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WATCH Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade rolls through K-W

A Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest classic, the annual Thanksgiving Day parade will travel down Weber Street on Monday, Oct. 9.

Demand for food services continues to grow over Thanksgiving weekend

A Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings has become significantly more expensive than it used to be.

'This area is so unaffordable': Skyrocketing home prices in Waterloo Region drive residents to make difficult decisions

With its thriving tech industry and renowned universities, Waterloo Region has long been an attractive destination for people looking to settle down. However, in recent years, the dream of homeownership has become increasingly elusive for many.

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WATCH: K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Guelph Humane Society looking for help for injured cat

Urgency mounts this holiday weekend for Archie, a cat found injured on the side of a road in North Wellington County.

OHL roundup: Oktoberfest celebrations, wins, and losses across the league

The OHL sees Oktoberfest celebrations in Kitchener, a dominating win for Guelph, and an anticipated home opener for the Brantford Bulldogs.

After a shocking court case, here's how Lucas Shortreed's family wants to remember him

Lucas Shortreed’s mom considers the Friday before Thanksgiving the anniversary of her son’s death.

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Portable laptop monitor sales up as more seek second screens

If you’ve ever wished you could hook up an extra screen to your laptop, now it's easy to do.

Ontario senior tricked by fake online ad for mobility scooter

An Ontario senior said he lost money after attempting to buy a mobility scooter that appeared to be heavily discounted in an online advertisement.

Ontario university student loses $3K after clicking fake CIBC link

An Ontario university student lost $3,000 in an online banking scam while she was expecting money to help pay for her tuition and school books.

Toronto family shocked they have to rip out $20K synthetic grass putting green

A Scarborough family said they were shocked to get a notice from the City of Toronto that the artificial grass in their backyard, including a putting green, will have to be ripped out.

'A nightmare': Ontario family sleeps in car during botched $58K renovations

Ajay Sood and his family bought their dream home in Oakville this past July, but they say a contractor destroyed their house after refusing to finish the work despite being paid in advance.

Is tipping 'ridiculous?' One chef thinks so, and here's why

One renowned chef is calling tipping culture 'one of the most ridiculous things in North America.'

Ontario widower stuck with US$100K+ medical bill after late wife hospitalized on vacation

An Ontario widower, still grieving his wife's death, is unsure how to pay for a medical bill from their last vacation to Florida, which costs more than US$124,000.

Ontario businessman loses $38K in cheque-cashing scam

An Ontario businessman says he has to pay about $38,000 after he was the victim of a cheque-cashing scam and failed to immediately report the fraudulent activity to his bank. The businessman says that the reason for the delay is because he doesn't use online banking.

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