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WaterlooChronicle.ca is a reliable platform for local news, catering to the residents of Waterloo and neighboring areas. With a focus on high-quality community journalism, the site provides daily updates and information designed to inform, engage, and empower its audience while fostering community connections. This website represents the legacy of the Waterloo Chronicle, a weekly community newspaper that has been serving Waterloo and its surroundings since 1856. The celebrated publication, now part of Metroland Media Group Ltd. under Torstar Corporation, transitioned to a digital-only format on September 15, 2023.

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Waterloo company fined after worker entangled on drill

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

A Waterloo manufacturing company plead guilty and was fined earlier this year after a worker was injured when their arm was pulled on a multi-drill. A $65,000 fine was levied by Provincial Offences Court against Valley Blades Limited, 435 Phillip St., after the worker was injured on Oct. 5, 2023. The severity of the injury wasn’t released by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
Record number of nominees for Oktoberfest women of the year awards

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Mark Bryson

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest has announced a record-breaking 140 nominations across 12 categories for the 2025 Rogers Women of the Year awards, marking a significant milestone in the event’s 50-year history. The annual ceremony, celebrating the achievements of extraordinary women in the Waterloo Region, will take place on Thursday, May 22.
Man suffers burns in ‘extensive’ fire at Waterloo residence

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

One man was sent to hospital with burns to his upper body and limbs after a devastating fire in Waterloo. The fire occurred Thursday, at approximately 4:30 p.m., at 298 Lexington Rd., said Waterloo Fire Chief Richard Hepditch. Five units of firefighters entered the residence to battle the blaze, which originated in the basement. Firefighters were able to get to the basement and extinguish the fire before searching the home.
Exeter man charged in fatal 2024 crash in Wilmot

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

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Aggressive geese have Waterloo residents ducking for cover

2 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

Jory Harris and her five roommates have been ducking into their home lately after two geese took over their Waterloo neighbourhood. The 22-year-old Wilfrid Laurier University student said the geese have menaced their section of Elgin Street, near uptown, for a week after the geese built a nest and laid eggs on the roof of the home across the street, and then set up residence on her lawn. Their front door camera has captured the hissing hooligans chasing anyone who passes by the home.
5 charged in Waterloo Region butter thefts spread over 5 months

2 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

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Become Waterloo Regional Police’s Chief for a Day

2 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

Who wants to replace Mark Crowell for a day? Waterloo Regional Police is looking for a new junior chief for day, who will report for duty on June 10. The Chief for a Day contest is open to all Waterloo Region students in grades 5 to 7. Participants can enter the contest by writing a short essay, creating a video, or producing a piece of artwork that answers the question: What would you do to make a positive impact in your community if you were chief for a day?
An Ontario youngster from this small town just won a national baby photo contest

2 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Mike Pearson

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Food recall issued for popular chocolate bars sold in Canada, U.S. after customers report ‘finding small stones’

2 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Evelyn Harford

Tony’s Chocolonely U.S. and Canada has voluntarily recalled certain lots of two specific chocolate products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) also issued a food recall notice for certain Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar chocolate bars due to the presence of stones. The recalled chocolate bars were distributed nationally. “Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products,” the CFIA said in their food recall notice published on April 4.
Stink bugs, box elder bugs, Asian lady beetles and cluster flies are invading Ontario homes. Are you protected against pests?

3 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Mike Pearson Insidehaltoncom |Mike Pearson

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