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Police anticipated 'worst-case scenario' by deploying sniper at St. Patrick's Day party, says former officer
The sighting of a sniper on Saturday during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Waterloo was met with fear and shock by some, but one policing expert from Wilfrid Laurier University says this is a proactive measure ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/police-anticipated-worst-case-scenario-by-deploying-sniper-at-st-patrick-s-day-party-says-former-officer-9.7132335?cmp=rss

Multiple arrests, drugs and cash seized in drug trafficking investigation: Waterloo regional police
A multi-agency drug trafficking investigation spanning several Ontario communities has led to multiple arrests, according to Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS).
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/project-deception-lake-9.7132120?cmp=rss

Guelph police investigate back-to-back incidents of fraud
Guelph police are warning people to be careful when checking their emails and text messages after two back-to-back fraud cases.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/guelph-police-fraud-prevention-9.7132192?cmp=rss

'Thank you, Guelph': Mayor Cam Guthrie won't seek re-election after 3 terms
Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie says he will not seek re-election this fall, ending more than a decade in the role.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/mayor-cam-guthrie-re-election-9.7131783?cmp=rss

Brace for pricier groceries as war in Middle East continues, warns University of Guelph prof
A University of Guelph professor is advising Canadian consumers to brace for higher food prices as the conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel prices continue to create ripple effects through the global supply chain.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/food-prices-middle-east-conflict-prof-evan-fraser-9.7130931?cmp=rss

Blowing snow, possible snow squalls throughout Waterloo region on Tuesday
Environment Canada has issued a yellow advisory for blowing snow in areas throughout Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph and an orange warning for snow squalls in Stratford and Mount Forest.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/blowing-snow-possible-snow-squalls-throughout-waterloo-region-on-tuesday-9.7131561?cmp=rss

Forensic analysis show human remains found near Tobermory date back to 1400s
Radiocarbon testing has confirmed that human remains found in the northern area of the Bruce Penninsula were that of an Indigenous person who died more than 500 years ago.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/forensic-analysis-show-human-remains-found-near-tobermory-date-back-to-1400s-9.7132236?cmp=rss

Solo drivers will soon be able to use HOV lanes in off-peak hours: transportation minister
Highway lanes designated for carpoolers will soon be opened up to solo drivers at certain times of the day, Ontario's transportation minister said Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-hov-lane-proposed-change-9.7131426?cmp=rss

'He's out there somewhere,' say volunteers searching for missing Ontario man
Groups of volunteers continue to search alongside police for a man who went missing in late January near Owen Sound, Ont., covering land on foot and using drones for a view of the conservation area where his car was found.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/he-s-out-there-somewhere-say-volunteers-searching-for-missing-ontario-man-9.7127795?cmp=rss

Ontario to end funding for 7 supervised drug consumption sites, province confirms
Harm reduction advocates said last week they had been notified funding was ending. In a statement Monday, Health Minister Sylvia Jones confirmed the province will start a 90-day wind-down period to give people using the sites time to transition to home and addiction recovery treatment, or HART, hubs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-ending-supervised-drug-consumption-funding-9.7130534?cmp=rss

Sniper at St. Patrick's Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., was tactical officer in emergency plan, say police
The Waterloo Regional Police Service says the sniper photographed at the St. Patrick's Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., on Saturday was one of their tactical officers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-st-patrick-s-day-street-party-sniper-police-9.7130407?cmp=rss

Mississauga man sent to hospital with serious injuries after assault at Guelph's Stampede Ranch
A man was seriously injured following a violent altercation at Stampede Ranch country bar in Guelph on Saturday night. A 21-year-old man from Mississauga was sent to the hospital and is being treated for head and facial injuries. Guelph police have arrested a 20-year-old...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/man-hospital-assault-serious-injuries-guelph-stampede-ranch-9.7130399?cmp=rss

Most discarded electronics in Canada still work, University of Waterloo study finds
A study from the University of Waterloo reveals that almost two thirds of electronics in Canada are discarded while still working, fueling a rising e-waste issue projected to hit 2.3 million tonnes by 2030.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/most-discarded-electronics-still-work-9.7127400?cmp=rss

