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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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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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Ontario city updates nuisance bylaw weeks before St. Patrick’s DayWaterloo has approved bylaw amendments ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, giving police and municipal enforcement clearer authority to address blocked roads and unsafe gatherings.CanadaFeb 25
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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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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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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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Competition ‘crucial’ to retirement home safety, watchdog warns in new dealCanada's competition watchdog is sharpening its focus on a few large companies looking to acquire multiple retirement homes and facilities as the number of elderly Canadians grows.CanadaMar 25
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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
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Canadian women earn more post-secondary degrees than men. Why the gap?Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Canadian adults aged 25 to 64 held a college or university credential, up from 55 per cent in 2015.EducationMar 25
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Snow melt raising flood risk in parts of southern OntarioSome communities in southern Ontario are being warned of potential flooding as warmer temperatures bring melting snow and ice after weeks of subzero temperatures.CanadaFeb 16
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Carney leaves for overseas trade trips, starting with IndiaIn his Davos speech in January, Carney urged middle powers to work together against "American hegemony" and the efforts of great powers to coerce and subjugate smaller countries.EconomyFeb 26
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As Carney heads to India, what can the two countries gain from each other?At last year's G7 summit, Canada and India agreed to more than double the volume of two-way trade between the two countries to $70 billion by 2030.EconomyFeb 26
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Epstein files fallout: People who’ve resigned, been fired or arrested after DOJ releaseEx-U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson and former prince Andrew were both arrested in February in two separate Epstein-related investigations.WorldFeb 13
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Firefighters, road salting crews respond to 10ft high water stream in EtobicokeOfficials in Toronto say they were called to a massive water main break just after 4 a.m. in Etobicoke, leading to morning road closures.Canada3 hours
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Waterloo region cites water capacity issues amid population boom, aging infrastructureWaterloo Region is facing a newly identified water capacity issue, raising concerns about growth, aging infrastructure and long-term climate resilience.CanadaDec 21, 2025
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4 cars have gone over Ontario highway guardrails in past week. What’s behind it?In four separate incidents this past week, vehicles launched over highway guardrails due to a buildup of snow and 'driver error, according to the OPP.CanadaFeb 4
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Vehicle launches over snowbank on Ontario highway overpass, driver killedIt was the second of two cases in which OPP say a vehicle lost control and drove off a snowbank that had built up, with each vehicle landing on the highway below.TrafficJan 26
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Drivers who went over overpass ‘likely not driving appropriately’ for snowy conditions: OPPOPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said that despite the snow on the side of the Highway 7/8 flyover, a result of Sunday's winter storm, road conditions were good.CanadaJan 28
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As Winter Olympics and Paralympics approach, will the planet be affected?New research out of Canada is pitching ideas for how to make the Winter Olympics and Paralympics more resilient to climate change.WorldJan 21
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Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian women in their 40s don’t have kids: StatCanCanada's birth rate in 2025 was at 9.94 per cent, which currently sits almost three times lower than what it was in the 1950s.CanadaJan 27