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  Waterloo Region businesses preparing for vaccine passport launch

  Businesses and municipal facilities across Waterloo Region are preparing for the launch of Ontario's vaccine passports on Wednesday. 15

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  Kitchener-Conestoga, Kitchener South-Hespeler ridings still too close to call

  Nearly 24 hours after the election polls closed, two ridings in Waterloo Region are still too close to call. 6

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  Advocates concerned pandemic election may have future impact on voters

  Voting advocates are concerned the lack of on campus polling stations may have contributed to a discouraging first-time voting experience for student electors. 1

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  Federal election results from Waterloo Region and area

  Here are the federal election results for Waterloo Region and the surrounding area. 2

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  Waterloo Region adds 17 COVID-19 cases; active infections drop

  Health officials in Waterloo Region logged 17 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the number of active infections declined. 29

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  Kitchener man charged with attempted murder

  Waterloo regional police have charged a Kitchener man with attempted murder in connection to an incident near Riverbend Drive.

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  Waterloo Region's vaccine task force shifting to 'maintenance phase'

  Waterloo Region's Vaccine Distribution Task Force is shifting to a "maintenance phase," now focusing on vaccine outreach and delivering third doses. 15

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  Mike Morrice wins Kitchener Centre for Green Party

  Mike Morrice with the Green Party has been declared the winner of Kitchener Centre by CTV News’ Decision Desk. 2

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  Downtown Fergus bike lane project moving forward despite citizen pushback

  Bike lanes are one step closer to getting installed in downtown Fergus after council voted to keep the project moving forward despite a petition from residents against it. 1

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  Here's how to access a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination receipt

  Ontario residents who need proof of their COVID-19 vaccination can log into the province’s portal to download or print a PDF copy of their receipt.

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  'Be smart, be safe': Local officials urge caution ahead of Homecoming weekend

  Officials in Waterloo are cautioning students and visitors against large, in-person gatherings ahead of Homecoming weekend. 1

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  Ontario premier releases statement one day before COVID-19 vaccine certificate is implemented

  Premier Doug Ford is acknowledging concerns about civil liberties as the province gets set to implement a vaccine passport system but he says that the “greater concern” remains shutting down businesses amid a “sudden surge” in cases. 15

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  Ontario reports another drop in new COVID-19 cases with 574 infections logged

  For the fourth day in a row, Ontario is seeing a decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported. 29

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  A new tool is helping Ontarians easily show their proof of vaccination starting tomorrow

  Add your vaccination status to your iPhone in three easy steps. 15

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  Here's how local students voted in their mock federal election

  As voters in Waterloo Region and across Canada headed to the polls this week, students not yet eligible to vote were also able to cast a ballot in a mock election in their schools.

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  Police report home invasion involving handguns in Delhi, Ont.

  A home invasion involving handguns is under investigation in Delhi, according to police.

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  Police investigating robbery involving firearm at Kitchener convenience store

  Waterloo regional police are investigating a convenience store robbery involving a firearm in Kitchener.

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  Significant rainfall expected to hit Waterloo-Wellington area

  Residents of Waterloo Region and Wellington County can expect heavy rainfall Tuesday night.

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  $1,500 banjo stolen from vehicle: Norfolk County OPP

  Norfolk County OPP are investigating an incident they say involved the theft of a very valuable musical instrument.

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  Guelph police looking for driver involved in collision with child

  Guelph police are searching for a driver a vehicle that reportedly drove away following a collision with a child on a bike.

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  Two teen girls arrested for person-on-person robbery in Waterloo

  Two 15-year-old girls have been arrested following a reported robbery in Waterloo.

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  Kitchener South-Hespeler too close to call

  As of Tuesday morning, the federal riding of Kitchener South-Hespeler is still up for grabs.

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  Kitchener-Conestoga too close to call

  As of Tuesday morning, the federal riding of Kitchener-Conestoga is still up for grabs.

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  Stabbing suspect sought by Waterloo regional police

  Regional police are searching for a suspect connected to a reported stabbing in Kitchener.

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  OPP investigating after person found injured under bridge in Elora

  Provincial police are investigating after a person was found injured below the David Street Bridge in Elora.

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  Waterloo results: Liberal Bardish Chagger declared winner

  Liberal incumbent Bardish Chagger has been declared the winner of the Waterloo riding by CTV News’ Decision Desk.

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  Cambridge results: Bryan May declared for Liberal Party

  Bryan May has been declared winner in Cambridge by the CTV News’ Decision Desk.

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  Guelph results: Liberal incumbent Lloyd Longfield wins

  Lloyd Longfield with the Liberal Party has been declared winner in the Guelph riding by the CTV News’ Decision Desk.