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Curtis Hesselink in an undated photo provided by the Waterloo Regional Police Service.

Police searching for man after child's suspicious death in Cambridge

The Waterloo Regional Police Service has released the name of a man they say could have information on the suspicious death of an eight-year-old boy in Cambridge. 3

A bicycle on the ground at the scene of crash on Westmount Rd. in Kitchener. (May 16, 2022)

Police seek driver in hit and run collision involving cyclist

Police are looking for a driver involved in a hit and run collision in Kitchener that sent a cyclist to hospital with serious injuries.

Kitchener Rangers players listen in during a huddle while they practice. (File Photo)

Kitchener Rangers reflect on rollercoaster season

The Kitchener Rangers' playoff run came to end over the weekend and the team is reflecting on their up-and-down OHL season. 1

RBJ Schlegel Park in Kitchener's Huron South neighbourhood. (May 16, 2022)

$93M recreation centre gets the greenlight in Kitchener

Councillors in Kitchener have given the go-ahead for a new $93 million recreation and aquatics centre in the city's Huron South neighbourhood.

Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Doug Ford, left to right, Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath, Ontario Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca and Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner pose for a photo ahead of the Ontario party leaders' debate, in Toronto, Monday, May 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario party leaders attack Ford on health, education in election debate

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford faced a barrage of attacks from the other three major party leaders in the Ontario election debate Monday. 31

A truck stuck under the Park Street rail bridge is seen on May 16, 2022. (Dave Pettitt/CTV Kitchener)

Another truck gets stuck under Park Street rail bridge in Kitchener

This isn’t the first truck to become wedged under the bridge. At least five similar incidents have been reported in recent years including in 2020, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2013. 1

Aidan and Angus Kee are seen in a social media photo.

Trial of brothers accused of killing Nick Tanti starts in Guelph

Tanti, 27, was stabbed during a confrontation outside a downtown Guelph bar on MacDonell Street around 2 a.m. on February 29, 2020. 2

Crash at Brantford Road and Burford-Delhi Townline Road. (Still from OPP video)

Ornge called to serious crash just south of Brantford

One person has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision south of Brantford.

The Queen Victoria Statue in Victoria Park is seen on May 16, 2022. (Dave Pettitt/CTV Kitchener)

City removes red paint from Queen Victoria statue in Kitchener

Eleven days after red paint was found splattered over the base of the Queen Victoria statue at Victoria Park, the City of Kitchener has cleaned the monument.

Police tape blocks off the scene where a car collided with the Elora post office. (Twitter/OPP West Region)

Car crashes into Elora post office

A driver and a pedestrian were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Monday, after a car collided with the Elora post office.

Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner launches his party's fully-costed platform in Toronto on Thursday, May 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

'It will be a historic night': Green Party to participate in Ontario leaders’ debate for first time

The leaders of Ontario's largest political parties will participate in a live debate Monday night, and for the first time in history, the Green Party will also be on the stage. 1

From left to right, Zachary Hartman, Christine, Bill, sister-in-law Jayde and brother Alex. (Source: Gaetano Pellitteri)

Tributes pour in for victim of Grand Bend altercation

“He did not have a bad bone in his body.” That’s what Gaetano Pelliteri said Monday in a letter to CTV News about his best friend, Zachary Hartman, 27, who passed away over the weekend. 1

Photo provided by MealCare's University of Guelph chapter.

University of Guelph students could win prize for on-campus initiative to alleviate food insecurity

A group of University of Guelph students is getting recognition for their work in redirecting campus leftovers to help feed those in need across the city. 1

Karolina Ciasullo, 37, is pictured with her daughters – Klara, 6, Lilianna, 4, and Mila, 1. The four died on June 18, 2020 after the vehicle they were travelling in was struck by another vehicle in Brampton. (Source / Facebook)

Ontario driver who killed woman and three daughters sentenced to 17 years in prison

A driver who struck and killed a woman and her three young daughters nearly two years ago 'gambled with other people's lives' when he took the wheel, an Ontario judge said Monday in sentencing him to 17 years behind bars. 9

Stone Road Mall in Guelph is pictured on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.

Over $60,000 worth of merchandise stolen during break-in at Stone Road Mall

Guelph police are investigating after four people used a sledgehammer to break into Stone Road Mall and made off with over $60,000 worth of product.

A Guelph fire vehicle appears in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)

Woman charged after hotel couch set on fire in Guelph

A 60-year-old Guelph woman has been charged with arson after a fire at local hotel Friday.

A nurse holds a vial containing a patients test swab during a demonstrates of the drive-thru Covid-19 testing centre at the National Arts Centre Wednesday November 18, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Waterloo Region's COVID-19 dashboard will only be updated twice a week

The Region of Waterloo is reducing the frequency of its COVID-19 updates. Starting Monday, public health will only be updating its online dashboard twice a week.

Special Constable Angela Mitchell and Constable Rob Panek in a photo provided by the Guelph Police Service.

Guelph police officers nominated for 'Hero of the Year' awards

Two officers with the Guelph Police Service have been nominated for 'Hero of the Year' awards from the Police Association of Ontario.

Ducklings reunited with mother after being separated in backyard Waterloo pool

A feathered family was reunited in Waterloo Saturday. 1

A crash on Huron Road in Kitchener. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener) (May 15, 2022)

Three injured after crash causes major Kitchener road to shut down

A crash has resulted in three people being injured and a major road in Kitchener partially shut down on Sunday afternoon.

Volunteers at work for the Grand River Environmental Festival cleanup. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener) (May 15, 2022)

‘My mom made a really big impact’: Grand River Environmental Festival continues in remembrance of founder

For the first time in its 19 year history, the Grand River Environmental Festival was being held without its founder Tracey Bucci on Sunday, who passed away in March. 1

Lines of motorcycles are seen in Port Dover on May 13, 2022. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Friday the 13th in Port Dover, concrete falls onto highway, Ford's promise: Top stories of the week

Large crowds back in Port Dover for Friday the 13th, concrete falling onto Hwy. 403, and a Waterloo landmark up for sale round out the top stories of the week. 5

A man walking along Queen Street West wears a mask to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in Toronto on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Evan Buhler

Ontario reports lowest number of COVID-19 ICU admissions this year, seven deaths

Ontario health officials are reporting the lowest number of ICU admissions due to COVID-19 this year, with 151 patients currently being treated. 1

Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.

Woman found with serious, suspicious injuries in Wilmot Township: WRPS

Regional police are investigating after a woman was found in Wilmot Township with serious injuries that are believed to be suspicious.

The Kitchener Rangers in a photo from the team's Twitter account. (Twitter/@OHLRangers)

Kitchener Rangers end the season with Game 5 loss to Windsor Spitfires

The Kitchener Rangers have lost Game 5 of their semi-final series with the Windsor Spitfires, marking the end of their 2022 playoff run. 1

What $1 million gets you in real estate markets across Ontario

With so many price tags hovering around the $1-million mark, you might be wondering how far a million dollar budget could get you across Ontario’s real estate markets. 6