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Waterloo Regional Police headquarters is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.

Kitchener stabbing prompts police investigation

According to police, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the area of Victoria Street North and St. Ledger Street around 5:30 a.m. Sunday.

Cambridge, Ont. resident swims 112 laps in memory of mother despite debilitating disease

In a display of strength and perseverance, a Cambridge, Ont. resident has completed a unique aquatic challenge. 1

A Guelph police cruiser is seen on Aug. 3, 2022. (Daniel Caudle/CTV News Kitchener)

Young driver charged with impaired driving after crashing into traffic light, fleeing police

Emergency services were called to the area of Stone Road West and Chancellors Way around 1:20 a.m. Sunday for a report of a single motor vehicle collision.

Close-up photo of vehicle tire. (Source: Aphiwat chuangchoem/Pexels)

Waterloo man arrested after WRPS located stolen vehicle

Police say at around 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, members of Central Neighborhood Policing found a reported stolen vehicle in the area of Greenbrook Drive and Westmount Road.

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 4:50 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Milton, center, off the coast of Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (NOAA via AP)

Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida's Tampa Bay region

People across Florida were given notice Sunday that Hurricane Milton is intensifying rapidly and will likely be a major hurricane before slamming midweek into the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast. 2

According to officials, the pilot was unable to stop before the roadway and crossed over Newry Road, coming to a rest in the field. (Source: OPP)

One injured after small plane crash lands in Brussels

The Huron Ontario Provincial Police said they responded to a “downed airplane” just after 11 a.m. Saturday.

Onkle Hans at the KW Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Oct. 8, 2018)

Urgent call for volunteers for Oktoberfest parade

The Oktoberfest Parade is fast approaching and organizers are urgently seeking volunteers to fill the role of sign carriers.

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

One person sprayed with 'noxious substance' in Cambridge

Police say they were called to the area of Simcoe Street and Market Street around 1:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault.

A survey on alcohol consumption finds younger Canadians are more likely than the average person to have not had a drink in the past week. (Pexels)

'Sober curious': Younger Canadians turning away from alcohol, data says

According to a survey on recent alcohol consumption, younger Canadians are more likely to have not had a drink in the past week. For those interested in slowing or stopping their alcohol consumption, there's a phrase: 'sober curious.'

A car crashed into a Kitchener home on Oct. 4, 2024. (CTV News/Tyler Kelaher)

Impaired driver charged after car crashes in Kitchener home: WRPS

Police have laid charges after a car crashed into the side of a Kitchener home early Friday morning. 1

Police lights are shown in this file photo.

Two suspects sought in Kitchener robbery, victim threatened with knife

Officers were called at around 11 p.m. Friday for a report of a disturbance in the area of Glasgow Street and Earl Street.

An inflatable Onkel Hans marked the celebrations in Cambridge on Wednesday.

Onkel Hans Food Drive returns

The Onkel Hans Food Drive is about to kick off for another year. 1

The K-W Symphony Musicians Orchestra practices at St. Mathews Lutheran Church in Kitchener on Oct. 4, 2024.

New era for former musicians of the K-W Symphony

The K-W Symphony may have played their last concert but the musicians who made up the ensemble aren’t ready for their curtain call. 3

Canadian $20 and $50 bills are shown in a display case at the Bank of Canada Museum in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Tax rebate: Canadians with low to modest incomes to receive payment

Canadians who are eligible for a GST/HST tax credit can expect their final payment of the year on Friday.

Police and Animal Services at the scene of a homicide investigation in Cambridge. (Sept. 11, 2020)

Cambridge, Ont. mother who killed daughter to be sent to mental health hospital

Melissa Duff-Shore, a Cambridge, Ont. woman who killed her daughter in 2020, has been ordered to a forensic hospital in St. Thomas. 2

Half of Canadians carry credit card debt. Here is why experts say many rewards cards may not be worth it.

According to the Bank of Canada, close to half of all Canadians with a credit card carry a balance each month and those who do, experience more financial stress than those who pay off their credit card each month.

In this Aug. 7, 2017 file photo, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer informs a migrant couple of the location of a legal border station, shortly before they illegally crossed from Champlain, N.Y., to Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec, using Roxham Road. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

America votes: How the election could impact the Canada-U.S. border

While America's southern border remains a hot button issue on the campaign trail, the result of the U.S. election in November could also impact the northern frontier with Canada, which remains the longest undefended border in the world.

A collision on Highway 401 near Puslinch, Ont. on Oct. 4, 2024. (Source: Ontario Provincial Police)

Two separate crashes on Highway 401 in Puslinch, Ont. sends three people to hospital

Two serious crashes shut down Highway 401 early Friday morning in Puslinch, Ont.

Football coach Julie Britton Frasier on the field at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School. (Ashley Bacon/CTV News)

Meet the coach leading a Guelph high school football team to success

A Guelph coach has scored touchdown after touchdown in her development of the football program at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School. 1

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How bat health could be linked to human health

The recent rabies-related death in Ontario has raised concerns about human exposure, but an assistant professor at the University of Guelph says we can learn a lot from the health of bat populations. 7

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What police should consider when interacting with people with autism

Experts say compassion and understanding are critical when police encounter people with autism, as their responses and reactions are often misunderstood. It can also have serious consequences. 2

An Ontario man says a DoorDash driver spit into his drink during a delivery in Whitby, Ont. on Sept. 27. (Source: George Bishay)

'I want to know why you did it': DoorDash driver appears to spit in Ontario man's drink

A DoorDash driver who was caught on camera appearing to spit into an Ontario man’s drink has been removed from the platform, the food delivery company has confirmed. 1

The region's hybrid shelter on Erbs Road features 50 cabins, each equipped with electricity, heating and air conditioning. A main cabin complex provides running water, washrooms, and space for meals. (CTV Kitchener)

Funding for hybrid shelter on Erbs Road could be extended by Region of Waterloo

The Region of Waterloo Is considering extending funding for the hybrid shelter on Erbs Road. 1

Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, is shown in these handout photos. Kauldhar is facing charges in connection with three GTA homicides. (Hamilton Police Service)

Police arrest Toronto woman in connection with three recent homicides

Police have arrested a Toronto woman in connection with three recent homicides and investigators say that they believe two of the victims may have been 'randomly targeted.' 3