Strong winds expected Monday in Waterloo Region, Guelph and surrounding areas
A special weather statement issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada says winds gusting 70 to 90 km/h could toss around loose objects, cause tree branches to break or cause local utility outages.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/strong-winds-expected-monday-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-surrounding-areas-9.7130122?cmp=rss

Cambridge woman launches petition after endometriosis 'destroyed' her life
A Cambridge endometriosis advocate’s petition calling for change in how the disease is treated and recognized in Canada is open for signature at the House of Commons. Laura Cairns has lived with endometriosis for almost two decades. Her petition, which was accepted by MP Elizabe...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/cambridge-woman-launches-petition-after-endometriosis-destroyed-her-life-9.7127947?cmp=rss

'Long overdue’ remembrance: WW I veteran's name to go on Guelph, Ont., cenotaph 100 years after death
Ranald (Big Mac) Macdonald of Guelph, Ont., fought in the First World War but his name doesn't appear on the city's cenotaph. Now, it will be added to the Guelph War Memorial with a small ceremony expected before Remembrance Day.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/first-world-war-veteran-ranald-macdonald-commemorated-guelph-cenotaph-9.7127368?cmp=rss

Life-threatening complications overlooked in weeks after childbirth, researchers say
New Canadian research suggests close to a third of life-threatening complications linked to pregnancy and childbirth happen to women during the first six weeks following a delivery — a time when mothers typically experience far less medical tracking and support than they did during pregnancy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/camj-childbirth-pregnancy-study-9.7128151?cmp=rss

Waterloo mayor 'shocked' police sniper was deployed to St. Patrick's Day street party
Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe says she was "surprised and shocked" to learn that a Waterloo Regional Police Service sniper was deployed as part of law enforcement's efforts to manage an unsanctioned street party during St. Patrick's Day weekend in the city's university district.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/waterloo-mayor-responds-police-sniper-st-patrick-s-day-party-9.7129796?cmp=rss

Avoid March break madness with these family events in Waterloo region and Guelph
It's March break and with students out of class for a week, families may be looking for some activities to take part in. This is a list of some of the events happening at local libraries, museums and elsewhere.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/march-break-events-waterloo-region-guelph-9.7127976?cmp=rss

Why GLP-1s may be effective in treating all kinds of addictions: Dr. Peter Lin
GLP-1 medications are in the spotlight yet again. New research shows drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can curb addiction to a variety of substances including drugs and alcohol. CBC Radio's medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin explains how they can treat temptation.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7127429?cmp=rss

Niagara Regional chair resigns over ownership of signed copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf
Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale has abruptly resigned, just hours after anti-racism groups in Niagara demanded he apologize for owning a signed copy of Adolf Hitler's infamous manifesto Mein Kampf, which outlined the Nazi leader's racist and anti-Semitic world views before he oversaw mass murder including the killing of six ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/bob-gale-hitler-mein-kampf-9.7125485?cmp=rss

Air Transat, Air Canada adjusting ticket prices as jet fuel costs weigh on airlines
Air Transat is charging more for flights to Europe and Air Canada is adjusting prices as the soaring cost of jet fuel — triggered by an oil crisis that has emerged from the war in the Middle East — weighs on Canadian and international carriers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-transat-charging-more-flights-europe-9.7124548?cmp=rss

Waterloo declares 'community safety event' to prevent unsanctioned St. Patrick's Day street parties
The City of Waterloo has declared a "community safety event" that will start at 12:01 a.m. Saturday in an effort to curb unsanctioned street parties that have become common on or near St. Patrick's Day.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-community-safety-event-st-patricks-day-street-parties-9.7124577?cmp=rss

Haudenosaunee-Anishinaabe supergroup to perform at Junos Honouring Ceremony
A new supergroup of musicians from Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation have collaborated on a Robbie Robertson-inspired song they will perform at the Junos Honouring Ceremony later this month in Hamilton.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/juno-awards-honouring-ceremony-allied-nations-9.7122727?cmp=rss

