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Protesters with the 1 Million March 4 Children and counter protesters meet in front of Guelph City Hall on Sept. 20, 2023. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Protests for and against LGBTQ2S+ inclusive education in Kitchener and Guelph

Hundreds gathered in downtown Kitchener and Guelph Wednesday for competing protests over LGBTQ2S+ inclusive education. 19

A road closed sign in Brant County as police investigate a person dying in a vehicle fire. (Sept. 20, 2023)

Driver dies after vehicle fire in Brant County: OPP

A driver has died after police say a vehicle was found on fire in Brant County on Wednesday afternoon. 1

Kendra Grittani, a cellist with the symphony, sits down with CTV's Jeff Pickel on Sept. 20, 2023. (CTV/Dan Lauckner)

Musicians launch grassroots fundraiser to save the K-W Symphony

Local musicians are hoping to spread the word about a grassroots attempt to save the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, days after it abruptly cancelled its upcoming season. 7

Natalie Cicoria, known as Kc Spinelli, seen on Sept. 20, 2023. (CTV News/Spencer Turcotte)

Wrestling competition prize fund becomes point of contention

A Guelph, Ont. wrestler turned down a shot at training with top pro wrestling talent because she didn't agree with how the prize fund was split among competitors. 1

Grand River Hospital in Kitchener is seen on June 8, 2022. (Alison Sandstrom/CTV Kitchener)

How Ont. hospitals are using AI to advance healthcare

Hospitals across the province are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to advance healthcare.

Speeding driver passes on Kitchener highway should

Driver caught on camera passing on Kitchener highway shoulder

A driver has had their licence suspended and car impounded after they were caught on camera speeding and passing another vehicle on a narrow highway shoulder in Kitchener. 1

OPP posted a photo of a blue vehicle with a damaged front end on Sept. 18, 2023. (X/OPP_WR)

Teen driver charged after single-vehicle crash in Simcoe

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Norfolk County are telling drivers to slow down after a single-vehicle crash in Simcoe on Monday afternoon.

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

Police search for suspect after alleged armed convenience store robbery in Cambridge

Waterloo regional police are searching for a suspecting after an alleged armed robbery at a Cambridge convenience store on Wednesday.

Chef Emily Richards shares back to school dinner ideas on Sept. 20, 2023.

Here are the recipes for back to school dinners ideas from Emily Richards

Who says food can’t be fun to make? Chef Emily Richards shares back to school dinner ideas that are easy to make and the kids can help cook.

The set up for KW Symphony at Centre on the Square (Krista Sharpe / CTV Kitchener)

K-W Symphony says it needs $2 million by Friday to avoid insolvency

"Our situation has gone from dire to desperate. We do not have a long runway left," past symphony chair Heather Galt says. 6

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada posted these photos of Belinda Carlisle on Sept. 20, 2023. (X/DonkeySancCa)

A donkey sanctuary in Puslinch, Ont. has a new celebrity sponsor

Singer Belinda Carlisle is sponsoring Duke the donkey from the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (DSC) in Puslinch, Ont.

Police photograph evidence at the intersection of King Street and Hickory Street in Waterloo on Sept. 19, 2023. (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener)

Cyclist airlifted after Waterloo crash

Waterloo regional police say a cyclist has been airlifted to hospital after a crash in Waterloo.

Alpine Public School (Dave Pettitt / CTV Kitchener)

Former Kitchener, Ont. teacher who taped students to chairs found guilty of professional misconduct

The Ontario Teachers College found the teacher's actions amounted to psychological or emotional abuse. 4

Stock photo of a dog. (Pexels/Karolina Grabowska)

Dog stolen during dispute over money: Guelph police

A 28-year-old is Guelph man is facing charges after police say he stole a dog during a dispute over money.

The Guelph Police Service says the suspect, or suspects, were able to gain entry by breaking open the lockbox attached to the organization's door. (CTV News/Spencer Turcotte)

Back-to-back break-ins: Guelph neighbourhood support group hit twice

A neighbourhood support group in Guelph is asking for some support of their own following a pair of break-ins. 1

Public health officials in California say an unvaccinated elementary school teacher who took off their mask to read to students ended up infecting more than half of them. (Narongchai Hlawprasert/Adobe Stock Photo/CNN)

WRDSB, community groups express concern over planned nationwide protests over gender policies

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) says they are concerned about protests planned coast-to-coast on Wednesday Sept. 20 that question policies surrounding gender and LGBTQ2S+ issues in Ontario schools.

A photo of the northern lights seen on Sept. 18, 2023. (Submitted/Andrew Uramowski in Waterloo)

Putting on a show: The next time to see Northern lights in Waterloo region

Some stargazers got to see a stunning show in the sky on Monday night – the northern lights visible from our own backyard. 2

Loren Gobel seen in a photo posted on social media. (Facebook/Loren Gobel)

'It’s truly amazing for women’s hockey': Kitchener hockey player chosen in inaugural PWHL draft

A Kitchener hockey player has been chosen by Boston in the inaugural draft for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). 1

Arthur Street South near Sawmill Road in St. Jacobs on Sept. 19, 2023. (CTV News/Dave Pettitt)

Three people sent to hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Woolwich Township

Waterloo regional police continue to investigate four-vehicle crash in Elmira that sent three people to hospital on Tuesday afternoon. 1

K-W Symphony violinist Jung Tsai started learning the instrument at age five. (Jeff Pickel/CTV Kitchener)

Musicians blindsided by K-W Symphony’s cancellation of upcoming season

More than 50 musicians are out of work after the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony abruptly cancelled its upcoming season. 4

Man pulls down pants after screaming at library staff: Guelph police

A 31-year-old Guelph man is facing charges after police say he committed an indecent act near a library Monday morning.

Drills, saws and batteries were among the tools taken. (Pexels/Ono Kosuki)

Almost all tools at Guelph construction site stolen: Police

Police are investigating after around $10,000 worth of tools were stolen from a Guelph construction site over the weekend.

A heavily damaged vehicle at the scene of a crash on Highway 2 on Sept. 19, 2023. (Submitted/OPP)

Person airlifted after crash near Woodstock

One person has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash west of Brantford. 1

Police on scene of the crash. (Submitted)

Car crashes into driving school in New Hamburg

Waterloo regional police say a pedestrian and driver suffered minor injuries after a car crashed through the front of the Waterloo Region Driving School in New Hamburg.