Kitchener Latest News

• North Perth education worker charged with child luring

  An education worker in Perth County is facing sexual offence charges, the Avon Maitland District School Board has confirmed to Global News.

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• Ontario at ‘elevated risk’ for power outages due to nuclear refurbishments: regulator

  An annual assessment from regulator NERC suggests about two-thirds of North America, including Ontario, could have supply shortfalls in the event of severe weather events.

  Canada

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• Police clear sexual assault claim, charge Kitchener woman with public mischief

  Waterloo regional police said a 33-year-old Kitchener woman has been charged after officers failed to corroborate her sexual assault claims.

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• Canadian Jamal Murray records triple double in Denver Nuggets Game 3 win over Miami Heat

  Kitchener native Jamal Murray scored 34 points while also recording 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

  Sports

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• Upper Grand District School Board is tracking poor air quality for local schools

  The smoke from local forest fires in Ontario, as well as Quebec, have resulted in poor air quality in Guelph and the surrounding area and is expected to last through the week.

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• Jays reliever Bass meets with Pride Toronto director after apologizing for post

  Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he's "in a better place moving forward" after speaking with Pride Toronto's executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.

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• Ontario to boost early childhood educator wages in bid to ease staff shortage

  Ontario is set to increase the wages of early childhood educators in a bid to boost recruitment and retention amid a staff shortage.

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• Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau

  The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Kirk drives in winning run as Jays edge Astros 3-2

  Strong defence and a clutch pinch-hit helped win the day for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Another impressive performance from their starting pitcher was a big factor too.

  Sports

  Jun 7
• Education minister says Ontario is ‘prepared to invest’ in elementary teachers

  Stephen Lecce was reacting to leaked documents obtained by Global News that show a large gap in negotiations between the province and Ontario elementary teachers.

  Politics

  Jun 7
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• Guelph police seize drugs, guns and stolen items during raid of meth lab north of city

  Police in Guelph, Ont., say they seized close to $300,000 worth of illicit drugs along with $250,000 in stolen property when officers raided a meth lab just north of the city.

  Crime

  Jun 7
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• 6 regional councilors announce support for amalgamation of Waterloo Region

  A combined governance structure for Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding townships would be more efficient for citizens in the region, the councillors said.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Out of options: Parents forced to seek treatment in U.S. for anorexic teen

  Ontario's healthcare system has been unable to help a young teen find successful treatment for anorexia nervosa. Her family is now struggling to pay for care in Dallas, Texas.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Police seek other victims of man charged with harassing women at Kitchener college dorm

  Waterloo regional police say a man has been arrested after entering into several women’s apartments without permission at a building near Conestoga College in Kitchener.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Wandering toddler spotted on busy road after escaping crib, walking out door: Ontario police

  Provincial police say the toddler woke up in the middle of the night, climbed out of their crib and left the home through a door in the garage.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• IN PHOTOS: A look at how bad air quality is across North America

  Air quality alerts have popped up across Canada and the U.S. due to smoke from wildfires. Most of southern and eastern Ontario, as well as southern Quebec, are under statements.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Guelph police say arrest made after man ‘punched in the face’

  Guelph police say a man was arrested after another was allegedly 'punched in the face' over a debt on Tuesday morning.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Premier Ford blames campers and lightning for Ontario wildfires, pledges funding

  At Queen's Park, Premier Doug Ford said the province is 'responding in full force' with 142 fire rangers, 28 aircraft and nine heavy water bombers.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Debbie Chapman to represent NDP in Kitchener Centre byelection

  Ward 9 Coun. Debbie Chapman will represent the New Democrats, becoming the second city councillor to enter the race to replace NDP MPP Laura Mae Lindo.

  Politics

  Jun 7
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• Indigo shakeup: Heather Reisman retiring, 4 other board members stepping down

  Indigo Books and Music Inc. says founder Heather Reisman will retire as executive chair and as a director this summer, while four other members of its board have also stepped down.

  Money

  Jun 7
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• Pedestrians in stable condition after being hit by SUV in downtown Guelph

  Guelph police say two pedestrians were stuck by an SUV on Tuesday while crossing Gordon Street. Police say a man and a woman are in stable condition in a hospital in Hamilton.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Poor air quality forces outdoor school sports to be cancelled in Waterloo Region

  Both Waterloo school boards cancelled regional track meets on Wednesday as smoke from wildfires in Quebec and Ontario continue to cause air quality issues in the area.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Waterloo Catholic Board announces replacement for departed trustee

  The Waterloo Catholic District School Board has announced that it will appoint Julie Molenaar as trustee to fill the seat vacated when Wendy Ashby stepped down.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk. 

  Canada

  Jun 7
• 1 dead, 2 others injured in fatal collision near Elmira: police

   Provincial Police in Perth County say one person was killed and two others were injured in a collision just northeast of Elmira on Tuesday afternoon.

  Crime

  Jun 7