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Why holiday shopping may feel a little different this year

At around 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kitchener’s Fairview Park Mall, there were plenty of parking spots available. It’s a sign that maybe this year, the rush for last minute gifts is no more. 1

An undated stock image of a candle on a decorated table. (Nati/Pexels)

How to stay safe during the holiday season

As fun festivities begin, the Canadian government, SickKids and fire departments in the Waterloo Region are reminding families of the higher safety risks during the holiday season. 1

What’s open and what’s closed over the holidays

A detailed guide to what’s open and closed between Dec. 24 and New Year's Day.

Year in review: The top 10 local news stories of 2024

CTV Kitchener is taking a look back the biggest moments of 2024, the local stories that defined the year and changed our community. 7

Members of Adults in Motion make Christmas ornaments.

How Christmas shopping could help support adults with development disabilities

Members of Adults in Motion have been busy making keychains, cards and more for the holidays. 1

Police say a vehicle intentionally drove in a manner that caused tire markings on the painted Progress Pride flag. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

Police investigating after vandalization of Pride crosswalk in Waterloo

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a Pride crosswalk was vandalized in Waterloo on Sunday.

Metal Supermarkets and other businesses team up to give back to hungry local families. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)

Waterloo and Kitchener businesses team up to give back to hungry local families

Businesses in Kitchener and Waterloo teamed up with others around the area to give back to local families this holiday season. 1

Ontario Provincial Police cruiser - FILE IMAGE (OPP_CR)

Pedestrian seriously hurt following collision in Norfolk County

Bell Mill Sideroad was closed for several hours between Rokeby Sideroad and Goshen Road but has since reopened.

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour, center, lifts the Stanley Cup trophy after Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Oilers 2-1. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

'It was an amazing moment': Guelph man wins $1M dollar lotto prize

A Guelph man is celebrating a $1 million lotto win.

Keeping track of how much you are drinking can help you cut back on the number of drinks you consume on a weekly basis. (SeventyFour/iStockphoto/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

How much is too much alcohol over the holidays? A doctor explains

The holidays are here, as are the parties, happy hours and other get-togethers that often offer abundant mixed drinks, beer and wine.

Watch PM Justin Trudeau's holiday greeting

Read Trudeau's Christmas message

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued his Christmas message on Tuesday. Here is his message in full. 1

A flat bed trailer was reportedly taken from a location on McLean School Road sometime between Sunday and Monday morning. (Source: OPP)

Home under construction targeted by thieves: OPP

Police say some time between Dec. 19 and 20, unknown individual(s) forcibly entered a home on McLean School Road and removed a Honda generator and a quantity of tools.

OPP issue drug and traffic charges following single vehicle collision near Hanover

At around 9:00 p.m. Monday evening, South Bruce OPP responded to a collision along Bruce Road 4 in the Municipality of Brockton.

Victor Ho (left) and Joseph Tay are seen in these undated photos.

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists including two Canadians

Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to their arrests. 3

Guelph store manager pushed and spat on by shoplifter: police

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a store manager was pushed and spat on by a shoplifter Sunday afternoon.

An undated stock image of an open door. (Kei Scampa/Pexels)

Guelph man arrested after walking into house: police

A Guelph man has been arrested after walking into a home Monday evening.

Police looking for suspects in connection with break-and-enter investigation in Cambridge

According to police, two suspects gained entry to a Cambridge business by breaking a glass door and stole merchandise.

A Waterloo regional police vehicle is seen in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)

Man charged following multiple business break-ins

Waterloo Regional Police say between Dec. 9 and 10, a man broke into four businesses in Waterloo Region, one on Sydney Street in Kitchener and three in Cambridge on Eagle Street, Hespeler Road and Holiday Inn Drive.

A snowy street in Elmira on Dec. 23, 2024. (CTV News/Dan Lauckner)

Winter weather travel advisory before Christmas

Anyone planning to travel is being urged to be prepared as 5 to 15 cm of snow could hit a large portion of southern Ontario on Monday. 2

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves after a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Dec. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year -- whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not. 83

The Canadian dollar coin, the loonie, is displayed, Jan. 30, 2015, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

Experts say the next few months are going to be rough for the Canadian dollar as it appears set to continue its downward trend. 2

Travellers walk through Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal, Sept. 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts

Proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to forego compensating travellers whose flights are disrupted, say airline experts. 4

Erica Nikolaus, owner of Old Goat Books. (CTV News/Spencer Turcotte)

Beloved bookstore in Uptown Waterloo forced to close for months following fire

A beloved bookstore in Uptown Waterloo is bearing the brunt of some holiday misfortune. 1

Mike “O’dah ziibing” Ashkewe on July 4, 2024. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News)

Must-see moments of 2024: A superstar surprise, roundabout resident and CKCO studios come down

From a WWE surprise for a Guelph superfan, to the recovery of a lost aviation artifact, to a reporter getting the story right from the goose's mouth, here are some of our can’t-miss moments from 2024. 7

A hybrid Grand River Transit bus. (Source: GRT)

Grand River Transit’s holiday service begins

Grand River Transit (GRT) will operate on a holiday service schedule starting Monday.

Poinsettias on display at Warren Greenhouses in Kitchener, Ont. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News)

How to protect your poinsettias over the holidays

Poinsettias need a bit of love and attention to keep them alive through the holiday season. 1

Rogers store signage shown in Mississauga, Ont., Monday, Dec.16, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Richard Buchan)

Canada regulator sues Rogers for alleged misleading claims about data offering

Canada's antitrust regulator said on Monday it was suing Rogers Communications Inc, for allegedly misleading consumers about offering unlimited data under some phone plans.

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