Three facing charges in Conestoga Mall robbery, one suspect fled in stolen vehicle
Police say they’ve arrested three people and one person was taken to hospital following an armed robbery at Conestoga Mall on Thursday.
Kitchener News | Local Breaking | CTV News Kitchener
OPP charge truck driver after flying ice hits vehicle on Highway 401
Ontario Provincial Police are once again reminding drivers to clear the snow and ice off of their vehicles before they head out onto the road.
WRPS release security images after string of store robberies in Kitchener
Waterloo regional police issued a robbery warning Thursday evening after they said two convenience stores and a restaurant in Kitchener were robbed within a 30 minute span.
MORE TOP STORIES
-
'If it existed, my dad had it': Guelph woman inherits historic baseball collection with more than 31,000 cards
A Guelph woman is looking for the right buyer for her dad's 31,404 baseball card collection of the Montreal Expos.
-
Kitchener Rangers host their Highway 7 rivals at the Aud
The Kitchener Rangers faced off against the Guelph Storm Friday night at the Aud.
-
Five homicides in 2022 involved domestic violence, say WRPS
Waterloo regional police say five of the six homicides they investigated in 2022 involved violence between family members or intimate partners.
-
Cities urge residents to report coyote sightings
Coyote sightings are not unusual, but some Ontario communities are asking residents to report them as mating season gets underway. Here's what to do if you spot an animal near your neighbourhood.
-
New exhibit at Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery embraces imperfection
A new exhibit at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Kitchener celebrates the traditional art of kintsugi.
-
Local hospices selling goodie bags to help families create unique keepsakes
Two local hospices are selling festive goodie bags with the proceeds going towards a program that creates lasting memories for families before their loved one passes.
-
Man facing charges after allegedly stealing a total of $500,000 from 16 victims
Waterloo regional police have charged a 36-year-old from outside of the region in connection to alleged fraudulent activities that resulted in 16 people losing a combined $500,000
-
Grim discovery prompts 'active police investigation' in Woodstock
The public is being asked to avoid the area of Sixth Avenue in Woodstock, Ont. on Friday afternoon due to an “active police investigation” following a grim discovery made by police.
-
Warming centre hours extended as extreme cold sweeps through region
Waterloo Region residents are braving the elements as a blast of cold Arctic air sweeps through much of southwestern Ontario.
-
Monthly home sales continue to hover near decade lows
The number of homes sold in January across Waterloo Region was “exceptionally low” with the region seeing a 41.9 per cent decrease in sales compared to January 2022.
-
Heating issue closes Cambridge school for the day
As a blast of cold Arctic air moves through Waterloo Region, a public school in Cambridge is closing its doors on Friday due to a heating issue.
-
Cambridge woman arrested after allegedly assaulting Uber driver, passenger
A 35-year-old Cambridge woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted both a passenger and driver while taking an Uber, according to the Guelph Police Service (GPS).
Top Videos
-
Police still searching for armed robbery suspect
![Four people robbed Raffi Jewellers at Conestoga Mall, and one is still on the loose. CTV’s Jeff Pickel has the latest from police.]()
-
How to stay warm in Waterloo region
![CTV’s Hannah Schmidt finds out how the Region of Waterloo is hoping to help the most vulnerable during a deep freeze.]()
-
Local domestic violence cases on the rise
![CTV’s Carmen Wong hears from an officer with the Intimate Partner Violence Unit about the increase in domestic violence cases.]()
-
What do you do with 31,000 baseball cards?
![A Guelph woman is preparing to sell her father’s large collection of baseball cards. CTV’s Stephanie Villella finds out why.]()
-
Sweethearts for Hospice
![A new hospice fundraiser wants to give families a keepsake before their loved one passes. CTV’s Heather Senoran explains.]()
-
Frigid temperatures continue
![When will we get a break from the extreme cold? CTV’s Tyler Kelaher has the region’s full forecast.]()
-
18-year-old $48M lottery winner from Ont.
![Juliette Lamour played 6/49 for the first time, and is the youngest Canadian ever to win a jackpot of that size.]()
-
Taking care of your pet's dental health
![The Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford-Perth shares advice for maintaining your pet's dental health.]()
Guelph Top Stories
Kitchener Rangers host their Highway 7 rivals at the Aud
The Kitchener Rangers faced off against the Guelph Storm Friday night at the Aud.
