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According to officials, the pilot was unable to stop before the roadway and crossed over Newry Road, coming to a rest in the field. (Source: OPP)

One injured after small plane crash lands in Brussels

The Huron Ontario Provincial Police said they responded to a “downed airplane” just after 11 a.m. Saturday.

A Waterloo regional police vehicle is seen in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)

One person sprayed with 'noxious substance' in Cambridge

Police say they were called to the area of Simcoe Street and Market Street around 1:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault.

Onkle Hans at the KW Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Oct. 8, 2018)

Urgent call for volunteers for Oktoberfest parade

The Oktoberfest Parade is fast approaching and organizers are urgently seeking volunteers to fill the role of sign carriers.

A car crashed into a Kitchener home on Oct. 4, 2024. (CTV News/Tyler Kelaher)

Impaired driver charged after car crashes in Kitchener home: WRPS

Police have laid charges after a car crashed into the side of a Kitchener home early Friday morning. 1

Police lights are shown in this file photo.

Two suspects sought in Kitchener robbery, victim threatened with knife

Officers were called at around 11 p.m. Friday for a report of a disturbance in the area of Glasgow Street and Earl Street.

An inflatable Onkel Hans marked the celebrations in Cambridge on Wednesday.

Onkel Hans Food Drive returns

The Onkel Hans Food Drive is about to kick off for another year. 1

The K-W Symphony Musicians Orchestra practices at St. Mathews Lutheran Church in Kitchener on Oct. 4, 2024.

New era for former musicians of the K-W Symphony

The K-W Symphony may have played their last concert but the musicians who made up the ensemble aren’t ready for their curtain call. 3

Canadian $20 and $50 bills are shown in a display case at the Bank of Canada Museum in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Tax rebate: Canadians with low to modest incomes to receive payment

Canadians who are eligible for a GST/HST tax credit can expect their final payment of the year on Friday.

Police and Animal Services at the scene of a homicide investigation in Cambridge. (Sept. 11, 2020)

Cambridge, Ont. mother who killed daughter to be sent to mental health hospital

Melissa Duff-Shore, a Cambridge, Ont. woman who killed her daughter in 2020, has been ordered to a forensic hospital in St. Thomas. 2

Half of Canadians carry credit card debt. Here is why experts say many rewards cards may not be worth it.

According to the Bank of Canada, close to half of all Canadians with a credit card carry a balance each month and those who do, experience more financial stress than those who pay off their credit card each month.

In this Aug. 7, 2017 file photo, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer informs a migrant couple of the location of a legal border station, shortly before they illegally crossed from Champlain, N.Y., to Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec, using Roxham Road. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

America votes: How the election could impact the Canada-U.S. border

While America's southern border remains a hot button issue on the campaign trail, the result of the U.S. election in November could also impact the northern frontier with Canada, which remains the longest undefended border in the world.

A collision on Highway 401 near Puslinch, Ont. on Oct. 4, 2024. (Source: Ontario Provincial Police)

Two separate crashes on Highway 401 in Puslinch, Ont. sends three people to hospital

Two serious crashes shut down Highway 401 early Friday morning in Puslinch, Ont.

Football coach Julie Britton Frasier on the field at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School. (Ashley Bacon/CTV News)

Meet the coach leading a Guelph high school football team to success

A Guelph coach has scored touchdown after touchdown in her development of the football program at Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School. 1

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How bat health could be linked to human health

The recent rabies-related death in Ontario has raised concerns about human exposure, but an assistant professor at the University of Guelph says we can learn a lot from the health of bat populations. 7

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What police should consider when interacting with people with autism

Experts say compassion and understanding are critical when police encounter people with autism, as their responses and reactions are often misunderstood. It can also have serious consequences. 2

An Ontario man says a DoorDash driver spit into his drink during a delivery in Whitby, Ont. on Sept. 27. (Source: George Bishay)

'I want to know why you did it': DoorDash driver appears to spit in Ontario man's drink

A DoorDash driver who was caught on camera appearing to spit into an Ontario man’s drink has been removed from the platform, the food delivery company has confirmed. 1

The region's hybrid shelter on Erbs Road features 50 cabins, each equipped with electricity, heating and air conditioning. A main cabin complex provides running water, washrooms, and space for meals. (CTV Kitchener)

Funding for hybrid shelter on Erbs Road could be extended by Region of Waterloo

The Region of Waterloo Is considering extending funding for the hybrid shelter on Erbs Road. 1

Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, is shown in these handout photos. Kauldhar is facing charges in connection with three GTA homicides. (Hamilton Police Service)

Police arrest Toronto woman in connection with three recent homicides

Police have arrested a Toronto woman in connection with three recent homicides and investigators say that they believe two of the victims may have been 'randomly targeted.' 3

Collision investigation at Dumfries Road and Cedar Creek Road near Ayr on Oct. 3, 2024. (Dave Pettitt/CTV News)

Motorcyclist killed in crash with transport truck

A 19-year-old was killed Thursday after his motorcycle was struck by a transport truck near Ayr.

Man yells racial slurs at group of children in Kitchener: WRPS

Police are asking residents in a Kitchener neighbourhood to assist them in a hate-motivated incident in Kitchener.

Glaspa Martin stands with his son Soren Martin in Cambridge, Ont. (Krista Simpson/CTV News)

Ontario father demands accountability after autistic son's arrest for assault

A Cambridge, Ont. father wants answers after his adult son, who has autism, was arrested and charged with assault after an encounter with a jogger. 1

Kitchener man arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman during an argument

A 20-year-old Kitchener man is facing charges related to a disturbance in July.

A bat is seen mid-flight in this generic image from Getty. (Source: Getty Images)

Health official confirms death of Ontario child following rabies diagnosis

An Ontario child has died after coming in contact with a rabid bat, a health official confirmed on Wednesday. 3

Sandy van Solm, Waterloo’s deputy fire chief, on Oct. 3, 2024. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News)

False fire alarm calls could result in penalties under new Waterloo bylaw

Property owners in Waterloo could face a fine if their fire alarm isn’t reset within 45 minutes of crews arriving on scene. 1

Lights on a police cruiser are pictured in this file photo.

90-year-old in hospital after Waterloo collision

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision on Thursday at the intersection of Columbia Street West and Phillip Street in Waterloo.