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School board wants vote or discussion on possible elimination of trustees www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
School board wants vote or discussion on possible elimination of trustees www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Man toting gun in Guelph restaurant facing handful of charges www.therecord.com/news/crime/g...
Man toting gun in Guelph restaurant facing handful of charges
A 27-year-old Guelph man is facing charges for pointing a gun at two people in a restaurant.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Man toting gun in Guelph restaurant facing handful of charges www.therecord.com/news/crime/g...
Person suffers minor burns after 2 fires at Kitchener encampment www.therecord.com/news/crime/e...
Person suffers minor burns after 2 fires at Kitchener encampment
A resident of the Victoria Street encampment in Kitchener suffered minor burns after two fires. Firefighters dealt with blazes in a tent and enclosed structure.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Person suffers minor burns after 2 fires at Kitchener encampment www.therecord.com/news/crime/e...
Drunk driver nabbed in Elmira claimed he had one beer; breath test told another story www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Drunk driver nabbed in Elmira claimed he had one beer; breath test told another story
Breath test at police station told another story.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Drunk driver nabbed in Elmira claimed he had one beer; breath test told another story www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
1 in hospital after multi-vehicle fire in Kitchener apartment’s underground garage www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
1 in hospital after multi-vehicle fire in Kitchener apartment’s underground garage
Two people treated, one hospitalized after fire in Kitchener apartment building’s underground parking garage. No suspicious activity; extensive vehicle damage.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
1 in hospital after multi-vehicle fire in Kitchener apartment’s underground garage www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Cambridge man charged after high-end merchandise thefts at Home Depot www.therecord.com/news/crime/c...
Cambridge man charged after high-end merchandise thefts at Home Depot
A Cambridge man, 49, faces theft charges for allegedly stealing high-value merchandise twice from Home Depot. Police recovered a stolen snow blower.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Cambridge man charged after high-end merchandise thefts at Home Depot www.therecord.com/news/crime/c...
Firearm found: Man, teen charged after threats toward Guelph students, staff www.therecord.com/news/crime/c...
Firearm found: Man, teen charged after threats toward Guelph students, staff
Man and teen face charges for threats against John F. Ross Collegiate staff and students in Guelph. Firearms found.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Firearm found: Man, teen charged after threats toward Guelph students, staff www.therecord.com/news/crime/c...
What’s open and closed in Waterloo Region on Family Day www.therecord.com/things-to-do...
What’s open and closed in Waterloo Region on Family Day
Here’s a list of places open and closed during the Family Day holiday, Feb. 16, in Waterloo Region.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What’s open and closed in Waterloo Region on Family Day www.therecord.com/things-to-do...
Police seize cache of drugs after bust in Cambridge www.therecord.com/news/crime/d...
Police seize cache of drugs after bust in Cambridge
Two men were arrested in a Cambridge drug bust with cocaine, meth and fentanyl; an officer was injured during the arrest after being hit with a Cadillac.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Police seize cache of drugs after bust in Cambridge www.therecord.com/news/crime/d...
Canada should not rely on AI to ‘save us,’ economist tells Laurier crowd www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Canada should not rely on AI to ‘save us,’ economist tells Laurier crowd
Economists discuss AI, trade and uncertainty during Wilfrid Laurier University’s Economic Outlook panel discussion
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February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Canada should not rely on AI to ‘save us,’ economist tells Laurier crowd www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Karina Grzella goes from a Kitchener dance studio to the world stage www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Karina Grzella goes from a Kitchener dance studio to the world stage
28-year-old Kitchener native chasing dream one step at a time
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February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Karina Grzella goes from a Kitchener dance studio to the world stage www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
A 37-year-old Kitchener man was charged with manslaughter Thursday after another man found seriously injured in uptown Waterloo died from his injuries. www.therecord.com/news/crime/m...
Kitchener man charged with manslaughter after Bayfield man dies from assault in uptown Waterloo
A 37-year-old Kitchener man is charged with manslaughter in the death of Brian Donovan, 62, who was fatally injured in an assault in uptown Waterloo.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A 37-year-old Kitchener man was charged with manslaughter Thursday after another man found seriously injured in uptown Waterloo died from his injuries. www.therecord.com/news/crime/m...
Triple threat of Dylan Edwards, Jack Pridham and Christian Humphreys are among the top four in points in the Ontario Hockey League.
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A hat trick of Kitchener Rangers stars in contention for OHL scoring title
Triple threat of Dylan Edwards, Jack Pridham and Christian Humphreys all in contention for OHL scoring title.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Triple threat of Dylan Edwards, Jack Pridham and Christian Humphreys are among the top four in points in the Ontario Hockey League.
