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

'Such outcomes are unspeakable': Fatal fire in Waterloo under investigation

Flames and smoke could be seen shooting out of a home on Graham Street in Waterloo shortly after midnight on Monday, creating a scene that firefighters say was intense before they arrived. 2

A look inside the building at 22 Fredrick Street in Kitchener on June 5, 2023. (CTV News/Hannah Schmidt)

Developers turning downtown Kitchener office building into 91 rental units

For the first time in the City of Kitchener, a downtown office high-rise is being converted into rental units. 1

The area of Mill Street and Beck Street in Baden. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener) (June 6, 2023)

Road rage in Baden leads to gun charges: WRPS

A Wilmot Township man is facing a long list of charges after an alleged road rage incident in Baden.

An "Our London Family" sign sits amid posters and bouquets of flowers in London, Ont. honouring the memory of four members of the Afzaal family who were killed in June 2021. (CTV News file photo)

Muslim community seeks healing and safety amid lingering shadows of alleged terrorist attack

On this day in 2021, four out of five members of a London, Ont. family were killed while they were out for a walk and struck by a vehicle, in an apparently deliberate attack.

Carolyn Burjoski appears in a video posted to Twitter. (@carolynburjoski/Twitter)

Teacher argues school board violated her freedom of speech when her presentation on library books was cut off

A panel of three judges heard arguments from lawyers representing a retired teacher and the Waterloo Regional District School Board (WRDSB) on Monday, a year and a half after the teacher’s presentation was halted during a trustee meeting. 5

Aerial view of the Donnie Creek Wildfire is shown in this handout image provided by the BC Wildfire Service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity. 5

Ontario Liberal party announces nominee for Kitchener Centre by-election

The Ontario Liberal Party says Kelly Steiss will be their candidate in the upcoming Kitchener Centre by-election.

This Nov. 15, 2020 photo shows a row of unsold used Highlander sports-utility vehicles sitting at a Toyota dealership in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Police are warning people with this model of car to take extra precautions

It comes amid what police say is a growing number of thefts targeting the model. 3

A small crowd gathers to watch as the Progress Pride flag is raised at Cambridge City Hall on June 1, 2023. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener)

Local Pride events facing increased security costs

The federal government is offering more money to pay for security costs at Pride events amid rising anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate. 3

Left: Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) celebrates after scoring against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series May 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Right: Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (62) during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes May 24, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Excitement growing in NHL finals as somone from southwestern Ontario will hoist the Stanley Cup

Excitement is growing for game two of the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday, and with local representation on either team, someone from southwestern Ontario will hoist the Stanley Cup. 1

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

Sudden death reported in Hagersville park

A person was found dead in Grant Park in Hagersville, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

FILE IMAGE public washroom sign. (CTV News)

Fire in a public washroom at Wellesley Community Centre believed to be arson: WRPS

Waterloo regional police say emergency services responded to a report of a fire in a public washroom at the Wellesley Community Centre on Maple Leaf Street around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener in 2015. (CTV News)

Police investigate alleged carjacking while driver was putting air in their tire

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is investigating a report of a carjacking in Woolwich Township that they received on Sunday around 10:15 p.m.

A house in Simcoe, Ont. is heavily damaged after a fire on Monday. (OPP)

One person sent to hospital after fire in Simcoe

One person has been sent to hospital with serious injuries while another three people were treated on scene for minor injuries after a house fire in Simcoe, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

An ambulance sits partially in the ditch along Highway 7/8 in Kitchener on June 5. (Dan Laucker/CTV News)

Crash snarls traffic on Highway 7/8 in Kitchener

Two lanes along Highway 7/8 eastbound have been closed following a crash, according to Ontario 511.

There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday. (Supplied)

Air quality statement issued in Waterloo region amid wildfires in Ontario, Quebec

Environment Canada says several groups of people across southwestern Ontario are at a higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke. 16

An early morning fire at a business in Kitchener is being treated as suspicious. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Kitchener business owner reeling after intentional fire scorches building

A business owner in Kitchener says he’s feeling defeated after his business caught fire again early Sunday morning. 1

A Waterloo region police car on King Street West in August of 2022. (Daniel Caudle/CTV News Kitchener)

'Uncontained' boa constrictors found during Kitchener traffic stop

Waterloo regional police say two large ‘uncontained’ boa constrictors were found in a vehicle while police were conducting a traffic stop.

A Guelph fire vehicle appears in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)

Guelph teens arrested for boat arson

Guelph police have arrested two 14-year-old boys in connection to a fire that destroyed a boat earlier this year.

Firefighters remain at the aftermath of a fire in Mount Forest that caused over $1 million in damages. (Matt MacIntyre/Submitted)

Mount Forest fires that caused over $1M in damages considered suspicious: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say multiple fires that occurred in Mount Forest over the weekend are now being considered suspicious. 2

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A Waterloo Regional Police car is shown in this file photo.

Kitchener man arrested for sexual assault at restaurant

Police have made an arrest in connection to a sexual assault at a restaurant in Kitchener.

A vehicle sits on the sidewalk on June 4 in Kitchener with damage to a business in Kitchener. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

Vehicle crashes into Kitchener business

First responders were called to Kitchener’s Belmont Village Sunday where a car drove over the sidewalk and collided with a business.

Challenger Baseball gives children with disabilities the opportunity to run the bases in the diamond. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV News)

Challenger Baseball offers kids with disabilities the chance to swing for the fences

A second-year baseball program is growing in Kitchener is opening more doors to allow those with disabilities to swing for the fences and round the bases. 1

A hike for hospice helped raise over $100,000 on June 4. (Karis Mapp/CTV News)

Cambridge Hike for Hospice raises over $100K

Roughly 200 walkers came out to support the 14th annual Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice hike to raise money for residents of the hospices and their families.

OPP officers salute as the body of Det. Const. Steven Tourangeau is removed from the scene of a crash in Oxford County on May 29, 2023. (CTV News)

Most-read stories of the week: OPP officer killed, robbery thwarted, company files for bankruptcy

From a tragic double fatal collision which killed an OPP officer and a school bus driver, to a local business filing for bankruptcy, here are the most-read stories of the week from CTV News Kitchener. 10

The Kitchener Panthers and Barrie Baycats face off on June 4. (Screenshot/YouTube)

Panthers win over Baycats with walk off home run

A two-run walk off home run from Kitchener Panthers’ Keegan Marsden secured a come-from-behind victory in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Barrie Baycats.