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Ethel's Lounge on King Street in Waterloo. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener)

'Suddenly just explosions': Man arrested for setting off fireworks on Waterloo road

A man is facing charges after he set off fireworks early Saturday morning in Waterloo. "He was holding the fireworks in his hand and then projecting them at businesses and pedestrians," said police. 1

The Billy Bash Demolition Derby in Burford on July 2, 2022. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV Kitchener)

Demolition Derby draws a big crowd in Burford

Hundreds of drivers are hoping to crash their way to the top prize at the Billy Bash Demolition Derby in Burford this weekend. 1

Tre Ford in a photo from the Edmonton Elks Twitter account.

Tre Ford, former UW football star, makes first career CFL start with the Edmonton Elks

Tre Ford, the former University of Waterloo football star, made history at the Edmonton Elks game on Friday night.

A photo of man, who went by the name "Peter," who police want to talk to about an unwanted paving incident. (Courtesy: OPP)

Police looking to identify man who paved driveway in Puslinch, Ont. without permission

Ontario police are trying to identify a man who they say was involved in an 'unwanted residential paving incident' in Puslinch, Ont. 1

Pickleball players at the Guelph Games on July 2, 2022.

Guelph Games a combination of sports competition and community festival

Thousands of athletes are in the Royal City for the Canada Day long weekend to participate in the Guelph Games. The family-friendly event also features food trucks, music, a dance party and drone light show. 2

Waterloo regional police at the scene of a crash involving a pickup truck and sedan on Benjamin Road. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener)

Driver charged in Woolwich Township crash

A Waterloo man has been charged with careless driving in a collision that sent one person to hospital Saturday.

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on July 2, 2022. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener)

Weekend performances at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse cancelled due to COVID-19

Drayton Entertainment has cancelled this weekend's performances of Mamma Mia at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse due to COVID-19 cases in the company.

A street carnival is seen in downtown St. Marys, Ont. on July 2, 2022. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)

St. Marys welcomes everyone 'home' this weekend as grads and tourists gather

The town of St. Marys is celebrating this long weekend with a party five years — and a pandemic delay — in the making. It is Homecoming-Heritage Weekend, and that means plenty of activities and memories in Stonetown. 1

A member of the Waterloo Regional Police Service making a donation to Canadian Blood Services. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener)

'There is a real need for blood': Emergency responders launch blood donation challenge

Emergency service workers in the Region of Waterloo kicked off a friendly competition Friday to see which team can donate the most blood by Labour Day. 1

'Ungrading': How one Ontario teacher is changing her approach to report cards

An Ontario high school teacher plans to continue with an alternative method of grading her students after an experiment last semester in which students proposed a grade and had to justify it with examples of their work.

A man works on his laptop as thousands of people wait over six hours for their COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up mass vaccination clinic at Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Thursday, June 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Doctor prepared to take legal action if Ontario doesn't expand COVID-19 booster eligibility

Ontario is not yet allowing most adults under the age of 60 to get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot, prompting one doctor to prepare legal action to get the province to widen eligibility. 14

The stage is set for Kitchener's first big Canada Day celebration in two years. (July 1, 2022)

Waterloo Region returns to in-person Canada Day celebrations

Waterloo Region held its first in-person Canada Day celebrations since 2019 and there were several local events for residents to show off their Canadian pride. 2

Hydro crews at the scene of a crash on Sawmill Road in Bloomingdale. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener)

Senior injured in Bloomingdale crash

A section of Sawmill Road, in Bloomingdale, was shut down Friday afternoon due to a crash.

100-year old veteran Tom Hennessy (R) walks with his wife Joyce Hetherington down Dufferin Avene in London, Ont on Canada Day. Hennessy completed his 100-mile Walk of Gratitude to raise money for homeless veterans. (Brent Lale/CTV News London)

'Walk of Gratitude': 100-year-old veteran in London, Ont. completes 100 mile walk for homeless vets

With his wife Joyce on his arm, Tom Hennessy left Victoria Park in London, Ont. to complete his 100-mile walk to raise money for homeless veterans. 2

Gas nozzles are pictured at a gas station on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ontario's six-month gas tax cut starts. Here's what you need to know

Ontario drivers experienced some relief from record-setting prices at the pump on Friday as the province's gas tax cut came into effect. 2

Stratford Police vehicles are seen in this file photo. (Stratford Police Service / Twitter)

Stratford police release use of force data from 2020 and 2021

The Stratford Police Service has released its use of force data from the past two years, including incidents involving members of BIPOC communities.

A file image of a Waterloo Regional Police car.

Police investigating pellet gun incident in Breslau

Police are investigating a pellet gun incident that left one person injured in Breslau.

Emergency room sign at Clinton Public Hospital in Clinton, Ont. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)

Two local hospitals close emergency room this long weekend

It’s not the kind of news folks in Clinton, wanted to hear. Their community’s emergency room will be unavailable for the entire Canada Day long weekend.

Jason Paul says there needs to be a plan or "some place for us to go" before residents of the encampment at Victoria and Weber Street leave. (CTV Kitchener)

Kitchener encampment remains intact as eviction deadline passes

The eviction deadline for people living at an encampment at Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener has come and gone, but residents of the property say they’re not moving. 3

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle is seen in Waterloo, Ont., on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013.

Man wanted for alleged indecent act at a Waterloo park

Police are trying to identify a man who allegedly committed an indecent act in front of two youths at a Waterloo park.

Fireworks are shown in this stock image. (Pexels)

Where to watch Canada Day fireworks

Canada Day celebrations are making a big return in 2022, here's where you can catch some of them in Waterloo region and surrounding areas.

What’s open and closed for Canada Day in Waterloo region?

Here's our full regional round up

The cygnet is seen at Victoria Park earlier this week. (Twitter/City of Kitchener)

City of Kitchener announces death of baby swan

The news comes just two days after the City launched a naming contest for the young bird, which it said was the first offspring of Victoria Park swans, Otis and Ophelia. 1

86-year-old Mary Ann is in isolation after a COVID-19 outbreak where she lives. (Submitted/ Joanne Laalo)

Vaccination miscommunication leaves Kitchener woman worried for 86-year-old mother

A miscommunication involving a COVID-19 booster shot has left a Kitchener woman concerned for her 86-year-old mother. 1

Christine Woodley stands outside the tent she lives in. (Carmen Wong/ CTV Kitchener)

Future unclear for 14-year resident of Cambridge encampment asked to leave

A woman who has been living at an encampment for more than a decade could soon have a roof over her head. 3

SIU clears Brantford officer after woman jumps from balcony

The Special Investigations Unit has cleared a Brantford police officer who responded to a well-being call during which a 23-year-old woman was seriously injured after she jumped from a balcony.

Participants at a past Canada Day celebration in Wilmot, Ont. (CTV Kitchener)

'Tell the full story': How some local communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations

Some communities in Waterloo region are reimagining Canada Day to be more inclusive and to honour Indigenous peoples. 1

Wellington County market boxes bring a taste of the county to your front door

Farmers markets play an important part in any community - a place for a new business to test out their product, farmers to sell items off the farm and a popular place for people to visit. 1

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