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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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  Kitchener man responsible for four deaths back behind bars
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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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  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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  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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  Here’s how long emergency room patients are waiting at local hospitals

  The average Ontario emergency room patient waited a record-breaking two hours and six minutes to see a doctor in May of this year. In Waterloo region, people waited even longer. 1

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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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  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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  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.

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  Victim speaks out after pickup truck stolen in string of Kitchener truck thefts

  Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning after three vehicles were stolen using relay and reprogramming technology. 1

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  Pedestrian airlifted to hospital following Ira Needles collision

  A 21-year-old has been airlifted to a Hamilton trauma centre following a collision at Ira Needles Boulevard and Erb Street in Waterloo. 1

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  Thieves steal camera containing Guelph mother’s photos of deceased daughter

  A mother is missing photos of her deceased daughter after thieves broke into her home and stole a digital camera containing the photos of her late daughter.

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  Region considering sanctioned encampment site in plan to end homelessness

  An ambitious plan aimed at ending homelessness in Waterloo region went before regional council on Tuesday, giving members the chance to hear the latest plans for interim housing solutions. 6

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  Ontario's 2022-23 deficit falls to $18.8 billion; revenue and interest costs climb

  Ontario's 2022-23 deficit will be $1.1 billion smaller than forecast three months ago, as tax revenue grew faster than rising interest costs on the province’s ballooning debt. 3

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  Police respond after reports of pharmacy robbery in Kitchener

  Waterloo regional police are investigating reports of a robbery at a pharmacy in Kitchener.

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  Police lay charges in double fatal collision from October 2021

  Waterloo region police have charged a 20-year-old man in connection to a fatal collision from October of 2021. 1

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  Waterloo region organization aiding Hockey Canada with sexual assault training workshop

  Hockey Canada has turned to the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASCWR) for help in training its athletes and staff to end sexual violence. 1

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  Motorcyclist transported to trauma centre following crash near Guelph

  A motorcyclist has been transport to a trauma centre with serious injuries following a collision near Guelph on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

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  Golfer wins new vehicle after hitting hole in one

  A local golfer pulled off the shot of a lifetime when he hit the perfect shot to win a new truck. 1

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  ‘This is my first big win’: Kitchener man claims six-figure lottery prize

  Last month a 63-year-old musician was out enjoying his day at the market when he decided to check his LOTTO 6/49 ticket.

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  Ontario's budget to be re-tabled: This is what Doug Ford promised

  The Progressive Conservatives are set to re-table their 2022 budget today, nearly three months after it was presented to Ontarians. 16

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  Metrolinx cancels some GO trains due to ‘staffing illnesses’, Kitchener line impacted

  Commuters should expect cancellations of some GO train services as Metrolinx warns of staffing shortages relating to COVID-19.

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  12-year-old charged in Kitchener after dog spray incident: WRPS

  A 12-year-old from Kitchener is facing charges after they reportedly pointed a spray meant to deter coyotes at someone.