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Cambridge woman explains how scammer e-transferred thousands out of her bank account

Sydney Dinsmore thought an alert from her bank about a transfer from an account was fake. But she says eventually, scammers got into her account and were able to take out $4,000 in November of 2022.

This woman honoured her husband with a commemorative bench along GRCA trail

The Grand River Conservation Authority has created a new online map that outlines locations of commemorative benches and trail markers. People can make a donation and honour a loved one. Shirley Dodman shared her story about why she dedicated a bench along a favourite trail to her husband.

As the time to plant crops approaches, local farmers mull options to deal with drier conditions

Local crop producers are preparing for another growing season and hope the weather is good and wet. But whether its rain or shine, one company offers seeds for such a condition.

First-time boxers train at Kitchener gym for upcoming charity bout

They've never boxed before, but 20 people from Waterloo region are heading into the ring for the first time. They're currently training for an event on April 12th to raise money for McMaster Children's Hospital.

Final whistle to blow for Kitchener Sports Association as it wraps operation after 80 years

The Kitchener Sports Association says its folding the organization later this year after marking its 80th anniversary. The group's president says they haven't been able to get new members to join and take over the many volunteer activities they're involved in.

How Waterloo regional police collect and use race-based data focus of mini-conference

Waterloo regional police are holding a mini-conference on Race and Identity Based Data Collection in Kitchener Wednesday night. Its the first of many in-person events that the community can get involved to help shape future direction.

Grand Valley man to receive Carnegie Medal after rescuing neighbour from house fire

A Grand Valley man says he never gave much thought to running into a burning home to save his neighbour's life. Now, Alan Mackie will be honoured with the Carnegie Medal for extraordinary heroism.

Wartime history of Ontario Farmerettes an untold tale until this chance photo discovery

They were called the Farmerettes, young women who farmed the fields of southwestern Ontario and Niagara region during the Second World War. Their stories inspired a book, which is now being turned into a documentary and a play.

Neighbourhood associations in Waterloo region help create joy, sense of community

As Waterloo region struggles with a housing crisis, it also needs to ensure it does more than just create buildings in which people can live. There also needs to be a sense of community for people who choose to live there. That's where neighbourhood associations come in.
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Grand Philharmonic Choir to hire musicians from defunct K-W Symphony for upcoming season

The Grand Philharmonic Choir collaborated with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony for many performances and says they'll continue to work with musicians this season even after the symphony cancelled its upcoming season.