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By Alison Sandstrom

Published: February 17, 2022 at 5:42PM EST

Rain, snow continue to fall in Waterloo Region From CTV Kitchener’s Krista Sharpe: The wintry weather continued Thursday, shifting from rain to snow in the evening.

‘I’ve had meltdowns’: Woman says airlines lost at least $10K worth of valuables in overseas move from Toronto to Berlin

‘I’ve had meltdowns’: Woman says airlines lost at least $10K worth of valuables in overseas move from Toronto to Berlin

Woman who died after vehicle went into frigid Ashbridges Bay was a ‘kind and beautiful soul,’ says friend

Woman who died after vehicle went into frigid Ashbridges Bay was a ‘kind and beautiful soul,’ says friend

Vancouver mayor rejects new supportive housing projects, promises ‘crackdown’ on gangs

Vancouver mayor rejects new supportive housing projects, promises ‘crackdown’ on gangs

B.C. farm fights order to cull ostrich herd after 2 birds test positive for avian flu

B.C. farm fights order to cull ostrich herd after 2 birds test positive for avian flu

Albertans the ‘most pessimistic’ about economic growth in Canada: poll

Albertans the ‘most pessimistic’ about economic growth in Canada: poll

Calgary police announce more charges against alleged fraudster Monika Manhas

Calgary police announce more charges against alleged fraudster Monika Manhas

What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Jan 24-26

What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Jan 24-26

Federal Conservatives could shrink public service by not backfilling ‘lower priority vacant positions’

Federal Conservatives could shrink public service by not backfilling ‘lower priority vacant positions’

Man arrested after woman found dead in Montreal’s LaSalle borough

Man arrested after woman found dead in Montreal’s LaSalle borough

Larkin has a goal and an assist in 700th game, Red Wings win 4-2 over Canadiens

Larkin has a goal and an assist in 700th game, Red Wings win 4-2 over Canadiens

Alberta food processors mull potential effects of threatened U.S. tariffs

Alberta food processors mull potential effects of threatened U.S. tariffs

New owners aim to maintain heritage of Army & Navy with new name, renovation plan

New owners aim to maintain heritage of Army & Navy with new name, renovation plan

Gas prices down slightly in Nova Scotia; no change in New Brunswick, P.E.I.

Gas prices down slightly in Nova Scotia; no change in New Brunswick, P.E.I.

NB Power customers say high bills don’t make sense

NB Power customers say high bills don’t make sense

Have you seen these men? Police looking for suspects in armed robbery

Have you seen these men? Police looking for suspects in armed robbery

Lawyers allege Lemay Forest protester is in contempt of court

Lawyers allege Lemay Forest protester is in contempt of court

University of Regina students recognized by NASA for winning app challenge

University of Regina students recognized by NASA for winning app challenge

Moe still confident of investment plans amid pause of canola crush, bio-diesel plants in Regina

Moe still confident of investment plans amid pause of canola crush, bio-diesel plants in Regina

Ford to send Ontario voters to the polls on Feb. 27: source

Ford to send Ontario voters to the polls on Feb. 27: source

Fergus, Ont. woman wins $40-million Lotto Max jackpot

Fergus, Ont. woman wins $40-million Lotto Max jackpot

University of Regina students recognized by NASA for winning app challenge

University of Regina students recognized by NASA for winning app challenge

Sask. requiring school divisions to create changeroom policies that respond to ‘local input’

Sask. requiring school divisions to create changeroom policies that respond to ‘local input’

Snowmachine driver severely injured in northern Ont. crash charged with impaired

Snowmachine driver severely injured in northern Ont. crash charged with impaired

'Canada is not for sale' hat offers tough lesson in domestic manufacturing

'Canada is not for sale' hat offers tough lesson in domestic manufacturing

Attendance doubles on second night of emergency warming centre for homeless Londoners

Attendance doubles on second night of emergency warming centre for homeless Londoners

‘That’s the end of it’: Majority of employees at industrial landmark Accuride finished at end of month

‘That’s the end of it’: Majority of employees at industrial landmark Accuride finished at end of month

Man who killed his mother during psychotic episode after eating cannabis brownies to be released from jail

Man who killed his mother during psychotic episode after eating cannabis brownies to be released from jail

School bus crash with 16 children on board, 3 taken to nearby hospital

School bus crash with 16 children on board, 3 taken to nearby hospital

Kusmierczyk defends federal program that houses asylum claimants

Kusmierczyk defends federal program that houses asylum claimants

Budget approved in Lakeshore

Budget approved in Lakeshore

U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.'s energy independence: minister

U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.'s energy independence: minister

B.C. man’s sasquatch-seeking expeditions used against him in spousal support case

B.C. man’s sasquatch-seeking expeditions used against him in spousal support case

Doug Ford confirms early Ontario election will be called next Wednesday

Doug Ford confirms early Ontario election will be called next Wednesday

Canadian government may review relationship with Amazon following Quebec closures

Canadian government may review relationship with Amazon following Quebec closures

A fierce storm is lashing Ireland and Scotland with record winds, downing power lines

A fierce storm is lashing Ireland and Scotland with record winds, downing power lines

Reality TV couple sues the city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires

Reality TV couple sues the city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires

‘We didn’t get everything right:’ Gould insists she fought unpopular policies while in Trudeau cabinet

‘We’re coming together’: MPs say search for Trudeau’s replacement is reenergizing Liberal party

Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest US$600 billion in U.S. during call with Trump

Tariff threat: B.C. and Ontario to target American alcohol

Boeing took nearly US$3B hit in Q4 related to strike, layoffs and troubled government programs

Health Canada gets rabies vaccine shipment as Ontario sees shortage, increased demand

People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues, study finds

‘The kids are not all right’: Young Canadians describe mental health struggles

Survivor of Nova festival massacre to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest

Reality TV couple sues the city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires

Tina Turner song thought ‘lost’ rediscovered after decades

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer US$200,000, prosecutors say

Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record

Oreo is releasing this flavour for the first time ever

More than 1.4 billion people travelled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs

Children are sexually abused online regularly, and the problem is only growing. Here’s what experts suggest

Climate & Environment

Here’s where severe weather alerts are active in Canada Wednesday

Firefighters help rescue 10-foot alligator from Florida storm drain

Trump says he’s withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement again

A new hot commodity on eBay: Phones with TikTok installed

TikTok, Meta 'chaos' reminds Canadian businesses of the value of diversification

Elon Musk bashes the US$500 billion AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’

GM recalls nearly 6,000 electric vehicles in Canada

Ford to recall over 270,000 U.S. vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says

Tesla raising prices for its vehicles in Canada by up to $9,000 starting Feb. 1

Auschwitz survivors recall suffering ahead of 80th anniversary of camp's liberation

Rare winter storm dumps snow on U.S. Gulf States

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton makes iconic first appearance in Ferrari red

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