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The map on the left shows areas under special air quality statements (in grey) as of Thursday at 11 a.m. The map on the right shows the situation on Friday at 11 a.m. Areas in red are under smog warnings. (Environment Canada)

Air quality statement lifted in Waterloo-Wellington

The special air quality statement in place in Waterloo region and Wellington County since Monday has been lifted. 33

Florida Panthers defenceman Brandon Montour hold his son, Kai, who was born during the NHL Stanley Cup. (Instagram/National Hockey League Players' Association)

Six Nations’ Brandon Montour flew home for son's birth between playoff games

Scoring the opening goal of game three of the Stanley Cup finals wasn’t the only celebration Florida Panthers defenceman Brandon Montour was a part of this week. 1

Drugs and cash seized by Waterloo region and Woodstock police. (Waterloo Regional Police Service)

Waterloo region and Woodstock police arrest four people, seize drugs, cash, and cars

A joint investigation between police in Waterloo region and Woodstock has led to the seizure of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs, cash, and cars, as well as four people being arrested.

Researchers with the University of Guelph are working to breed low-methane producing cows. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News)

Burping bovine: University of Guelph researchers develop tool to predict how much methane a cow will belch out

University of Guelph (U of G) researchers have been looking at ways to breed dairy cows that burp out less methane, a harmful greenhouse gas emission contributing to climate change. 1

The car tolled on Highway 407 (left) compared to Obioma Dike's car (right).

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Woman warns Ontario drivers after getting caught up in licence plate cloning scam

An Ontario woman was surprised to find out her licence plate was duplicated by another driver after multiple Highway 407 bills landed in her mailbox. 2

Sports car seized on Hwy. 401 near Cambridge

A white sports car was seized by police after they say they caught it racing on Hwy. 401 near Cambridge.

A damaged car following a crash in Norfolk County. (Twitter: @OPP_WR) (June 9, 2023)

Vehicle heavily damaged during Norfolk County crash

A car was heavily damaged during a two-vehicle crash in Norfolk County.

A Honda CR-V is seen wedged in between the door and bollards at the LCBO on Alpine Road and Ottawa Street in Kitchener on June 8, 2023. (Karis Mapp/CTV Kitchener)

SUV smashes into Kitchener LCBO

Police say no one was seriously hurt when an SUV crashed into the front door of an LCBO in south Kitchener Thursday. 2

Police respond to a serious crash involving a cyclist and a vehicle on Strasburg Road in Kitchener on June 8, 2023. (Karis Mapp/CTV Kitchener)

18-year-old cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Kitchener

An 18-year-old woman riding a bike was taken to an out-of-region hospital with what police call “possible serious injuries” after a crash involving a sedan in Kitchener. 1

Outside of St. Jacobs Market in Woolwich on June 8, 2023. (CTV News/Heather Senoran)

Township mayors and region residents discuss amalgamation of Waterloo region

Two township mayors are speaking out against amalgamation after six Region of Waterloo councillors announced they want to turn the seven separate municipalities in the region into one unified city. 1

Video from a CTV News viewer of trees on fire near Hwy. 401 in Kitchener. (June 7, 2023)

Fire near Hwy. 401 caught on camera in Kitchener

A fire near Hwy. 401 in Kitchener caught the eyes of many passing by Wednesday night. 1

Firefighters respond to a house on Laurel Street in Waterloo on June 8, 2023. (Paul Henderson/Submitted)

Fire at Waterloo house displaces 7 people

Firefighters were called to the house on Laurel Street around noon Thursday. 1

Waterloo regional police say a fatal fire is under investigation in a Waterloo neighbourhood. (CTV Kitchener)

No working smoke alarms in fatal Waterloo house fire

Fire officials have confirmed there were no working smoke alarms at a fatal house fire in Waterloo earlier this week. 2

An empty fire pit is seen at the Elora Gorge on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener)

Here’s where the current burn bans are in Waterloo region and surrounding area

Burn bans are being implemented across southwestern Ontario as hot, dry conditions that have fueled wildfires in northeastern Ontario and Quebec persist.

Ontario Provincial Police say officers are investigating reports of vandalism and mischief to pride decorations in Fergus and Elora. (OPP/Twitter)

'Hate has no home here': Several Pride banners vandalized in Fergus

Several Pride banners in Fergus have been taken down after officials found them vandalized over the last few days.

A fire consumes a structure in Mount Forest on June 4. (Minto Fire/Submitted)

Fourth suspicious fire incident under investigation in Mount Forest

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating another suspicious fire in Mount Forest, bringing the total to four incidents involving five fires since Sunday.

Victim transported to hospital after stabbing, 18-year-old man facing charges

A Hanover, Ont. man is left with potentially life-altering injuries after being stabbed following an overnight argument, police said on Thursday.

Each little cabin is just a few feet wide by a few feet high. (CTV News/Spencer Turcotte)

Miniature village hidden in Ingersoll, Ont. sparks community curiosity

A hidden village of miniature homes and buildings, nestled along a creek in Ingersoll, has piqued the interest of residents for decades. 1

Morag Webster's chalk drawing of Jamal Murray in Kitchener. (June 1, 2023)

Jamal Murray scores 34 points in NBA Finals as Kitchener cheers him on

Kitchener is hosting a series of watch parties to cheer on basketball star Jamal Murray as his Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. 5

Police looking for Tesla driver after teenager hit crossing street

Guelph police are looking for the driver of a white Tesla after they say a teenager was hit by a vehicle downtown.

Waterloo regional councillors Chantal Huinink, Kari Williams, Colleen James, Michael Harris, Jim Erb and Robert Deutschmann announce their support for amalgamation at a news conference on June 7, 2023. (Heather Senoran/CTV Kitchener)

Six Region of Waterloo councillors announce support for amalgamation

One unified city – that’s what six Region of Waterloo councillors say they want when it comes to the future of the region’s municipal governance. 2

CTV's Tyler Kelaher helps Habitat for Humanity volunteers build an affordable home in Kitchener. (CTV News)

Habitat for Humanity nears completion of new affordable housing units

The work never stops at Habitat for Humanity when it comes to building affordable homes for families in Waterloo region. 2

An undated photo of a Wellington County OPP cruiser. (CTV)

Section of Highway 6 reopened following crash

A section of Highway 6 between Guelph and Fergus was closed due to a collision.

The view from the CTV News Kitchener tower on Tuesday, June 6 shows a haze over the skyline in Waterloo region as wildfires burn in northeastern Ontario and Quebec. (CTV)

Poor air quality in Waterloo region and Guelph will continue into the weekend: Environment Canada

There's high levels of air pollution in Waterloo region and Wellington County as smoke plumes from wildfires burning in Quebec and northeastern Ontario continue to blow into the region, Environment Canada says. 30

Police were seen entering a forest in Six Nations of the Grand River territory in connection to an evidence-based search for Amber Ellis. (CTV News Kitchener)

OPP turn to Six Nations residence in search for missing Ontario woman

The search for Amber Ellis, a Hagersville woman reported missing in March 2021, is returning to the community where she was last seen. 1

Plan to build tallest towers in Kitchener sees pushback at neighbourhood meeting

The plan to build what would be the tallest towers in Kitchener came under the scrutiny of those who would be living nearby. 1

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.

Kitchener woman charged after false sexual assault claim, police say

Waterloo regional police say a 33-year-old Kitchener woman has been charged with public mischief after investigators determined a false sexual assault was reported.