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Inject Tech Plastics in Kitchener, seen on May 29, 2023. (CTV News/Heather Senoran)

Local manufacturer files for bankruptcy, former employees claim they’ve been terminated

The manufacturing company Injection Technologies Inc. has filed for bankruptcy and insolvency and a number of former Kitchener employees tell CTV News they have been terminated. 1

Employees at Connect Equipment chase after the men who robbed their Kitchener store on May 31, 2023. (Video still)

CAUGHT ON CAMERA

'This isn’t going to happen today': Staff at Kitchener business recall how they thwarted attempted robbery

The shocking incident was captured on the store's security cameras. 3

A Waterloo regional police vehicle is seen in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)

Small aircraft lands in field between Kitchener and Guelph

Police say no one was hurt when a small aircraft made an unplanned landing in a Woolwich Township field Thursday morning.

Police investigating a crash in a Guelph parking lot on June 1, 2023.

One person dead, another critically injured in Guelph crash

Police say a man appeared to suffer from a medical incident while driving in Guelph, causing his vehicle to go off the road and hit a woman who was sitting on the grass. 3

Six townhouse units were damaged in a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener, Ont. on May 31, 2023. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener)

New details in devastating Kitchener townhouse fire

Officials say it could be weeks – or months – before the residents displaced by a Kitchener townhouse fire can return home. 2

A Kitchener Fire Department vehicle is pictured on Friday, April 26, 2013. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Apartments evacuated, one person hurt during fire in Kitchener

One person had to be taken to hospital after a fire spread through a Kitchener apartment building.

Power restored to thousands of customers in Middlesex, Huron, Bruce counties

Thousands of hydro customers in southern Ontario have their power back after a major outage on Friday morning.

A clerk hands a customer their Lotto Max ticket at a gas station north of Newcastle, Ont., Oct. 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

Hundreds of people claim they may have lost winning ticket for expiring $70M Lotto Max prize

Hundreds of people have come forward to claim they could be the winner of the expiring $70 million Lotto Max prize. 4

Morag Webster's chalk drawing of Jamal Murray in Kitchener. (June 1, 2023)

Where to watch Kitchener's Jamal Murray play in NBA Finals

Kitchener hosting a series of watch parties to cheer on basketball star Jamal Murray as his Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. 4

Waterloo regional police investigating a stabbing at Queen Street South and Charles Street West in Kitchener. (June 1, 2023)

Two men seriously injured in downtown Kitchener stabbing

Waterloo regional police say two people were sent to hospital after a stabbing in downtown Kitchener.

The Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks face off at the University of Guelph in a preseason game on June 1, 2023.

Toronto Argonauts play pre-season game at University of Guelph

The Toronto Argonauts took on the Ottawa Redblacks in an exhibition game Thursday night at the University of Guelph. 1

27-year-old Carissa MacDonald (left) and 28-year-old Aaron Stone of Hamilton have been identified as the victims of a deadly shooting in Stoney Creek, Ont. (Hamilton Police Service)

'Both of them had a heart of gold': Family releases statement on engaged couple shot dead at home near Hamilton

The family of an engaged couple who were shot dead following a dispute with their landlord in Stoney Creek over the weekend released a statement of their loved ones, remembering them as 'two beautiful souls.' 5

Police at the scene. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener)

Garbage truck driver charged in crash that took out part of pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener

Police have charged a 52-year-old man with careless driving for hitting a pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener.

Pride flag raising in Cambridge, Ont. on June 1, 2023. (Terry Kelly/CTV News Kitchener)

'Finally I feel like we fit in': Flag raising kicks off Pride festivities in Cambridge

Cambridge city hall is a little more colourful after a special flag raising to mark the start of Pride Month. 1

A small crowd gathers to watch as the Progress Pride flag is raised at Cambridge City Hall on June 1, 2023. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener)

Celebrate Pride in Waterloo region at these local events

Whether you’re looking for activities to do with your kids or a night out with friends there’s plenty to do in Waterloo region, Guelph and Perth County. 1

Families cool off at the splash pad at Breithaupt Park in Kitchener. (Dave Pettitt/CTV Kitchener)

Air quality alert for parts of southwestern Ontario

Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement Thursday for parts of southwestern Ontario, saying the hot and sunny weather could lead to high levels of air pollution.

Students participated in musical performances at the official grand opening of Oak Creek Public School in Kitchener on Thursday. (CTV Kitchener/Chris Thomson)

Kitchener elementary school marks first year

A new elementary school in Kitchener is commemorating its first full school year open. 1

Exterior of the Clinton Public Hospital. (Aug. 1, 2021)

Temporary closure of emergency rooms in Seaforth and Clinton

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance has announced another temporary closure of its emergency rooms in Seaforth and Clinton due to staffing shortages.

A dozen puppies are looking for temporary homes because they become service dogs. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV News)

'We had a bit of a baby boom': A dozen service dogs in training in need of temporary homes

An agency aimed at providing service dogs to those with disabilities and mental disorders is making a plea to the public to help foster 12 puppies for up to a year. 1

Stock photo of a fair ride. (Pexels/Alex Dolle)

Local fairs and festivals struggling due to lack of volunteers

Several local fairs and festivals are calling off their upcoming events due to a lack of volunteers. Meanwhile one festival is thriving. 1

The car left Highland Road and drove through the backyards of three homes on Ralgreen Crescent. (Submitted)

'Thank God my kids were not outside': Driver charged after car crashes through 3 Kitchener, Ont. backyards

A 72-year-old from Kitchener has been charged with careless driving after a vehicle careened off Highland Road West and smashed through the backyards of three homes on Ralgreen Crescent on Tuesday afternoon. 2

Guelph police said three men are facing charges following a lengthy drug investigation. (Submitted: Guelph Police Service)

84 pairs of sneakers, four vehicles seized in Guelph police drug investigation

Three men are facing charges following a drug investigation in Guelph.

The splash pad at Victoria Park seen on May 31, 2023. (Stefanie Davis/CTV Kitchener)

Staying cool during summer-like temperatures in Waterloo region

Splash pads were busy Wednesday morning, as many hope to beat the heat during summer-like conditions this week. 2

Around six fire trucks, including an aerial truck, are on scene at a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener. (Krista Sharpe/CTV News)

Fire rips through Kitchener townhomes, residents displaced

At least three units in a townhouse complex are damaged, displacing many residents, after a fire on Green Valley Drive in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon. 4

The DJ and dad does it all through his controller and speaker, which are secured to a stroller. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News Kitchener)

DJ dad in Guelph, Ont. brings his beats to the streets on the back of stroller

A Guelph man is gaining online popularity for scratching and sampling during his walks around the Royal City. 1

Cast members of "Rent" gather for their first rehearsal ahead of the Stratford Festival opening in April. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News)

Red carpets are back at the Stratford Festival as opening night arrives

The Stratford Festival is rolling out the red carpets for the 2023 season’s opening night. 6

The Boathouse in Kitchener is seen on May 15, 2023. (Stefanie Davis/CTV Kitchener)

The Boathouse reopening pushed to next year

The redevelopment of The Boathouse, a key venue in Kitchener’s Victoria Park, will not be ready until 2024, with construction set to start later this year, the company behind the project says.