Questions raised about plan to amalgamate Ontario's conservation authorities
The Ontario government announced this week it will fold the province's 36 authorities into nine regional ones. "I don't anticipate a centralized management team being able to effectively oversee such a large area," says the manager of one existing body that would be combined with three others.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/conservation-authority-managers-cautiously-optimistic-9.7123479?cmp=rss

Ontario to give elementary teachers $750 a year for classroom supplies
Ontario says elementary school homeroom teachers will receive $750 a year for classroom supplies starting in September 2026.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-budget-2026-classroom-supplies-fund-9.7124182?cmp=rss

High school students walk out of classes to protest Ontario’s OSAP cuts
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/livestory/osap-protests-in-sw-ontario-9.7124090?cmp=rss

Former Charles Street Terminal in Kitchener will be redeveloped in phases
The redevelopment of the former Charles Street Terminal in Kitchener will be done in a phased approach. That was the decision from regional council at a committee meeting Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/charles-street-terminal-redevelopment-phased-approach-9.7122853?cmp=rss

Ontario set to table budget March 26, with eye on productivity and competitiveness: minister
Ontario's finance minister said he’ll table the provincial budget on March 26, signaling Tuesday it will focus on mitigating economic risks by spending on innovation, competitiveness and infrastructure.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-budget-date-9.7122594?cmp=rss

Start screening for colorectal cancers earlier, Canadian Cancer Society urges
People as young as 45 should be invited to provincial and territorial programs to screen for colorectal cancer, says the Canadian Cancer Society. The call comes as emerging evidence suggests younger adults are increasingly being diagnosed with the disease before they may be eligible for screening.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/colorectal-cancer-screening-age-45-9.7123437?cmp=rss

NDP MP Lori Idlout crossing floor to Liberals, bringing Carney closer to majority
New Democratic Party MP Lori Idlout is crossing the floor to join the Liberals, setting up Prime Minister Mark Carney to secure a majority government if upcoming byelections go his way.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/idlout-crossing-floor-liberals-9.7123443?cmp=rss

Ontario couple stuck in Qatar say they feel 'left behind,' Canadian government hasn't been much help
A Guelph, Ont., couple stuck in Qatar for almost two weeks say they feel "left behind" by the Canadian government after receiving little help from Global Affairs Canada to exit the country. They say the only option given was a bus to Saudi Arabia with no guarantees of addi...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/guelph-couple-stuck-in-qatar-airspace-closed-iran-us-9.7120790?cmp=rss

At 18 C, Tuesday set a new weather record in Waterloo region
The temperature hit 18.7 C at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, marking a new record for the day. The previous record was 16.3 C set in 2021.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/weather-record-warm-temperature-march-10-2026-9.7123169?cmp=rss

Ontario to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into 9
Ontario will consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into nine across the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ont-conservation-authorities-9.7122978?cmp=rss

Ottawa spending $229M to help tariff-hit Ontario workers obtain new skills
The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tariff-support-ontario-workers-9.7122769?cmp=rss

Rainfall warning issued as up to 40 mm possible in Waterloo region, Guelph and area
A rainfall warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Tuesday into Thursday for Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County. Up to 40 mm is possible with more rain in areas that get thunderstorms. The significant rainfall may contribute to ongoing flooding in the region.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/flooded-roads-washouts-rivers-creeks-environment-canada-9.7122647?cmp=rss

Wiarton Willie, Ontario's beloved weather-prognosticating groundhog, is dead
Wiarton Willie has died three years after becoming the latest woodchuck to carry on the Groundhog Day tradition begun in 1956 in the Ontario community. "Willie was a curious and charismatic groundhog who delighted both residents and visitors," the Town of South Bruce Peninsula said in announcing the sad news Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/wiarton-willie-obit-9.7122450?cmp=rss

Grand Valley Institution on lockdown, visits suspended to Kitchener women's prison
Correctional Service Canada says there is currently a lockdown at Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener. Visits to the prison have been suspended until the lockdown is ended.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/grand-valley-institution-womens-prison-kitchener-lockdown-9.7122440?cmp=rss

