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Ontario, Region of Waterloo appeal court decision blocking Kitchener encampment removalA judge last month ruled that a local bylaw created to allow the region to remove about two dozen homeless people from the encampment violates their Charter rights.CanadaJun 16
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4 charged in $48M fraud investigation involving Ontario firearms distribution businessPolice allege a firearms and distribution business that submitted nearly 20,000 fraudulent invoices between 2016 and 2020 have racked up an estimated $48 million in losses.CrimeJun 17
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Quebec residents charged in major southwestern Ontario auto theft bustHalton police have arrested five people and are searching for a sixth. The group is alleged to be connected to more than a dozen auto thefts in southwestern Ontario.CrimeJun 12
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Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highwaysRoad safety advocacy groups say the province’s highways are built for higher speeds, but better education and enforcement of all road rules is needed to protect drivers.TrafficJun 25
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U of G soccer coach confident Canada can advance in 2026 FIFA World CupAlan Koch expects the Group B opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina to be a difficult game for Canada on Friday, but he is confident the team can advance through the competition.SportsJun 10
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Traces of fentanyl, other drugs found in some Ontario fish, study showsResearchers said while wastewater treatment plants do a good job at treating water, they were not designed to deal with the 'complexity' of compounds like fentanyl.EnvironmentApr 20
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Potholes the main issue driving Ontario’s worst roads list, CAA saysPotholes are to blame for some roads finding themselves on the latest edition of the CAA Worst Road in Ontario list, the organization says.CanadaJun 4
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Climate change prompting Manitoba to extend disaster aid to more residentsManitoba Premier Wab Kinew said residents who didn't buy flood insurance before last week's storm can still qualify for disaster aid.CanadaJun 16
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Police in Ontario warn of safety risks linked to ‘Senior Assassin’ gameAuthorities say carrying imitation firearms in public could result in criminal charges, school discipline or serious injury.CrimeApr 16
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Police find $5.5M in cars from Ontario auto theft ring tied to $20M in lossesNiagara police launched Project Jack Links in December 2025, targeting groups allegedly involved in stealing high-end vehicles and trafficking them to overseas markets.CrimeMay 27
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Intense European heat wave scorches as multiple countries report deathsExperts say unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that sometimes strike at abnormal times and in unusual places are putting more people in danger.WorldMay 26
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Toronto, Calgary among cities becoming less reliant on U.S. trade: reportA small group of cities across the country drove Canada’s progress on diversifying trade in 2025, while others fell behind, says a new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.EconomyMay 27
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PWHL announces expansion to Hamilton and Las Vegas next seasonHamilton and Las Vegas will be the two newest cities lacing up and hitting the ice in the PWHL next season, the league announced Wednesday.SportsMay 13
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Heat waves are dangerous for pets. Here’s how you could keep them coolEnvironment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts for parts of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Here's how you can keep your pets cool.WeatherJun 29
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Police arrest suspects in 10 jewelry store smash-and-grab robberies across GTAPolice say an organized group used stolen vehicles and hammers to carry out a string of brazen jewelry store robberies across the Greater Toronto Area.CrimeMay 8
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London loses nearly 2M bus riders as student cap hits Ontario transit agenciesBus ridership in London, Ont., decreased by nearly two million riders last year with fewer international students in the province, the city's transit agency says.CanadaMar 27
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Waterloo police says snipers will continue to be used at events as requiredWaterloo’s police chief says snipers may continue to be used at large events as needed, following their deployment during a St. Patrick’s Day street party.CanadaMar 19
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Cap on international students leading to drop in Ontario transit ridershipBrampton, Mississauga and parts of Waterloo Region were among the suburbs where people flocked back to the bus, leading to overcrowding and setting records.CanadaFeb 18
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Waterloo mayor ‘shocked’ sniper involved in police response to St. Patrick’s partyWaterloo police also said the safety plan for this year's St. Patrick's Day weekend included safety barriers "to prevent vehicles from dangerously driving into the area."CanadaMar 16
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Experts warn road salt piles could harm waterways, drinking waterExperts warn that road salt from melting snow piles can contaminate waterways, harm fish and seep into groundwater, as cities explore ways to reduce its environmental impact.EnvironmentMar 13