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Uyen Nguyen’s family is still searching for answers more than two weeks after she died when her vehicle drove off the Highway 7/8 flyover in Kitchener and fell to the ground. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Family of Uyen Nguyen seeks answers after fatal Highway 7/8 flyover crash in Kitchener
Uyen Nguyen’s family is searching for answers two weeks after her vehicle was launched from the flyover on Highway 7/8
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February 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Uyen Nguyen’s family is still searching for answers more than two weeks after she died when her vehicle drove off the Highway 7/8 flyover in Kitchener and fell to the ground. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
More Wilmot water is set to flow into Kitchener-Waterloo, the first step toward easing the development freeze in much of the region that was announced in late November. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Wilmot water relief on the way for stalled building development in Waterloo Region
More Wilmot water is set to flow into Kitchener-Waterloo, the first step toward easing the development freeze in much of the region that was announced in late November.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
More Wilmot water is set to flow into Kitchener-Waterloo, the first step toward easing the development freeze in much of the region that was announced in late November. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Over the years, The Grand Café has been used as a filming location for several productions including “The Handmaid’s Tale” and has hosted actors such as Richard Gere and “The Vampire Diaries” star Ian Somerhalder. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Richard Gere drank coffee here: Why a beloved Cambridge café is closing after 23 years
Over the years, The Grand Café has been used as a filming location for several productions including “The Handmaid’s Tale” and has hosted actors such as Richard Gere and “The Vampire Diaries” star…
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Over the years, The Grand Café has been used as a filming location for several productions including “The Handmaid’s Tale” and has hosted actors such as Richard Gere and “The Vampire Diaries” star Ian Somerhalder. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
The Record morning update for Friday, Feb. 13: Family of Uyen Nguyen seeks answers after fatal flyover crash + Why a beloved Cambridge café is closing after 23 years + Wilmot water relief on the way for stalled building development in Waterloo Region www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
The Record today: Family seeks answers after deadly flyover crash + Wilmot water relief on the way + Grand Cafe closing
The Record today: Family seeks answers after deadly flyover crash + Wilmot water relief on the way + Grand Cafe closing
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Record morning update for Friday, Feb. 13: Family of Uyen Nguyen seeks answers after fatal flyover crash + Why a beloved Cambridge café is closing after 23 years + Wilmot water relief on the way for stalled building development in Waterloo Region www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Youth facing several charges after armed robbery of Waterloo pizza delivery driver www.therecord.com/news/crime/a...
Youth facing several charges after armed robbery of Waterloo pizza delivery driver
A youth in Waterloo facing multiple charges after armed robbery of a pizza delivery person.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Youth facing several charges after armed robbery of Waterloo pizza delivery driver www.therecord.com/news/crime/a...
Waterloo Region council wants province to keep chair a local choice www.therecord.com/news/council...
Waterloo Region council wants province to keep chair a local choice
Waterloo Region council wants province to keep chair a local choice
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February 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Waterloo Region council wants province to keep chair a local choice www.therecord.com/news/council...
Family of Uyen Nguyen seeks answers after fatal Highway 7/8 flyover crash in Kitchener www.therecord.com/news/waterlo....
Family of Uyen Nguyen seeks answers after fatal Highway 7/8 flyover crash in Kitchener
Uyen Nguyen’s family is searching for answers two weeks after her vehicle was launched from the flyover on Highway 7/8
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February 12, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Family of Uyen Nguyen seeks answers after fatal Highway 7/8 flyover crash in Kitchener www.therecord.com/news/waterlo....
Plug it in: Electrification efforts paying off for Kitchener’s fleet www.therecord.com/news/council...
Plug it in: Electrification efforts paying off for Kitchener’s fleet
The City of Kitchener says efforts to electrify its fleet where and when possible are paying off economically and environmentally.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Plug it in: Electrification efforts paying off for Kitchener’s fleet www.therecord.com/news/council...
Kitchener man charged with manslaughter after Bayfield man dies from assault in Uptown Waterloo www.therecord.com/news/crime/m...
Kitchener man charged with manslaughter after Bayfield man dies from assault in Uptown Waterloo
A 37-year-old Kitchener man is charged with manslaughter in the death of Brian Donovan, 62, who was fatally injured in an assault in Uptown Waterloo.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Kitchener man charged with manslaughter after Bayfield man dies from assault in Uptown Waterloo www.therecord.com/news/crime/m...
New home construction expected to fall in 2026 as uncertainty settles in Waterloo Region www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
New home construction expected to fall in 2026 as uncertainty settles in Waterloo Region
The construction of new homes will not ramp up until after 2028 despite government pledges to add homes faster, a new forecast warns.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
New home construction expected to fall in 2026 as uncertainty settles in Waterloo Region www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Guelph Uber Eats driver charged after $4K damage to condo intercom www.therecord.com/news/crime/u...
Guelph Uber Eats driver charged after $4K damage to condo intercom
Police said a 53-year-old Puslinch man faces a mischief charge for damaging an intercom worth more than $4,200 while trying to contact a customer.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Guelph Uber Eats driver charged after $4K damage to condo intercom www.therecord.com/news/crime/u...
Ontario lifting post-secondary tuition freeze, boosting funding www.therecord.com/politics/ont...
Ontario lifting post-secondary tuition freeze, boosting funding
TORONTO - Ontario is giving colleges and universities billions in new funding, while lifting a seven-year tuition fee freeze and cutting back on the amount of student assistance grants.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Ontario lifting post-secondary tuition freeze, boosting funding www.therecord.com/politics/ont...