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  'Thank you for playing': The ace of spades has finally been found in the Hagersville 'Catch the Ace'

  After an elusive 45-week draw, the ace of spades has finally been found in the Hagersville ‘Catch the Ace.’

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  Email from University of Waterloo advising what to do if contacted by CSIS causes some confusion on campus

  An email sent by the University of Waterloo to its grad students, researchers and faculty is raising some questions. 1

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  One person killed, another seriously injured in Wilmot Township crash

  A 70-year-old woman injured in a two-vehicle crash this morning in Wilmot Township has died. 2

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  Stratford pharmacist covers parking costs for patients at COVID clinic

  They say not all heroes wear capes, but some validate parking. 1

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  Hamilton, Ont. investigation draws police to Kitchener neighbourhood

  An arrest in a Kitchener neighbourhood Thursday morning was linked to an investigation out of Hamilton. 1

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  Where could it be? ‘Catch the Ace’ jackpot grows in Hagersville as elusive ace yet to be found

  There have been 44 draws so far in the Hagersville ‘Catch the Ace’ progressive lottery jackpot as the ace of spades has continued to elude capture. 3

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  Brantford police seize $113,000 in illicit drugs, man charged

  A drug trafficking investigation has led to a man being charged, and more than $100,000 worth of illicit drugs being seized by Brantford police’s Tactical Intelligence Generated Enforcement and Response (TIGER) Unit.

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  'Leaves you scared and helpless': Guelph parent concerned by online threats determined not credible by police

  The Guelph Police Service says it has investigated online threats targeting local school communities and does not believe them to be credible. 1

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  High-risk offender unlawfully at large in Waterloo region: Police

  The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance to locate Scott McLeod, 55, from Waterloo.

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  House abandoned by couple who 'disappeared' years ago nightmare for neighbour on upscale street

  A Toronto man, whose neighbours vanished eight years ago and left their home completely abandoned, said he's fed up living next door to a property that is in complete disarray. 1

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  'Fairly emotional for everybody': Teen struck by LRT visits emergency crews who rescued him

  Several weeks after a teen was stuck under an LRT train in Kitchener, he’s now up and walking and visited the emergency crews who helped rescue him. 1

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  Victoria Park bridge closed for repairs

  As the warm weather approaches, a well-loved water crossing in Kitchener’s Victoria Park will be closed off to the public.

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  Man facing charges after Guelph police cruisers rammed

  Guelph police say a man is facing charges after a stolen vehicle rammed two police cruisers last week.

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  Businesses weigh in on government’s plan to reduce credit card fees

  The federal government is touting plans to help small businesses by reducing credit card fees, but some local merchants say while they welcome the measure, the actual impact it will have on their operations will be minimal. 7

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  Kitchener minor a victim of 'child sextortion scheme' in Minnesota, U.S.

  What the United States Attorney’s Office is calling a “child sextortion scheme” run by a man from Coon Rapids, Minnesota involved a minor from Kitchener, Ont.

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  Vietnam War survivor shares her story at Wilfrid Laurier

  It was a packed house at Wilfrid Laurier University on Wednesday night, with many sitting in to listen to a key note speech by a peace activist known around the world as ‘the girl in the picture’. 1

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  Municipal candidate suing City of Cambridge over alleged election mistakes

  A retired political science professor says he was “stunned” by the way the Cambridge municipal election unfolded. 4

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  Kitchener man facing multiple weapons charges, police say

  A 27-year-old Kitchener man is facing two dozen charges, including possession of a restricted firearm with ammo, after being arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to Waterloo regional police.

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  City of Guelph looks for feedback to solve parking woes downtown

  The City of Guelph is working on a plan to fix parking problems in the downtown core. 1

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  ‘My face was white with shock’: Cambridge father wins $1 million from Lotto 6/49

  A 56-year-old Cambridge father has won $1 million from the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw.

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  ION train service impacted by weather

  Grand River Transit (GRT) said ION trains are not running between Mill Station and Fairway Station due to weather.

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  Kitchener Rangers preparing to embark on another run at the playoffs

  The OHL playoffs are set to begin this week with the Kitchener Rangers ready to drop the puck for their first round series against the Windsor Spitfires. 2

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  Here are the ways the budget impacts you: From grocery bills to small business credit card fees

  The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation. 6

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  Meet the Ontario stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

  A statistics professor at the University of Waterloo discusses how he continues to beat the Roll Up To Win contest at Tim Hortons. 1

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  Wet snow and heavy winds pelt Waterloo region

  A blast of wet and wintry weather is sweeping through Waterloo region and Wellington County today.

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  Highway 23 near Listowel reopens following structure fire

  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a portion Highway 23 near Atwood, Ont. has reopen following a structure fire.

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  Hamilton family raising awareness about Strep A after sudden death of toddler

  A Hamilton, Ont., family is hoping to raise awareness about Strep A after the tragic death of their two-year-old. 1

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  Seven suspected drug poisoning deaths in Brantford-Brant so far this month

  Public health officials have issued an alert after a jump in suspected opioid-related deaths in Brant County and Brantford.