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Tammie Corrigan's driveway in Puslinch, Ont. on July 3, 2022. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV Kitchener)

Driveway paved without permission needs to be ripped up, says Puslinch, Ont. homeowner

A Puslinch, Ont. woman says her driveway will need to be repaved less than month after she came home to find strangers working on it without her prior consent. 2

Firefighters respond to a two-car crash on Lorne Avenue West in Stratford, Ont. on June 28, 2022. (Submitted: Taylor Tessier)

Justin Bieber's family member allegedly involved in fiery Stratford crash

A fiery crash shut down a Stratford street on Tuesday and witnesses tell CTV News one of Justin Bieber's family members was allegedly involved. 1

Waterloo regional police were called to the Victoria Street encampment for a disturbance involving a weapon on July 2, 2022. (Still from a video by Edwin Finch)

Gun call prompts police response at Kitchener encampment

Police were called to a Kitchener encampment on Saturday after they received a report of a disturbance involving a gun. 1

Tow trucks at the scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck on Gun's Hill Road near Woodstock, Ont. (Adam Marsh/CTV Kitchener)

Motorcycle driver killed in head-on crash near Woodstock

A motorcycle driver was killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on crash just southeast of Woodstock.

McLennan Park in Kitchener on July 3, 2022. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener)

Fireworks set off in Kitchener park spark several fires

Police are looking for the person who set off fireworks in a Kitchener park Saturday which sparked several fires in the dry grass.

Ethel's Lounge on King Street in Waterloo. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener)

'Suddenly just explosions': Man arrested for setting off fireworks on Waterloo road

A man is facing charges after he set off fireworks early Saturday morning in Waterloo. "He was holding the fireworks in his hand and then projecting them at businesses and pedestrians," said police. 1

A hot air balloon in Drumbo, Ont. on July 2, 2022. (CTV Kitchener)

Hot air balloon lights up Drumbo park

A hot air balloon, still tethered to the ground, was lit up Saturday night in Drumbo.

The Billy Bash Demolition Derby in Burford on July 2, 2022. (Tyler Kelaher/CTV Kitchener)

Demolition Derby draws a big crowd in Burford

Hundreds of drivers are hoping to crash their way to the top prize at the Billy Bash Demolition Derby in Burford this weekend. 1

Emergency rooms across Quebec are overcrowded as staff take advantage of the opportunity to take much need vacations.

Some emergency rooms across Canada shutting down amid staff shortages

Hospitals overwhelmed by the pandemic’s onslaught are still facing a number of challenges, causing unprecedented wait times in emergency rooms across the country. 3

Jena Butts holds Winston after he spent about 21 hours stuck in his crate after a flight into Toronto Pearson International Airport. (Carol Charles)

Dog left with lost baggage at Toronto Pearson Airport for about 21 hours

A Toronto woman says a dog she rescued from the Dominican Republic has been traumatized after being left in a corner of Toronto Pearson International Airport with baggage for about 21 hours. 3

Tre Ford in a photo from the Edmonton Elks Twitter account.

Tre Ford, former UW football star, makes first career CFL start with the Edmonton Elks

Tre Ford, the former University of Waterloo football star, made history at the Edmonton Elks game on Friday night.

Pickleball players at the Guelph Games on July 2, 2022.

Guelph Games a combination of sports competition and community festival

Thousands of athletes are in the Royal City for the Canada Day long weekend to participate in the Guelph Games. The family-friendly event also features food trucks, music, a dance party and drone light show. 2

Waterloo regional police at the scene of a crash involving a pickup truck and sedan on Benjamin Road. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener)

Driver charged in Woolwich Township crash

A Waterloo man has been charged with careless driving in a collision that sent one person to hospital Saturday.

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on July 2, 2022. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener)

Weekend performances at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse cancelled due to COVID-19

Drayton Entertainment has cancelled this weekend's performances of Mamma Mia at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse due to COVID-19 cases in the company.

A street carnival is seen in downtown St. Marys, Ont. on July 2, 2022. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)

St. Marys welcomes everyone 'home' this weekend as grads and tourists gather

The town of St. Marys is celebrating this long weekend with a party five years — and a pandemic delay — in the making. It is Homecoming-Heritage Weekend, and that means plenty of activities and memories in Stonetown. 1

A member of the Waterloo Regional Police Service making a donation to Canadian Blood Services. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener)

'There is a real need for blood': Emergency responders launch blood donation challenge

Emergency service workers in the Region of Waterloo kicked off a friendly competition Friday to see which team can donate the most blood by Labour Day. 1

'Ungrading': How one Ontario teacher is changing her approach to report cards

An Ontario high school teacher plans to continue with an alternative method of grading her students after an experiment last semester in which students proposed a grade and had to justify it with examples of their work.

A man works on his laptop as thousands of people wait over six hours for their COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up mass vaccination clinic at Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Thursday, June 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Doctor prepared to take legal action if Ontario doesn't expand COVID-19 booster eligibility

Ontario is not yet allowing most adults under the age of 60 to get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot, prompting one doctor to prepare legal action to get the province to widen eligibility. 14

A photo of man, who went by the name "Peter," who police want to talk to about an unwanted paving incident. (Courtesy: OPP)

Police looking to identify man who paved driveway in Puslinch, Ont. without permission

Ontario police are trying to identify a man who they say was involved in an 'unwanted residential paving incident' in Puslinch, Ont. 1

The stage is set for Kitchener's first big Canada Day celebration in two years. (July 1, 2022)

Waterloo Region returns to in-person Canada Day celebrations

Waterloo Region held its first in-person Canada Day celebrations since 2019 and there were several local events for residents to show off their Canadian pride. 2

Hydro crews at the scene of a crash on Sawmill Road in Bloomingdale. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener)

Senior injured in Bloomingdale crash

A section of Sawmill Road, in Bloomingdale, was shut down Friday afternoon due to a crash.

100-year old veteran Tom Hennessy (R) walks with his wife Joyce Hetherington down Dufferin Avene in London, Ont on Canada Day. Hennessy completed his 100-mile Walk of Gratitude to raise money for homeless veterans. (Brent Lale/CTV News London)

'Walk of Gratitude': 100-year-old veteran in London, Ont. completes 100 mile walk for homeless vets

With his wife Joyce on his arm, Tom Hennessy left Victoria Park in London, Ont. to complete his 100-mile walk to raise money for homeless veterans. 2

Gas nozzles are pictured at a gas station on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ontario's six-month gas tax cut starts. Here's what you need to know

Ontario drivers experienced some relief from record-setting prices at the pump on Friday as the province's gas tax cut came into effect. 2

Stratford Police vehicles are seen in this file photo. (Stratford Police Service / Twitter)

Stratford police release use of force data from 2020 and 2021

The Stratford Police Service has released its use of force data from the past two years, including incidents involving members of BIPOC communities.

A file image of a Waterloo Regional Police car.

Police investigating pellet gun incident in Breslau

Police are investigating a pellet gun incident that left one person injured in Breslau.

Emergency room sign at Clinton Public Hospital in Clinton, Ont. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)

Two local hospitals close emergency room this long weekend

It’s not the kind of news folks in Clinton, wanted to hear. Their community’s emergency room will be unavailable for the entire Canada Day long weekend.

Jason Paul says there needs to be a plan or "some place for us to go" before residents of the encampment at Victoria and Weber Street leave. (CTV Kitchener)

Kitchener encampment remains intact as eviction deadline passes

The eviction deadline for people living at an encampment at Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener has come and gone, but residents of the property say they’re not moving. 3