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Free Lady Antebellum concert Monday afternoon at Yonge-Dundas Square
One of the biggest country-pop acts in the world, ‘Lady Antebellum’, will be playing a free concert Monday in Toronto.
Presented by 98.1 CHFI, the concert will be held downtown at Toronto’s iconic Yonge-Dundas Square at 4 p.m.
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Petition launched to change name of Victoria Day to ‘Victoria and First People’s Day’
A group of Canadians with some high-level backing is pushing for the renaming of Victoria Day.
A petition has been launched to change the name to ‘Victoria and First People’s Day’.
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Ford should directly address allegations of drug use in video scandal: PR expert
TORONTO, Ont. – A public relations expert suggests Rob Ford’s decision not to host his weekly radio show on Sunday may indicate the Toronto mayor has yet to fully figure out how to respond to allegations he was recorded on video appearing to smoke crack cocaine.
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New Dundee Fireworks
If you wanted to see fireworks on Victoria Day, or were looking for something to do, be sure to head out to New Dundee.
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Plane crash at the regions airport
There were no injuries after a small plane made a forced landing at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. The two seat Cessna had problems with its landing gear. CTV Kitchener reports the right rear landing gear only came out partially. The pilot was able to land the plane in that condition. The plane was
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One winning ticket sold in Florida for record-setting $590M Powerball jackpot
At least one person in the United States is suddenly rich – very, very rich.
A lottery official in the States confirmed one winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.
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Drug bust in Kitchener
Regional police made a huge drug bust in Kitchener over the weekend. They were called to Lorraine Avenue just before 9 p.m. on Friday night for a suspicious car, and ended up arrested a 27-year-old Kitchener man. Crack cocaine and marijuana were also seized. As the investigation continued, officers were led to a commercial unit
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Fire safety for the long weekend
The Victoria Day long weekend is the usually the first time people open up their summer houses and cottages, but Waterloo Fire Rescue is sending out a reminder, it’s also a good time to think about fire safety. John Percy, the Public Education Officer with Waterloo Fire Rescue tells 570 News the first thing you
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Fireworks in Conestogo tonight
The Conestogo Winterbourne Optimists are holding their annual Victoria Day fireworks on Saturday in Conestogo.
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Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Maps now available
Foodlink Waterloo Region is helping local residents find an array of fresh produce, meats and cheeses by way of it’s 2013 Buy Local! Buy Fresh! map.
