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21 Nov 2009 04:09
The KW Santa Claus Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at King and Erb in Waterloo and runs into Kitchener ending at King and Cedar.
- Water maintenance in the region expected to reduce water pressure
- UPDATE: Foul play suspected in Barra Castle fire
- Fire under investigation at Barra Castle
- Second H1N1 fatality in region
- CAS rally for more money
- Second H1N1 fatality in region
- Pic. of Plattsville bank robbery suspect
- Rangers make another trade
- Hershey may make US$17-billion bid for Cadbury, topping Kraft, Journal reports
- As interest rates fall back near zero, there aren't many happy returns
- Judge reserves decision on whether Scotiabank overtime suit can move forward
- Consumers trade up for less on latest electronics as prices come down
- AbitibiBowater juggles to avoid large tax bills from $250-million loan
- Teen accused of posting Facebook hit list agrees to plead guilty for no jail time
- 300 homes evacuated, schools closed after heavy rain, high tide flood Duncan, BC
- Vehicle that caused fiery, fatal crash near Alberta logging town was stolen
- Underage Alta. girl given drugs, forced into prostitution, allege RCMP
- B.C. RCMP officer charged with assault after handcuffed prisoner slapped
- Prosecutor at Italy murder trial expected to request life sentence for American student
- Britain's Miliband warns that Afghanistan government will collapse if NATO troops pull out
- Italian police arrest 2 Pakistanis accused of supporting Mumbai terror attacks
- Bangladeshi mother says formerly conjoined twins should grow up in Australia
- 42 dead, 66 trapped underground in state-run coal mine explosion in northern China
- Two-way race
- A nod to the past; a reason to believe in the future
- Chan disappoints in comeback
- Rochette skates career best performance
- Fully focused: Skaters plotting for podium
- Moffat brothers 10th in luge season opener
- Vancouver residents warming to Games
- Germans Leitner, Resch win gold in luge
- Shaky start for Chan at Skate Canada
- Warrant: Drug cited in Michael Jackson's death came from Las Vegas pharmacy
- Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229
- Assault, harassment charges dismissed against singer John Rich over spat at nightclub
- Warrant: Drug cited in Michael Jackson's death came from Las Vegas pharmacy
- Oprah's departure from broadcast TV leaves huge void for network affiliates
- Rape victim's parents charged with child abuse
- Arrests in Italy linked to Mumbai attacks
- Hospital hearing set for Hasan
- Prosecutor: Knox resented roommate
- H1N1 cases down; vaccine access up
- Plea deal reached in Wal-Mart trial
- Anglican leader to meet with Pope
- Fans mourn end of 'Oprah' show
- Dozens missing after China mine blast
- Senate vote next step on health bill road
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20 Nov 2009 10:04
The union representing Children's Aid society workers will stage a rally today to try to get the Premier's attention.
- General Motors expects a plan for its European operations by mid December
- Transat beefs up France operations by teaming with travel agency network
- CF gets three directors on Terra board, complicating hostile Agrium bid
- Good news for home heating: With the most natural gas in storage, prices plunge by 15 per cent
- Flaherty should use speech to urge patience with economic rebound: economist
- Proposed deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Quebec leaves Atlantic premiers divided
- Who's been torching Montreal's Italian cafes? Police stumped, victims mute
- Canada in talks with U.S. officials to take over security for diplomats: MacKay
- Flaherty should use speech to urge patience with economic rebound: economist
- Woman who sexually assaulted her son gets conditional sentence and $3,500 fine
- Palestinians to set new date for elections after president accepts delay of January voting
- 'Rompuy-pumpy' and Cathy Who?: Critics underwhelmed by EU's choice for new top jobs
- Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth, 1 crewman about to become father for 2nd time
- Floods batter Britain's Lake District, policeman feared dead; Ireland also hard hit
- Italian prosecutors: US student 'harboured hatred' for Briton; killed her in sex game
- Canada's Hollingsworth slides to gold
- Live blog: Friday from Skate Canada
- Cross-country skiing season preview
- Canada's slalom storm
- The Moment of Truth
- Canada perfect through round-robin
- Speed skating world juggling new found popularity
- Ward's Olympic hopes on hold
- Kelly hopes to translate mettle to medal
- Chan returns to ice, undeterred
- Chinese terracotta warriors coming to Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in 2011
- Oprah Winfrey says prayer, careful thought influenced decision to end her show
- Less than 2 years left for 'Oprah' show: let's hurry up and start missing Oprah!
