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  Man who stabbed ex-girlfriend and police officer will soon be out on statutory release

  A man who plead guilty to a double stabbing in 2015 will soon be out on statutory release, but he'll have to follow some strict conditions set out by the parole board. 1

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  Pricey WRPS budget sparks hours-long debate with regional councillors

  The Waterloo Regional Police Service presented their 2025 budget, totaling $252.5 million, to the Region of Waterloo’s Strategic Planning and Budget Committee on Wednesday morning. 3

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  Parole board reverses decision and will allow families of Paul Bernardo's victims to attend upcoming parole hearing in person

  The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo will be allowed to attend the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) says. 2

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  Police release new image as investigation into fatal 2022 Brant County hit-and-run continues

  Ontario Provincial Police are hoping an image may provide a breakthrough in a fatal hit-and-run investigation.

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  Teen skateboarder asks Guelph council for skatepark improvements

  A young skateboarder is asking Guelph’s city council to make improvements to her local skatepark. 1

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  Golden Hawks hold final practice in Waterloo before national championship game

  The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks are off to Kingston to play in the Vanier Cup on Saturday. 3

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  Crews put up huge Christmas tree in Uptown Waterloo

  On a foggy Wednesday morning, fit for Rudolf and his bright nose, elves were busy setting up the City of Waterloo’s 2024 Christmas tree. 1

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  13-year-old from Kitchener and 14-year-old from London charged in violent carjacking in Brampton

  Four teenagers been charged after a violent carjacking in the city of Brampton.

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  Must love dogs – National Service Dogs looking for puppy raisers

  People who love dogs have an opportunity to take care of a puppy for free, while also making a difference in someone else’s life.

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  Possible explosives found inside RV after 16 hour standoff in Barrie, Ont. parking lot

  Several apparent homemade explosive devices were found inside an RV where an allegedly armed man had barricaded himself for 16 hours, forcing evacuations in the north end of Barrie, police said. 2

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  Mother says spreading kindness is helping her heal after son’s tragic death

  The mother of a man who was fatally shot in Cambridge is marking the painful anniversary of his death by giving to others. 1

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  When will we see the first snow of the season?

  The first snowfall of the season could come this week – but don’t worry, it won’t be sticking around. 1

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  Burlington, Ont. woman accused of accepting money for fake Taylor Swift tickets

  As Taylor Swift is set to perform her final three sold-out shows at the Rogers Centre this week, many people who have fallen victim to an alleged ticket scam are trying to find answers to what happened. 1

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  Cambridge man arrested for armed robbery at convenience store

  Waterloo Regional Police said at around 10:25 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store in the area of Water Street South and Myers Road.

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  Woman facing driving, drugs and weapons charges after she was found passed out in vehicle in Guelph: police

  A Kitchener woman is facing multiple charges after police said she was found passed out in a vehicle in downtown Guelph.

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  An emergency test alert rang out on devices in Ontario today

  An emergency alert blared from Ontarians' phones today. Here's what you need to know.

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  'Doors shaking from bombing': Ukrainian refugee living in Kitchener looks back at 1,000 days of Ukraine-Russia war

  A Ukrainian, now living in Kitchener, describes what life is like back home and what she's doing to help her fellow refugees. 1

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  Man charged with assaulting police during family dispute call in Guelph

  A Guelph man has been charged after police were called to a family dispute.

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  Here are the most stolen vehicles in Ontario in 2023

  The Lexus RX has topped this year’s list of the most stolen vehicles in Ontario as the auto theft crisis continues to worsen across the province and country. 1

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  Police looking for suspect after Cambridge robbery

  Waterloo Regional Police are looking for a man after a robbery at a Cambridge business.

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  Council approves plan to build 45-storey tower at former CTV Kitchener studio

  The City of Kitchener has given the green light for a new 45-storey residential tower at the former home of CTV Kitchener, despite concerns from neighbours. 1

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  Waterloo company says it can detect concussions through saliva

  A Waterloo, Ont. startup is using saliva to try and better detect concussions in athletes – before the symptoms even appear. 1

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  Waterloo Region charities, food banks feel pressure from postal workers’ strike

  The stalemate in the postal workers’ strike has local charities and food banks feeling pressure. 1

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  E. coli: Carrots recalled in Canada

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a recall for both baby and whole organic carrot brands sold at multiple grocery stores due to E. coli contamination. 2

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  Region aims to open shelter for women and gender diverse people in time for winter

  The Region of Waterloo is working on plans to open a temporary 37-bed overnight shelter dedicated to serving women and gender-diverse people. 1

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  Cambridge men charged for defrauding federal government, financial institutions and educational institutions

  Two Cambridge men have been charged as part of an ongoing fraud investigation that began over the summer.

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  Woman charged after Ontario toddler dies from drug toxicity

  A 40-year-old woman is facing charges in the death of a toddler who was found without vital signs in a Niagara Falls, Ont., home last year. Niagara regional police say officers found the two-year-old child after they were called to a home on Nov. 21, 2023.

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  Cambridge man arrested for armed robbery at convenience store

  Waterloo Regional Police said at around 10:25 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store in the area of Water Street South and Myers Road.