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Video still of suspects running away from a jewelry store robbery in Kitchener. (Submitted)

Three teens charged for armed robbery at Kitchener jewelry store

Three teens were arrested for an armed robbery at a Kitchener jewelry store after witnesses caught and detained the suspects until officers arrived on scene. 1

Brant Avenue Apartments in Guelph on Sept. 6, 2024. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News)

'They just see these tenants as a profits': Guelph residents fighting back against renoviction

Guelph tenants worry they'll have find a new home after recently receiving N-13 notices from their new apartment owner. 1

The Esso gas station at Margaret Ave. and Guelph St. in Kitchener on Sept. 7, 2024. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)

Kitchener gas station robbed a knifepoint

Police are hoping the public can help them identify the person who robbed a Kitchener gas station.

Video still of an arrest at John Diefenbaker Senior School in Hanover. (Submitted)

Video shows physical interaction involving a police officer in Hanover, Ont.

Hanover’s police chief is responding to community concerns about a recent arrest at a Hanover school. 1

Schneider Creek in Kitchener on Aug. 6, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Spill cleaned up in Kitchener creek

A spill reported earlier this week in the Schneider Creek has now been cleaned up, according to the City of Kitchener.

Fentanyl-laced gummies discovered in Hamilton: police

Hamilton Police are warning locals of the discovery of fentanyl-laced gummies 'disguised as candy,' after finding them during a recent warrant.

Waterloo, Ont. tech company blacklisted by U.S. Commerce Department over surveillance, spyware allegations

A Waterloo, Ont. tech company is in hot water for allegedly providing technology that can be used for mass surveillance and censorship. 1

Trial against former Woodstock mayor, Trevor Birtch, continues

The trial of former Woodstock mayor, Trevor Birtch, continued on Friday. 1

A bat is seen mid-flight in this generic image from Getty. (Source: Getty Images)

Ontario's first domestic case of human rabies since 1967 confirmed in Brant County

An Ontario resident remains in hospital after testing positive for rabies.

A sign for the Amazon Fulfillment centre on Old Mill Road in Blair on September 6, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Amazon to open Blair fulfillment centre this month, hire more than 250 people

Amazon Canada is looking to hire more than 250 people as it prepares to open its latest fulfilment centre in Blair. 1

Children's backpacks and shoes are seen at a daycare in Langley, B.C. on May 29, 2018. Several child-care centres across Ontario have had to close their doors for varying lengths of time recently due to staffing shortages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ontario cutting funding from daycare centres not in $10-a-day program

Ontario child-care centres that aren't participating in the national $10-a-day program will soon lose provincial funding to offer new fee subsidies to lower-income families and their staff could see a pay cut of $2 an hour. 1

Guelph Police at the scene of a crash involving a cyclist on Victoria Street North. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Guelph man arrested after elderly cyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run

Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a crash that left a senior seriously hurt.

Fuel truck rollover on Cherrydale Road, east of Goderich, Ont. (Courtesy: OPP)

Fuel truck rollover east of Goderich

Crews were called in after a fuel truck rolled over Friday near Goderich.

The exterior of the Region of Waterloo International Airport in Breslau.

Man arrested at Region of Waterloo International Airport

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a disturbance at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour on Friday, June 21, 2024 in London, U.K. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Calling all Swifties! Two local charities raffling off Era’s Tour ticket

Taylor Swift fans in Waterloo Region and Huron-Perth could have their ‘Wildest Dreams’ come true and earn some good ‘Karma’ at the same time.

John Brenner and Jacob Brenner posed for a photo inside the Lookin' For Heroes store in Kitchener on Sept. 6, 2024. (Colton Wiens/CTV News)

Kitchener comic book store starts a new run after 35 years in business

The owner of the Lookin' For Heroes comic book store is celebrating 35 years in business. 1

A Waterloo Regional Police Service cruiser. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener)

Man taken to hospital after stabbing in Waterloo

A man has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Waterloo.

Three 'interns' posed with their Project Search certificates on Sept. 5, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Program gives UGDSB students with disabilities paid on-the-job training

Students with the Upper Grand District School Board are getting some real-world experience thanks to a partnership between the school board, YMCA Three Rivers, March of Dimes and the University of Guelph. 1

The official keg tapping at the K-W Oktoberfest in 2023. (Submitted/K-W Oktoberfest)

GO Transit introduces 'LederGOsen' Oktoberfest train

Oktoberfest is hoping to bring more GTA residents to this year’s festival via GO Train, thanks to a new pilot partnership with Metrolinx. 1

A vehicle from the traffic branch of the Waterloo Regional Police Service. (Matt Harris/CTV Kitchener)

Three arrested after attempted robbery in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three people for an attempted robbery in Kitchener.

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Two people arrested for Kitchener break-ins

A man and a woman have been arrested, and one suspect is still on the loose, after two businesses were broken into in Kitchener.

Leighanne Evans and Emily Richards at the CTV Kitchener studio on Sept. 6, 2024. (Johnny Mazza/CTV News)

RECIPE

Grilled Feta Harvest Bowl with Savory Lemon Dressing from Emily Richards

Emily Richards shares a recipe that's a perfect blend of the summer and fall season. 1

Izzy, a three-year-old golden doodle got very sick after accidentally ingesting drugs while out for a walk at Klondyke Sports Fields near Grand Bend. Sept. 5, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)

Grand Bend dog recovering after overdosing on drugs at local park

You wouldn't know it by looking at her today, but Izzy, a high-energy three-year-old golden doodle, was on death's door less than two weeks ago. 1

A handgun and several packages of suspected drugs lay splayed out on the hood of a Waterloo Regional Police Service vehicle. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police Service)

Loaded handgun and drugs seized during Waterloo traffic stop: police

Waterloo Regional Police said they seized a loaded handgun and drugs after pulling a driver over in Waterloo.

Trevor Birtch is seen leaving provincial court house in London, Ont. on Sept. 5, 2024. (Reta Ismail/CTV News London)

Complainant testifies in sexual assault trial involving former Woodstock mayor

Day two in the second trial of former Woodstock Mayor Trevor Birtch got underway Thursday as Assistant Crown Jennifer Moser continued examination of a female ex-friend of Birtch. 1

Harsh Patel stands outside the Chandler Drive apartment building in Kitchener, Ont. (Heather Senoran/CTV News)

International students in Kitchener, Ont. lose thousands of dollars to alleged rental scam

More than a dozen international students fell for a scam involving a fake apartment rental. Here's what experts say renters should do when hunting for a new home. 1