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Relationship between technology and obesity Updated Wed. Oct. 07 2009 8:44 PM ET  A University of Waterloo professor is examining the relationship between technology and obesity.
His experiment uses Geocaching to prove that kids, crazy about video games, can be prompted to get up off the couch.
The game uses handheld GPS units that have portable screens. It leads kids outdoors, where they get exercise and get acquainted with the environment. Kids can then share their experiences through social networking.
All of the data is tracked and analyzed to determine if it really gets kids more active.
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Updated Sat. Nov. 21 2009 12:02 AM ET
The Festival of Lights kicked off on Friday in Ingersoll. It runs 46 nights, includes over 300 light displays, and attracts thousands of people each year. |
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Updated Fri. Nov. 20 2009 9:00 PM ET
Waterloo Regional Police are looking for a sword wielding robber following a bizarre incident early Friday morning. It happened at the intersection of Westmount Road and Queen's Boulevard. |
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Updated Fri. Nov. 20 2009 9:00 PM ET
A small fire broke out at Barra Castle in Kitchener just before 1:00pm. Crews were able to get the blaze quickly under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. |
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