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  Transportation expert weighs in on roundabout safety following collision in Kitchener

  Ask people driving and walking in the area of the Erb St. West and Ira Needles Blvd. roundabout, and it’s not hard to find someone with concerns or the story of a close call. 1

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  Paramedic staffing shortages in Waterloo region impacting patients, offload delays

  Issues impacting Ontario’s healthcare system are extending beyond the hospital and into the streets as some paramedics raise concerns. 2

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  Humane society sees increase in 'inhumane trap' usage

  Animal services officers at the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) say they have witnessed an increasing trend of traps being set to capture or harm local wildlife.

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  'Don't know if I can trust promoters anymore': Ever After ticket purchasers await information

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  Waterloo gas station robbed: police

  Waterloo region police say a gas station in the area of Weber Street North and University Avenue East in Waterloo was robbed.

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  Commuters frustrated at Kitchener GO train cancellations

  A recent wave of temporary GO train cancellations along the Kitchener line has left commuters frustrated as they navigate alternative options. 2

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  Police investigating attack on Brampton, Ont. media personality as attempted murder

  A Brampton, Ont. media personality who was attacked with a machete and axe in his driveway will need months of physical rehabilitation to recover, a close friend says. 4

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  Kitchener girl’s lemonade stand raises money for charity

  A young girl in Kitchener is hoping for some hot weather to help boost sales at her charity lemonade stand. 1

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  Man pleads guilty to threatening prime minister during Cambridge campaign stop

  A man has pleaded guilty to uttering a threat against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop in Cambridge last year. 2

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  Guelph police looking for man allegedly seen masturbating in park

  Guelph police are investigating reports of a man who was allegedly masturbating while watching women in a south-end park.

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  Five things experts say could ease pressures on Ontario's health-care system

  Temporary emergency room closures and increased wait times have become increasingly common in Ontario as the province's health-care system grapples with staffing shortages. 29

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  Guelph police offer tips to prevent vehicle theft after five trucks stolen

  Guelph police are warning residents to take precautions after five newer-model Dodge Ram trucks were stolen in Guelph this week.

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  Police discover abandoned animals in distress in Haldimand County: OPP

  An investigation has been launched into the discovery of abandoned animals in distress at a Haldimand County property.

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  Kitchener man responsible for four deaths back behind bars
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  Surgeries cancelled at Cambridge Memorial Hospital as staffing issues mount

  Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) has cancelled several surgeries over the last two days as staffing pressures combined with bed capacity limits put pressure on the overloaded system.

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  Police investigating hate-motivated graffiti in Cambridge: WRPS

  Waterloo regional police say they’re investigating hate-motivated graffiti found in Cambridge.

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  Ontario gas prices set to rise again on Friday

  Drivers in southern Ontario may want to fill up their tanks before prices skyrocket over the weekend.

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  Multi-day GO Train cancellations announced for Kitchener line

  A multi-day cancellation of GO trains is in effect from Aug. 10 to Aug. 12, according to an update from Metrolinx.

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  Local cadets train in skills camp in Guelph

  Dozens of local cadets are putting their skills to the test in Guelph this week. 1

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  Deputy Prime Minister hosts tech sector roundtable in Kitchener

  Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Kitchener today to discuss the challenges and opportunities the Canadian technology sector is currently facing. 2

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  Woman charged in connection to Cambridge break-in: WRPS

  Police say a woman was arrested and charged following a break-in at a Cambridge home on Wednesday.

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  Monkey Pox vaccine clinics in St. Thomas and Woodstock

  Southwestern Public Health is hosting Monkey Pox vaccine clinics Thursday and Friday

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  Hundreds of charges laid after Ontario police bust group accused of smuggling guns, fentanyl

  A nearly ten-months long investigation by multiple Ontario police services has resulted in more than 400 criminal charges laid on a group of 22 individuals accused of smuggling guns and drugs over the Canadian-U.S. border. 4

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  National Peacekeepers’ Day sees parade return to Waterloo

  On Aug. 9, 1974, Canada saw its greatest loss of life when a peacekeeping mission where nine Canadian peacekeepers were killed. 1

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  New self-check in system at St. Mary’s emergency department in Kitchener

  St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener has added a touchscreen self-check-in kiosk into its emergency department. in hopes of streamlining patients through the triage system. 1

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  'A man of the people': Goderich mourns passing of Mayor John Grace

  Tributes are pouring in for Goderich Mayor John Grace, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday.

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  Guelph woman arrested while allegedly smashing police station doors

  Guelph police didn’t have to go far to arrest a woman who they say used a hammer to smash the door of the downtown police station.

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  One airlifted to hospital after collision south of Fergus

  A 19-year-old has been airlifted to a trauma centre following a collision on Highway 6 south of Fergus.