18 Waterloo region stores report overnight break-ins Wednesday: police
Break-ins targeting restaurants, salons, dress shops and cannabis stores have been reported in Kitchener, Waterloo and Woolwich.
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'There’s no great answer': Low-income tenants weigh options in Cambridge as renovations push them out
Tenants of the Tiger Lofts, an affordable apartment building in Cambridge, say they’re being “renovicted” and won’t be allowed to stay after extensive renovations.
Sexual assault in McLennan Park under investigation
Police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed and sexually assaulted a woman in a Kitchener park.
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E-scooters now allowed on Waterloo Region roads
Electric scooters have been given the green light to cruise in Waterloo Region.
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'We didn’t know what their fate would be': 16 puppies arrive at local animal rescue
More than a dozen puppies were dropped off at a St. Jacobs animal rescue Wednesday afternoon.
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Average home sale price in K-W drops for fourth straight month
The average sale price now sits at $791,674, down 24 per cent from February when it topped $1 million.
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Police officer loses service-issued baton
The Waterloo Regional Police Service is searching for a baton misplaced by an officer late last week.
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OPP identifies victim of fatal motorcycle collision near Woodstock
Provincial police have identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle collision that occurred earlier this week.
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New interim Waterloo regional police chief steps into role
“It’s like I’ve been given the keys to a Maserati," new interim chief John Goodman told Wednesday's police board meeting.
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University of Guelph to spend $3.6 million for diversity, inclusion hiring initiative
The University of Guelph announced on Wednesday it was committing $3.6 million for a new hiring initiative to increase Black and Indigenous staffing levels.
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Victim of fatal head on collision identified: Oxford County OPP
The victim of a fatal head on collision earlier this week in Blandford-Blenheim has been identified as a 41-year-old man from Plattsville.
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Police searching for information on collision that sent cyclist to hospital
Waterloo regional police are looking for information after a hit and run collision sent a Waterloo man to hospital.
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No current plans for resumption of masking mandates, says WDGPH
As Ontario enters the seventh wave of COVID-19, local health officials say that doesn’t necessarily mean masking mandates will return.
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Victoria Park tent encampment protesting lack of affordable housing
For the last week, tents have been set up on the island in Kitchener’s Victoria Park as part of an annual protest.
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Another Ont. homeowner raises red flag over driveway paving work
As police try to track down the man believed to have paved a Puslinch woman’s driveway without her permission, another person has come forward claiming to be the victim of a similar alleged fraud.
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16 puppies arrive at St. Jacobs rescue
![Hobo Haven Rescue in St. Jacobs welcomed over a dozen puppies Wednesday, as many shelters see an influx of dogs. Will Aiello has more.]()
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Home values in Waterloo region sink
![Housing prices in the region shed significant value as prices dipped below $1M for the first time since November. Krista Sharpe explains.]()
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E-scooters now welcome on some regional roads
![Waterloo region is allowing e-scooters on select roads and pathways, however, some rules apply. Carmen Wong has the details.]()
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Annual Kitchener protest returns to Victoria Park
![Protesters have set up their tents on the island at Victoria Park to protest encampment evictions. Jeff Pickel has more.]()
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Cambridge apartment dwellers evicted
![Tenants of an affordable apartment building in Cambridge have been served a notice of eviction effective October 2023. Colton Wiens reports.]()
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Return of masking? K-W residents weigh in
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String of break-ins overnight in Waterloo region
![Nearly 20 businesses were targeted overnight, leaving windows smashed and owners wanting answers. Spencer Turcotte with more.]()
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Windows smashed at Waterloo businesses
![Two stores in Waterloo say their doors were smashed and cash registers stolen overnight Tuesday. Krista Simpson reports.]()
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University of Guelph to spend $3.6 million for diversity, inclusion hiring initiative
The University of Guelph announced on Wednesday it was committing $3.6 million for a new hiring initiative to increase Black and Indigenous staffing levels.
Live surveillance video shows wire thieves in action
Guelph police say the theft of wire spools was caught on live surveillance video.
70 jackets stolen from Guelph business
Clothes valued at over $6,000 were stolen from a business in the early morning on Tuesday.
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These Ontario cities and towns are now paying people to visit
A few Ontario cities and towns are now offering to pay tourists to encourage them to stay overnight this summer.
Is a stolen catalytic converter covered by insurance?
As thieves continue to steal catalytic converters by cutting them off cars, it doesn’t really matter how old your vehicle is or what kind of shape it's in.
Ford says he'll end 'unfair' insurance premiums based on Ontario postal codes
Ontario drivers could soon see the end of 'unfair' insurance policies with premiums based on postal codes, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
Ontario gas prices about to take massive drop. This is when that will happen
Ontario gas prices are about to take a huge drop and one expert says it will be 'well worth waiting' if drivers can hold off on filling up.
Ontario man frustrated after 500,000 in credit card points disappears
An Ontario man says he's frustrated with his bank after almost 500,000 of his travel points disappeared.
Ontario increases amount landlords can raise rent by highest level in a decade
Ontario is more than doubling the maximum rate a landlord can raise a tenant's rent next year – marking the highest rent increase guideline in the province in a decade.
Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it
A Nexus card is supposed to help put low-risk Canadians on the fast track when crossing the U.S. border, but at least 330,000 Canadians aren’t sure when their applications will be processed.
New tunnel and platform provides unprecedented view of Niagara Falls
A recently opened tunnel is offering visitors a brand new view of Niagara Falls.
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Brown alleges political corruption over Conservative leadership disqualification
Patrick Brown is alleging political corruption played a role in his disqualification from the Conservative Party of Canada's leadership race, a move that came following allegations that his campaign violated election financing rules.
Conservative party not printing new ballots despite Patrick Brown's disqualification
Despite being disqualified by the Conservative Party of Canada from becoming its next leader, ousted candidate Patrick Brown's name will still appear on the ballot.
Intense video shows worker dangling from crane at Toronto construction site
Video has emerged showing a worker dangling in the air above a Toronto construction site after accidently getting entangled in a tagline attached to a crane.
Air Canada, Pearson again rank No. 1 in delays worldwide; Montreal check-in freezes
Air Canada and Toronto's Pearson airport again claimed the top spots for flight delays on Tuesday, marking at least four days in a row where the country's biggest airline has placed No. 1 of any large carrier worldwide.
Air Canada temporarily bans pets from baggage hold over delays
Air Canada said on Wednesday it will not allow animals in the baggage hold until Sept. 12 due to 'longer than usual' delays at airports, as carriers and airports wrestle with complaints over lost luggage and long lines.
Planning a road trip? Here's how to save money on gas this summer
As gas prices slightly trend down this week after some of the highest national averages seen in recent months, some Canadians may be thinking twice before planning their usual summer road trip plans. CTVNews.ca looks at how drivers can save at the pumps while travelling.
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OPINION | How much of a mortgage can I afford in Canada?
Prices have been easing slightly recently, but affording a mortgage is still a very difficult task for many Canadians. How much of a mortgage can you afford? Contributor Christopher Liew breaks it down in an exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
'Most stressful experience': Express Entry draws resume, but long waits take toll
Canada's immigration department is restarting all Express Entry draws for immigration applications Wednesday, after pausing the program 18 months ago during the pandemic.
Climate change will create 'thirsty' ecosystems, new study suggests
A new study by climate scientists suggests some 'hot spot regions' around the world contain ecosystems that are at-risk due to water availability.
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Allegations against Brown came from within his campaign: CPC
Strategist Cole Hogan discusses the CPC's claim that the allegations of financial violations came from within Patrick Brown's campaign.
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