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Emergency vehicles at an OPP-involved shooting on Highway 401 in Kitchener on Nov. 29, 2024.

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

Volunteers at food bank working to put donation packages together. (CTV News/Stefanie Davis)

Food Bank of Waterloo Region says demand for assistance jumped 25 per cent in 2024

A sharp and steady increase in the number of people accessing food assistance in Waterloo Region means what they receive may not be as much – or as diverse – as in the past. 1

Mycoplasma pneumonia, known informally as walking pneumonia, can have symptoms similar to the flu, cold and other common respiratory illnesses. (Pexels)

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

Shelters stand in the snow at A Better Tent City in Kitchener on Dec. 2, 2024. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News)

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

Crews are working to clear roadways in Ontario's cottage country following a massive snowstorm over the weekend.

Hwy. 11 fully re-open after major snowstorm hits cottage country

Highway 11 north of Toronto has fully re-opened after being closed in both directions due to a major storm that blanketed cottage country in upwards of 140 centimetres of snow. 16

Drivers navigate slippery roads as snow fell in Waterloo Region. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

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

Carson Rehkopf named to be on the 2023 Team Canada line up (@OHLRangers).

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.

An image from a Government of Ontario advertisement promoting the U.S.-Ontario relationship is seen here. (Government of Ontario)

'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

An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser is pictured. (Source: OPP)

Fatal collision in Wellington County

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

Three suspects are seen in two images provided by the Ontario Provincial Police. (Courtesy: Ontario Provincial Police)

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.

A school bus on Chopin Drive in Cambridge, Ont. on Dec. 2, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

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.

Ornge air ambulance file image (Photo Cred: Colin Williamson)

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.

The exterior of the Brant County Health Unit.

Health units in Brant County and Haldimand Norfolk to merge

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

Two vehicle crash at Kossuth Road and Beaverdale Road in Woolwich Township, Dec. 2 (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

Two vehicle collision in Woolwich Township

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

WRPS say Kingsway Drive in Kitchener is closed as emergency services respond to a fire at a townhouse complex. (Courtesy: Jessie Rivers)

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

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.

Waterloo Regional Police on-scene in Kitchener (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

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

Canada Post says it has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

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

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.

Waterloo Regional Police Service's PSD Ranger lays on the ground in front of police vehicles in this undated image (Submitted: Waterloo Regional Police Service)

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.

The interior of an Acura vehicle is seen in this undated stock image. (Erick Mclean/Pexels.com)

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.

Bridget O'Neill using a Trexo brace to walk for the first time at On the Ball in Ottawa on Dec. 1, 2024 (Josh Marano/CTV News Ottawa)

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