- Vivendi executive says decision over sale of NBC Universal stake is ?complex?
- Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert, others preparing for American Music Awards
- Canada's Hollingsworth wins World Cup skeleton race at Lake Placid
- FIFA rules out replay of France-Ireland qualifier; Henry embarrassed
- Canadian Mariah Madigan wins silver medal at women's trampoline event
- IAAF still in talks over future of gender-tested runner Caster Semenya
- Henry embarrassed over handball, says France-Ireland game should be replayed
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19 Nov 2009 15:13
570 News
Tractor trailer catches fire after crashing on highway 8Kitchener - A deer on the highway is getting the blame for causing a crash that left Toronto-bound commuters with one less route out of the city today.
The highway is back open after having to be closed down for over nine hours.
- Finance minister proposes code of conduct for credit-and debit-card companies
- Bank of Montreal to buy back up to 15M or 2.7 per cent of its common shares
- Retailers launch deep discounts to lure in shoppers in stagnant holiday season
- Bombardier has hopes for success in winning rail orders in North America
- OECD raises growth forecasts for developed economies, recovery to remain fragile
- Canadian officials dismissed Afghan torture claims in 2006
- Bureaucrats and other critics often face wrath of Conservatives
- Officials investigating one lot of flu vaccine due to allergy concerns
- Finance minister proposes code of conduct for credit-and debit-card companies
- RCMP, Border Services join international effort to eradicate fake drug trade
- Obama ssays it's time to weigh new sanctions on Iran; world powers to meet Friday on next move
- British Army defuses armour-piercing mortar in Northern Ireland city; IRA dissidents blamed
- Army keeping media out of Palin book event, fearing politics against Obama
- Cathy who? Briton little known at home or abroad gets plum EU foreign policy post
- Postal Service halts program that brought flood of letters to Santa to North Pole, Alaska
- For Jeremy Ten, Vancouver really is a 'home rink'
- Reserved, restrained – and rocking with Sid
- Who should be on Team Canada
- Canada's sledge team tops Norway
- CAS to rule on Pechstein doping case Nov. 25
- Just another race
- Defeating Germany's luge giants
- Squamish making best of Games despite some resentment
- Will Ferrell tops Forbes list of most overpaid stars in Hollywood
- Dry run for World Laughter Games planned for Toronto on Saturday
- Parker-Broderick surrogate testifies items missing from her home
- Army keeping media out of Palin book event, fearing politics against Obama
- Different Strokes: Julian Casablancas says band forced him to go solo
- Giants ace Tim Lincecum wins second consecutive NL Cy Young in tight vote
- Negotiations close to beginning for potential Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
- Tour de France champion agrees to finish Astana contract through 2010
- Source: Williams to take plea deal in shooting case, will face prison
- Bills owner Ralph Wilson prepared to revamp football operation after the season
- Wal-Mart scuffle prompts racism claims
- Belgian PM is first 'president of Europe'
- California hikes tuition
- 'Connecting the dots' on Fort Hood
- 3 teens arraigned in burned boy case
- Continental, American expand charges
- French hand costs Irish World Cup trip
- New Orleans mayor hails Katrina ruling
- How Microsoft blew it with cell phones
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18 Nov 2009 19:39
570 News - The Canadian PressOttawa - An appeal court has ordered the federal cabinet to revisit its decision to strip accused Nazi war criminal and Waterloo resident Helmut Oberlander of his Canadian citizenship.
