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  Hearing to determine if Udo Haan not criminally responsible for wife’s death, Kitchener explosion

  A hearing is underway to determine if Udo Haan is not criminally responsible for the death of his wife Edra Haan, who was found in the aftermath of the 2018 house explosion in Kitchener, Ont. 1

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  Once-in-a-lifetime chance to see rare comet Wednesday night

  A once in a lifetime event will pass through the sky Wednesday night, as a comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at its closest point to Earth. 1

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  WRPS’ proposed $214 million budget brought forth to council

  Chief Mark Crowell made a presentation at a council meeting Wednesday justifying the proposed $214 million budget for the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). 1

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  Waterloo Region’s encampment court ruling sends 'very strong message' to cities across the province

  A precedent-setting ruling on Kitchener's homeless encampment could have a lasting impact on cities across Ontario. 1

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  Wiarton Willie set to make his Groundhog Day prediction

  Wiarton Willie is set to make his spring prediction Thursday at 8:07 a.m. If the groundhog sees his shadow it will mean another six weeks of winter, but if he doesn’t, we could get an early spring. 1

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  Snowmobiler unharmed in collision with pickup

  Provincial police are reminding drivers to be careful after a close call near the town of Erin.

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  'Double dipping in loss': Shoplifting on the rise in Waterloo region

  Shoplifting appears to be on the rise in Waterloo region, according to Waterloo regional police and staff at a local grocery store, and inflation could be partly to blame. 1

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  Police investigating armed robbery at Cambridge business

  Police are hoping the public can help them find four people involved in an armed robbery at a Cambridge business.

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  Region of Waterloo announces warming centres amid cool February temperatures

  As temperatures continue to drop following a mild January, the Region of Waterloo announced designated warming centres that will be open throughout February.

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  Seaforth hospital reducing ER hours due to staff cases of COVID-19

  Seaforth Community Hospital is temporarily reducing its emergency room hours as it deals with “sudden health human resource shortages related to COVID-19.”

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  WRPS respond to threat at Kitchener hospital

  Waterloo regional police were called to a Kitchener hospital Wednesday morning for an alleged threat.

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  Police looking to speak to drivers believed to be involved in Kitchener crash

  Waterloo regional police are looking to speak to the drivers of three vehicles after a collision in Kitchener on Wabanaki Road.

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  Skating rinks re-open as temperatures drop

  Temperatures have dropped across Southwestern Ontario, making it perfect weather for skaters to take a spin on outdoor ice rinks. 2

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  Black History Month events across Waterloo region and Guelph

  February marks Black History Month, an event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their impact on our country’s history.

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  ODSP earning exemption increases but it's not as beneficial as it seems: advocates

  The Ontario government is allowing recipients to earn more money from working before clawing back their benefits, but advocates say 95 per cent of ODSP recipients will see no change to their monthly income.

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  ServiceOntario making it 'faster, easier' to get driver's licences, health cards

  Premier Doug Ford announced new ServiceOntario changes to make it 'faster' and 'easier' to get driver’s licences and health cards.

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  Kitchener school cancels Valentine’s Day in the classroom

  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner but at least one school in Kitchener is canceling the day of love in the classroom. 1

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  Man hit with impaired charge for drinking in vehicle waiting for oil change: Guelph police

  Guelph police have charged a man they say was drinking in his vehicle while waiting to get an oil change.

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  Brantford man charged after police seized numerous firearms

  A Brantford man is facing charges after police say they seized numerous firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from a residence in Brantford.

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  WRDSB trustee takes issue with board’s public response to 'child abuse' claim

  A Kitchener public school board trustee has released an open letter of dissent, arguing a recent communication to parents from the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) may have a “chilling effect” on those who may wish to voice concerns in public forums. 1

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  Region of Waterloo holds public meeting on sanctioned outdoor shelter

  Work is underway for the Region of Waterloo's sanctioned outdoor shelter on Erbs Road, but some in the community have some questions. 1

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  More than a dozen sextortion calls reported to Guelph police since December

  Guelph police are reminding residents to be cautious after they received over 12 reports of sextortion calls in the past two months.

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  Driver airlifted to hospital after crash with propane delivery truck

  One person remains in hospital after a crash on Highway 21 in Bruce County on Tuesday. Just before 1 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 21 near Kincardine.

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  Queen Victoria statue consultation wraps up first stage with City of Kitchener

  The City of Kitchener says they have wrapped up the first phase of consultation regarding a controversial statue in a public park. 2

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  Kitchener Rangers get stung by Sarnia, potato night totals announced

  The Kitchener Rangers were looking to pick up a victory at the Aud on Tuesday against Sarnia. 1

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  Mike Schreiner responds to Liberal plea for a greener leader

  Ontario Greens leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, said he is going to take time to "think about the arguments" following an open letter requesting him to run for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership. 1

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  Brantford mayor is optimistic about OHL Bulldogs' possible move to his city

  The Hamilton Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) could temporarily be relocating to the Brantford Civic Centre while their home ice undergoes major renovations. 1

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  Autonomous food delivery robot paves way for future technology in Waterloo

  A Waterloo based start-up, LoopX.ai, has created an autonomous robot, GoosEx, to deliver food all over the University of Waterloo campus. 1