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Counterfeit $1.8K used in Waterloo exchange for power tools: Police A victim received counterfeit money when selling Dewalt power tools, prompting police to advise precautions for buy-and-sell transactions involving cash.

Counterfeit $1.8K used in Waterloo exchange for power tools: Police www.therecord.com/news/crime/c...

06.03.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Toronto man charged after three Guelph girls lured through Snapchat A 22-year-old Toronto man lured three girls from Guelph through Snapchat, police said, engaging in sexual acts and providing payment.

Toronto man charged after three Guelph girls lured through Snapchat www.therecord.com/news/crime/g...

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Teens charged after threats made against Kitchener elementary school Two teens arrested for uttering threats to cause death at a Kitchener school, in police custody pending bail hearing.

Teens charged after threats made against Kitchener elementary school www.therecord.com/news/crime/t...

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Soccer standout David Edgar to speak at athletic awards ceremony Soccer coach and former professional player David Edgar will be the guest speaker at an upcoming athletic awards showcase.

Soccer standout David Edgar to speak at athletic awards ceremony www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

06.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ben Bankas comedy show cancelled in Kitchener The venue, Elements Nightclub, has cancelled two sold-out shows Saturday featuring the controversial comedian.

Ben Bankas comedy show cancelled in Kitchener
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Ben Bankas comedy show cancelled in Kitchener The venue, Elements Nightclub, has cancelled two sold-out shows Saturday featuring the controversial comedian.

Ben Bankas, the controversial standup comedian who had booked two sold-out shows in Kitchener, will not be performing on Saturday after all. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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Police release images of man connected to Kitchener thefts Police have released images of a man they believe is connected to a series of thefts in Kitchener.

Police release images of man connected to Kitchener thefts www.therecord.com/news/crime/p...

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Home sales on the rise in Waterloo Region Realtors in Waterloo Region sold more homes in February, with prices remaining relatively flat.

Home sales on the rise in Waterloo Region www.therecord.com/business/rea...

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4 women, 1 man sought in Guelph break and enter Police in Guelph searching for five suspects involved in a break and enter at a residential unit.

4 women, 1 man sought in Guelph break and enter www.therecord.com/news/crime/g...

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Police armed with nuisance bylaws to curb unsanctioned St. Patrick’s Day revelry Police are enforcing a new nuisance bylaw to prevent unsanctioned gatherings for St. Patrick’s Day, saying charges are coming for those who don’t listen to directions from officers.

Police armed with nuisance bylaws to curb unsanctioned St. Patrick’s Day revelry www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

06.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Waterloo Region placed under flood watch amid rising temperatures The entire Grand River watershed has been placed under a flood watch.

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued a flood watch for the entire Grand River watershed as temperatures rise and rain continues to fall. therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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Land acknowledgments are empty words without action Reconciliation with the Indigenous community requires more than good intentions, writes Jaydum Hunt.

Land acknowledgments are empty words without action: Reconciliation with the Indigenous community requires more than good intentions, writes Jaydum Hunt. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...

06.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Day parole granted to man who killed 3 at Ontario Glove in Waterloo 34 years ago β€œI am sorry for what I did,” Patrick Dombroskie tells parole board

Day parole granted to man who killed 3 at Ontario Glove in Waterloo 34 years ago www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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β€˜It sends a message of betrayal’: UW, McMaster Sikh students condemn Carney’s India visit At the University of Waterloo, Sikh Students Association vice-president Parminder Singh said the government’s statement that India is no longer interfering doesn’t reflect what the community is…

At the University of Waterloo, Sikh Students Association vice-president Parminder Singh said the government’s statement that India is no longer interfering doesn’t reflect what the community is experiencing. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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A witch-hunt by Waterloo Catholic trustees may hasten their own demise Most Catholic trustees voted to punish Kathy Doherty-Masters even when their own investigator said she had done nothing wrong, Luisa D’Amato writes

A witch-hunt by Waterloo Catholic trustees may hasten their own demise www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...

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Delays, complaints mar launch of new waste collection Cart-based waste collection system kicked off in Waterloo Region in March with delays to curbside pickup and complaints from residents.

