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The aftermath of a fire at a townhouse in Kitchener. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener) (June 25, 2022)

Townhouse fire leaves three Kitchener families displaced

A fire at a townhouse complex in Kitchener Friday night has resulted in extensive damage. 2

Abortion-rights advocates, right, try to block anti-abortion signage during a rally at the state capitol in Lansing, Mich., on May 2, 2022. (Matthew Dae Smith / Lansing State Journal via AP, File)

'Too big an issue not to talk about': Waterloo Region reacts to overturning of Roe v. Wade

Many in Waterloo Region are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and what it could mean for Canada. 2

Ornge Air Ambulance on scene of an incident in Norfolk County. (Twitter: @OPP_West) (June 25, 2022)

Critically injured pedestrian found on side of Norfolk County road, airlifted to hospital

Norfolk County OPP are investigating after they say a pedestrian was found on the side of a road and had to be airlifted to hospital. 1

A photo from the multicultural festival in 2016. (CTV Kitchener)

KW Multicultural Festival returns in-person for 55th year

The Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival has returned to Victoria Park in Kitchener for the first time in three years. 2

Sun shining during a heat event in Windsor, Ont. on Monday, May 30, 2022. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

Air quality statement in effect for Waterloo Region, Guelph area

Hot and humid weather has prompted a special air quality statement for Waterloo Region, Guelph, Erin, and Southern Wellington County.

Two people reportedly sprayed with noxious substance in Kitchener

Waterloo regional police are investigating after two people were reportedly sprayed with a noxious substance in Kitchener.

FILE - In this Thursday, July 23, 2020 file photo, a biomedical engineering graduate student handles a swab and specimen vial in a new COVID-19 on-campus testing lab in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Women have a higher chance of developing long COVID than men, study finds

New research has found that women are 'significantly' more likely than men to suffer from long COVID syndrome, in addition to developing different symptoms of the disease. 2

Fatal crash involving dump truck under investigation in Blanford-Blenheim

OPP are investigating a fatal crash in Blanford-Blenheim Township involving a dump truck and a pedestrian.

A new beer made from butterfly yeast at Fixed Gear Brewing Co.

Yeast of butterfly being used in new Guelph brewery beer

A unique beer is being brewed up in Guelph with the help of a rare butterfly.

Eddie Alyatim, general manager at Waterloo Nissan, says 15 vehicles were damaged at the dealership. (CTV Kitchener)

Vehicles damaged at Waterloo dealerships

Waterloo regional police are investigating after 21 vehicles at four Waterloo dealerships were vandalized in the space of two days. 2

Motorcyclist suffers 'undetermined' injuries following crash

A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital with unknown injuries Saturday morning following a crash in Bayham, Ont.

Biologist Jessica Linton holds a mottled duskywing discovered at the Pinery Provincial Park in May. (Submitted/University of Guelph)

Endangered butterfly spotted in southwestern Ontario for first time in 3 decades

The success is thanks to a team of local scientists. 1

A fire at a barn in Baden. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener) (June 25, 2022)

Heavy smoke covers Baden after barn fire

A barn fire near Baden resulted in thick smoke blanketing the area. 1

PSD Taz and the Woodstock Christian School's grade six class who picked his name. (Courtesy Woodstock Police Service)

Woodstock Police Service introduces newest police dog

The Woodstock Police Service (WPS) is welcoming its newest four-legged officer to the force.

Move out date set for Kitchener encampment

Neither police nor bylaw will be at Kitchener encampment on eviction day, says region

The region says they expect encampment residents to comply with the order to leave and enforcement won’t be needed. 1

Brantford General Hospital is seen on June 24, 2022. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener)

'Unacceptable way to get response': Increase in violence happening to frontline health workers

The Brant Community Healthcare System is reporting an increase in verbal and physical violence directed at frontline healthcare staff. 1

The scene of an officer-involved shooting at the Laurentian Power Centre in Kitchener on Aug. 18, 2021.

Officer who shot an armed man in 2021 won't be charged: SIU

An officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service won't face charges in connection to the 2021 shooting of a 19-year-old man in Kitchener, as the SIU determined the victim wanted to provoke the officer into killing him. 1

A child’s summer shoe is seen in the area of a collision where a child was struck by a bus. The incident occurred on Centennial Lane which leads to a public parking area for a playground and splash pad. (Sean Irvine/CTV News)

Child struck by bus in Ingersoll

A child has been taken to hospital after being struck by a bus in Ingersoll.

A stolen car seized by police is seen in a photo. (Submitted/Waterloo Regional Police Service)

Police seize 22 stolen vehicles in Kitchener and Cambridge

A month-and-a-half-long investigation has resulted in Waterloo regional police seizing nearly $500,000 in assets and arresting 10 people.

A Waterloo regional police vehicle is seen in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)

Kitchener man charged with making, possessing child pornography

A 25-year-old man from Kitchener has been charged with multiple child pornography-related charges following an investigation by Waterloo regional police.

Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health shakes hands with Premier Doug Ford as she takes her oath at the swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on June 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced his new, 30-person cabinet, including Sylvia Jones as deputy premier and health minister. 24

Norfolk County OPP investigating after home invasion leaves one injured

One suspect is in custody and another is at large following a home invasion that left a resident injured and saw property stolen from the home, according to police.

Elora resident Gary White won over $300k from a Lotto Max draw in May. (Submitted/OLG)

Elora resident wins over $300K in Lotto Max

Elora resident Gary White is $322,114 richer after winning a LOTTO MAX second prize in the May 17 draw.

A metal winch smashed into a car on Highway 403 near Woodstock. (Twitter: OPP West Region)

Metal winch flies into windshield on Hwy 403

A metal winch flew off a truck on Highway 403 and smashed into the windshield of a car, in an incident OPP are calling "very scary."

Neil Mitra, a Grade 12 student at Waterloo Collegiate Institute, is the founder and CEO of Mitra Biotechnologies, (Stephanie Villella/CTV Kitchener)

Waterloo teen invents low-cost solution to help identify heart attacks

A Grade 12 student at Waterloo Collegiate Institute is working to make an impact in health care by providing a low-cost solution for the detection and treatment of heart attacks. 1

A metal part, weighing 10,000 lbs, fell of a commercial vehicle and rolled into a parked car on Trillium Drive in Kitchener on June 23, 2022. (Submitted: WRPS)

Driver charged after 10,000 lbs metal part falls off vehicle

A commercial vehicle driver, and his employer, are facing charges after a heavy metal part fell off and rolled across a Kitchener road.

Premier Doug Ford and his wife Karla Ford arrive to announce his new cabinet at the swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in Toronto on June 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

This is who's in and who's out of Doug Ford's cabinet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament and there are some big changes to the front bench. 24

The encampment at Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener, Ont.

Mayor addresses upcoming eviction at Kitchener encampment

Kitchener's mayor addressed the ongoing crisis at the city's biggest encampment on Thursday, including some of the suggestions on how to help residents as the June 30 eviction deadline nears. 2

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