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  Some Ukrainians refugees returning home due to K-W housing crisis: grassroots group

  An organization that helps Ukrainian refugees resettle in Waterloo region says some are having so much trouble finding housing in Canada, they're opting to return to the war-torn country. 1

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  High schoolers send robots into battle at Waterloo competition

  Thirty robots went head to head, battling for machine supremacy at the University of Waterloo FIRST Robotics Competition on Saturday. 1

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  Sold-out crowd celebrates all things pickle in Kitchener

  A 'dill-icious' event took over THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener Friday night as Picklefest made its return. 1

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  Waterloo protestors call on big banks to divest from fossil fuels

  The 'Move Your Money March' took over Uptown Waterloo Saturday in protest of investments in fossil fuels by Canada's big banks. 1

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  North Perth resident loses $25,000 in lottery scam

  Ontario Provincial Police have issued a warning after they say a North Perth resident lost more than $25,000 to fraud.

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  Kitchener exhibition explores Blackness and Freedom

  A two-day event highlighting work from twelve local Black artists and exploring the themes of Blackness and freedom is being held at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. 1

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  Ontario changes eye exam eligibility for seniors under OHIP

  Ontario has reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them, but reduces some coverage for patients, including less frequent general eye exams for seniors.

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  Northern lights put on a stunning show in southern Ontario

  Southern Ontario got a show-stopping look at the northern lights Thursday and there may be a repeat performance this weekend. 1

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  Metrolinx announces new Hamilton-Waterloo bus, expanded weekend service to Toronto

  Metrolinx is expanding GO train service on the Kitchener line and adding a new GO bus route from Waterloo to Hamilton.

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  Strong winds expected in Waterloo region Saturday

  Environment Canada is warning strong winds gusting up to 80 km/h could develop Saturday afternoon in Waterloo region and Wellington County. 1

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  Carmen Wong heading off on a new adventure

  Carmen Wong is saying goodbye to CTV Kitchener and g’day to new adventures in Australia.

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  Alleged death threats sent to regional chair, court documents show

  A Kitchener man has been arrested by Waterloo regional police for making alleged death threats towards Region of Waterloo Chair Karen Redman. 1

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  GRCA urges caution around waterways amid rain, melting snow

  The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is warning parents to keep kids and pets away from rivers and streams as water levels swell.

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  Fake ‘Catch the Ace’ tickets reportedly being sold in Hagersville

  Organizers of the ‘Catch the Ace’ lottery in Hagersville are warning the public about fake tickets as the jackpot climbs closer to $2 million. 1

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  Which public sector employee has the highest salary in Waterloo region?

  The Region of Waterloo’s highest-paid public sector employee made just over $500,000 in 2022.

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  Waterloo region's COVID-19, Cold and Flu Care Clinic closing its doors

  The regional COVID-19 Cold & Flu Care Clinic run by Grand River Hospital is closing its doors. 1

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  Kitchener Rangers ready for final home game of the regular season

  The Kitchener Rangers hit the ice Friday night for their final home game of regular season action.

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  Site identification for proposed joint hospital in KW underway

  The process to find the new site for a proposed joint hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo is underway.

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  Did you see the northern lights? Photos show lights dancing across southern Ontario

  An uncommon phenomenon lit up the skies across southern Ontario on Thursday night, including in Waterloo region where the aurora borealis – also known as the northern lights - shone bright enough to see with the naked eye.

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  Road crews begin winter pothole repairs

  Winter is winding down and regional roads are showing wear and tear from the ice and snow. Pothole repairs have already started in Waterloo. 2

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  Ontario PC cabinet minister Merrilee Fullerton resigns

  Merrilee Fullerton, a longtime cabinet minister in Doug Ford's government, unexpectedly resigned Friday, forcing the premier to name a new minister to the children, community and social services post. 1

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  Ontario crypto king kidnapped, tortured in an attempt to get millions in ransom, documents say

  Ontario’s self-described crypto king was allegedly abducted, tortured, and beaten for days as his kidnappers looked to solicit millions in ransom, his father told a court in December. 1

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  Guelph police allegedly bust two drivers in one night for stunt driving

  Guelph police said they charged two drivers with stunt driving after they were allegedly driving 40km/h over the speed limit overnight Thursday.

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  Still no winner for Hagersville’s ‘Catch the Ace’ draw, jackpot jumps to $1.5M

  The ‘Catch the Ace’ jackpot is still up for grabs in Hagersville. There was no winner Thursday night so the total prize money is now an estimated $1,526,067. 2

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  Welcome back Zellers: Cambridge location opens amid wave of nostalgia

  The resurrection of Zellers is officially underway with the Cambridge location opening its doors to eager shoppers who lined up ahead of the store's official reopening. 5

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  Fake catering orders could be costly for restaurants

  A restaurant in Ayr, Ontario wants to warn others in the industry about what they believe to be a fake catering scheme. 1

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  Suspicious fire causes $100,000 in damage to old bowling alley in Cambridge

  A fire at the former Dickson Bowl in downtown Galt has caused significant damage to the building. 2

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  Freezing rain, strong winds expected this weekend

  Another storm system is expected to bring freezing rain and strong winds to southwestern Ontario this weekend. 1