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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 46m

Ottawa councillor looks to keep photo radar cameras in school zones - An Ottawa city councillor wants to keep photo radar cameras in school zones, as Premier Doug Ford vows to ban automated speed enforcement cameras across the province.

Ottawa councillor looks to keep photo radar cameras in school zones

An Ottawa city councillor wants to keep photo radar cameras in school zones, as Premier Doug Ford vows to ban automated speed enforcement cameras across the province.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1h

Sunshine returns after record-breaking rainfall in Ottawa - Environment Canada says 58.6 mm of rain was recorded at the Ottawa Airport on Tuesday, the greatest one-day rainfall on Oct. 7 in Ottawa’s history.

Sunshine returns after record-breaking rainfall in Ottawa

Environment Canada says 58.6 mm of rain was recorded at the Ottawa Airport on Tuesday, the greatest one-day rainfall on Oct. 7 in Ottawa’s history.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 3h

Coaldale council defers negotiations with locked-out employees to next government - Coaldale town council has decided to defer the latest contract proposal by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees to end a month-long lockout of the town’s more than 40 employees.

Coaldale council defers negotiations with locked-out employees to next government

Coaldale town council has decided to defer the latest contract proposal by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees to end a month-long lockout of the town’s more than 40 employees.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 5h

Up 5 runs, Blue Jays let AL Division Series sweep of Yankees slip out of their gloves - Up five runs, the Toronto Blue Jays were headed to a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees and their first trip to the AL Championship Series in nine years.

Up 5 runs, Blue Jays let AL Division Series sweep of Yankees slip out of their gloves

Up five runs, the Toronto Blue Jays were headed to a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees and their first trip to the AL Championship Series in nine years.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 7h

Park board commissioner under fire for absences - One Vancouver Park Board commissioner is getting singled out for her absenteeism, something her detractors say is getting in the way of serving the public.

Park board commissioner under fire for absences

One Vancouver Park Board commissioner is getting singled out for her absenteeism, something her detractors say is getting in the way of serving the public.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 8h

‘I’m hopeful that these criminals will be caught’: Surrey mayor reacts to string of violence in the city - Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says the community is fearful following a string of shootings Monday.

‘I’m hopeful that these criminals will be caught’: Surrey mayor reacts to string of violence in the city

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says the community is fearful following a string of shootings Monday.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 9h

Surrey on edge after multiple shootings in single day - Multiple shots fired incidents have rattled an already on-edge community, as police continue to respond to extortion attempts targeting South Asian businesses.

Surrey on edge after multiple shootings in single day

Multiple shots fired incidents have rattled an already on-edge community, as police continue to respond to extortion attempts targeting South Asian businesses.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 10h

Single vehicle crash causes traffic backup along Highway 8 in Kitchener: police

The Ontario Provincial Police said a single vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Highway 8 was responsible for a significant traffic slowdown Tuesday afternoon.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 10h

Ontario First Nations face disproportionate opioid harm: study - A landmark study has exposed the severe and disproportionate impact of the opioid crisis on First Nations people in Ontario, revealing death rates that vastly exceed those of the non-Indigenous population.

Ontario First Nations face disproportionate opioid harm: study

A landmark study has exposed the severe and disproportionate impact of the opioid crisis on First Nations people in Ontario, revealing death rates that vastly exceed those of the non-Indigenous population.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 11h

Waterloo Region Public Health reports first human case of West Nile virus this year

Waterloo Region Public Health has its first confirmed human case of West Nile virus for 2025.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 12h

Blue Jays superfan in Kitchener, Ont. hopeful for post-season success

As the Toronto Blue Jays continue their post-season, a local self-proclaimed superfan is loving every moment of it.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 13h

Guelph Police Service reports ‘no major incidents’ during Homecoming celebrations

No major issues were reported to police despite a crowd of thousands descending upon Chancellors Way during University of Guelph’s Homecoming weekend.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 14h

Kitchener, Ont. AI chatbot for breast cancer patients becomes focus of national clinical research study

A made-in-Kitchener chatbot, used to help women battling breast cancer, has become the focus of a new national clinical research study.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 15h

Wilmot looking for volunteers to help guide Prime Ministers Path project

The Township of Wilmot is now accepting applications for a volunteer group that will help shape the future of a controversial project.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 16h

Approximately $40K worth of batteries stolen in Brant County

The Ontario Provincial Police are looking for the person or people responsible for the theft of thousands of dollars worth of batteries from a Brant County business.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 17h

Cash and case of soda allegedly stolen from Guelph business

Guelph Police are investigating after they said two males gained access to the back door of a business near the intersection of Victoria Road South and York Road around 4:18 a.m. Monday morning.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 18h

Four-vehicle crash in Erin sends several people to hospital

Several people have been sent to hospital after a four-vehicle crash in Erin Monday.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 19h

Advance polls opening at noon today - Advance voting for the municipal election on Oct. 20 opens Tuesday.

Advance polls opening at noon today

Advance voting for the municipal election on Oct. 20 opens Tuesday.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 20h

Okotoks man wins $210K in Lotto 6-49 - An Okotoks man says he’s always wanted to win and now he has.

Okotoks man wins $210K in Lotto 6-49

An Okotoks man says he’s always wanted to win and now he has.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 21h

OPP respond to several collisions involving ‘vehicles hydroplaning’ on Hwy. 417 - Emergency crews responded to reports of several collisions as a result of “vehicles hydroplaning” on the Queensway, according to OPP Const. Michael Fathi.

OPP respond to several collisions involving ‘vehicles hydroplaning’ on Hwy. 417

Emergency crews responded to reports of several collisions as a result of “vehicles hydroplaning” on the Queensway, according to OPP Const. Michael Fathi.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 21h

Conestoga College closes Doon campus as labour dispute escalates

In response to the anticipated demonstrations, Conestoga College announced early Tuesday that its Kitchener–Doon campus was temporarily closed to vehicle traffic “effective immediately and until further notice,” citing safety concerns and expected traffic disruptions.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 22h

Woman fatally struck by TTC bus was trying to board when she fell: police - Police are continuing to investigate after a woman was fatally struck by a TTC bus while trying to board outside a west-end subway station on Monday afternoon.

Woman fatally struck by TTC bus was trying to board when she fell: police

Police are continuing to investigate after a woman was fatally struck by a TTC bus while trying to board outside a west-end subway station on Monday afternoon.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 23h

One dead after motorcycle crash south of Mount Forest

Emergency crews were called to Sideroad 3 West, between Sally Street and Concession Road 11, around 7:40 p.m. Monday.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 23h

‘It’s aggravating’: Elora residents push for balance between tourism and community needs

Centre Wellington has been designated by the province as an area for major growth, with its population expected to rise from 34,000 to 58,000 by 2051.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1d

Serious crash on Highway 11 in Orillia closes lanes overnight - Emergency crews, including firefighters, police and paramedics, rushed to the scene of a serious collision on Highway 11 in Orillia Monday night.

Serious crash on Highway 11 in Orillia closes lanes overnight

Emergency crews, including firefighters, police and paramedics, rushed to the scene of a serious collision on Highway 11 in Orillia Monday night.

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