- Small businesses shouldn't give up on giving to customers during holiday season
- Prosecutor files US state's 1st case under law against knowingly hiring illegal immigrants
- Yellow Pages to issue $300M in notes to repay debt and for general purposes
- Leggo my Eggo! Kellogg fights waffle shortage
- Cosmos still after Cossette advertising agency and could increase its bid
- Toronto Zoo gorilla picks son's name by choosing one of five fruit piles
- Sidney Crosby runs with Olympic flame in Halifax, delights hometown crowd
- Toronto subway service resumes after rush hour shutdown strands thousands
- Man guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder in Sask home invasion
- Ontario's health minister says don't rush to get swine flu shot - but do get it
- Mexico abortion fight moves to federal level, as majority of states pass right-to-life laws
- 'Palin! Palin! Palin!' crowds chant as hundreds line up in Michigan to see Palin on book tour
- Judge: Army Corps' failure to maintain navigation channel led to massive flooding by Katrina
- Architect joins former first lady Laura Bush to unveil design of Bush library
- Warrant: Police find porn, incest magazines at family home in US child molestation case
- Reserved, restrained – and rocking with Sid the Kid
- Yzerman may put extra players on Olympic standby
- Just Another Race
- Olympic organizers settle lawsuit over 2010 tickets
- Chan set to defend Skate Canada title on home ice
- Smyth out for up to a month
- Brian Burke will march in Opening Ceremony
- Groundbreaking technology powers Torch Cam
- Sorry, Michael Moore: 'Capitalism: A Love Story' not on short list of potential Oscar nominees
- Top 20 Concert Tours
- Judge issues preliminary injunction against Web sites accused of pirating Beatles tracks
- 'Palin! Palin! Palin!' crowds chant as hundreds line up in Michigan to see Palin on book tour
- And the winning date for next year's Emmy Awards: August, not September
- Suspect charged with murder in gay teen's decapitation
- Senate leader unveils $849B health bill
- U.N.: Climate change hits women hard
- Expert: Traffickers target 'throwaways'
- HHS: No change in mammogram policy
- 2007 memo criticizes Fort Hood suspect
- Obama meets with half-brother in China
- New 'sexiest man' named
- Decade's top 10 Internet moments
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18 Nov 2009 02:51
Just about anyone who wants the swine flu vaccine will be able to get it within days in at least 17 health districts in the province, but not in Waterloo Region.
- Out of the Cold program desperately seeking your help
- Research in Motion says it is staying the course
- One last Oktoberfest celebration for 2009
- Clarification of Canada's Criminal Code regarding Internet predators
- What's happening this Christmas in Cambridge
- Alison's Dream continues for another Christmas
- Decrease in flu numbers
- Councillor raises fluoride concerns
- OPP ask for help finding B and E suspects
- Asian stocks mixed amid caution markets overstretched; European shares higher
- Oil extends rise above $79 in Asia after big US crude inventory drop
- Delta and alliance offer $1 billion to partner with Japan Airlines
- Taiwan's Chinatrust buys 30 per cent stake in AIG's Taiwan unit for $660 million
- Goldman Sachs teams with Warren Buffett on effort to help small businesses
- Prime Minister wraps up Indian visit with chaotic tour of Golden Temple
- Hockey star Sidney Crosby to carry Olympic torch in downtown Halifax
- Toronto among 17 Ont. health units to give H1N1 flu shot to the general public
- Laser eye surgeon accused of trying to arrange hit on two colleagues
- Mayor feels couch move as 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits B.C.'s north coast
- Prime Minister wraps up Indian visit with chaotic tour of Golden Temple
- A Great Wall: A reflective Obama takes a tourist break amid Asian diplomacy
- Woman believed to have been oldest person born in US dies in NY nursing home at 114
