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A Harley Davidson motorcycle is parked on the side of the street in Port Dover during Friday the 13th celebration on September 13, 2024. (Shelby Knox/CTV News)

Hog Heaven: Friday the 13th takes over Port Dover, Ont.

The streets of Port Dover roared to life on Friday for a tradition that has been going on for decades. 3

Rob Lee, the owner of Top Convenience in Kitchener, Ont., checking lottery tickets on Sept. 13, 2024. (Colton Wiens/CTV News)

Record lottery jackpot up for grabs in Ontario

The draw for the highest jackpot ever – by any Canadian lottery – is happening Friday night. 1

A Costco wholesale location is pictured in Ottawa on Monday, July 11, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

24-packs of Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt recalled over mould

Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt 24-packs are being recalled in Canada due to mould.

Susan Bard shown in an undated photo. (Facebook/Guelph Horticultural Society)

Senior cyclist who died in hit-and-run in Guelph identified

Tributes to Susan Bard have been popping up online after she died in a hit-and-run crash in Guelph last week. 1

Justin Serresse in an undated image. (CTV Kitchener)

Laurier men’s basketball coach takes on role with Raptors 905 of NBA G League

Wilfrid Laurier University men’s basketball head coach Justin Serresse is taking a leave to join the Raptors 905 in the NBA’s G League. 1

A Garba festival at Riverside Park in Cambridge. (Courtesy: Councillor Corey Kimpson)

Councillor questions approval process following 100 complaints about Cambridge event

More than 100 noise complaints were made about a recent late night event at Riverside Park in Cambridge, leading one councillor to question why it was approved in the first place. 2

Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Source: OPP/File Image)

Fatal crash involving motorcyclist in Norfolk County

OPP are investigating the cause of a crash that killed a 23-year-old from Oxford County.

'I was scared:' Ontario woman who lost $158K in roofing scam says she was told her home might collapse

An Ontario woman who just wanted to get some gutter guards to keep leaves out of her eavestroughs said she was convinced her home was going to collapse and handed over $158,000 in a roofing scam. 1

Crews could be seen taking photos of the damaged storage unit on Friday afternoon. (CTV News/Jeff Pagett)

Brantford Fire still investigating storage unit battery fire

A fire in Brantford has been contained but firefighters are expected to remain on scene until the end of the weekend. 1

Kitchener man charged with series of break-ins

A 53-year-old man is accused of breaking into four homes in the Benton Street area of Kitchener.

People shop at a Walmart in Vaughan, Ont., on Wednesday, July 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Workers at Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ont. vote to unionize in a Canadian first

A group of workers at a Mississauga, Ont. Walmart warehouse has become the first in Canada to unionize at one of the company’s warehouses.

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Family wants to know when – and if – Udo Haan is released

The family of a woman killed by her husband, who then caused an explosion at their Kitchener, Ont. home, say they want to know when he’s out in the community. 1

A stock image of a tattoo gun on a client. (Pexels/Adenir Figueiredo)

Man charged for threat over racist tattoo refusal: Guelph police

A Guelph man has been charged after police say he threatened a tattoo shop employee who refused to do a racist tattoo.

Dana Fox crosses the finish line at the Georgina Marathon. (Courtesy: Mike Anderson, Georgina Post)

Waterloo, Ont. man with stage 4 cancer qualifies for Boston Marathon

A Waterloo, Ont. man diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer continues to beat all odds. 1

An LRT crash in Kitchener on Sept. 12, 2024. (Courtesy: Lisa Cashin)

Collision in Kitchener between car and LRT

Service has resumed on the LRT after a collision Thursday between a car and ION train in Kitchener.

A Grade 2 student in Abilene, Texas, drinks his milk during lunch in this 2011 file photo. (AP Photo/Abilene Reporter-News/Nellie Doneva)

More kids facing food insecurity than ever before, say experts

Local organizations say the number of kids experiencing food insecurity has risen in Waterloo Region. 1

Kevin Martin of Martin's Family Fruit Farm in Waterloo, Ont. (Colton Wiens/CTV News)

Early apple harvest for farmers in Region of Waterloo

Apple trees are already being harvested at the Martin's Family Fruit Farm in Waterloo, Ont., at least one week ahead of their typical schedule. 1

A big brown bat hangs off the bark of a cottonwood tree after being released back into the wild at Gray's Lake park on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (Bryon Houlgrave/The Des Moines Register via AP)

Do bats really deserve their bad rabies reputation?

How much of a health risk do bats pose to humans? 1

A sign is seen on the door at a LifeLabs location in Vancouver, Oct. 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

LifeLabs workers in Kitchener prepared to strike if deal isn’t reached by Saturday

Some LifeLabs workers are preparing for a potential strike.

A Ducks Unlimited Canada vehicle is parked in the foreground as volunteers plant trees in Plattsville on September 12, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Trees planted to protect vulnerable wetlands in Blandford-Blenheim

An environmental initiative has taken root in Oxford County in hopes of protecting some of the province’s vulnerable wetlands. 2

WRPS seized 156 improperly stored firearms and an additional 60 firearms under public safety provisions of the Criminal Code on Sept. 7, 2024. (WRPS)

Second man arrested after over 200 firearms seized in WRPS weapons investigation

A second person is facing weapons related charges after the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) seized hundreds of firearms. 1

A passenger waits beside their luggage at the departure terminal at Toronto Pearson Airport. (Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Here's what you need to know about your rights ahead of a possible Air Canada strike, according to a passenger advocate

While Air Canada has shared advice for travellers ahead of a possible pilots strike, an airline passenger rights advocate has more tips for Canadians who may be affected. 21

More than $10k in counterfeit cash seized in Woodstock traffic stop

Following reports to police of disturbances in public washrooms at Southside Park, police stopped a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old male with three teen passengers.

Andreas Karlsson hoists the OHL Championship trophy above his head in 2022. (Courtesy: Brantford Bulldogs on Twitter)

Former assistant coach for Kitchener Rangers, Brantford Bulldogs called up to NHL

A former assistant coach for the Kitchener Rangers and Brantford Bulldogs is joining the ranks of the Edmonton Oilers.

A calf feeds from the Uddermatic system on September 10, 2024. (Colton Wiens/CTV News)

How new technology is helping farmers cut costs and save time

New advancements in technology are helping farmers save money and time.

A phone camera is seen in this undated stock photo. (Torsten Dettlaff/Pexels.com)

Guelph man charged for posting intimate video of former partner

A Guelph man has been charged after police said he posted a sexual video involving a former partner on social media.

A worker restocks shelves in the bakery and bread aisle at an Atlantic Superstore grocery in Halifax, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark

Canada Bread says Maple Leaf used it as 'shield' in bread price-fixing case

Canada Bread is accusing Maple Leaf Foods of using it as a 'shield' to avoid liability in the alleged bread price-fixing scheme that's the subject of two class-action lawsuits and an ongoing Competition Bureau investigation.