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Pellet gun pulled on London man during iPhone buy in Guelph
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Pellet gun pulled on London man during iPhone buy in Guelph
Police seek two suspects after a man is threatened with a pellet gun during a phone purchase in Guelph parking lot.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Guelph woman accused of kicking officer, spitting in face
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Guelph woman accused of kicking officer, spitting in face
Suspect, 21, charged with three counts of assault, along with causing mischief under $5,000.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Grand River Conservation Authority is raising “significant concerns” over a new Ontario conservation agency that will receive all or most of its funding from municipalities, and a proposed amalgamation with seven other conservation authorities. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
A provincial conservation agency funded by municipalities is a ‘dangerous, slippery slope’
On Thursday, Bill 68 received royal assent in Ontario, which includes new amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act to establish an Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency
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November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Long-running Galt heritage plan stalls amid council concerns
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Long-running Galt heritage plan stalls amid council concerns
The project was first launched in July 2020, with the study phase beginning in early 2021. The work was paused in 2023 while the boundary was reconsidered, and didn’t restart until 2025.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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No wonder the provincial government wants to get rid of school trustees
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No wonder the provincial government wants to get rid of school trustees
The integrity commissioner’s report has been released, and now it’s clear that trustee Mike Ramsay’s punishment was way over the line, Luisa D’Amato writes.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Former Kitchener MP Mike Morrice named a deputy leader for Green Party of Canada
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Former Kitchener MP Mike Morrice named a deputy leader for Green Party of Canada
Former Kitchener Centre MP Mike Morrice has been named a new deputy leader for the Green Party of Canada.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The integrity commissioner’s report has been released, and now it’s clear that trustee Mike Ramsay’s punishment was way over the line, Luisa D’Amato writes. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
No wonder the provincial government wants to get rid of school trustees
The integrity commissioner’s report has been released, and now it’s clear that trustee Mike Ramsay’s punishment was way over the line, Luisa D’Amato writes.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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The Inspiration Commerce Group out of Mississauga plans to rebuild Dozr after buying the heavy equipment rental business that was forced into receivership. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Full steam ahead for Dozr under new ownership
After Dozr went into receivership Mississauga-based Inspiration Commerce Group bought it. The new owners say they want to rebuild the business, and immediately re-hired half of the workers who lost…
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Waterloo prodigy ‘is the Gretzky of the violin’ www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Waterloo prodigy ‘is the Gretzky of the violin’
Sammy Wong, 10, is described by his music teacher as the ‘Gretzky of the violin,’ a true prodigy. The Grade 5 student from the K-W Bilingual School will perform at Carnegie Hall in January.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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The Record morning update for Friday, Nov. 28: No wonder the provincial government wants to get rid of school trustees + Waterloo prodigy ‘is the Gretzky of the violin’ + School buses cancelled, schools remain open www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
The Record today: Snow day: School buses cancelled, but schools open + The ‘Gretzky of the violin’ is a 10-year-old from Waterloo
The Record today: Snow day: School buses cancelled, but schools open + The ‘Gretzky of the violin’ is a 10-year-old from Waterloo
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November 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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BREAKING: Both public and Catholic school boards in Waterloo Region have cancelled buses, but schools remain open. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Snow day: School buses cancelled, but schools are open
All school buses, taxis and special education routes are cancelled, but schools and facilities remain open.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Kitchener driver earns third set of charges for no permit and insurance: Police
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Kitchener driver earns third set of charges for no permit and insurance: Police
A Kitchener driver was stopped by police in Woolwich for driving without insurance and a validated permit, after being previously charged twice this year for the same offences.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Puslinch man warned not to drive, refusal cost him impaired charge in Guelph
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Puslinch man warned not to drive, refusal cost him impaired charge in Guelph
A 63-year-old Puslinch man is charged with impaired driving after a Guelph business manager warned him not to drive as he appeared intoxicated.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Guelph woman charged, accused of spitting on paramedic’s face
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Guelph woman charged, accused of spitting on paramedic’s face
A 27-year-old woman in Guelph was charged with assault, accused of spitting on a paramedic during a medical distress call.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Guelph Royals pro baseball club up for sale for $750K
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Guelph Royals pro baseball club up for sale for $750K
New owner needs to be a ‘good fit’ for the Royal City franchise
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Affordable housing project for newcomers to Canada planned in Kitchener
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Affordable housing project for newcomers to Canada planned in Kitchener
Reception House is planning a 30-unit affordable housing project on land provided by the City of Kitchener.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after hit in North Dumfries
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Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after hit in North Dumfries
A 67-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Cedar Creek Road in North Dumfries.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Cost of new Waterloo Regional Police safety and comms centre questioned by regional councillors www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Cost of new Waterloo Regional Police safety and comms centre questioned by regional councillors
Affordability of new public safety communications centre weighed versus housing crisis
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Owner looks to replace fire-damaged duplex with 4 units in Kitchener www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Owner looks to replace fire-damaged duplex with 4 units in Kitchener
Residents had their first chance to weigh in on a proposal to replace a fire-damaged Kitchener duplex with a new four-unit building.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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A college employment stability committee at Conestoga College is meeting to decide the fate of hundreds of full-time faculty members who won’t have courses to teach in the winter semester. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Conestoga College facing significant cuts to full-time faculty
More than 200 jobs threatened. Conestoga using a college employment stability committee, comprised of three management and three union representatives, to explore options and reduce job losses for as…
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November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Kitchener Rangers looking at all scenarios after Memorial Cup snub www.therecord.com/sports/hocke...
Kitchener Rangers looking at all scenarios after Memorial Cup snub
Play in the next month will dictate the direction of the squad as the trade deadline approaches.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Kitchener’s eager beavers need be left alone by city, says wildlife group www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Kitchener’s eager beavers need be left alone by city, says wildlife group
Kitchener city staff removed beaver dam in Shoemaker Creek, seeking co-existence strategies. The Fur-Bearers suggest letting them stay with flow devices and exclusion fences.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Environment Canada has issued a snow squall warning for much of southern Ontario, including Waterloo Region, with heavy snow and strong winds at times. #onstorm www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Snow squalls beginning Thursday across southern Ontario, including in Waterloo Region, Guelph
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall watch, as strong winds and heavy snow are forecasted to hit much of southern Ontario and Waterloo Region. Travel is expected to be impacted beginning…
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November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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The Record morning update for Thursday, Nov. 27: Snow squalls today + Kitchener’s eager beavers need be left alone by city, says wildlife group + Cambridge council backs plan to support safe, open access to City Hall www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
The Record today: Snow squalls expected + Wildlife group urgers city to leave beavers alone + Cambridge council backs safe City Hall access
The Record today: Snow squalls expected + Wildlife group urgers city to leave beavers alone + Cambridge council backs safe City Hall access
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November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Guelph woman victim of $15K debit card scam
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Guelph woman victim of $15K debit card scam
A Guelph woman in her 80s was scammed of $15,000 after providing her bank information to fraudulent callers posing as representatives from Rogers and TD.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM