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  Staff at Kitchener business thwart attempted robbery

  Mallory Robinson says it was “a little more than [she] was expecting” when she arrived at work at her family's Kitchener business Wednesday morning. 1

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  Fire rips through Kitchener townhomes, residents displaced

  At least three units in a townhouse complex are damaged, displacing many residents, after a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon. 3

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  'Both of them had a heart of gold': Family releases statement on engaged couple shot dead at home near Hamilton

  The family of an engaged couple who were shot dead following a dispute with their landlord in Stoney Creek over the weekend released a statement of their loved ones, remembering them as 'two beautiful souls.' 5

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  Celebrate Pride in Waterloo region at these local events

  June 1 marks the start of Pride month and whether you’re looking for activities to do with your kids or a night out with friends there’s plenty to do in Waterloo region, Guelph and Perth County.

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  Air quality alert for parts of southwestern Ontario

  Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement Thursday for parts of southwestern Ontario, saying the hot and sunny weather could lead to high levels of air pollution.

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  Kitchener elementary school marks first year

  A new elementary school in Kitchener is commemorating its first full school year open.

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  Temporary closure of emergency rooms in Seaforth and Clinton

  The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance has announced another temporary closure of its emergency rooms in Seaforth and Clinton due to staffing shortages.

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  'We had a bit of a baby boom': A dozen service dogs in training in need of temporary homes

  An agency aimed at providing service dogs to those with disabilities and mental disorders is making a plea to the public to help foster 12 puppies for up to a year. 1

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  Local fairs and festivals struggling due to lack of volunteers

  Several local fairs and festivals are calling off their upcoming events due to a lack of volunteers. Meanwhile one festival is thriving. 1

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  'Thank God my kids were not outside': Driver charged after car crashes through 3 Kitchener, Ont. backyards

  A 72-year-old from Kitchener has been charged with careless driving after a vehicle careened off Highland Road West and smashed through the backyards of three homes on Ralgreen Crescent on Tuesday afternoon. 2

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  Viewing parties scheduled to cheer on Kitchener's Jamal Murray in NBA Finals

  Kitchener is transforming into Nuggets nation. 2

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  Garbage truck driver charged in crash that took out part of pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener

  Police have charged a 52-year-old man with careless driving for hitting a pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener.

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  84 pairs of sneakers, four vehicles seized in Guelph police drug investigation

  Three men are facing charges following a drug investigation in Guelph.

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  Staying cool during summer-like temperatures in Waterloo region

  Splash pads were busy Wednesday morning, as many hope to beat the heat during summer-like conditions this week. 2

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  School bus driver killed in crash near Woodstock, Ont. remembered as 'a phenomenal man'

  Elementary students are among those mourning the loss of a school bus driver killed in a double fatal crash near Woodstock, Ont. 6

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  SIU clears Woodstock officer after crash between cruiser and stolen vehicle

  A Woodstock police officer will not face criminal charges after the province’s police watchdog completed an investigation into a collision between a stolen vehicle and police cruiser in January.

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  'It’s devastating': Community in mourning after fatal crash in Oxford County

  The Township of East-Zorra Tavistock and the surrounding community are in mourning after a fatal crash took the lives of a police officer and a bus driver. 7

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  Driveway paving scams under investigation in Kitchener, Cambridge: Police

  Police are warning about driving paving scams in Kitchener and Cambridge after receiving reports of fraudulent activity.

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  Surgery levels not up to pre-pandemic levels at Grand River Hospital

  The number of surgeries being done at Grand River Hospital (GRH) still isn't near what it was before the pandemic.

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  Three new housing developments get the green light from Kitchener council

  Kitchener council approved the construction of three new housing developments at a meeting Monday.

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  Local fire officials react to southern Ontario being under 'extreme' wildfire risk

  As summer-like temperatures continue to sweep across portions of southwestern Ontario, Natural Resources Canada (NRC) is upgrading the fire danger for Waterloo region to 'extreme' in its interactive fire risk map. 1

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  Woodstock fire damage pegged at $500K

  The Woodstock Fire Department is warning people to avoid Passchendaele Street as crews respond to a fully involved structure fire there.

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  DJ dad in Guelph, Ont. brings his beats to the streets on the back of stroller

  A Guelph man is gaining online popularity for scratching and sampling during his walks around the Royal City. 1

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  Red carpets are back at the Stratford Festival as opening night arrives

  The Stratford Festival is rolling out the red carpets for the 2023 season’s opening night. 6

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  The Boathouse reopening pushed to next year

  The redevelopment of The Boathouse, a key venue in Kitchener’s Victoria Park, will not be ready until 2024, with construction set to start later this year, the company behind the project says.

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  SIU investigating after man shot by Brantford police officer

  Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a Brantford police officer shot a 27-year-old man. 1

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  Four-way stop planned for intersection where bus driver and OPP officer killed

  The rural Oxford County intersection where an OPP officer and a school bus driver were killed Monday was less than a month away from becoming a four-way stop when the deadly crash happened. 6

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  York Road in Guelph named worst road in Western Ontario: CAA

  Roads in the cities of Guelph, Waterloo and Stratford have ranked as the worst roads in Western Ontario.