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5 fun things to do in Massachusetts weekend of June 2-4
Kitchener, Ontario · Kitchener

5 fun things to do in Massachusetts weekend of June 2-4

48% Center coverage: 25 sources
Carry The Load continues its annual 20-hour overnight march to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Immersive Disney Animation show will give you an inside look at the creation of some of the most famous Walt Disney Animation films of all time. Enjoy live unplugged music and happy hour at the PNC Patio Session.See the Story
'Such outcomes are unspeakable': Fatal fire in Waterloo under investigation
Kitchener, Ontario · Kitchener

'Such outcomes are unspeakable': Fatal fire in Waterloo under investigation

57% Center coverage: 14 sources
MBI is investigating an officer-involved-shooting involving the Union County Sheriff's Department. The incident happened Friday at a residence on Mississippi 349 as deputies responded to a call of a domestic disturbance. When deputies arrived at the residence and approached the house, a subject pointed a gun at the deputies. The subject received fatal injuries.See the Story
Julie Molenaar appointed as Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee, replacing Wendy Ashby
North America · Kitchener

Julie Molenaar appointed as Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee, replacing Wendy Ashby

100% Left coverage: 3 sources
Julie Molenaar was the runner-up, with 1,423 votes, finishing fifth after the four Kitchener/Wilmot candidates who became trustees. Under Education Act rules, the board could have held a byelection or appointed a new trustee. The vote to appoint Molenaer was lost in a 4-4 tie. The Catholic board is taking a different approach than the Waterloo Region District School Board which announced last week it will fill two vacant trustee positions by secret ballot.See the Story

Latest News Stories

Fire · Waterloo

Fire at Waterloo house displaces 7 people

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Firefighters were called to the house on Laurel Street around noon Thursday.See the Story
Wildfires · Waterloo

Here’s where the current burn bans are in Waterloo region and surrounding area

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Burn bans are being implemented across southwestern Ontario as hot, dry conditions that have fueled wildfires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec persist.See the Story
Kitchener, Ontario · Kitchener

Kitchener's Route 2 is slated toe end this fall but new plan will see sections serviced by other bus routes

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Grand River Transit (GRT) is set discontinue Route 2 and Route 73 on Sept. 4. GRT said Route 2 has the lowest number of boardings per hour, averaging at eight. Removing Routes 2 and 73 will provide more than $400,000 in 2023 and $1.2 million in 2024.See the Story
Basketball · Waterloo

Warriors welcome new men’s basketball team members

Waterloo Warriors announced on May 31 that the men's basketball team will be welcoming several new team members for the upcoming 2023-24 season. New team members include Nate Chan, Thach Peter, Ross Pockar, Daniel Thompson, Josh Kpioyo and Ben Mascarenhas. The first game of the 2023/24 season will take place on Nov. 3 in Toronto.See the Story
Waterloo, Ontario · Waterloo

No working smoke alarms in fatal Waterloo house fire

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Fire officials have confirmed there were no working smoke alarms at a fatal house fire in Waterloo earlier this week. The Ontario Fire Marshal said if the home had a functioning alarm and a proper escape plan, the people inside would have had a much better chance to get out safe. Investigators say a fire can become fatal in less than one minute.See the Story
Kitchener, Ontario · Kitchener

18-year-old cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Kitchener

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
An 18-year-old woman riding a bike was taken to an out-of-region hospital with what police call possible serious injuries. Police say they responded to the crash near McLennan Park and Strasburg Road around 10:50 a.m. Thursday. Roadways were closed for around an hour and a half while police investigated.See the Story
SUV · Kitchener

SUV smashes into Kitchener LCBO

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Police say an SUV crashed into the front door of an LCBO in south Kitchener. The driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was hurt, police said. The car was removed around 11:15 a.m. and towed away.See the Story
Air Quality · Waterloo

Expect poor air quality to persist into weekend in Waterloo region and area

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Wildfire smoke over Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County continued Thursday. Environment Canada said poor air quality may persist into the weekend. The smoke from the wildfires can be harmful to people's health. People with lung disease, heart disease, older adults, children, people who are pregnant and people who work outside are at higher risk of experiencing health effects from the smoke.See the Story
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