- Police car checking NYC traffic ahead of Biden motorcade collides with taxi; vice-president OK
- Formerly conjoined twins in serious, stable condition after separation surgery in Australia
- From Zeus to Glooscap, myth touches the Games
- Town offers Colbert position during Games
- Renner says endurance event may be her best
- Bringing the Olympics to your mobile phone
- Luge season preview
- Canada opens with 4-0 win over USA
- U.S. curler to appear on TV reality show
- Fighter jets back air security umbrella over Games
- Ex-Kiss drummer Peter Criss, a survivor of male breast cancer, urges men to get checked for it
- Assistant: Zhang considering war drama, romance as next project
- After missing out on Gov. Gen. award, Siblin wins two Quebec prizes
- Nicolas Cage's former money manager sues, claiming actor's lavish spending to blame for woes
- Tila Tequila seeking $1.5 million in civil suit against Chargers' Merriman
- White House reports billions of improper payments in 2009
- Kin's DNA cracks crime, raises concerns
- Police raid New York newspaper offices
- Army suicides set another grim record
- Congressional inquiry into Ft. Hood eyed
- Texas boy, dad gunned down in Mexico
- Byrd longest-serving congressman
- Kidnapping, murder, infant burial alleged
- Dad issues tearful plea after girl's death
- Manager: Actor caused own money ills
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17 Nov 2009 10:43
Kitchener - Police are resuming their search for the man who viciously sexually assaulted a Kitchener boy and two other children more than a decade ago.
The predator became known as the Woodland rapist because he lured his victims into a wooded area.
- Police to address perception problem in Cambridge
- Waterloo's Clay and Glass Gallery could close in January
- "Santa's Anonymous" program kicks of today
- Another H1N1 clinic goes today in New Hamburg
- Entrepreneur week introduces the late Oscar Kuntz
- Waterloo City Councillors might be looking at getting a raise, but not necessarily for themselves
- The financial picture for the City of Kitchener is a lot clearer
- Former employees speak out about W.C. Wood
- Caisse to unveil plan to improve returns and support Quebec economic development
- Agrium steps up pressure as US$4.8-billion offer for CF set to expire Wednesday
- Scotiabank lawyer calls for dismissal of class action overtime suit
- October dip in U.S. factory production signals bumpy road for recovery
- Home Depot earnings fall 8.9 per cent; raises outlook amid signs of real estate stabilization
- Top doctor says very few adverse reactions to H1N1 vaccine
- Commissioner raises concerns about money laundering agency, no-fly list
- Financial crime watchdog budget trimmed despite growing demand
- Earthquake of 6.6 magnitude off B.C.; no tsunami, says warning centre
- Family of homeless man who died in Winnipeg ER wants money for inquest
- US military to probe missed warning signs before Fort Hood massacre, hoping to prevent more
- Astronauts inspect space shuttle Atlantis for damage as it approaches space station
- Somalis: $3.3M ransom paid, 36 hostages aboard Spanish trawler taken in early October freed
- Afghanistan slips in corruption index despite billions in foreign aid to bolster government
- Former SS Sgt., 90, charged in Germany with killing of 58 Jewish labourers in wartime Austria
- Kate Pullinger wins GG fiction award for 'The Mistress of Nothing'
- Man who tried to blackmail Cindy Crawford surrenders to German police
- Putin reaches out to Russia's hip hop artists, burnishing his bad boy image
- Swiss court to rule in 2-3 weeks on Roman Polanski's request for bail
- Italian library unveils recently restored drawings by Raphael, others
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16 Nov 2009 19:19
570 NewsGuelph - W.C. Wood is closing its upright refrigerator and freezer plant in the city.
It means about 250 layoffs.
