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  Family of Beau Baker 'deeply concerned' after inquest jury rules his death a suicide

  The inquest jury found that Beau Baker, 20, died by suicide with the cause of death being a gunshot wound in the torso. 4

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  Packing up Portraits of Honour: Cambridge memorial on the move

  A Cambridge memorial that pays tribute to Canada’s fallen soldiers is on the move. 1

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  Post box problems: Kitchener neighbourhood seeing month-long mail drought

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  Planned growth at YKF this summer not possible after four planes repossessed: Flair

  Flair Airlines says the seizure of four of its aircraft earlier this month means it won’t be able to increase the number of passengers travelling through Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) this spring and summer as planned. 11

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  WRPS investigating reports of suspicious man approaching woman on transit

  Waterloo regional police say they are looking to identify a man they believed is connected to multiple reports of a man appearing to target female riders on public transit.

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  No COVID-19-related deaths or outbreaks in Waterloo region this week: Public health

  There were no COVID-19-related deaths in Waterloo region this week, according to the Region of Waterloo Public Health update on Friday.

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  Kitchener man facing dozens of charges relating to sexually explicit messages sent to teenagers

  A 55-year-old Kitchener man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly sent sexually explicit messages to individuals who he believed to be teenage girls.

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  'Figured I had to win': 'Catch the Ace' winner recalls moment he became a millionaire

  The winner of the Hagersville 'Catch the Ace' progressive lottery said he doesn’t have many plans for the over $2 million he won on Thursday. 2

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  Khalsa Day celebrated at Conestoga College

  Sikh culture was celebrated and shared at a special event at Conetoga College on Friday as part of Khalsa Day festivities. 1

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  Maple Syrup Festival kicks off in Elmira

  Saturday marks the first day of April and a big comeback for the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival.

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  Police find 6 bodies, including 1 child, in St. Lawrence River

  The bodies of six people, including one child, were found in the St. Lawrence River Thursday afternoon after an air search involving the Canadian Coast Guard, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police said. 4

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  Man arrested in Guelph, Ont. snow-clearing scam

  Guelph police say they have arrested a man in an alleged snow-clearing scam with several victims in the city.

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  COVID-19 assessment clinics in Guelph and Stratford close today

  More COVID-19 assessment clinics are closing due to a decrease in demand. 1

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  Freezing rain special weather statement issued for Waterloo Region

  A special weather statement was issued Friday morning for much of Southwestern Ontario, including Waterloo region and surrounding areas.

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  Ontario minimum wage to increase to $16.55 per hour on Oct. 1

  Ontario's minimum wage is set to rise to $16.55 an hour on Oct. 1. 2

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  Suspect arrested following stabbing in Hanover, Ont.

  Hanover Police Service were notified of a “disturbance” at about 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday where a person was allegedly stabbed with a knife.

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  Email from University of Waterloo advising what to do if contacted by CSIS causes some confusion on campus

  An email sent by the University of Waterloo to its grad students, researchers and faculty is raising some questions. 1

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  One person killed, another seriously injured in Wilmot Township crash

  A 70-year-old woman injured in a two-vehicle crash this morning in Wilmot Township has died. 2

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  Hamilton, Ont. investigation draws police to Kitchener neighbourhood

  An arrest in a Kitchener neighbourhood Thursday morning was linked to an investigation out of Hamilton. 1

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  Stratford pharmacist covers parking costs for patients at COVID clinic

  They say not all heroes wear capes, but some validate parking. 1

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  Brantford police seize $113,000 in illicit drugs, man charged

  A drug trafficking investigation has led to a man being charged, and more than $100,000 worth of illicit drugs being seized by Brantford police’s Tactical Intelligence Generated Enforcement and Response (TIGER) Unit.

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  'Leaves you scared and helpless': Guelph parent concerned by online threats determined not credible by police

  The Guelph Police Service says it has investigated online threats targeting local school communities and does not believe them to be credible. 1

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  High-risk offender unlawfully at large in Waterloo region: Police

  The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance to locate Scott McLeod, 55, from Waterloo.

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  House abandoned by couple who 'disappeared' years ago nightmare for neighbour on upscale street

  A Toronto man, whose neighbours vanished eight years ago and left their home completely abandoned, said he's fed up living next door to a property that is in complete disarray. 1

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  'Fairly emotional for everybody': Teen struck by LRT visits emergency crews who rescued him

  Several weeks after a teen was stuck under an LRT train in Kitchener, he’s now up and walking and visited the emergency crews who helped rescue him. 1

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  Victoria Park bridge closed for repairs

  As the warm weather approaches, a well-loved water crossing in Kitchener’s Victoria Park will be closed off to the public.

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  Man facing charges after Guelph police cruisers rammed

  Guelph police say a man is facing charges after a stolen vehicle rammed two police cruisers last week.

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  Businesses weigh in on government’s plan to reduce credit card fees

  The federal government is touting plans to help small businesses by reducing credit card fees, but some local merchants say while they welcome the measure, the actual impact it will have on their operations will be minimal. 7