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Fatal crash near Woodstock

A caller to CTV News reported that the crash may have involved a school bus. Police have not confirmed the information.

The exterior of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. (CTV)

Future of former WCDSB trustee Wendy Ashby’s seat to be decided

Waterloo Catholic District School (WCDSB) board members will decide the future of former trustee Wendy Ashby’s seat.

Rania Mukhtar of Guelph is detailing how she and her children made it out of the Sudan conflict. (Photo submitted by Rania Mukhtar)

'Momma', are they going to kill us?’: Guelph, Ont. mother recounts family's escape from Sudan conflict

Rania Mukhtar is still processing her recent trip to Sudan, which was interrupted by the outbreak of military conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. 1

Eric Idle on stage for Monty Python's Spamalot at the Stratford Festival. (May 27, 2023)

Eric Idle gets on stage for Monty Python's Spamalot at Stratford Festival

The Stratford Festival is no stranger to star power, but those experiencing Monty Python's Spamalot got a lot more than they paid for. 2

Hamilton police on scene after a landlord-tenant dispute left three dead in a residence in Stoney Creek. (Simon Sheehan/CP24)

Engaged couple shot dead fleeing landlord after house dispute near Hamilton, Ont., police say

A 'truly innocent' engaged couple was shot dead while attempting to flee their attacker outside their home after a landlord-tenant dispute escalated on Saturday night, according to police. 5

Debbie Bulten from Cambridge climbs Mount Everest. (Submitted/Dave Bulten)

Most-read stories of the week: Ager Hasan found guilty, Cambridge woman climbs Everest, fireworks arrest

Ager Hasan being found guilty of second-degree murder, a Cambridge woman climbing Mount Everest, and free tuition for some First Nations students round out the most-read stories of the week. 4

Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener in 2015. (CTV News)

Resident wakes up to someone breaking in, Kitchener man later arrested: WRPS

Waterloo regional police have arrested a man after a resident was allegedly woken up by someone breaking into their Waterloo home.

Toronto Argos player in Guelph's Exhibition Park for a food truck picnic event. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener) (May 29, 2023)

Toronto Argonauts on hand for return of Guelph food truck picnic

The BIG Downtown Food Truck Picnic rolled into Guelph's Exhibition Park and was attended by a few Grey Cup champions. 1

Main Street in Cambridge. (May 28, 2023)

Man allegedly swings axe at someone in Cambridge

A man has been arrested following reports of an axe being swung at someone in downtown Galt.

Chief experience officer for Sensei Labs Tara Vanderloo poses in this undated handout photo. When employees working for Tara Vanderloo, the chief experience officer at Toronto enterprise software company Sensei Labs, are mulling leaving her enterprise software company, she wants to be one of the first people they tell -- and to hear their unvarnished reasons why. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Sensei Labs)

Canadian companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers, needs

The discussions, which some companies call 'stay interviews,' are designed to collect feedback from employees and are aimed at learning what the company can do to retain valued team members and keep them happy. 4

An encampment in Cambridge following an early morning fire. (May 28, 2023)

Tents go up in flames at Cambridge encampment fire

Firefighters were kept busy with an encampment fire in downtown Galt early Sunday morning.

The scene of a fatal crash on Highway 6 in Wellington North. (Source: Ontario Provincial Police) (May 27, 2023)

Three-vehicle crash in Wellington County leaves one dead

One person has died following a three vehicle crash on Highway 6 in Wellington County.

Hundreds get moving for Guelph Yoga Fest

There's an event in the Royal City that's bringing people together through movement, meditation, breath, and wellness. 1

Air-cooled Volkswagens on display at a show in St. Jacobs. (Karis Mapp/CTV Kitchener) (May 28, 2023)

'The old school ones': Volkswagen show returns to St. Jacobs

It was beetles galore in St. Jacobs, but the village didn't have a pest problem. 1

Jake Sippel, 15, of Stratford hosts an annual bowling fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House. (Karis Mapp/CTV Kitchener) (May 28, 2023)

Stratford teen hosts annual bowling fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House

A 15-year-old from Stratford is giving back in a big way by hosting an annual bowling event in support of the Ronald McDonald House. 1

A commercial motor vehicle inspection blitz in Erin, Ont. (Twitter: @OPP_WR) (May 25, 2023)

Police take 16 vehicles off the road in Erin, Ont. enforcement blitz

An inspection blitz in Wellington County has led to several commercial motor vehicles being taken off the road.

An image of a person police are looking to speak to in connection to an alleged assault. (Source: WRPS)

Police release photo in connection to alleged assault in Cambridge

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) has released a photo of someone they're looking to speak with as they investigate an alleged assault in Cambridge.

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

Four-person robbery results in stab wounds: WRPS

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is looking into an alleged robbery involving four people jumping someone.

Musicians take the stage for Grand River Hospital's fundraiser

The Grand River Hospital Foundation's "Care Never Stops" campaign continued in to Saturday with some big name performers. 2

A shooting investigation in the area of Wellington Street and King Street in Kitchener. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener) (May 27, 2023)

Man arrested for attempted murder, another seriously hurt in Kitchener shooting

The Waterloo Regional Police Service has arrested a man for attempted murder after a shooting in Kitchener left another man with serious injuries. 1

A 24-hour camp out in Victoria Park meant to highlight the homelessness crisis. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV Kitchener) (May 27, 2023)

‘These issues are still here’: Advocates speak out following unhoused experience event in Victoria Park

A 24-hour camp out in Victoria Park, meant to highlight the homelessness crisis, has come to an end. 1

A young biker at the R.I.D.E. Safe event in Kitchener. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV Kitchener) (May 27, 2023)

Kitchener bike safety event gives kids know-how to stay safe

A bike safety event in Kitchener was looking to help kids get off on the right foot and on two wheels.

Indigenous art market comes to downtown Kitchener

A celebration of Indigenous culture is in downtown Kitchener for the weekend. 1

New trees coming to the banks of the Grand River

Some local businesses are getting their hands dirty for the future of the Grand River. 1

A road closed sign in Waterloo region. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Here are the major road construction projects scheduled in Waterloo region this summer

The warm weather is here and city and regional crews are already busy with a number of road construction projects drivers should be aware of this summer. 2