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Jonathan Bosman won a vehicle after a hole in one. (Submitted)

Golfer wins new vehicle after hitting hole in one

A local golfer pulled off the shot of a lifetime when he hit the perfect shot to win a new truck. 1

Ending sexual violence within sports culture

Waterloo region organization aiding Hockey Canada with sexual assault training workshop

Hockey Canada has turned to the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASCWR) for help in training its athletes and staff to end sexual violence. 1

An off-campus student housing development in Waterloo is not on-track to be ready for the start of the 2022 school year. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News)

Some new student housing in Waterloo might not be ready in time for start of school year

Student housing is hard to come by in Waterloo and new spots are constantly being built to address the need, but it appears some new housing might not be ready in time for the start of the school year. 1

Police have identified the first suspect as Joshua Evan Beaver, 33, from Brantford. (BPS)

Brantford police looking for two suspects who escaped from police during chase

Brantford Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man and are asking the public for help identifying a second man following a police chase which resulted in multiple collisions and the two suspects evading arrest. 1

Exterior of the Clinton Public Hospital. (Aug. 1, 2021)

One-day emergency department closure coming to Clinton Public Hospital

Clinton Public Hospital will see another brief temporary closure of the emergency department due to staffing constraints.

Grade one students wear masks as they attend class at Honore Mercier elementary school, Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Optional masking set for Waterloo region students next semester

For the first full term since the onset of the pandemic students in Ontario schools will not be required to wear a face covering for the fall semester. 1

Rental toilets set on fire, 19-year-old charged

Police are charging a teen with arson after outdoor rental toilets were set on fire last month.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Waterloo region

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Region of Waterloo, Guelph and parts of Wellington County.

A Waterloo Regional Police Service cruiser. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener)

Police investigating after more hate-motivated graffiti found in Kitchener

Another instance of hate-motivated graffiti is under investigation by Waterloo regional police.

A motorcycle crash on Hwy. 7 between Guelph and Kitchener. (Courtesy: Wellington County OPP) (Aug. 7, 2022)

Motorcycle rider suffers life-altering injuries after crash between Kitchener and Guelph

A crash between a sedan and motorcycle, on a highway in between Guelph and Kitchener, has resulted in life-altering injuries.

An undated photo of a Go train. (CTV News)

Metrolinx cancels some GO trains due to ‘staffing illnesses’, Kitchener line impacted

Commuters should expect cancellations of some GO train services as Metrolinx warns of staffing shortages relating to COVID-19.

A Waterloo regional police vehicle is seen in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener)

Police issue warning after three pickup trucks stolen using relay and reprogramming technology

Waterloo Regional Police have issued a warning after three vehicles were stolen using relay and reprogramming technology.

St. Marys fire truck intentionally damaged: police

A woman uses an umbrella to shield herself from the sun in Ottawa on Monday, July 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Waterloo-Wellington remains under heat warning

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for most of southwestern Ontario, including Waterloo-Wellington, with local temperatures expected to climb into the high twenties or low thirties.

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

Driver flees after crash involving 12-year-old cyclist

The driver of a small grey SUV involved in an Aug. 5 collision with a 12-year-old cyclist did not remain at the scene and was seen speeding off, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.

Five year-old Nancy Murphy wears a full mask and face shield as she waits in line for her kindergarten class to enter the school at Portage Trail Community School which is part of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Masks will not be mandatory in Ontario schools next semester

Students in Ontario schools will not be required to wear masks come the fall semester, the Ministry of Education confirmed Monday. 2

Employee charged for spitting on customers: Guelph police

An employee of a downtown Guelph business has been charged after reportedly spitting on two customers.

A GO Transit locomotive sits on the tracks at Union Station in Toronto, Tuesday, Jan. 15 2008. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)

Metrolinx cancels GO Train trips amid staffing shortages

Metrolinx cancelled a number of GO Train trips Monday and says more cancellations are possible this week amid staffing shortages.

Licence plate left at crash leads to charges for Guelph teen

A teenager from Guelph has been charged after his licence plate was left at the scene of a crash, according to police.

Utility poles were damaged during the storm. (Krista Sharpe/CTV News)

Old Marina fire, Elora storm, real estate prices: Top stories of the week

The aftermath of the Old Marina Restaurant fire, a storm that tore through Elora, and the continued decreased of real estate prices in Waterloo Region round out the top stories of the week. 3

GO Transit workers vote 93 per cent in favour of strike if no deal is reached

The union representing 2,200 GO Transit bus operators, station attendants, plant and fleet maintenance workers, transit safety officers, and office professionals says their members have voted 93 per cent in favour of going on strike if necessary.

Emergency department closure sign at Clinton Public Hospital. (Aug. 1, 2021)

Emergency rooms in towns of St. Marys, Clinton, Ont. return to regular hours

Two southwestern Ontario emergency rooms have returned to regular operating hours, but one will still be operating at a reduced level.

People sitting at a table at Kitchener Blues Festival. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener) (Aug. 7, 2022)

'It's pretty intense today': Kitchener residents staying cool during heat warning

Kitchener residents found different ways to cool off during a heat warning on Sunday. 1

Waterloo regional police on scene of a shooting investigation on Larch Street in Waterloo. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener) (Aug. 6, 2022)

One injured, shooting under investigation in Waterloo

Waterloo regional police are investigating a shooting they say resulted in one person getting hurt. 2

New Hamburg hosts U15 Canadian Fast Pitch Championships, Wilmot comes second

The hosting Wilmot Thunder were able to make a splash at the 2022 U15 Boys Fast Pitch Canadian Championships in New Hamburg. 1

Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario's Minister of Finance, left, arrives with Premier Doug Ford to deliver the provincial government's 2022 budget at the Queens Park Legislature, in Toronto, on Thursday, April 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ontario legislature returns amid health staffing crisis, high inflation

Ontario's legislature is set to resume this week for the first time since the re-election of Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives, with politicians returning amid a health-care staffing crisis and skyrocketing inflation. 1