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  'Trying to scrape by': Waterloo Region businesses devastated by Step 2 delay

  The news that Waterloo Region will remain in Step 1 of the province's reopening plan dealt a devastating blow to some area businesses. 25

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  Two more COVID-19 deaths and 63 new cases in Waterloo Region as hospitalizations spike

  Two more people in Waterloo Region died of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours as health officials logged another 63 new infections on Thursday. 23

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  Waterloo Region delays move into Step 2

  The Region of Waterloo won't move into Step 2 next week with the rest of Ontario. 25

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  'Time to apologize': Local Indigenous leaders react to discovery of unmarked graves near former Sask. Residential School

  The local Indigenous community is trying to come to terms with the latest discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at a former residential school in Saskatchewan. 1

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  Waterloo police recover $400K worth of stolen figure skates

  Waterloo regional police have recovered more than $400,000 USD worth of stolen figure skates as part of a theft investigation.

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  Cowessess First Nation says 751 unmarked graves found near former Sask. residential school

  Cowessess First Nation says it has found an estimated 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. 18

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  University of Waterloo researchers create self-driving shuttle bus

  A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a self-driving shuttle bus to travel along the campus' ring road starting this fall. 2

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  Guelph considering lowering speed limits, adding automated enforcement in some neighbourhoods

  The City of Guelph is considering lowering speed limits and adding automated speed enforcement some neighbourhoods.

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  Seven people arrested in two separate Brantford homicides in 2019

  Seven people have been arrested in connection to two separate homicides in 2019. 2

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  Multicultural Association of Huron Perth cleaning up pandemic trash from area parks

  A group of volunteers from the Multicultural Association of Huron Perth in Stratford are picking up pieces of pandemic litter, including face masks, from area parks. 1

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  Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic open at 99 Regina St.

  A pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic has opened for Waterloo Region residents at 99 Regina St. 17

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  Ontario reports just under 300 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths

  Ontario is reporting just under 300 new COVID-19 cases along with six additional deaths related to the disease. 23

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  Gas line break closed several roads in downtown Kitchener

  Several roads in downtown Kitchener were closed due to a gas line break on Thursday morning, according to Waterloo regional police.

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  Ontario to move to Step 2 of reopening ahead of schedule allowing for haircuts, indoor gatherings

  The Ontario government has confirmed that the province will enter the second stage of its COVID-19 reopening strategy two days ahead of schedule. 26

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  $4.3M worth of cannabis plants seized from commercial property in Fergus

  Provincial police seized $4.3 million worth of cannabis plants after performing a warrant at a commercial property in Fergus.

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  Ontario Premier Doug Ford receives second shot of AstraZeneca vaccine

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to receive his second dose of AstraZeneca on Thursday afternoon. 23

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  'Is he here amongst all these graves?': Survivors recall abuse after hundreds of remains found near Sask. residential school

  With hundreds more unmarked graves discovered on the grounds of a former residential school in Saskatchewan, survivors of the system are once again speaking out about their experiences. 29

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  OPP release footage of Pride flag theft in Norwich, Ont.

  Provincial police in Oxford County are investigating after a Pride flag was stolen from a residence in Norwich, Ont. the latest incident involving Pride flags symbols in southwestern Ontario.

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  Guelph council staying with six wards, 12 councillors

  Guelph city council will maintain its current set up in the next election.

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  Bear spray recalled in Canada; might not function 'when users need them for protection'

  About 130,000 canisters of bear spray have been recalled in Canada due to canisters not functioning properly when users need them for protection against bears.

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  Officials investigating massive fire that destroyed 12 homes at Kitchener construction site

  A dozen homes were destroyed in a fire at a Kitchener construction site on Tuesday evening. 5

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  COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Mary's hospital

  A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener. 18

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  67 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region, active infections dip slightly

  Health officials in Waterloo Region logged 67 new COVID-19 infections Wednesday. 19

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  Sask. First Nation finds hundreds of burial sites near former residential school

  The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan says it has made a 'horrific and shocking discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves' near the former Marieval Indian Residential School. 18

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  Indigenous paddlers pushing officials to honour Haldimand Tract development moratorium

  A group of paddlers from Six Nations have made their way through the Region of Waterloo in a journey to drum up support for a large-scale ban on development along the Haldimand Tract. 1

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  'In the dark': Fully vaccinated Ontarians want guidance on what's next

  As our neighbours to the South receive clear guidance on what they can safely do once fully vaccinated, Ontarians are looking for the same communication. 1

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  Man dies following collision on Highway 6

  A man has died after a crash on Highway 6 near Puslinch on Wednesday morning. 2

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  Portuguese restaurant packs patio with Euro Cup fans

  The patio at Portuguese bakery and deli Lisboa were full Wednesday afternoon as locals watched the Portugal vs. France Euro Cup match. 1