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A Stratford Police Service vehicle is seen blocking a street on Dec. 5, 2024 as part of a police investigation. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News)

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Arrest made, replica firearm seized, after early morning standoff in Stratford

One woman has been sent to hospital as Stratford Police investigate an intimate violence investigation Thursday morning. 1

Tara Butler and her son Mateo look at the ruined exterior of an apartment building on Dec. 5, 2024. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV News)

Family displaced after fire rips through Kitchener apartment

A Kitchener family is looking for a new place to live after a fire ripped through their apartment. 1

The Waterloo Region District School Board names jeewan chanicka as director of education. (Source: Waterloo Region District School Board)

jeewan chanicka no longer Waterloo Regional District School Board director

The Waterloo Region District School Board is under new leadership. 1

A OPP cruiser in an undated photo. (CTV)

One person sent to hospital after collision near Brantford

One person was sent to hospital after a collision involving a tractor trailer and a pedestrian near Brantford early Thursday morning.

Fresh vegetables were displaced at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market in St. Jacobs on Dec. 5, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Canadian food prices to increase 3 to 5 per cent: report

Canadians could be paying three to five per cent more for groceries next year according to Canada’s Food Price Report for 2025. 1

Two people are seen in this still from security footage as police investigate a theft from the LCBO in Burford. (Courtesy: Brant County OPP)

Police looking for shoplifters after theft from Burford LCBO

Brant County Ontario Provincial Police are looking for suspects after a theft from a small community near Brantford.

Homeless encampment on Innisfil Street near Brock Park in Barrie Ont., on Nov. 20, 2024. (CTV News/Christian D'Avino)

'Enough is enough:' Doug Ford says municipalities will be given 'enhanced tools' to respond to encampments

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is promising new legislation to target homeless encampments around the province and is threatening to use the notwithstanding clause to get it done. 3

An Ontario Provincial Police badge is pictured on the sleeve of an officer's uniform. (Source: OPP)

One dead in collision between vehicle and plow truck

One person has died after a collision involving a plow truck in Perth East Thursday morning.

Based at Kitchener City Hall, the annual Christkindl market recreates the outdoor markets in towns and cities across Germany.

Christkindl Market returns to Kitchener

A staple of the holiday season in Kitchener has returned.

Two members of the Brantford Police Service shopped with a child at the Lynden Park Mall on Dec. 5, 2024. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

Brantford Police Service hosts first 'Shop With a Cop' event

The Brantford Police Service is trying something new for the holidays. 1

A Guelph transit bus appears in a file photo. (CTV News Kitchener)

Police looking for potential victims as part of investigation into sexual assault on Guelph buses

Guelph Police Service is looking for any potential victims after arresting a man for sexually assaulting a stranger on a city bus.

Canada Post employees and supporters rally as they are reflected in a window at Canada Post headquarters in Ottawa, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it's ready to restart mediation

As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the Crown corporation says it is reviewing new counter-proposals submitted by the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers. 38

Driver watching porn behind the wheel on Hwy. 417 facing fine, demerit points

Ontario Provincial Police say a driver has received a $615 fine and three demerit points after being caught watching a pornographic film behind the wheel.

A rendering of the proposal for Wellington Woods. (Courtesy: University of Guelph)

More than 2,500 new beds coming to University of Guelph student housing

The University of Guelph will be adding 2,500 new beds as students continue to struggle to find a place to live.

Tents and temporary structures are set up in an encampment.

Mayors react to promised provincial legislation targeting encampments

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has responded to calls from several mayors calling for help when it comes to encampments in cities in Ontario. 1

An AI-manipulated video shows Elon Musk advertising a type of cryptocurrency investment. But police warn this ad, and others like it, are fakes.

'It was like I was brainwashed': 2 Ontarians lose $230K to separate AI-generated cryptocurrency ad scams

Two Ontarians collectively lost $230,000 after falling victim to separate AI-generated social media posts advertising fraudulent cryptocurrency investments. 1

Disassembled vehicles are seen in this undated image after Waterloo Regional Police Service dismantled a chop shop in North Dumfries, Ont. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police Service)

Waterloo Regional Police recover 52 vehicles from chop shop in North Dumfries, Ont.

A chop shop in North Dumfries, Ont. has been dismantled after police found 52 stolen vehicles. 1

The pond at Green Vista Drive and Saginaw Parkway in Cambridge on Dec. 4, 2024. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)

Rescue of three boys from Cambridge pond prompts safety plea from officials

Three 13-year-old boys fell through the ice at a Cambridge pond on Tuesday. We spoke to the Lifesaving Society of Ontario about how to stay safe on and in the water this winter. 1

Brightly lit cubicles stand in a row at the Consumption treatment and services site at 150 Duke Street West in Kitchener on Sept. 18, 2024. (Krista Simpson/CTV News)

CTS advocates react to auditor general's report slamming CTS shutdowns

The Ontario government is moving forward with its plan to shut down 10 safe consumption sites next year, even though the auditor general is questioning both the process and decision to do it. 2

The exterior of Tollgate Technical Skills Centre in Brantford is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy: Grand Erie District School Board)

Brantford high school will not accept Grade 9 students next year

Tollgate Technical Skills Centre in Brantford will not be accepting Grade 9 students for the 2025/2026 school year.

A Guelph Police Service vehicle was parked outside St. Michael Catholic Elementary School on Dec. 4, 2024. (Dave Pettit/CTV News)

Threat sends two Guelph schools into lockdown

A threat against an elementary school in Guelph triggered two lockdowns and a hold-and-secure Wednesday.

An Air Canada plane taxies down the runway at the Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa, Oct. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Transport minister to summon airline CEOs as Air Canada set to charge carry-on fees for some passengers

Transport Minister Anita Anand says she will be calling Canadian airline CEOs to a meeting in mid-December after Air Canada says it will charge some passengers for carry-on bags in the new year. 7

Brantford-Brant ambulances are pictured on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Woman with BB gun bites Brantford officer during arrest

Brantford Police say a woman bit one of their officers during her arrest on Tuesday.

Missing person Cassandra is seen in this image. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police)

Police looking for missing pregnant woman known to visit downtown Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police are trying to find a missing pregnant woman.

Bagged up teddy bears, awaiting to go to charities ahead of Christmas, after Tuesday's Teddy bear Toss. (Krista Simpson/CTV News)

Fur flies at annual Kitchener Rangers’ teddy bear toss

It was an intense matchup at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium as the Kitchener Rangers took on the Brantford Bulldogs for the annual teddy bear toss game. 2