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  Charges withdrawn against brothers accused of assaulting customer in family's Kitchener, Ont. restaurant

  The charges against two brothers accused of assaulting a customer with a service dog at a Kitchener, Ont. restaurant have been withdrawn. 5

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  'Disappeared without a trace': Kitchener family pleads for help after daughter goes missing in B.C.

  Jaqueline McDermott, 22, from Kitchener has been reported missing in B.C., and her family is putting out a plea across the country for help. McDermott was last seen by her vehicle after attending a meditation retreat. RCMP said her vehicle was found, but she was not in it or near it. 1

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  U of G Student upset over lack of transparency after cyber breach

  In early September, the University of Guelph told students about what they are calling a disruption to the IT system. 1

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  New campaign rules limit election signage across the Region of Waterloo

  As the municipal election looms, candidate signs become a common sight, but with a tightened regional bylaw limiting where signs can be placed, there are far fewer. 1

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  New emergency homeless shelter planned for Kitchener

  Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP), a new service provider in Waterloo region, will being operating a new emergency shelter for men at 84 Frederick St. in Kitchener.

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  Woolwich councillors to receive mandatory inclusion, diversity training

  Woolwich council passed a motion that will require all councillors to complete mandatory equity, diversity and inclusion training. 4

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  Rising cost of fuel could impact next year’s tax increase in Region of Waterloo

  The impact of the rising cost of fuel on the Region of Waterloo’s budget is so severe, staff say it may need to be reflected in next year’s property tax increase. 2

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  Guelph Storm head coach steps down to address health concerns

  Just two games into the season, the Guelph Storm said effective immediately, co-owner, team president, and head coach Scott Walker will be stepping away from his coaching duties to address health concerns.

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  'The children really get left in the dust': Mixed reaction to CUPE strike vote

  Parents in Waterloo region are expressing mixed emotions after members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) voted in favour of strike action. 2

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  Your guide to everything you need to know to vote in the Region of Waterloo 2022 municipal election

  Voters are heading to the polls on Oct. 24 to choose who they want to represent them at the municipal level for the next four years. 3

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  One person stabbed on U of G Arboretum trail during 'unprovoked' attack: police

  The Guelph Police Service said one person sustained a minor wound to his arm after an “unprovoked” stabbing in the University of Guelph Arboretum. 1

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  New WWI feature film showcases Indigenous soldier and Ontario locations

  A First World War film made over the fields and skies of southwestern Ontario has its premiere this week. 1

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  Ontario gas prices set to see historic single-day jump

  Gas prices in Ontario are expected to take a huge jump, a single-day increase that one industry analyst says has only happened a few times this decade 4

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  Province offering $50K reward for information on missing Hagersville, Ont. woman, foul play suspected

  Nearly 18 months after Amber Ellis, 33, went missing, the Government of Ontario said it will be offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.

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  Loose cattle, truck fire leads to road closure in Perth County: OPP

  A Perth County road was closed early Tuesday morning for cattle on the loose and a truck fire.

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  Milk thrown at employee leads to assault charges for Guelph woman: police

  Guelph police have arrested a woman they say threw a carton of milk at a store employee.

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  Blue Jays clinch top wild-card seed, will play first-round series at home

  The Toronto Blue Jays have clinched the top wild-card seed in the American League and will play their first-round series at Rogers Centre starting Friday. 2

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  Cambridge looks to tiny homes to help deal with rising population

  A tiny home prototype has been set up outside Cambridge City Hall as a way to give residents a chance to see what one looks like. 1

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  Kitchener, Ont. resident wins biggest jackpot in Major League Baseball history

  A person from Kitchener, Ont. is nearly $4 million richer after winning the biggest jackpot in Major League Baseball history. 6

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  Waterloo mayor thanks university students for ‘positive progress’ in open letter on homecoming

  Waterloo Mayor Dave Jaworsky issued a letter to students to thank those involved in the Wilfrid Laurier University’s annual Homecoming weekend. 3

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  Collision between transport truck, LRT train in Kitchener

  A collision involving an LRT train and a transport truck set off several emergency detours in Kitchener Monday afternoon. 1

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  Missing woman and newborn baby located in London, Ont.

  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a missing 27-year-old woman and her newborn baby have been located in London, Ont.

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  Victim identified in fatal motorcycle crash in Wellington County

  Police have identified the victim who died following a crash involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles just outside Guelph on Friday. 1

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  Waterloo region COVID-19: Hospitalizations at lowest level in 3 months

  The number of people with COVID-19 in Waterloo region hospitals has fallen to its lowest level in three months. 16

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  Injured migrant farmworkers fight for fair compensation from WSIB

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  10 cars vandalized with hate-motivated graffiti in Brantford: police

  Several reports of hate-motivated vandalism in Brantford have police appealing to the public to find who is responsible.

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  Vehicle smashes into Guelph home

  Guelph police shut down a section of Grange Road for around an hour on Monday after a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the front of a house.

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  Ontario education workers vote 96.5 per cent in favour of strike

  Ontario education workers such as custodians, early childhood educators and school administration staff have voted 96.5 per cent in favour of a strike, the Canadian Union of Public Employees announced Monday. 3