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Heading to Santa’s Village in Bracebridge for the first time? Here are 10 things you should know

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Brent Cooper

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Porch pirate sought in parcel thefts in Waterloo neighbourhoods

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

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Four decades of service: Bracebridge restaurant celebrating anniversary with specials, live music

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Brent Cooper

It was a very stressful time for Mike Warr. It was 1988, and he was waiting for the phone call that would decide the fate of his restaurant The Old Station and that of his employees as well. The call he was waiting for was from his bank to see if he qualified for financing in which he would buy out his old partner Doug White and become the sole proprietor of the eatery.
Man faces charges after threatening staff during Waterloo store robbery: Police

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

A 32-year-old man faces a handful of charges after a robbery at a Waterloo store. Waterloo Regional Police said the incident occurred Saturday, at approximately 12 p.m., when a man entered a store in the area of King Street South and Willis Way and threatened employees before leaving with unpaid merchandise. The man then re-entered the store with a metal pipe, uttered threats at staff, and then fled on foot, police said. Police caught up to a suspect on Caroline Street South and arrested him.
Provincial funding will build quad-gym at Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

A quad-gymnasium will be built at Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex in RBJ Schlegel Park courtesy of a $10-million grant from the provincial government. Minister of Sport Neil Lumsden was in Kitchener Monday to announced the funding, as part of $200 million the province is handing out through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to communities revitalize local facilities and promote active and healthy living.
Man sought for yelling slurs at man, writing racial comments in Waterloo

1 week ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

Waterloo Regional Police are searching for a man in connection with a “hate-motivated” incident in Waterloo. Police said on Thursday, at about 8:50 p.m., a man was sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot in the area of King Street North and Hickory Street West when he was approached by another man who reportedly yelled racist comments at him. The suspect then wrote racial slurs on the rear windshield of the vehicle, police said, before leaving the area on foot.
Man injured with knife in Waterloo, police investigating

2 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Bill Doucet

Waterloo Regional Police are looking into an incident with “an edged weapon” in Waterloo that left one man injured. Police said on Monday, at about 3 a.m., they found the man suffering from an injury inflicted with a knife at a residential building on Wissler Road. The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and police believe those involved are known to each other.
To Rent or Own: Navigating major appliance decisions in real estate. Here’s why buying or renting big ticket items matters

3 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Lindsay Smith

While researching a property on behalf of a client, I came across a listing with an intriguing note tucked into the agent’s remarks. “Great news — rental items come with ongoing exceptional maintenance! Furnace and hot water tank ($140/month), water softener ($81/month), and security system ($45/month),” the note stated. It was an optimistic spin on something that, in my experience, often elicits more concern than celebration — rental appliances.
Lacrosse star Dhane Smith named Waterloo Region athlete of the year

3 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Josh Brown

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Health Canada recalls specific part of kids toy sold online at Walmart Canada over choking hazard

4 weeks ago | waterloochronicle.ca | Evelyn Harford

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