- Pennsylvania regulator moves to undo Kingsway Financial donation
- Coke pins hopes on new, rising middle class in countries like China, India
- Buffett's Berkshire acquires ExxonMobil stake, cuts holdings in ConocoPhillips
- GMAC CEO Alvaro de Molina out; replaced by board member Michael Carpenter
- U.S. retail sales point to subdued holiday, with credit tight, unemployment up
- Former PQ leader Parizeau calls for more Quebec sovereignty talk in his new book
- Canada doesn't have to apologize for Britain's "home children," minister says
- Statistics Canada says charitable donations dropped 5.3% last year
- Child migrant program built on good intentions but led to disasters: author
- Trial begins for father, two sons accused in Vancouver Island murder
- Conservatives blast Obama for bowing to Japanese emperor in Tokyo
- Mormons, Boy Scouts named in lawsuits claiming childhood sex abuse by youth leaders
- Landslide in northern China kills 23; rescuers search for survivors
- Single mom who is US Army cook refuses Afghanistan deployment to take care of 10-month-old son
- Lawyer: Woman charged in abduction of Elizabeth Smart to enter guilty plea in federal court
- Ex-Oiler Craig Simpson wins CBC's 'Battle of the Blades' with slick skating
- Thousands of fans wait days for glimpse of 'New Moon' heartthrobs at LA premiere
- Trial begins for US police chief accused of snooping on Parker-Broderick surrogate
- Book review: President Ulysses S. Grant seen as militarist butcher in South, hero elsewhere
- Judge grants Nicole Richie, kids, restraining order from pair of celebrity photographers
- Ontario beats P.E.I., moves into first place at mixed curling championship
- SCORECARD:
- Pacquiao-Mayweather fight not made, but early money still on Mayweather
- Belichick defends decision to go for first down rather than punt in Pats' loss
- MLS commissioner Don Garber sees Montreal as the 19th team in the league
- Suspect in Elizabeth Smart kidnapping to plead guilty
- Microsoft co-founder Allen has cancer
- Doctor held in death of 9-year-old son
- Middle fingers cost Titans' owner $250K
- MTV 'Remote Control' host Ober dies
- Body in river is Chicago schools chief
- Missing N.C. girl, 5, found dead
- Mexico soccer star De Nigris, 31, dies
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16 Nov 2009 04:00
The Canadian Press OntarioOntario - Ontario's Liberal government will introduce legislation today to harmonize the province's eight per cent sales tax with the five per cent GST.
In addition to creating a single, 13 per cent sales tax next July, the bill also includes a series of cuts to income, small business and corporate taxes that take effect in January.
- EADS reports Q3 loss on weak dollar, warns of charges on troubled aircraft programs in Q4
- Harper praises awakened 'South Asian tiger', promotes economic links to Canada
- Oil rises above $77 in Asia amid weakening dollar, improving crude demand outlook
- Bristol-Myers splits off Mead Johnson, shareholders can swap Bristol shares for Mead stock
- China's foreign investment up for 3rd month in October; rises 5.7 per cent to $7.1 billion
- Harper praises awakened 'South Asian tiger', promotes economic links to Canada
- Child migrants sent to Canada pleased with UK's apology; demand one from Ottawa
- Vancouver's Winter Games to be broadcast in 22 different languages
- Greens' new leader hopes his agricultural expertise will win over voters
- Man in Santa Claus parade faces impaired driving charges
- UN food summit approves strategy shift on world hunger, but fails to pledge specific money
- Suicide truck bomber attacks police station in northwestern Pakistan, killing 4 people
- Harper praises awakened 'South Asian tiger', promotes economic links to Canada
- NASA fuels space shuttle Atlantis for afternoon liftoff, weather takes slight turn for worse
- Australian doctors begin surgery to separate Bangladeshi twins conjoined at top of the head
- Obama: U.S., China not 'predestined' adversaries
- Decision on 9/11 trials spurs debate
- Pentagon bars detainee photos' release
- Illinois officials want Gitmo inmates
- Atlantis set to launch
- Clinton: No long-term Afghanistan stay
- More digging possible in Cleveland case
- Baby at center of court battle dies
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15 Nov 2009 12:47
The parade will move from London and Woolwich,making its way downtown to Norfolk, Quebec and Wyndham streets.
