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Repairs to hydro pole on Speedsville Road continue after morning collision

Repairs to hydro pole on Speedsville Road continue after morning collision

74-year-old driver taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Increase in knife violence 'deeply concerning,' WRPS police chief says

Increase in knife violence 'deeply concerning,' WRPS police chief says

Waterloo regional police have responded to 696 incidents involving knives in 2022, a 16.2 per cent rise from 2021
Police warn about green fentanyl after two overdose deaths

Police warn about green fentanyl after two overdose deaths

Warning comes a week after the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy (WRIDS) issued a warning about the increase in the number of drug poisoning related deaths in the region
Police release new photos from commercial break-ins in Cambridge

Police release new photos from commercial break-ins in Cambridge

Between 8 p.m. on Dec. 2, and 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 3, unknown suspect forced entry into businesses, stole cash and electronics
Cambridge man charged in sex assault case at women’s prison

Cambridge man charged in sex assault case at women’s prison

Police say staff at Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener reported sexual relationship involving correctional officer, inmate
Thieves use pickup to force way into Cambridge pharmacy, steal ATM

Thieves use pickup to force way into Cambridge pharmacy, steal ATM

Bank machine was recovered in area of Alps Road, Spragues Road: police
Man suffers serious stab wound at Cambridge grocery store

Man suffers serious stab wound at Cambridge grocery store

A 42-year-old Cambridge man has been charged as a result of the incident
Police issue warning after three pick-ups stolen in Cambridge

Police issue warning after three pick-ups stolen in Cambridge

All three thefts happened in Hespeler using relay and reprogramming technology
Two treated at scene of Cambridge fire

Two treated at scene of Cambridge fire

Cause is still being looked into
Fire crews respond to house fire on Ballantyne Avenue

Fire crews respond to house fire on Ballantyne Avenue

Police say there were no injuries reported, the investigation is ongoing