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  Criticism over OPP’s lack of communication during nine-hour closure of Hwy 401

  Many people are wondering why Ontario Provincial Police failed to properly notify drivers of an investigation that shut down a stretch of Highway 401 for almost nine hours on Friday night. 2

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  Experts surprised by rising number of walking pneumonia cases

  Experts say a rise in respiratory illness is expected as the temperature drops, but this year, they’re seeing a surprising number of walking pneumonia cases in younger people. 2

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  A Better Tent City community mourns the loss of a resident killed in shooting

  People living at a tiny home project in Kitchener are mourning the loss of one of their own. 3

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  Crews partially reopen highway north of Toronto after major snowstorm hits cottage country

  Crews have partially reopened Highway 11 north of Toronto this afternoon after parts of Ontario’s cottage country were hit with upwards of 140 centimetres of snowfall over the weekend. 14

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  First dose of winter hits Waterloo Region

  Mother Nature has given Waterloo Region its first dose of snow, just in time for December, and even more could be coming our way. 1

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  'Ally to the North': Ontario launches U.S. ad campaign amid Trump's tariff threat

  Ontario is launching a U.S. ad campaign, touting the province as an 'ally to the North' ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and under the threat of tariffs on all Canadian goods. 2

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  Two Guelph Storm players, former Kitchener Ranger and player from Baden chosen for National Junior Hockey Selection Camp

  A couple of Guelph Storm players, a former Kitchener Ranger and a player from Baden will get a shot at a spot on Canada’s national junior hockey team.

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  Fatal collision in Wellington County

  One person has died after a three-vehicle collision in Wellington County.

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  Police looking for suspects in Brant County break-in

  Ontario Provincial Police are trying to identify several suspects involved in a break-in in Brant County.

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  All Waterloo School Board school buses, taxis and special education routes cancelled

  All school buses, taxis and special education routes for the Waterloo Region District School Board and Waterloo Catholic District School Board have been cancelled on Monday due to current weather conditions.

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  Rockwood driver charged following three-vehicle crash in Centre Wellington

  A driver from Rockwood has been charged after two people were taken to hospital following a serious crash in Centre Wellington.

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  Health units in Brant County and Haldimand Norfolk to merge

  There will soon be one health unit overseeing Brant County and Haldimand Norfolk.

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  Two vehicle collision in Woolwich Township

  Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a two vehicle collision in the Township of Woolwich.

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  Emergency crews battle large fire at Kitchener, Ont. townhouse complex

  Waterloo Regional Police say Kingsway Drive will remain closed as emergency crews continue to battle a large blaze at a townhouse complex. 2

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  Bus driver charged after collision with LRT in Kitchener

  A bus driver has been charged after a collision between a school bus and a Grand River Transit Light Rail Transit (LRT) vehicle.

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  One man dead after shooting at Kitchener's 'A Better Tent City'

  One man is dead after an afternoon shooting at 49 Ardelt Ave. in Kitchener. 2

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  Canada Post presents union with 'framework' to reach deal as strike continues

  Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said. 41

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  Guelph officer's hand broken during struggle with man previously charged for assaulting police

  A Guelph man is facing a new charge after a Guelph Police officer’s hand was broken during a struggle on Friday.

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  Waterloo police dog heads for retirement

  One of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s police dogs is getting ready to pause and enjoy the quiet life.

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  Stolen vehicle involved in Guelph crash: police

  The Guelph Police Service is looking for footage after they said a stolen SUV was involved in a serious collision.

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  Canadian tech company helps children with disabilities walk for the first time

  A Canadian tech company and an Ottawa pediatric care centre teamed up to offer kids with mobility challenges a once in a lifetime opportunity to take their very first steps. 1

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  Man charged after another man's jaw broken during a fight in Guelph

  A Guelph man has been arrested after another man’s jaw was broken during a fight in Guelph almost two months ago.

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  SIU invokes mandate after OPP-involved shooting on Highway 401 in Cambridge

  Highway 401, through Kitchener, was brought to a standstill Friday due to a police-involved shooting. 2

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  New owners buy Fairview Park mall in Kitchener

  A mall in Kitchener is changing hands.

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  One man arrested after robbery involving firearm in Kitchener

  One man has been arrested after a firearm was brandished during a robbery in Kitchener Saturday evening.

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  Annual walk raises awareness on domestic abuse against women

  The annual Voices Empower walk brought a crowd of purple to the Waterloo Public Square on Saturday. 1

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  Missing teenager last seen in Kitchener

  The Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) is searching for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Kitchener on Nov. 28.

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  Police investigating robbery following collision in Cambridge

  Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a robbery in Cambridge that happened Friday night.