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Visit SE Asia instead like Cambodia & Vietnam. It takes a while to get there, but the sights are gorgeous, the people are welcoming and your money goes further.

U.S. to slap big surcharge on foreign visitors to national parks

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U.S. to slap big surcharge on foreign visitors to national parks

Foreign tourists visiting U.S. national parks including the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone will now pay a hefty surcharge, the Trump administration announced Tuesday.

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November 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Elora Christmas Market

November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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WRDSB facing legal challenge over land acknowledgment mandate

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WRDSB facing legal challenge over land acknowledgment mandate

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is facing a legal challenge over its decision to mandate land acknowledgements at school council meetings.

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November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Carney signs major energy agreement with Alberta, laying out conditions for new oil pipeline

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Carney signs major energy agreement with Alberta, laying out conditions for new oil pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed a major new energy cooperation agreement outlining the emission and other climate conditions that need to be met in order for ...

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November 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Tai Po fire: Death toll rises to 75 as Hong Kong leader promises HK$10K handout to all affected households

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Tai Po fire: Death toll rises to 75; affected households to get HK$10k handout

The death toll in the fatal fire that engulfed a Tai Po housing estate has risen to 75, as the city's leader has announced the government will be distributing HK$10,000 to all affected households.

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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Raging fire at high-rise building in Hong Kong leaves four people dead, others trapped

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Raging fire at high-rise building in Hong Kong leaves four people dead, others trapped

Authorities in Hong Kong say four people were killed by a raging fire at a high-rise housing complex that also left others trapped inside.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Arrests made in smash-and-grab robberies at #Guelph, Ont. jewelry stores

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Arrests made in smash-and-grab robberies at Guelph, Ont. jewelry stores

Four Toronto residents are facing charges for a series of break-ins, including two jewelry stores, in Guelph, Ont.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Carney announces new support for steel and lumber industries, but nothing for aluminum

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Carney announces new support for steel and lumber industries, but nothing for aluminum

Amid the ongoing trade war with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a slate of new measures to help and protect the steel and lumber industries.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Here they go...

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP source says

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Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP source says

Two National Guard soldiers were shot Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicl...

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November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Federal government introduces new colour-coded system for weather alerts #onwx

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Federal government introduces new colour-coded system for weather alerts

Environment and Climate Change Canada is introducing a new colour-coded, tiered weather alert system, the department said in a press release.

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November 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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whoa: our former CKCO-TV location across from the hospital is a big pit now

November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM

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CTV News Kitchener

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Police seek to identify suspect after reported sexual assault at Cambridge mall

The suspect is described as white, about 5′6″ with an average build. He was reportedly wearing glasses, a white hat, a sleeveless shirt, shorts and a crossbody bag at the time of the incident.

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November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM

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CTV News Kitchener

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Guelph senior loses nearly $15K in bank card scam, police warn public

Anyone who believes they are a victim of fraud is encouraged to contact local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or through its online system.

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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Legendary curler, broadcaster Colleen Jones dies at 65

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Legendary curler, broadcaster Colleen Jones dies at 65

Colleen Jones, a world champion curler whose effervescent personality made her a popular presence on the CBC over nearly four decades with the national broadcaster, has died. She was 65.

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November 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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Anyone also receiving a lot of #spam over the past few days? (Not the canned meat)

November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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This is nuts! My house used to have an oil furnace. I removed the old tank and outside pipe after I moved in. I wonder what that company dispensed the oil into?!

Company mistakenly dumps 1,457 litres of heating oil into U.S. family’s home

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Company mistakenly dumps 1,457 litres of heating oil into U.S. family’s home

A U.S. family had to leave their home after a company dumped 1,457 litres of heating oil into their basement – which doesn’t have an oil heating tank.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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‘Festive’ pickup truck pulled off the road in Norfolk County

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‘Festive’ pickup truck pulled off the road in Norfolk County

A 21-year-old driver was feeling festive – and now they are paying the price.

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November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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oops:

Transport truck tips over in North Dumfries

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Transport truck tips over in North Dumfries

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a transport truck rollover on Dickie Settlement Road.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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It's #MaxHeadroom day

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November 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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My latest auction win. The guts are in amazing condition!! 😲

November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

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SMASH MOUTH comes to Cambridge #cbridge this afternoon on the CPKC #HolidayTrain!

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All Star but they don't stop coming pitch corrected

YouTube video by I Am ThatMan!

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November 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Vidman 📺 Dan Lauckner

@vidman.bsky.social

This #TeamCanada Olympic coat (?) reveal photo looks like something your aunt handmade for you for Christmas and your mum forced you to put it on so she could take a picture