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A photo of Joshua Bennett in a photo provided by his mother Felisha Bennett.

'I will never stop': Joshua Bennett's mother still seeking answers on two-year anniversary of his murder

Felisha Bennett is holding onto hope that someone will come forward with information on the murder of her 18-year-old son, Joshua Bennett, who was found dead on a Kitchener trail in 2021. 4

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

Reports of assault with conductive energy weapon in University District leads to arrest

Waterloo regional police have arrested a man after reports of an assault with a conductive energy weapon in the University District Saturday afternoon.

Homecoming weekend 2023 in Uptown Waterloo. (CTV News)

Waterloo regional police say they’re 'pleased' following homecoming weekend

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) says they are pleased the majority of people who celebrated homecoming over the weekend did so safely and responsibly.

A helmet with Michael Pearce's name on it has been added to the Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Kitchener. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV Kitchener)

Another helmet added to Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Kitchener

A special ceremony was held in Kitchener Sunday to honour fallen firefighters, including Michael Pearce. A helmet with his name on it is the 18th added to the memorial. 1

A Waterloo region police car on King Street West in August of 2022. (Daniel Caudle/CTV News Kitchener)

Driver seriously hurt, charged in Wilmot Township crash

A driver who was seriously hurt in a Wilmot Township crash has been charged by police.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service sign. (CTV Kitchener)

Teen reported missing last seen in Cambridge located

Waterloo regional police say a teen reported missing has been located.

The scene of a fatal crash in Guelph on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)

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SIU investigating fatal Guelph crash

The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the death of a 43-year-old man after fleeing Guelph police officers Saturday morning. 1

The community youth orchestra practicing at Wilfrid Laurier University on Sept. 24, 2023.

Youth orchestra plays together for the first time since K-W Symphony cancelled its season

Former members of the Youth Orchestra played together for the first time on Sunday, one week after the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony abruptly cancelled its season. 11

Electronic Music Open Mic Night in Kitchener on Sept. 24, 2023. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

'This town is good for that': Electronic music open mic night held in Kitchener

An inaugural event gave listeners the chance to explore the creation of electronic music. 1

Signage for Unifor’s auto talks is shown in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Unifor is holding formal contract talks with the Detroit Big Three automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Canadian autoworkers ratify deal with Ford Motor Company

Five days after reaching a tentative deal, Unifor members voted this weekend and have narrowly ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Ford Motor Company. 5

Kitchener church will become affordable housing

Community walk to support new supportive housing project

Dozens of people laced up Sunday afternoon to support a former Kitchener church that’s being transformed into affordable housing.

Canada's Wonderland confirms an image of a ride was stuck upside down on Saturday night (Credit:AreaCode416ix).

Passengers stuck upside down on Canada's Wonderland ride

Passengers on a ride at Canada’s Wonderland were stuck upside down for almost 30 minutes on Saturday night. 3

A Hamilton Police officer is seen in this undated photo. (Twitter/@HamiltonPolice)

Swarming robberies reported at Ancaster Fair in Hamilton

Hamilton Police are warning residents about an increase in swarming robberies at community festivals and fairs.

A member of Fierce N Fit Boxing takes to the dance floor at the organization's charity concert on Sept. 23, 2023.

Boxing helping to build community for those with special needs

A concert was held in Kitchener Saturday night to raise money for an organization that’s creating a supportive community for those with special needs. 1

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and other Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario members arrive at press conference in Niagara Falls, Ont., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 where he announced that he will be reversing his government’s decision to open the Greenbelt to developers. The announcement comes after a second cabinet minister resigned in the wake of the Greenbelt controversy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton

What you need to know about the Greenbelt as MPPs return to Queen’s Park

Here is what you need to know about the Ontario Greenbelt as the fall session at Queen’s Park begins: 31

A group of students chat with a police officer during homecoming weekend 2023 in Waterloo. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)

Homecoming weekend prompts safety reminders in Waterloo, Guelph

Universities in Waterloo and Guelph are urging students to act responsibly during homecoming celebrations. 1

Conestoga College mourns death of Joshua Bennett

Murder of Conestoga College student unsolved 2 years later

Investigators with the Waterloo Regional Police Services are asking for the public's help finding who is responsible for the fatal stabbing of a Conestoga College student.

Series of residential break-ins in Kitchener, Waterloo: WRPS

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a series of break-ins across Kitchener and Waterloo.

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

Police arrest man for hate-motivated assault in Kitchener

Waterloo regional police arrested a man on Saturday for what they're calling a hate-motivated assault.

A customer swipes a MasterCard debit card through a machine while checking out at a shop in Seattle, Nov. 2, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Elaine Thompson

Moneris says systems back online after users across Canada report outages affecting debit, credit payments

The payment processing company Moneris says it has resolved an outage that appeared to affect debit and credit transactions across the country.

20th annual Pow Wow celebration at United College on Sept. 23, 2023. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV News)

20th annual Pow Wow celebrated on University of Waterloo campus

The United College at the University of Waterloo celebrated it’s 20th annual Pow Wow on Saturday. 1

Guelph Humane Society urges people to resubmit lost pet reports after software failure

The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) says due to a software failure, lost pet reports submitted to them during September may not have been received.

Suspicious fire in Kitchener sparks police investigation

Waterloo regional police are investigating a suspicious fire that happened in Kitchener Friday night.

Guelph man seriously hurt in motorcycle crash

A Guelph man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash just outside the downtown area Friday afternoon.

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is pictured on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. (Matt Harris / CTV Kitchener)

Large fight turns into robbery in Waterloo

Police are investigating after two males were allegedly assaulted by 10 people, while one victim had their personal property taken.

Eastwood Collegiate Institute on Aug. 25, 2021 (Terry Kelly / CTV Kitchener)

Pride flag burnt outside Kitchener, Ont. high school: Police

Waterloo regional police are investigating after a Pride flag was trampled and set on fire outside a Kitchener, Ont. high school. 2

Conestoga College's Waterloo campus is pictured on Sept. 21, 2023. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Waterloo Region transit, food banks seeing record breaking usage with high student enrolment numbers

More students in Waterloo Region are relying on food bank and transit services than normal, leading to more pressure on the organizations.

A fatal stabbing investigation in Uptown Waterloo. (Chris Thomson/CTV Kitchener) (Sept. 22, 2023)

Police looking for suspect in Uptown Waterloo homicide

Police are searching for a suspect after a fatal stabbing in Uptown Waterloo. 3

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