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Waterloo region residents marked the 6th anniversary of a deadly attack at a Quebec City mosque. Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)

Local group organizes townhall with WRPS Chief to discuss action against hate crimes

Sunday marks the 6th anniversary of a deadly attack at a Quebec City mosque where six men were killed and five others were critically injured. 2

Emergency crews at a McDonald's fire in Cambridge. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener) (Jan. 29, 2023)

No injuries after fire at Cambridge McDonald’s

The Cambridge Fire Department said there were no injuries after a fire at a Mcdonald’s on Main Street in Cambridge.

The Building in Waterloo officials responded to after a carbon monoxide alarm went off. (Karis Mapp/CTV News)

'Could have been catastrophic': Fire official credits CO detector in helping save two people

The Waterloo Fire Department is crediting a working carbon monoxide (CO) detector for potentially helping to save the lives of two people early Sunday morning.

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

Person posing as rideshare driver allegedly sexually assaults passenger

Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an alleged sexual assault by an individual posing as a rideshare driver.

Owen Fleming, the owner of Terrible Toby’s Pet Supply Depot, is marking a business milestone with a donation. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV News)

Kitchener business raises funds for humane society to mark one year anniversary

Terrible Toby's Pet Depot has now been in operation in Kitchener for a full year, and to mark the milestone, the store started as a fundraiser to help support animal rescues. 1

The snowfall broke a new daily record in Kitchener, according to Environment Canada.

Snow events declared in the Tri-Cities

The Tri-Cities are declaring a snow event on Sunday as more snow is expected to fall in Waterloo Region. 1

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

WRPS cruiser involved in collision on Weber Street

Waterloo regional police are investigating a collision on Sunday that involved a police cruiser and another vehicle.

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

Charges laid in connection to large youth fight in Kitchener

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) reports three youths have been charged in connection to a large fight on Friday in the area of a Kitchener high school.

A Cambridge couple said they've been waiting to get their luggage back for over four months. (Submitted/Nakita Rees)

'Police all over my yard': Neighbours recount 13-hour Woodstock, Ont. standoff

The Woodstock Police Service have arrested three men following an overnight standoff. Inspector Marci Shelton told CTV News London the incident began on William Street, just off Ingersoll Avenue shortly after 9 p.m. 1

Police in Woodstock, Ont. converged on a single unit at a duplex on William Street on Jan. 28, 2023 which resulted in a 13-hour-long standoff between police and three men. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)

'Police all over my yard': Neighbours recount 13-hour Woodstock, Ont. standoff

The Woodstock Police Service have arrested three men following an overnight standoff. Inspector Marci Shelton told CTV News London the incident began on William Street, just off Ingersoll Avenue shortly after 9 p.m. 1

The encampment at Victoria and Weber Streets pictured on Jan. 28, 2023. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News Kitchener)

'I'm very happy about the decision': Resident reacts to judge dismissing region’s bid for encampment injunction

The Region of Waterloo has lost a court bid for an injunction to evict residents of an encampment on municipally owned land at Victoria Street North and Weber Street West in Kitchener. 1

OPP investigating hit-and-run in Perth County

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has ended the search for a vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run Saturday morning where injuries were reported.

Poster for an upcoming drag show in Elora. (Submitted: Elora Distilling Company)

Elora drag queen show organizers hopeful for conflict free night despite online pushback

A drag queen show in Elora will continue Saturday night as planned, despite organizers saying concerns were raised after online comments targeted the event.

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed “Hurricane Hazel,” has died. She was 101 years old. (The Canadian Press)

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion dies at 101

Former Mississauga, Ont. mayor Hazel McCallion, nicknamed 'Hurricane Hazel,' has died. She was 101 years old. Premier Doug Ford said McCallion died peacefully at her home early Sunday morning. 21

A block of ice is brought out for carving at Winterloo. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV News)

Mother Nature brings ideal conditions as Winterloo returns to Uptown Waterloo

With art displays and activities to bring out the best of winter for a one-day festival of fun, Winterloo has returned after three years of pandemic alterations. 1

A snow-covered roadway pictured in Kitchener in November 2022. (Daniel Caudle/CTV News)

City of Kitchener declares snow event as up to 15 cm of snowfall overnight possible

For the second time this week, the City of Kitchener has declared a snow event, meaning parking overnight on city streets is prohibited.

On Saturday, a comfort food crawl offered hot dishes during Winterloo. (Karis Mapp/CTV News)

Comfort food crawl hits the spot on cold winter day

Many were looking to beat the winter blues with some comfort food in uptown Waterloo on Saturday, with the added benefit of helping out the local food bank. 1

Two youths arrested after alleged Kitchener break-in

Waterloo regional police said two youths were arrested in connection to a break-and-enter at a Kitchener business on Saturday morning.

The City of Guelph has received its first electric bus. (Facebook/City of Guelph)

First electric transit bus arrives in Guelph

The first electric bus has arrived in Guelph.

Heavy snow makes for poor visibility in Waterloo, Ont. on Jan. 25, 2023. (CTV Kitchener)

Waterloo-Wellington under winter travel advisory

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Waterloo Region, Wellington County and Guelph.

Tax forms and Canadian currency are shown together in this photo illustration taken in Toronto on Sunday, April 3, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Ontarians can get money back with these personal income tax credits

While the deadline to file your taxes is months away, there are some personal tax credits Ontarians may qualify for that require some time pilfering through receipts to get them.

Police vehicles surround a white van on Perth Road 122 on Friday Jan. 27, 2023. (Chris Thomson/CTV Kitchener)

Police investigating after body found in Perth County

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shut down a section of a Perth County roadway Friday after they say a passerby discovered a body in the area overnight. 2

Smithson Public School in Kitchener, Ont. on Jan. 27, 2022.

Kitchener school warns parents of man allegedly watching, following students

A Kitchener elementary school is responding to reports of a suspicious man who appeared to be watching or following students on two separate occasions. 1

Kennedy Shannon at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, June 2022. (Submitted/Lori Shannon)

Elmira woman calls her rare condition 'really degrading', prepares for surgery in Arizona

An Elmira woman born with Pectus Excavatum, a condition where her ribcage is caved in, is getting set for a life-changing surgery in May. 1

Eastwood Collegiate Institute in Kitchener is pictured on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Youth injured during large fight near Kitchener high school

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a fight outside a Kitchener high school that sent one person to hospital.

Students step onto the ice at Cambridge Sports Park on Jan. 27, 2023. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV Kitchener)

International students and new Canadians hit the ice for the first time in Cambridge

Canadian winters are typically long and frigid. But for many, it’s the best time of year to dust off helmets, sharpen skates and find the nearest rink. 1