The cart-based waste collection system kicked off in Waterloo Region this week with delays to curbside pickup and complaints from residents. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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The Record today: Sikh student groups condemn Carney’s India visit + Home sales on the rise + Day parole for murderer The Record today: Sikh student groups condemn Carney’s India visit + Home sales on the rise + Day parole for murderer

The Record morning update for Friday, March 6: McMaster, UW Sikh Student Associations condemn Carney’s visit to India + Delays, complaints mar launch of new waste collection + Home sales on the rise www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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Man who killed 3 at Ontario Glove in Waterloo poses β€˜moderate’ risk to reoffend Parole board granted Patrick Dombroskie 60 days of unescorted leaves from B.C. prison.

Day parole granted to man who killed 3 at Ontario Glove in Waterloo 34 years ago www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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Get outside: 5 ideas for experiences in and around Waterloo Region this week Here are events happening in and around Waterloo Region this week.

Get outside: 5 ideas for experiences in and around Waterloo Region this week www.therecord.com/things-to-do...

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KW Glee founder sentenced to 5 years in prison after he groomed girl, 16, for sex Steven Lehmann pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a girl 17 years ago when he was 37

KW Glee founder sentenced to 5 years in prison after he groomed girl, 16, for sex www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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Home sales on the rise in Waterloo Region Realtors in Waterloo Region sold more homes in February, with prices remaining relatively flat.

Home sales on the rise in Waterloo Region www.therecord.com/business/rea...

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β€˜Education shouldn’t be a debt sentence’ β€” University of Waterloo students walk out of class to protest OSAP changes Hundreds of students from across the University of Waterloo walked out of classrooms carrying signs, megaphones and weaved baskets as part of a campus-wide strike and protest over proposed provincial…

β€˜Education shouldn’t be a debt sentence’ β€” University of Waterloo students walk out of class to protest OSAP changes www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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β€˜Devastated’ Ayr business owners and residents pick up the pieces after massive fire A fire at 22 Northumberland St. in Ayr destroyed businesses for two families and residential tenants.

β€˜Devastated’ Ayr business owners and residents pick up the pieces after massive fire www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

05.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Teens charged after threats made against Kitchener elementary school Two teens arrested for uttering threats to cause death at a Kitchener school, in police custody pending bail hearing.

Teens charged after threats made against Kitchener elementary school www.therecord.com/news/crime/t...

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Cambridge delays heritage designations on properties after owners object Owners cite insurance concerns, property rights, and rising costs as reasons for opposing designation.

Cambridge delays heritage designations on properties after owners object www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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Former Kitchener bus terminal should be redeveloped in phases, report says Former Kitchener bus terminal should be redeveloped in phases, report says.

Regional staff recommend divesting the former Charles Street transit terminal in phased lotting. www.therecord.com/news/council...

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A passion for sandwiches elevates Cambridge deli Award-winning chef Rick Duffy brings Italian flare to new Cambridge hot spot

A passion for sandwiches elevates Cambridge deli www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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Garbage collection changes cause frustration Waterloo Region’s new cart-based waste collection system rolled out the first week of March with delays and frustration.

New waste carts are rolling out across Waterloo Region this week and many residents are struggling with the changes to curbside collection. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

05.03.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Record today: Garbage collection challenges + Cambridge delays heritage designations after owner objections + Charles Street Terminal The Record today: Garbage collection challenges + Cambridge delays heritage designations after owner objections + Charles Street Terminal

The Record morning update for Thursday March 5: Garbage collection changes cause frustration + Cambridge delays heritage designations on properties after owners object + Kitchener Rangers down Sting, move into first overall in the OHL www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

05.03.2026 11:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Plowy McPlowface,’ and β€˜Lederplowsen:’ Kitchener names 7 new snowplows The newly-named plows join the likes of Scoopy Doo, Plowasaurus Rex and Baby Snowda.

β€˜Plowy McPlowface,’ and β€˜Lederplowsen:’ Kitchener names 7 new snowplows www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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