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What was lost - and found - after devastating Brantford club fire

Days after flames ripped through three units of the Mohawk Plaza, the club is still coming to terms with the loss. 2

Possible Listeria contamination leads to the recall of Rana brand sauce: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken and Mushroom sauce, citing possible Listeria contamination.

An Alberta resident is facing several charges after a joint forces’ operation in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties led to the seizure of 3.6 million unstamped cigarettes. (OPP)

Joint forces' operation leads to seizure of 3.6 million unstamped cigarettes: OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police West Region Highway Safety Division, Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Team and the Ministry of Finance were involved in a joint forces operation on Thursday.

Regional winners from Caesar mixing competitions held across Canada competed for a $5,000 prize and the coveted Best Caesar in Town trophy. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Oktoberfest hosts Best Caesar in Town grand finale

The event took place on Saturday at Willkommen Platz in downtown Kitchener. 1

Emergency crews at the scene of a morning crash on Arthur Street South in Woolwich Township on Oct. 12, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Police investigating collision in Woolwich Township

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a Saturday morning collision on Arthur Street South.

The Brant County OPP have appointed their first-ever female commander.

Single vehicle collision in Brant County leaves one person with life-threatening injuries

Police are continuing to investigate a serious collision that took place around 9:40 p.m. Friday in Brant County.

The keg is tapped at Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest!

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest kicks off

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest has officially begun! Here's what happened during Friday's big Bavarian celebration at Willkommen Platz. 5

An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, lights up the night sky off Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph Lighthouse, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Joseph, Mich. (Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP)

What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal

Another in a series of unusually strong solar storms hitting Earth produced stunning skies full of pinks, purples, greens and blues farther south than normal, including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City.

Steven Lorentz scores first goal with Leafs

Kitchener, Ont. native Steven Lorentz scores first goal for Leafs

Kitchener, Ont. native Steven Lorentz scored his first goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. 1

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference in Vientiane, Laos, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Prime minister faces mounting pressure to step aside from inside caucus

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face mounting pressure from his caucus this week to step down from the leadership of the Liberal party. 3

The Northern Lights as seen from Kitchener, Ont. on Oct. 10, 2024. (Courtesy: David Banclieaf/Crosswind Nature)

Northern Lights put on another dazzling display in southern Ontario

The Northern Lights put on another spectacular show on Thursday night, with shades of blue, pink and green rippling across the night sky. 7

A empty teacher's desk is pictured in an empty classroom at Mcgee Secondary school in Vancouver on Sept. 5, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

WRDSB parents, teachers’ union frustrated with class reorganization and support staffing

Five weeks into the new school year and parents of children in the Waterloo Region District School Board are already raising concerns about classroom shuffling and a supposed lack of support staff. 1

The Guelph Community Health Centre is among the nine provincially-funded sites slated for closure by March 31, 2025. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Guelph CTS site says number of users declining as closure looms

Staff at the Guelph consumption and treatment services (CTS) site say many people who use its services have already stopped going following the Ford government's announcement that it is among 10 locations closing this year. 1

Friends raise their glasses of beer. (Source: Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels)

'NO MEANS NEIN!': New Oktoberfest campaign shines light on uninvited sexual encounters

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is doing its part to protect partygoers from unwanted sexual behavior on festival grounds. 1

Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, is shown in these handout photos. Kauldhar is facing charges in connection with three GTA homicides. (Hamilton Police Service)

Police identify Toronto victim of alleged serial killer

Toronto police have identified the woman who was allegedly killed by a suspected serial killer earlier this month. 4

Backed up traffic on Highway 401 through Kitchener and Cambridge. (Source: Jeff Pickel/CTV News)

Crash causes big backup on Highway 401 through Kitchener, Cambridge

There was a major backup on Highway 401 Friday afternoon in the westbound lanes through Kitchener and Cambridge.

Psilocybin discovered inside chocolate bricks at the Port of Buffalo, New York. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

Chocolate bricks filled with magic mushrooms seized at Peace Bridge warehouse

Members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection said they are continuing to investigate after several shipments of chocolate bricks filled with magic mushrooms were found at the Peace Bridge warehouse at the Port of Buffalo, New York.

Waterloo resident arrested in Canada-wide grandparent scam

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a Waterloo man who they believe is linked to a group that has been scamming victims across Canada. 1

Development site at 1333 Weber Street East in Kitchener on Nov. 10, 2024. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

Failed condo development being revived with potentially higher prices

A failed condo development in Kitchener is in new hands, leaving those who purchased property with a decision to make. 1

The Kin 1 diamond at Riverside Park in Cambridge, Ont.

Cambridge council taking a gradual approach to improve baseball diamond accessibility

Cambridge councillors want to make baseball games inclusive in their city, pledging to explore funding to make a diamond in Riverside Park more accessible in the 2025 budget. 1

Encampment in downtown Guelph on Jan. 8, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

City of Guelph taking measured approached to downtown encampment enforcement

The City of Guelph is calling its new bylaw, banning encampments in the downtown core, a compassionate and cautious approach to the growing problem in the community. 1

International student graduates thrive in Canadian labour market, UW study says

The skills of international students are being put to good use in the Canadian job market, according to a new first-of-its-kind study by University of Waterloo (UW) researchers.

What's open and closed for Thanksgiving weekend

It’s expected to be a busy weekend in Waterloo Region as Thanksgiving festivities get underway, which means some businesses, services and organizations may be closed or operating at a reduced schedule.

Jane Goodall visits Willow River Centre in Kitchener on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. From left to right: Bangishimo, Jane Goodall, Amy Smoke. (Krista Sharpe/CTV News)

British primatologist Jane Goodall visits Kitchener

Jane Goodall, a world-renowned expert in primate research and conservation of the species, visited Kitchener, Ont. on Wednesday. 1

Finley Sawatsky, Kevin and Angela's granddaughter, at the pumpkin farm on Oct. 9, 2024. (Colton Wiens/CTV News)

Shantz Family Farm moving on from pumpkins

After decades of welcoming the public to their land, the Shantz Family Farm in Petersburg is in its final year of selling pumpkins to the public. 1

An undated photo of a Guelph police car. (CTV News Kitchener)

Two pedestrians struck in separate crashes on the same day in Guelph

Two pedestrians were treated for minor injuries after being struck by vehicles in separate collisions on Wednesday in Guelph.

Air Canada pilots air silhouetted while holding signs during an informational picket at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

Air Canada pilots have given the green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, dashing fears of a future strike and overcoming concerns about entry-level pay and quality-of-life provisions.