- Bain Capital to pay $1B for Citigroup's controlling stake in Japanese call centre operator
- US casino giant Las Vegas Sands looks to restart Macau projects next year with IPO funding
- Intel to remain open in Jerusalem on Jewish Sabbath despite violent protests
- Broadcasting pioneer NBC brings history as Comcast prepares to take control
- Shoppers and retailers prepare for a tough holiday shopping season
- Ontario introduces bill to create single, 13 per cent sales tax
- Bidding process for new portrait gallery mired in gaffes
- Portrait gallery panel chafes at choice restrictions: documents
- Study says post-traumatic stress disorder being over-diagnosed
- Stimulus programs typically structured inefficiently: expert
- Serbian Patriarch Pavle, advocate of tolerance and peace in the Balkans, dies at age 95
- After years of waiting, dozens of Guantanamo detainees are getting their day in court
- British police make 'significant' arrest in hunt for serial rapist who preyed on elderly
- UN and Islamic bank make $1 billion deal to develop farming in poor countries ahead of summit
- Palestinians want UN to endorse state; Israel threatens its own unilateral steps in response
- '2012' has worldwide box-office bang of $225M, opens at No. 1 domestically with $65M
- Broadcasting pioneer NBC brings history as Comcast prepares to take control
- 'Hello, Ohio!' (Psst! Boss, we're in Michigan), but fans forgive
- Film academy throws a private Oscar party
- British scientist says she penned call-girl blog
- Pentagon bars release of detainee photos
- Baby in British court battle dies
- Obama begins China visit
- Gitmo detainees headed to Illinois?
- Thousands mourn goalkeeper Enke
- Mother of missing N.C. girl charged
- Men's sex charges stun neighbor
- U.N.: 1 billion worldwide face starvation
- Obama to Myanmar: Free Suu Kyi
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14 Nov 2009 20:32
- GM says 37 per cent of US Saab dealers will close under deal to sell brand to Koenigsegg Group
- Geothermal energy company Magma loses US$2.7 million in first quarter as company builds business
- Finnair pilots to begin strike Monday after rejecting labour mediation proposal
- GM to move European headquarters to Germany
- Consolidated Envirowaste waste processing company to be acquired by controlling shareholder group
- Ontario's Greens pick Mike Schreiner as new leader
- Over 50 B.C. paramedics book off just before starting work during labour dispute
- As APEC leaders meet, Harper says all countries need to be in climate deal
- Smooth sailing for 2010 Games tickets after earlier glitch shut down website
- N.B. premier confident voters will see benefits of his government's decisions
- As APEC leaders meet, Harper says all countries need to be in climate deal
- Obama seeking to move ahead on climate deal, nuclear arms-control treaty during Asia meetings
- Colombia detains 4 Venezuelan national guard troops, plans repatriation to calm relations
- Madoff's jacket sells for $14,500 in NYC auction, wife's diamond earrings fetch $70,000
- White House: Obama administration eyes near-empty Illinois prison to house Guantanamo inmates
- Canada's 4-man golden at bobsleigh opener
- 4 medals for Canada at short track World Cup
- Third time's a charm for Scott at Road to Roar
- Hard fall forces Canadian pairs out of Skate America
- Silver, bronze for Canada at long track World Cup
- Torch lights the changing face of Newfoundland
- Smooth sailing for 2010 Games tickets
- Mayor: Games a burden and blessing
- Taking advantage of Olympic year visibility
- IOC happy for ski jumping court decision
- 'Flashpoint' takes top honours at 2009 Gemini Awards celebrating top Canadian TV
- 'Going Rogue' or 'Going Rouge'? Sarah Palin's memoir triggers other books hoping to cash in
- Modern-day bards from across Canada compete in B.C. at National Poetry Slam
- Sarah Palin tells Barbara Walters she didn't know her daughter Bristol was sexually active
- Carey Price makes 53 saves but Montreal Canadiens lose 2-0 to Predators
- Kiprusoff's 38 saves, Iginla's two goals give Calgary a 5-2 win over Leafs
- Guelph continues cross-country dominance, sweeping CIS men's, women's titles
- Canadians earn seven medals to wrap up Pan Am junior rhythmic gymnastics event
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