Kevin Nielsen
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Kevin Nielsen covers local news in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge region for GlobalNews.ca.
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RCMP issue Dangerous Person Alert over man with gun in rural SaskatchewanRCMP in Saskatchewan have issued a Dangerous Person Alert for the Loon Lake area in connection to an armed male who may be in the area.Crime30 mins
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Ontarians to see wild swing in weather throughout Victoria Day long weekendThe Victoria Day long weekend is often the start to summer for many Ontarians with many heading to trailers and cottages to kick off the season.WeatherMay 15
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Ontario high school closes after measles exposure reported on campusA high school in Kitchener, Ont., was closed on Thursday after there was a confirmed case of measles connected to the school by Waterloo Public Health.CanadaMay 15
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‘I did it’: Ontario woman almost misses out on cashing in for $5M lottery winIt was getting down to the wire for an Ontario woman who didn't realize she had a OLG ticket worth $5M that was about to expire. Lucky for her, she checked her ticket again.CanadaMay 15
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Cheapest ticket for Game 5 between Leafs and Panthers going for nearly $400The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their quest to make the conference final when they play host to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night and ticket prices are through the roof.SportsMay 14
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Woman facing attempted murder charge involving 3-year-old boy in London, Ont.A woman from London, Ont. is facing attempted murder charges after an incident that occurred Tuesday night involving a three-year-old boy, according to police in the Forest City.CrimeMay 14
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Toronto euthanizes 2 coyotes after attacks reported in Fort York and Liberty VillageA pair of coyotes have been euthanized after a number of reported attacks in the Fort York and Liberty Village neighbourhoods, the City of Toronto said Tuesday.CanadaMay 13
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Ontario students warned over ‘senior assassin’ game after high school lockdownGuelph police are following in the footsteps of many police departments in the U.S. by issuing a warning to students about playing the senior assassin game.CrimeMay 13
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Toronto Maple Leafs’ Max Domi escapes suspension for late hit on Florida Panthers captainOn Monday morning, the NHL announced it would fine the Maple Leafs forward US$5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.SportsMay 12
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‘Strong smell’ prompts Ontario police to force their way into home full of animalsProvincial police say officers were forced to break into a home in Orillia, Ont., on Wednesday after a neighbour reported a 'strong smell' emanating from inside.CrimeMay 9
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Ontario farmer accused of falsely crying foul over thousands of stolen chicksOntario Provincial Police in Huron County say a farmer falsely cried fowl after it was reported that 45,000 chicks had gone missing from a farm in the area back in 2023.CrimeMay 8
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‘This is incredible’: Toronto fans overjoyed after Maple Leafs take 2-game lead over PanthersMitch Marner played the hero for the Maple Leafs as he scored the winner in the third period, giving Toronto a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers, along with a 2-0 series lead.SportsMay 8
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Pedestrian bridge to Toronto Islands would come with hefty price tag: reportFor years, people have been pushing for a fixed link option for people to get to the Toronto Islands but a tunnel or bridge would cost tens of millions of dollars.CanadaMay 7
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Battery makers fined millions in Ontario for not meeting recycling targetsAn Ontario recycling body has fined three major battery manufacturers millions of dollars for failing to meet battery recycling requirements in 2023.CanadaMay 6
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Panthers’ Sam Bennett won’t be suspended for elbow to Maple Leafs’ Anthony StolarzFlorida Panthers forward Sam Bennett hit Anthony Stolarz goaltender of the Maple Leafs with an elbow as Toronto was ahead 3-1 in the second period.SportsMay 6
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Ontario man allegedly caught at N.S. ferry dock hauling cartons of illegal smokesIn total, 5,250 cartons of unstamped tobacco, eight pounds of cannabis, 200 cannabis resin vape products and more than $3,500 cash were seized during the investigation.CrimeMay 5
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Leafs and Panthers: NHL playoff series has plenty of story lines, and hatredThe Toronto Maple Leafs will try to defeat a Florida Panthers club that has won five straight playoff series and has been to consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances.SportsMay 5
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2 injured in stabbing at mosque in Hamilton, Ont.: policePolice in Hamilton, Ont. say they are currently investigating a stabbing at a mosque in the city’s downtown core that has left two people injured.CrimeMay 2
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Riding Pierre Poilievre lost in had highest voter turnout in Ontario, data showsAround 68.7 per cent of eligible Canadians cast a ballot for their party of choice, but those numbers fluctuated widely among ridings in Ontario.PoliticsMay 1
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Canadian university QB to attend Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills rookie minicampsLaurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma may have gone undrafted by the NFL over the weekend, but his hopes of playing in the league are not finished.SportsApr 30
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Nearly 200 pounds of cocaine seized at Canada-U.S. border in latest bustFor the third time since March, U.S. customs officers have seized more than 100 lbs. of cocaine at the Detroit-Windsor border. The truck was stopped before entering Ontario.CrimeApr 29
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Severe storms possible for southern Ontario, including TorontoWith temperatures rising, southern Ontario could see some wicked weather this afternoon as conditions are ripe for strong storms, according to Global News meteorologist Ross Hull.WeatherApr 29
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81-year-old woman killed in wrong-way collision on Hwy. 401 near Woodstock: OPPAn 81-year-old person is dead following a wrong-way collision on Highway 401 near Woodstock over the weekend, according to Ontario Provincial Police.CrimeApr 28
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3 arrested after Ontario teen robbed of her puppy while out for walkPolice in Windsor, Ont., say they have arrested two men and a teen girl after another teen was robbed of her puppy as they were out for a walk in March.CrimeApr 25
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Woman rescued after vehicle crashes into Ontario cottage country lakeOntario Provincial Police in Peterborough County say officers rescued a 45-year-old woman after her vehicle crashed into Rice Lake early Tuesday morning.CrimeApr 22