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An esports athlete competing in a tournament at the University of Waterloo, Jan. 12, 2025. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

WaterLAN Esport Tournament showcases inclusivity and growth in Waterloo Region: organizers

The Waterloo Region is stepping into the esports spotlight this weekend with the WaterLAN E-sports Tournament, a provincial collegiate invitational hosted by the University of Waterloo and Conestoga College. 1

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to the media after a meeting with Jay Timmons, president and CEO of The National Association of Manufacturers, in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jose Luis Magana

Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talk of Canada becoming the 51st state is a distraction from more pressing threats of U.S tariffs on Canada and their likely impact.

A Costco wholesale location is pictured in Ottawa on Monday, July 11, 2022. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

Costco Canada accused of overcharging online shoppers in class-action lawsuit

Perrier Attorneys says Costco charged more for items online than in-store, a practice known as “double ticketing,” which is banned under the Competition Act.

Water is dropped by helicopter on the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Why Canada and the U.S. are seeing a trend of wildfires in recent years

As Los Angeles continues to battle one of the most destructive wildfires in its history, experts say the devastation signals a troubling trend fuelled by a larger climate crisis. 15

Ontario Provincial Police vehicles at an investigation scene. (Source: OPP/File Image)

One person in custody following incident in South Bruce

OPP say their West Region Emergency Response Team, West Region K-9 Unit, and Aviation Unit responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road just after 2 p.m. Saturday.

Former prime minister Jean Chretien leaves the stage after addressing well wishers at a reception celebrating 25 years since Chretien was elected in his first term as Prime Minister, in Ottawa, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. (Fred Chartrand / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Former PM Chretien says Liberal party must move back to 'radical centre'

As the Liberal party searches for a new leader, former prime minister Jean Chretien says it's time for the party to move back to the "radical centre" to help its electoral fortunes. 1

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Police warn of counterfeit bills circulating in Woodstock

According to Woodstock police, two women were apprehended circulating counterfeit bills at stores in the city this week.

Mary McFarlane (Left) Connie Rodgers (Right) hiking a trail in Waterloo in preparation for their expedition up three Guatemalan volcanoes. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)

Local kidney donors to conquer three Guatemalan volcanoes to prove there are no limits after donation

Two living kidney donors, from Bright, Ont. and north of Elmira, Ont., are gearing up for an extraordinary adventure to show the world that donating an organ doesn't just save lives—it can open up new possibilities. 1

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly speaks with Vassy Kapelos on CTV Question Period. The foreign affairs minister says Canada has not ruled out cutting off energy exports to the U.S.

'Everything is on the table': Joly won't rule out cutting off energy exports to U.S. in face of Trump tariff threat

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is not ruling out any countermeasures when it comes to dealing with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump — his threat of significant tariffs on Canadian imports, in particular. 1

Hespeler Road and Langs Drive in Cambridge after a pedestrian was struck by vehicle, Jan. 11, 2025. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after getting struck by vehicle in Cambridge

A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Cambridge early Saturday morning. 1

Kevin Larson in a 2020 interview with CTV Kitchener.

Former Stratford, Ont. business owner facing 31 new fraud charges

New fraud charges have been laid against a former restaurant and business owner in Stratford.

Transport Minister Anita Anand signs a document during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec.20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Anita Anand will not seek Liberal leadership

Transport Minister Anita Anand announced on social media Saturday she will not seek the leadership of the Liberal Party, nor will she run for re-election in the riding of Oakville.

The University of Guelph sign. (Source: University of Guelph/X)

Gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph: 190 students reportedly sick

The number of gastroenteritis cases at the University of Guelph has risen to 190. 2

Amalie Henze is seen with her mother, Amanda. (Image courtesy of Amalie Henze)

This Canadian teen lost her hands and feet, she says more people should know how it happened

A Canadian teen is reaching audiences around the world with powerful social media videos showing life without hands and feet – the price she paid after developing sepsis. 1

Former prime minister Jean Chretien in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Feb. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

'It's not realistic': Former PM Chretien thinks Trump will back off trade war

Former prime minister Jean Chretien says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is likely to walk back his threat of punishing tariffs and the resulting trade war with Canada, because the Americans are too reliant on a number of Canadian exports, namely in the energy sector. 28

Sarah Nellis (left) & Lisa Talbot (right), the executive director of the KidsAbility Foundation. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News)

Waterloo, Ont. woman's lucky break: How her lottery win will help kids with disabilities

A lucky lottery ticket will end up benefitting an Ontario centre that supports kids with disabilities and their families. 1

Police tape surrounds a Kitchener home after shots were fired in the middle of the night on Jan. 9, 2025. (CTV News/Krista Simpson)

Shots fired into Kitchener home, neighbours call it 'really shocking'

Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating after bullet holes were found on a Kitchener residence Thursday afternoon. 1

The Brantford Bulldogs team bus is seen parked outside the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium in this file photo taken on September 1, 2024. (Shelby Knox/CTV News)

OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs to be sold to Edmonton Oilers player and family: TSN

The Ontario Hockey League’s Brantford Bulldogs are being sold to Zach Hyman, an Edmonton Oilers player, and his family, according to a TSN hockey insider.

Four puppies, seen on Jan. 10, 2025, were abandoned in Middlesex County and are heading to a rescue. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)

Puppies found freezing on the side of Middlesex road headed for rescue agency

Four puppies abandoned in the freezing cold on the side of a Middlesex County road are headed to a rescue agency this weekend. 1

On Friday all that remained was a downed telephone pole, scrap metal, and a single cable laying across the frozen river. (CTV News/Tyler Kelaher)

Copper thieves target landline in Wilmot Township, customers without phone service

Residents in Wellesley, Wilmot Township, and Perth County are without working home phones and other services, after copper thieves targeted a nearby phone line on Thursday. 1

Premier Doug Ford and local dignitaries cut the ribbon at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Jan. 10, 2025. (CTV News/Ashley Bacon)

Premier Ford attends CMH ribbon cutting, discusses decision to ban international students from Ont. medical schools

Doug Ford addressed his decision to block international students from attending Ontario medical schools while celebrating the expansion of a Cambridge, Ont. hospital. 1

A woman uses her computer keyboard to type while surfing the internet in North Vancouver, B.C., on December 19, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Cyber security expert warns school board attacks could be on the rise and 'used for child exploitation'

School boards across Canada were victims of a cyber attack this week, through a software called PowerSchool.

The intersection of University Avenue East and Woolwich Street in Waterloo after a pedestrian and dog were struck by a vehicle. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

Dog dies, 71-year-old pedestrian injured in Waterloo crash

A dog has died and a 71-year-old pedestrian was injured after police say they were both hit by a vehicle in Waterloo on Friday. 1

A device used to find missing people who are clients of Project Lifesaver. (Courtesy: Guelph Police)

Elderly Guelph man found using locating technology

A missing Guelph man in his 90s was found quickly Wednesday morning using signal locating technology.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly and former New Brunswick premier Brian Gallant are seen in this composite image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/James West, Sean Kilpatrick

Liberal leadership: Melanie Joly, Brian Gallant will not run, both focused on other matters

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will not run for Liberal leadership. Up to now, Joly was widely considered a potential successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former premier of New Brunswick Bran Gallant also confirmed to CTV News that he will not be in the running for Liberal leader. 17

Michael Faulds on Jan. 10, 2025. (CTV News/Colton Wiens)

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