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Erin Howlett investigation at south Kitchener ponds concludes

An Ontario Provincial Police underwater search and recovery unit completed its investigation at the ponds at Huron Natural Area on Wednesday as it sought evidence in connection to the suspicious death of Elora woman Erin Howlett. 11:09 PM ET

BlackBerry stock driven up by reported interest from new buyer

BlackBerry stock is rising after a report in the Wall Street Journal that the U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP has expressed interest in the failing Waterloo, Ont.-based smartphone maker. 6:42 AM ET

Boy, 15, dies in tractor rollover in Woolwich

A 15 year-old boy died on Wednesday morning when the tractor he was driving rolled over on a farm off Jigg’s Hollow Road in Woolwich Township. 11:21 PM ET

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