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Fraudster falls short after trying to scam man looking for lost cat: Ontario policeProvincial police in Wellington County, Ont., have issued a warning after scammers tried to take advantage of a local resident who had lost their cat.CrimeSep 3
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Spike in overdoses, including 2 deaths, prompts health alert in Guelph areaWith two deaths and dozens of overdoses over the past two weeks, a health alert remains in effect for the Guelph-Wellington County area.CrimeSep 5
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20 engraved plaques stolen in Wellington County since May, police investigatingAs of Aug. 22, Wellington County OPP say 20 engraved plaques have been stolen from bridges and historical areas since May.CrimeAug 22
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Taiwan says will put US$40B toward air defence system, US weaponsTaiwan announced it will spend US$40 billion on new military purchases, including an air defence system, amid pressure from the U.S. to increase defence spending.WorldNov 26
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Flights canceled and a ‘mega strike’ disrupted as dangerous winds hit New ZealandWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Swathes of New Zealand were pummeled by dangerous winds for the second time in a week on Thursday, with howling gales canceling hundreds of flights, causing electricity blackouts and forcing school closures.HealthOct 23
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Mushroom murderer appeals convictions, claims ‘miscarriage of justice’Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four and killing three of her estranged husband’s relatives.CrimeNov 5
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69-year-old Quinte West man dead after crash: Ontario Provincial PoliceOPP say first responders were called to the scene near Wellington around 8:15 a.m. on Monday.CanadaOct 13
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Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson given 3 consecutive life sentencesErin Patterson was convicted in July of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, with a lunch of foraged death cap mushrooms.CrimeSep 8
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Police make arrest in alleged theft from Ontario cemeteryProvincial police say they have made an arrest as part of their response to a string of thefts from cemeteries in southwestern Ontario.CrimeAug 21
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Sole mushroom poisoning survivor says Erin Patterson left him ‘half alive’A jury convicted Erin Patterson in July of murdering Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, 66, with a lunch of foraged death cap mushrooms.WorldAug 25
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Guelph, County of Wellington aim to transform health and housing servicesThe Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Community Planning Table is looking to identify and address gaps within the housing and health sectors in Guelph and Wellington County.CanadaJun 24
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New additions coming to Guelph’s HART Hub this summerOver the next year, Guelph's HART Hub will see three additions phased in, including eight crisis beds by end of the summer.HealthJul 14
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Australian mushroom murderer also allegedly served poison pasta to husbandA gag order on pretrial evidence was lifted, including new evidence of suspicions by Erin Patterson's estranged husband that she had previously attempted to kill him.CrimeAug 8
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B.C. residents spending less in the U.S. by an ‘astonishing’ amount: reportIn-person spending in Washington state declined 47 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, according to the report released by Vancity on Monday.EconomyJul 7
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Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data showsThe health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.HealthJul 3
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Suspects elusive after Ontario man found dead in car crash was assaulted, kidnappedOntario Provincial Police are still searching for five suspects allegedly involved in the assaulting and kidnapping of a man found dead in a car crash this month.CrimeMay 27
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Ontario man found dead in car crash was assaulted, kidnapped: OPPAn Ontario man who was found dead in a car crash last week was assaulted and kidnapped from a home in Guelph, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say.CrimeMay 19
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Australian woman on trial for triple murder testifies over mushroom poisoningErin Patterson's appearance as a defence witness Monday marked the first time the 50-year-old has spoken since pleading not guilty to all charges.WorldJun 2
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Car from fatal hit-and-run 40 years ago ‘may still be somewhere,’ RCMP sayRCMP believe a car involved in a fatal 1985 hit-and-run may still be in Nova Scotia and are using new tech, plus a video appeal, to help solve the case.CrimeMay 21
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King Charles and Queen Camilla’s royal visit to Canada, in photosFrom a red carpet arrival to a ceremonial puck drop, King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Ottawa has been full of pomp and pageantry, all captured in photos.CanadaMay 27