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University of Waterloo turns to court to end encampment on campusThe University of Waterloo has started legal proceedings in an effort to evict a protest encampment that has been on its property for a number of weeks.CanadaJun 26
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Canada Day 2024: Festivities, fireworks and live music throughout Waterloo RegionThere are more than a half-dozen official parties going on across Waterloo Region over the weekend as people look to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday.CanadaJun 26
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3 Toronto men arrested after attempted robbery at Kitchener mallThree men from Toronto were arrested after an attempted robbery at a Kitchener mall on Monday night, Waterloo Regional Police say.CrimeJun 25
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78 vehicles taken off the road during commercial safety blitz by police in Waterloo RegionSeventy-eight vehicles were taken off the road after police from a number of jurisdictions conducted a commercial motor vehicle blitz in Waterloo Region last week.CrimeJun 25
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Test project to allow drinking at Victoria Park in Kitchener deferred by councilKitchener city council voted to defer a pilot project that would have allowed people to drink at Victoria Park after police and area residents expressed concerns.CanadaJun 25
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New bylaw passed in Kitchener looks to provide protection for rentersThe bylaw will see landlords required to provide compensation options to renters when they look to demolish or convert properties with six or more rental units.CanadaJun 25
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Indigenous outreach group introduces software to offer mental health supportA new software program developed by Anishnabeg Outreach, who have offices in Kitchener and Guelph, is aimed at people who are in need of help for mental health concerns.CanadaJun 25
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Ontario Road Trips: Elora is home to gorgeous gorges — and a bit of Hollywood glamElora, Ont., offers day trippers more than gorgeous views, historic charm and memorable dining. It also features more than a few examples of Hollywood North.CanadaJun 22
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SIU clears Waterloo officer in connection with fatal Kitchener shootingThe province’s police watchdog has cleared a Waterloo officer in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 31-year-old Kitchener man dead in February.CrimeJun 21
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3rd man faces murder charge in connection to death of Kitchener man whose body found in OshawaA man from Wellington North is the third person charged in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation. The man is facing several charges including first degree murder.CrimeJun 21
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New vending machine offering drug pipes, naloxone kits, third of its kind in OntarioThe Our Healthbox machine in Brantford, Ont. offers a wide range of harm reduction supplies such as condoms, naloxone kits, pipes and HIV testing kits.HealthJun 21
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Former women’s shelter to replace temporary shelter at old Schwaben Club in KitchenerWith an eye on closing the shelter at the former home of the Schwaben Club, Waterloo Region has purchased the woman’s shelter on Frederick Street from the YWKW.CanadaJun 20
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Waterloo Region continues battle with extreme heatWith the area in the midst of a heat warning, Waterloo Region has announced that two of its cooling centres will be open for extended hours for the remainder of the week.CanadaJun 19
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After 5 deaths in 5 days, drug alert issued for Waterloo RegionThe Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System issued the alert after there were five suspected overdose deaths over the past five days.CanadaJun 18
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Proposed bylaw in Kitchener looks to provide protections to rentersAccording to staff, the Rental Replacement Bylaw will force property owners to provide assistance to tenants when they seek to demolish six or more rental units.PoliticsJun 18
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Kitchener Rangers to open 2024-25 season by hosting Erie OttersThe Rangers released their full season schedule on Tuesday, with highlights including the Remembrance Day Game on Nov. 8 against the Soo Greyhounds.SportsJun 17
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10 animals had to be rescued from hot vehicles in Waterloo Region in June, police sayDespite the warm June we have experienced, Waterloo regional police say they have received 10 calls where residents have reported that people left pets in vehicles.CanadaJun 17
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Ontario road trips: Check out Paris, the ‘prettiest little town in Canada’The man who named Paris, Ont., envisioned his town being as beautiful as the original. Does it live up? Take a visit and decide for yourself.CanadaJun 15
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Waterloo police lay more than 50 charges in connection with car rental agency theftsWaterloo regional police say more than 50 charges were laid as part of an ongoing investigation into fraud at car rental agencies.CrimeJun 14
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2nd ‘swatting call’ sends officers to Kitchener shopping centre: policeWaterloo regional police say officers responded to a second “swatting” call which made threats to both officers and civilians in Kitchener on Thursday.CrimeJun 14