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Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony files for bankruptcy

It comes less than a week after the symphony abruptly cancelled its upcoming season and days after leadership announced they needed to secure $2 million by Friday to avoid insolvency. 8

'It was a mistake': Ford reversing Ontario government's decision to open Greenbelt

Premier Doug Ford said he will be reversing his government’s decision to open up the Greenbelt to developers, calling the controversial land removals a “mistake.” 21

Natalie Cicoria, known as Kc Spinelli, seen on Sept. 20, 2023. (CTV News/Spencer Turcotte)

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Wrestling competition prize fund becomes point of contention

A Guelph, Ont. wrestler turned down a shot at training with top pro wrestling talent because she didn't agree with how the prize fund was split among competitors. 2

Little Brown Cow seen on Sept. 21, 2023. (CTV News/Tyler Kelaher)

Frustration grows after dairy farm driveway is barricaded by the County of Brant

A local dairy farm says they feel blindsided by the County of Brant after a barricade was placed, blocking its driveway. 1

The set up for KW Symphony at Centre on the Square (Krista Sharpe / CTV Kitchener)

K-W Symphony Youth Orchestra finds new home

It appears the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Youth Orchestra has found a new home – even as the overall symphony organization files for bankruptcy. 9

One of the Conestoga College residence buildings on Sept. 21, 2023. (CTV News/Dan Lauckner)

Conestoga College president addresses need for housing as international enrolment soars

Conestoga College has seen an astronomical increase in international students over the past decade, leading to an increased demand for housing in Waterloo Region. 1

A look back at the 1997 Terry Fox Run in Waterloo

Vintage Videos: Highlights from the CKCO archive

Check back each Thursday for a new video from our vault. 5

The Grand River in Cambridge is seen in Cambridge in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)

Cambridge kayaker hit by railway tie from bridge

Waterloo regional police have launched an assault investigation after a kayaker in Cambridge was hit by a falling railway tie.

The Take Back the Night event in Kitchener on Sept. 21, 2023. (CTV News/Hannah Schmidt)

Take Back the Night march in Kitchener kicks off

Take Back the Night is commemorating its 40th year in the region with a march in downtown Kitchener on Thursday. 1

Police patrol homecoming parties at Wilfrid Laurier University. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police)

Waterloo officials release unified message on street parties ahead of Homecoming

The City of Waterloo, local paramedics, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) and both Waterloo universities are hoping to put an end to large unsanctioned gatherings ahead of Homecoming weekend, days away.

Protesters with the 1 Million March 4 Children and counter protesters meet in front of Guelph City Hall on Sept. 20, 2023. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Protests for and against LGBTQ2S+ inclusive education in Kitchener and Guelph

Hundreds gathered in downtown Kitchener and Guelph Wednesday for competing protests over LGBTQ2S+ inclusive education. 19

Crash in South Huron on Sept. 21, 2023. (Submitted/OPP)

Truck leaves roadway and lands in Huron County creek : OPP

Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the cause of a crash after police say a pickup truck left the roadway and landed upright in a small creek on Thursday.

A road closed sign in Brant County as police investigate a person dying in a vehicle fire. (Sept. 20, 2023)

Driver dies after vehicle fire in Brant County: OPP

A driver has died after police say a vehicle was found on fire in Brant County on Wednesday afternoon. 1

Kendra Grittani, a cellist with the symphony, sits down with CTV's Jeff Pickel on Sept. 20, 2023. (CTV/Dan Lauckner)

Musicians launch grassroots fundraiser to save the K-W Symphony

Local musicians are hoping to spread the word about a grassroots attempt to save the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, days after it abruptly cancelled its upcoming season. 7

Bison at Black Powder Bison Company seen on Sept. 20, 2023. (CTV News/Tyler Kelaher)

Bison vs. Beef: Why an Elora farmer says bison is the meat to beat

A farmer in Elora is carving out a niche, serving up bison to meat lovers across Waterloo Region.

A gumball machines appears in a stock photo. (Pexels/Garrett Johnson)

Vintage gumball machine stolen in Guelph break-in

Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly broke into a Guelph business and stole a vintage gumball machine full of expired candy.

Speeding driver passes on Kitchener highway should

Driver caught on camera passing on Kitchener highway shoulder

A driver has had their licence suspended and car impounded after they were caught on camera speeding and passing another vehicle on a narrow highway shoulder in Kitchener. 1

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada posted these photos of Belinda Carlisle on Sept. 20, 2023. (X/DonkeySancCa)

A donkey sanctuary in Puslinch, Ont. has a new celebrity sponsor

Singer Belinda Carlisle is sponsoring Duke the donkey from the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (DSC) in Puslinch, Ont.

OPP posted a photo of a blue vehicle with a damaged front end on Sept. 18, 2023. (X/OPP_WR)

Teen driver charged after single-vehicle crash in Simcoe

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Norfolk County are telling drivers to slow down after a single-vehicle crash in Simcoe on Monday afternoon.

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

Police search for suspect after alleged armed convenience store robbery in Cambridge

Waterloo regional police are searching for a suspecting after an alleged armed robbery at a Cambridge convenience store on Wednesday.

Grand River Hospital in Kitchener is seen on June 8, 2022. (Alison Sandstrom/CTV Kitchener)

How Ont. hospitals are using AI to advance healthcare

Hospitals across the province are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to advance healthcare.

Chef Emily Richards shares back to school dinner ideas on Sept. 20, 2023.

Here are the recipes for back to school dinners ideas from Emily Richards

Who says food can’t be fun to make? Chef Emily Richards shares back to school dinner ideas that are easy to make and the kids can help cook.

K-W Symphony says it needs $2 million by Friday to avoid insolvency

"Our situation has gone from dire to desperate. We do not have a long runway left," past symphony chair Heather Galt says. 6

Police photograph evidence at the intersection of King Street and Hickory Street in Waterloo on Sept. 19, 2023. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener)

Cyclist airlifted after Waterloo crash

Waterloo regional police say a cyclist has been airlifted to hospital after a crash in Waterloo.

Alpine Public School (Dave Pettitt / CTV Kitchener)

Former Kitchener, Ont. teacher who taped students to chairs found guilty of professional misconduct

The Ontario Teachers College found the teacher's actions amounted to psychological or emotional abuse. 4

Stock photo of a dog. (Pexels/Karolina Grabowska)

Dog stolen during dispute over money: Guelph police

A 28-year-old is Guelph man is facing charges after police say he stole a dog during a dispute over money.

The Guelph Police Service says the suspect, or suspects, were able to gain entry by breaking open the lockbox attached to the organization's door. (CTV News/Spencer Turcotte)

Back-to-back break-ins: Guelph neighbourhood support group hit twice

A neighbourhood support group in Guelph is asking for some support of their own following a pair of break-ins. 1

Public health officials in California say an unvaccinated elementary school teacher who took off their mask to read to students ended up infecting more than half of them. (Narongchai Hlawprasert/Adobe Stock Photo/CNN)

WRDSB, community groups express concern over planned nationwide protests over gender policies

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) says they are concerned about protests planned coast-to-coast on Wednesday Sept. 20 that question policies surrounding gender and LGBTQ2S+ issues in Ontario schools.

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