Never smoked before? You could still be at risk of lung cancer, experts say
Research shows a growing number of non- and never-smokers are getting diagnosed with lung cancer. Risks for never-smokers include poor air quality caused by pollution and wildfire smoke, occupational exposures like those for firefighters and construction workers, as well as cancer-causing gases like radon found in an increasing number of homes.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/lung-cancer-risks-9.7120937?cmp=rss

Truck driver charged in collision where man pulled girlfriend out of the way at Guelph intersection
A 41-year-old man from Ariss, Ont., has been charged in a collision in Guelph last month. Police say a truck driver hit an 18-year-old man when turning at an intersection. The man had pulled his girlfriend out of the way of the truck when he was hit.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/man-pushed-girlfriend-out-of-way-guelph-intersection-truck-driver-charged-9.7122134?cmp=rss

New flood warnings issued for Cambridge and Six Nations with more rain in forecast
The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued two new flood warnings on Tuesday morning for Cambridge and Six Nations and upgraded the flood warning in West Montrose. This is in addition to several other flood warnings in Grand Valley, St. Jacobs, Conestogo, New Hamburg, Ayr, Drayt...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/flood-warning-cambridge-six-nations-grand-river-watershed-9.7121975?cmp=rss

U.S. consulate target of gunfire, no injuries reported: Toronto police
Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire directed at the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-police-say-us-consulate-struck-by-gunfire-9.7121843?cmp=rss

Waterloo's Tom Farr goes home in documentary celebrating 10 years of Elder Wisdom campaign
The Green Bench is a new documentary focusing on seniors sharing stories from their lives. The documentary follows five Schlegel Villages residents as they journey to a meaningful place in their lives, while highlighting 10 years of the Elder Wisdom campaign....
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/schlegel-villages-tom-farr-documentary-the-green-bench-elder-wisdom-campaign-9.7117765?cmp=rss

Ford, Ontario health minister set to speak in Niagara
Premier Doug Ford is set to speak at 10 a.m. ET in Niagara Falls, Ont. He will be joined by Sylvia Jones and Todd McCarthy, the acting minister of infrastructure.
#politics #speech #NiagaraFalls #Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7105124?cmp=rss

Police arrest third person in connection to shooting in downtown Kitchener
Waterloo regional police have charged a third man in connection to a shooting late last month in downtown Kitchener. A warrant was issued for the man and he surrendered to police on Tuesday.

#crime #arrest #downtownKitchener
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/police-arrest-third-person-shooting-downtown-kitchener-9.7105045?cmp=rss

Canadian travellers with trips planned to Mexico weighing whether or not to stay home
While Canadian airlines started flying to and from Mexico again on Tuesday, caution is still advised in the region, leaving tourists trying to decide what to do. And unless travellers bought the right kind of insurance, they might not be able to get their money back if they want to...
#travel #decision #insurance #Mexico #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canadians-upcoming-mexico-trip-9.7104488?cmp=rss

Any trade deal with Canada will include tariffs, says Trump's trade rep
U.S. President Donald Trump's point man on trade talks says Canada needs to accept that tariffs will be a part of any deal with the administration, including renewal of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
#trade #tariffs #deal #Canada #US
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-tariffs-canada-trade-deal-jamieson-greer-interview-9.7104990?cmp=rss

We're less than 1 week away from changes to garbage pickup in Waterloo region. Here's what you need to know
It's less than one week away to Tuesday, March 3, when residents will be expected to place their new, larger garbage bins on the curb.
#garbage #pickup #change #Waterlooregion
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-region-waste-changes-garbage-green-bin-carts-need-to-know-9.7104349?cmp=rss

Boy, 12, arrested after hit-and-run with minivan stolen in Guelph causes $10K in damage
Police in Guelph have arrested a 12-year-old boy after a minivan was stolen and involved in a hit-and-run collision.
#crime #accident #Guelph
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/boy-guelph-stolen-minivan-hit-and-run-charges-9.7104277?cmp=rss

Ontario's school board takeovers are weakening anti-racism fight, Black trustees say
The Black Trustees' Caucus, part of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association, sent Premier Doug Ford an open letter Tuesday raising concerns that moves in some of the supervised boards are hurting efforts to end anti-Black racism.
#racism #education #Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/black-trustees-open-letter-doug-ford-9.7104153?cmp=rss