Kitchener Rangers bring Memorial Cup to 95-year-old former team president
A piece of hockey history made a special stop in Waterloo, Ont. on Tuesday in a full circle moment for the Kitchener Rangers’ oldest living past president.
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Luke Willson joins Guelph Gryphons coaching staff
The Guelph Gryphons football team has made a big addition to the coaching squad as Super Bowl Champion Luke Willson steps behind the bench for the upcoming season.
Ontario textile manufacturer feels the squeeze from new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
A Cambridge company says it’s trying to navigate an increasingly uncertain trade environment amid the escalating tariff battle between Canada and the United States.
Suspect with knife robs victim in Fergus
The Ontario Provincial Police are looking for a male suspect who robbed another person at knifepoint.
Sour outlook for Ontario peaches after Niagara flooding
Peaches may be plentiful in grocery stores now, but that could change next year after heavy rain devastated orchards across the Niagara region earlier this month.
All councillors acclaimed in Wellesley Township
Voters in Wellesley will have only one big council decision to make in the upcoming municipal election – who they want as the township’s mayor.
From dinks in downtown to serving up fun, Paddle Palooza returns to Kitchener
Downtown Paddle Palooza returned to Carl Zehr Square in Kitchener to celebrate a growing sport while raising money for a good cause.
Ontario couple drives into twine strung across ATV trail
ATV drivers are being warned about a dangerous discovery in Grey Highlands.
Golden Hawks named top Canadian university football talent
Two Wilfrid Laurier University players have been recognized as top prospects ahead of the 2027 CFL Draft.
Retired Guelph Police service dog Titan dies at seven
A retired Guelph Police Service dog known for helping locate suspects, missing people and evidence has died.
Kitchener revives task force as new U.S. tariffs threaten local businesses
The City of Kitchener is reactivating its Tariff and Trade Task Force as the U.S. continues to put pressure on Canadian businesses and supply chains.
Teen charged after serious Cambridge crash
Waterloo Regional Police say emergency crews responded to a crash involving a Toyota van and a Volkswagen SUV around 3:15 a.m. on Aug. 10 near Maple Grove Road and Beaverdale Road.
Council approves temporary 50 per cent rent cut for Kitchener Market vendors
The reduced rates are part of an interim operating model designed to help small businesses while the extensive remediation and restoration work continues.
Guelph man accused of defrauding employers of more than $200,000
Police say a lengthy investigation involved hospitality businesses in multiple jurisdictions.
Ontario students brace for ‘vast amount’ of debt amid OSAP changes, tuition increases
As of Aug. 1, the proportion of non-repayable grants a student can receive through the Ontario Student Assistance Program has been reduced from 85 per cent to a maximum of 25 per cent, with the rest given in loans.
Guelph: Who’s running in the municipal election?
Who's running in the 2026 municipal election in Guelph?
Brantford and Brant County: Who’s running in the 2026 municipal election?
There will be changes in Brantford and Brant County as both municipalities will have a new mayor by the end of the 2026 municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26.
Almost a dozen puppies found abandoned in Brantford within days of birth
Eleven puppies between one and two days old were abandoned in a cardboard box in Brantford.
Delivery driver writes address on Waterloo home that did not display numbers
A Waterloo, Ont., homeowner is looking for someone to make things right after he said a delivery driver vandalized his home almost two months ago.
Ukrainians in Waterloo Region mark Independence Day amid ongoing war with Russia
A day of celebration was also a reminder of what some Ukrainians in Waterloo Region had to leave behind.
Waterloo Region has 60K to 70K jobs exposed to tariffs, Economic Development Corporation says
Waterloo Region has an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 jobs that are potentially exposed to tariffs impacts.
Waterloo Region: Who’s running to be a school board trustee in the 2026 municipal election?
Residents will be voting for who will be representing them at their respective councils as well as electing school board trustees.
New leader coming in to help Region of Waterloo through water capacity troubles
The Region of Waterloo has hired a new commissioner of water and wastewater services.
Preview of the 2026 mayoral races in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo
A political expert weighs in on three mayoral races in Waterloo Region.
Suspect flashes gun during attempted vehicle theft in Cambridge
Police are looking for a suspect in an attempted vehicle theft.