'If it existed, my dad had it': Guelph woman inherits historic baseball collection with more than 31,000 cards
A Guelph woman is looking for the right buyer for her dad's 31,404 baseball card collection of the Montreal Expos.
Cambridge woman arrested after allegedly assaulting Uber driver, passenger
A 35-year-old Cambridge woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted both a passenger and driver while taking an Uber, according to the Guelph Police Service (GPS).
Stay Connected
Consumer Alert
As E-bikes rise in popularity, concerns over battery fires grow
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have spiked in recent popularity, and with that popularity is a growing number of battery fires – some of them fatal.
ServiceOntario making it 'faster, easier' to get driver's licences, health cards
Premier Doug Ford announced new ServiceOntario changes to make it 'faster' and 'easier' to get driver’s licences and health cards.
Many Canadians consider turning to part-time jobs if finances worsen, new survey says
A new Consumer Debt Report by the Canadian Counselling Society has found that many Canadians are pessimistic about their 2023 finances.
Family slams 'unconscionable' actions of TD Bank after 95-year-old woman withdraws $10K in scam
The family of a 95-year-old Ontario woman tricked into withdrawing $10,000 in the middle of a major snowstorm said it's 'absolutely unconscionable' that bank employees allowed her to take out the money without contacting her power of attorney.
Toronto homeowners have until Thursday to declare status of property to avoid steep fines
A new tax on vacant homes is set to take effect in Toronto and homeowners have until this Thursday to declare the status of their properties.
Ontario job seekers increasingly looking for work in other provinces: Indeed
A new report says Ontario job seekers are increasingly looking for work in other provinces, especially those looking for jobs in remote-friendly sectors like tech.
Ontario woman shocked she has to pay for car repairs after hit-and-run collision
An Ontario woman said she was shocked when she had to pay for repairs after her car was struck from behind by a pick-up truck and the driver fled the scene of the collision.
Ontarians can get money back with these personal income tax credits
While the deadline to file your taxes is months away, there are some personal tax credits Ontarians may qualify for that require some time pilfering through receipts to get them.
CTV News On the Go
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Canada tracked suspected Chinese spy balloon over Canadian airspace since last weekend: sources
The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that was found floating over sensitive military sites in the western United States had been tracked by Canada's government since last weekend as it passed through Canadian airspace, sources tell CTV News.
Oldest preserved vertebrate brain found in 319-million-year-old fish fossil
The oldest preserved vertebrate brain has been found in a 319-million-year-old fossilized fish skull that was removed from an English coal mine over a century ago.
Former NHL-er Ted Nolan among Indigenous players honoured in new hockey card series
It took 40 years, but former NHL player and coach Ted Nolan is now one of eight Indigenous ex-NHL-ers being honoured hockey trading cards as a part of Upper Deck's First Peoples Rookie Card series.
B.C. man who was mistaken for target, shot by police in 2013 has lawsuit dismissed
A B.C. man who was mistaken for the target in a police takedown and shot by an officer in 2013 has had his lawsuit alleging negligence dismissed.
Bodies are those of 3 rappers missing nearly 2 weeks: Detroit police
Three bodies found in a vacant Detroit-area apartment building have been identified as those of three aspiring rappers who went missing nearly two weeks ago, police said Friday.
Jury: Musk didn't defraud investors with 2018 Tesla tweets
A jury on Friday decided Elon Musk didn't deceive investors with his 2018 tweets about electric automaker Tesla.
Stars disappearing before our eyes faster than ever: report
A new research from a citizen science program suggests that stars are disappearing before our eyes at an 'astonishing rate.'
Ottawa tight-lipped on details as Canada, U.S. call out China over balloon
Canada announced that it had called China's ambassador onto the carpet as Ottawa and Washington expressed their disapproval Friday over a high-altitude balloon found to have been hovering over sensitive sites in the United States.
Federal department fires 49 employees for claiming CERB while employed
A federal government department has fired 49 employees who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit while they were employed.
CTV News Video Network
B.C. teen fends off knife-wielding robber with baseball bat
Why were Bill C-21 amendments withdrawn?: Mendicino explains
