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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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