Crash closes Highway 6 near Freelton
Drivers are being warned of a tractor trailer crash on Highway 6 near Concession Road 12 East.
Wire cut from telephone poles in North Dumfries
Police responded to a reported theft in progress at Branchton Road, near Morrison Road, early Saturday morning.
Two injured in fuel truck collision
Charges are anticipated in a crash that closed Oxford-Waterloo Road, south of New Hamburg, on Thursday afternoon.
Child hit while riding their bike on the grass in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police are trying to identify a hit and run driver.
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Guelph home
Guelph Police are investigating two break-ins in the south-end of the city.
Two people allegedly break into Guelph prison
Some people break out of prison, while others just want to get inside.
Local Ukrainian community comes together in celebration of 35th Independence Day anniversary
The event was held by the Ukraine Canadian Congress’ (UCC) Waterloo-Wellington branch alongside Plast Kitchener Waterloo.
Top stories of the week: Mother sentenced in arson case, first Canadian woman conquers Dinnie Stones, and a Highway 401 tumble in Cambridge
A mother was sentenced for setting her son's restaurant on fire, the first Canadian woman ever lifts the famed Dinnie Stones, and a three-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Cambridge
Father pushing empty wheelchair to Queens Park for daughter in need of life-saving surgery
Gesualdi is pushing an empty wheelchair representing his daughter Syndey who requires spinal surgery.
Multi-vehicle crash in Perth East, five taken to hospital
Investigators said the collision happened Saturday around 11:15 p.m. on Line 34 between Road 102 and Road 104.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued to Waterloo Region
The weather unit came out with the yellow level warning minutes before 5 p.m. Saturday.
Haldimand County OPP seeks public’s help in criminal harassment and weapons investigation
Investigators said that between Aug. 4 and Aug. 20, the suspect targeted a home on Lillian Way in Caledonia on four separate occasions, with each incident happening between 3 and 5 a.m.
Poilievre, MP DeRidder call for harsher penalties on drug trafficking during Victoria Park visit
DeRidder shared her story in the House of Commons in May, introducing a private member’s bill shortly after that would see drug traffickers face harsher penalties and make court-ordered treatment possible.
‘It’s tragic, it’s scary’: Unpaid property taxes climb to $38 million in Cambridge
The issue was brought to light following a motion by Coun. Helen Shwery last month, who pushed for a closer look at the tax arrears.
Union concerned about future of WSIB service amid 466 job cuts
The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU) says the WSIB is cutting 466 positions across the province and closing offices, including the one in Guelph.
Environment Canada issue significant rainfall warning across southern Ontario including Waterloo Region
The special weather statement was issued just before 6 p.m. Friday, with rainfall expected to possibly exceed 50 mm from Saturday morning to early Sunday morning.
Kitchener Market will reopen in September with a ‘modified’ format
The Kitchener Market is set to reopen nearly two months after a fire broke out inside the main building.
Assault with wooden object leads to arrest: GPS
Investigators said the attack happened around 7 a.m. Thursday near Waterloo Avenue and Gordon Street.
Guelph Police investigating parking lot vehicle theft
Investigators said the incident happened around 10:40 a.m. Thursday in a parking lot near Woolwich Street and Suffolk Street East.
Weapons, jewelry and drugs seized in Kitchener bust
They seized a gun, suspected cocaine, two prohibited weapons, jewelry and unspecified amount of cash.
Waterloo Region: Candidates running in the 2026 municipal election
Here are the candidates who have registered to run.
Break-in at home in Kitchener’s Doon South neighbourhood
Waterloo Regional Police are asking for the public’s help in a break-and-enter investigation.
Gunshot reportedly heard in Kitchener neighbourhood
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a reported shooting in Kitchener.
Declawing and ear cropping soon to be illegal, but tail docking not included in ban
As a province-wide ban on some procedures for pets is set to come into effect in Ontario soon, advocates say other controversial practices should have also made the list.
Speed limit drops to 40 km/h in parts of Stratford, but some residents want more action
Parts of Stratford are slowing down as a new pilot project drops speed limits in several residential neighbourhoods from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.
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