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  How new technology is helping farmers cut costs and save time

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

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  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

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  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.

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  Kitchener crash sends motorcyclist to hospital

  A motorcyclist has been treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a crash in Kitchener.

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  OPP discover hidden drug lab in Walkerton

  An assault involving a firearm on September 9, led South Bruce OPP to discover a hidden drug lab at a residence in Walkerton.

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  Residents stepping up home security in Waterloo Region

  In a push to make their homes more secure, a local home surveillance company says more residents are installing security cameras on their properties. 1

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  Several guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition seized during Kitchener search

  A Kitchener man is facing multiple weapons related charges as part of a firearm investigation.

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  Thieves try to steal two Toyota Tundra vehicles in Guelph

  Guelph Police are looking for suspects after thieves reportedly tried to take two Toyota Tundra vehicles from the city’s south end.

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  Civil lawsuit alleging 'brutal' sexual assault launched against accused in Ont.'s 'Woodland rapist' case

  An alleged child predator who was arrested and charged earlier this year is now facing a civil lawsuit in connection with a "brutal" sexual assault in a Toronto area park reported nearly 30 years ago. 1

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  Wanted Guelph man arrested by OPP

  A Guelph man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

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  Police search for suspects after dog stolen in Kitchener, Ont.

  A Kitchener, Ont. woman is pleading for the return of her puppy, an eight-month-old French Bulldog named Sanchi. 2

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  Fire causes $50K in damage to Arthur home

  Crews with Wellington North Fire put out flames Wednesday evening at an Arthur home.

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  University of Waterloo ranks best in Canada for producing successful entrepreneurs

  The University of Waterloo is one of the top universities in the world when it comes to producing successful entrepreneurs with undergraduate degrees, according to new rankings. 1

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  WRDSB appeals defamation lawsuit by former teacher

  An appeals court is taking another look at a former teacher’s defamation lawsuit against the Waterloo Region District School Board and Scott Piatkowski. 7

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  Guelph Humane Society helping foxes with contagious disease

  The Guelph Humane Society believes a contagious disease is spreading among the local wildlife.

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  GRT adds new bus route to Region of Waterloo International Airport

  Grand River Transit has introduced two new bus routes, one that connects to the Cambridge Business Park and the other to the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

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  Cambridge firefighters participate in challenge to remember 9/11 victims

  Firefighters gathered at a Cambridge gym Wednesday for an annual event honouring those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York City. 2

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  Ontario woman charged with assault with a weapon after neighbour sprayed with water gun

  A Simcoe, Ont. woman has been charged with assault with a weapon after spraying her neighbour with a water gun. 1

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  Flu shots to become available in Ontario in October

  The Ministry of Health says it is safe and convenient to receive a COVID-19 shot and the flu shot at the same time, and shipments of the updated COVID vaccine should arrive in Ontario by early October.

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  Canadian first: LOTTO MAX Jackpot rolls to record $75M

  This Friday's draw marks the first time the LOTTO MAX jackpot has climbed to $75 million.

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  Bee sting leads to assault complaint

  Emergency services were called to the patio of a downtown business around 1:15 p.m. after a woman in her 50s said her friend had been stabbed with a syringe and the suspect was still on scene, according to police.

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  Ontario autism services enrolments decline in some weeks despite large waitlist: docs

  Ontario's progress in giving children with autism access to government-funded core therapy has slowed so significantly that at times the number of kids enrolled is actually declining, despite a ballooning wait-list, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. 1

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  Suspects in GTA auto theft ring came to Ontario ‘for sole purpose’ of stealing cars: Halton police

  Halton Regional Police say they have disrupted a group believed to be responsible for the theft of at least 40 vehicles in Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area worth over $3 million. 2

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  Driver dies after being thrown from e-bike in Kitchener

  Police say an e-bike driver has died after being injured in a crash Tuesday afternoon.

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  Murder charge laid in 2020 Lambton County homicide

  Around 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2020, first responders were sent to Kettle and Stony Point First Nation where David Oliver, 29, had been reported missing and later found deceased.

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  Landscaping truck taken off the road in Kitchener for major defect

  Waterloo Regional Police have laid eleven charges after stopping a potentially dangerous commercial vehicle in Kitchener.

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  Breaking ground on a new school in Kitchener

  The Waterloo Catholic District School Board has broken ground on a new school in Kitchener. 1

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  Most of Canada is predicted to have a warmer-than-normal fall: The Weather Network

  Don't put away your summer wardrobe just yet – The Weather Network says most Canadians are in for a warm fall.