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Girl, 17, facing multiple dangerous driving charges in Guelph
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Girl, 17, facing multiple dangerous driving charges in Guelph
A 17-year-old girl stands accused of fleeing from police, damaging cruisers, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Man charged after Cambridge cyclist killed in hit-and-run in Glen Morris
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Man charged after Cambridge cyclist killed in hit-and-run in Glen Morris
Brant County OPP arrested a 65-year-old man after a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 68-year-old Cambridge cyclist in Glen Morris.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Pothole season: Where are the worst roads in Waterloo Region?
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Pothole season: Where are the worst roads in Waterloo Region?
Do you avoid certain roads out of fear of potholes? Tell us where.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Police continue to look for suspect after stabbing at Cambridge hotel
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Police continue to look for suspect after stabbing at Cambridge hotel
Waterloo Regional Police still seek suspect in stabbing incident involving a man and two women at a hotel in Cambridge on Jan. 6.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Guelph police want to speak to woman after child approached
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Guelph police want to speak to woman after child approached
Guelph police seek woman for questioning after child approached at College Avenue West and Hanlon Parkway with no injuries reported.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Pieces starting to fall into place for new-look Kitchener Rangers
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Pieces starting to fall into place for new-look Kitchener Rangers
Blueshirts keep it close, but sweep weekend in wins over Oshawa and Owen Sound
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January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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16-year-old charged in bear spray incident at Kitchener’s Fairview Park Mall
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16-year-old charged in bear spray incident at Kitchener’s Fairview Park Mall
A 16-year-old boy is facing charges for bear spray incident at Fairview Park Mall. Victims were not taken to hospital.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Blue Rodeo keyboardist slides into Kitchener’s St. John’s Kitchen for intimate session www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Blue Rodeo keyboardist slides into Kitchener’s St. John’s Kitchen for intimate session
Mike Boguski uses his music to bring joy to those facing addiction and homelessness during a small show, emphasizing the importance of support and community connection.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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‘Please respect our feelings for what you don’t understand:’ A Venezuelan woman explains her joy at the U.S. capture of Maduro www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
‘Please respect our feelings for what you don’t understand:’ A Venezuelan woman explains her joy at the U.S. capture of Maduro
Fanny Villarte-Croce is from Venezuela and has witnessed the hardship there. She is happy that the United States has taken control of the country, Luisa D’Amato writes.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Tile business owner Dennis Edissi was a Renaissance man www.therecord.com/life/waterlo...
Tile business owner Dennis Edissi was a Renaissance man
Dennis Edissi of Waterloo; Born: Feb. 1, 1942, in Kitchener; Died: Nov. 24, 2025, of complications from dementia.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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An Australian couple’s month-long winter vacation in Kitchener quickly descended into chaos after a bed-bug infestation upended their stay at an Airbnb. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Airbnb stay in Kitchener turns to nightmare after couple looks under the mattress
A couple from Australia bought a little Christmas tree, filled the fridge with food, and started what was supposed to be a memorable trip back in Canada before they started to investigate their…
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January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Coun. Scott Hamilton will put forth a motion to revitalize former Knob Hill Farms fountains at Pinebush and Hespeler roads, making it once again a gateway to Cambridge.
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Cambridge councillor looking to get fountains flowing again
Coun. Scott Hamilton will put forth a motion to revitalize former Knob Hill Farms fountains at Pinebush and Hespeler roads, making it once again a gateway to Cambridge.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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The Record morning update for Monday, Jan. 12: Cambridge councillor looking to get fountains flowing again + Blue Rodeo keyboardist plays for St. John's Kitchen + Airbnb stay in Kitchener turns to nightmare www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
The Record today: Reviving fountains as a gateway to Cambridge + Blue Rodeo keyboardist plays for St. John’s Kitchen
The Record today: Reviving fountains as a gateway to Cambridge + Blue Rodeo keyboardist plays for St. John’s Kitchen
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January 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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For lease: Downtown office vacancy rate in Waterloo Region still above 30%
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For lease: Downtown office vacancy rate in Waterloo Region still above 30%
Downtown office vacancy remains stubbornly high in Waterloo Region, even as other Canadian markets see improvements thanks to return-to-office mandates.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Housing developers look for solution to Waterloo Region water crisis www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Housing developers look for solution to Waterloo Region water crisis
Region’s reputation and future prosperity under threat. Developers urge quick resolution to water supply issues. Region extended development freeze over concerns about water supply..
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Regional council confirms bylaw to remove encampment residents www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Regional council confirms bylaw to remove encampment residents
Councillors also narrowly rejected a proposal to investigate how other cities have managed tent encampments.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Breslau man accused of trying to sell stolen ski boots to Guelph officer
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Breslau man accused of trying to sell stolen ski boots to Guelph officer
A 37-year-old man in Breslau was charged with trying to sell stolen ski boots to a Guelph police officer, resulting in arrest for theft and trafficking.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Photographic flashes of Cambridge history via RPPCs
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Photographic flashes of Cambridge history via RPPCs
This week’s Flash from the Past highlights Cambridge history through real photo postcards.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Milton driver nailed for stunt driving on Hanlon Parkway in Guelph: OPP
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Milton driver nailed for stunt driving on Hanlon Parkway in Guelph: OPP
A 20-year-old from Milton facing stunt driving charges in Guelph for speeding and failure to surrender licence receives licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Pair facing charges in ongoing Kitchener drug investigation
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Pair facing charges in ongoing Kitchener drug investigation
Two people are facing several charges in connection to a drug investigation in Kitchener.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Kitchener’s spiral garage: Heritage gem or Brutalist eyesore?
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Kitchener’s spiral garage: Heritage gem or Brutalist eyesore?
Is a distinctive Kitchener parking garage with a spiralling ramp a heritage gem or a Brutalist eyesore?
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January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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62 charges during holiday retail crime blitz in Waterloo Region
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62 charges during holiday retail crime blitz in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Regional Police’s crime suppression unit made 56 arrests and laid 62 charges in a December retail crime safety blitz, recovering over $6,700 in stolen property.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The world braces as U.S. Supreme Court poised to rule on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs www.therecord.com/business/the...
The world braces as U.S. Supreme Court poised to rule on Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Canadian business leaders, experts warn that even a win might feel like a loss as U.S. president unlikely to back down from his global trade wars and would respond with
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January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Hate is rising in Waterloo Region — and our communities are asking our leaders to act, writes Wazhma Frogh. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
It is time to live up to our ‘welcoming’ reputation
Hate is rising in Waterloo Region — and our communities are asking our leaders to act, writes Wazhma Frogh.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Is a distinctive Kitchener parking garage with a spiralling ramp a heritage gem or a Brutalist eyesore? www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Kitchener’s spiral garage: Heritage gem or Brutalist eyesore?
Is a distinctive Kitchener parking garage with a spiralling ramp a heritage gem or a Brutalist eyesore?
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January 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM