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Canada Post strike: Union 'extremely disappointed' in latest offer, negotiator says

A negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says the latest offer from Canada Post to end the ongoing strike shows the carrier is moving in the "opposite direction." 1

Person believed to involved in a Waterloo break-in. (Source: WRPS)

Police seek tips in Waterloo break-in

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a break-and-enter at a Waterloo business.

Invasive species could be hiding in your Christmas decor. Here's how to stop the spread

Make sure to look through your holiday decorations, as Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural decor can have invasive insects, eggs, and plants that pose a threat to local ecosystems and the economy.

Woman facing 96 animal welfare charges in connection with unlicensed kennel in Hamilton

A woman is facing 96 animal welfare charges in connection with an unlicensed kennel in Hamilton, where two pet owners claimed their dogs died while in her care. 1

The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

Canada's top court dismisses appeal in Guelph drug trafficking case

Police were justified in using a drug dealer's phone to orchestrate the arrest of a suspect in a drug trafficking operation without first getting a warrant due to the urgency of the situation, Canada's top court ruled Friday in dismissing an Ontario man's appeal.

Helene Le Scelleur says she was appalled to learn that her name was listed on a plaque honouring fallen soldiers. (Image courtesy: Helene Le Scelleur)

'Shameful': Monument honouring fallen soldiers included names of living veterans

Veterans are asking for answers after discovering that two sculptures in Ontario honouring fallen soldiers include the names of many people who are very much alive. 1

A Guelph Police Service vehicle was parked outside St. Michael Catholic Elementary School on Dec. 4, 2024. (Dave Pettit/CTV News)

Threat that caused school lockdowns in Guelph came from the United States

Guelph Police Service is releasing more information about a call that caused two schools to go into lockdown and a third to implement hold-and-secure measures earlier this week.

An alpaca was photographed at Maple Ridge Acres in Freelton, Ont. on Dec. 6, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

University of Waterloo harnessing the power of alpaca poop

The University of Waterloo is trying to create an unusual type of compost. 1

An encampment is pictured in this undated image.

Legal experts concerned about promised encampment legislation

Legal experts are raising concerns about human rights violations as the provincial government promises more powers to deal with growing encampments across the province. 1

The damaged exterior of a Kitchener home can be seen on Dec. 6, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Home extensively damaged, school evacuated, after Kitchener fire

No injuries have been reported after a fire in Kitchener Friday morning. 1

A Guelph police cruiser appears in a file photo. (Submitted)

Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after she was hit by driver in Guelph

A pedestrian with non-life-threatening injuries has been airlifted to a Hamilton hospital after she was hit by a driver.

Russell Bygrave is seen in this undated photo. (Krista Sharpe/CTV News)

A trip down Hespeler Santa Claus Memory Lane

Proudly donning a hoodie that read “Hespeler Santa Parade,” while sitting in her Hespeler kitchen, 81-year-old Peggy Bygrave, took a trip down memory lane. 1

Canada Post employees and supporters rally at Canada Post headquarters in Ottawa, Nov. 28. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)

As postal strike enters fourth week, pressure mounts for Ottawa to step in: experts

As the Canada Post strike drags into a fourth week, experts say there's growing pressure on the government to act as the business community's calls for intervention get louder. 49

File photo. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Police searching for driver after hydro pole hit in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police Service is looking for a driver after power was knocked out to some homes in Kitchener.

A Hanover Police Service's sign is seen in this undated photo. (File)

Century-old human remains found at Hanover construction site

The remains of a child buried in Hanover about a century ago have been unearthed at a construction site.

Rylie Oesch, Vanessa Haffner and Lindsay Sine from Nutrition for Learning posed for a photo on Dec. 6, 2024 in Waterloo. (Ashley Bacon/CTV News)

Special event fuels bodies and hungry minds in Waterloo

Hundreds of students in Waterloo enjoyed a free meal as part of a pilot project. 1

The photos of 14 women killed at École Polytechnique line a table during an event at St. Columba Anglican Church in Waterloo on Dec. 6, 2024. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Vigils in Waterloo Region and Guelph honour women killed at École Polytechnique

People in Waterloo Region and Guelph paused on Friday to remember the lives cut short during an attack at a Canadian school. 1

Several evidence bags lay on a table in this undated photo. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police Service)

New charges for wanted men arrested in Cambridge

Waterloo Regional Police Service have announced new charges against a pair of men arrested as part of an investigation in Cambridge.

Five suspects are in custody after a jewelry store robbery in Ancaster, Ont. (Dave Ritchie/ CTV News)

5 suspects in custody after armed robbery at Ancaster jewelry store

Hamilton police say five suspects are in custody following an armed robbery at an Ancaster jewelry store on Thursday night. 1

The main Purolator sort plant is seen in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, May 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Purolator, UPS pause shipments from couriers amid Canada Post strike

Purolator and UPS have paused shipments from some courier companies as they try to work through a deluge of deliveries brought on by the Canada Post strike. 49

An undated stock image of a snowflake. (Egor Kamelev/Pexels)

Waterloo Collegiate Institute closed due heating issue

Waterloo Collegiate Institute is closed Friday, due to a heating issue within the high school building.

A location where the Hamilton open air drug market operated out of. (Hamilton Police Service)

Hamilton police shut down ‘open air drug market’ they say was 'run like a business'

Hamilton Police say that they have shut down an "open air drug market" in the vicinity of a downtown laneway that appeared to be "run like a business."

A Stratford Police Service vehicle is seen blocking a street on Dec. 5, 2024 as part of a police investigation. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News)

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Arrest made, replica firearm seized, after early morning standoff in Stratford

One woman has been sent to hospital as Stratford Police investigate an intimate violence investigation Thursday morning. 1

A wild boar burger with maple bacon sits on a counter at Miijidaa Café + Bistro in Guelph on Nov. 13, 2024. (Ashley Bacon/CTV News)

Guelph NovemBurger campaign raises more than $20,000

A United Way campaign in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County raised over $20,000 to help people struggling to put food on the table.

As the Canadian dollar loses ground against major global currencies, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how current exchange rates can impact your travel plans (Getty Images / zoff-photo)

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What does a weak Canadian dollar mean for travellers?

As the Canadian dollar loses ground against major global currencies, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains how current exchange rates can impact your travel plans, and shares tips to help you plan smarter and protect your wallet.