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  Woman airlifted after crash near Wallenstein

  A woman in her 80s has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after a crash near Wallenstein, according to Ornge Air Ambulance. 1

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  Ont. seniors’ home adopts pair of ducklings for animal therapy program

  A long-term care home in Fergus, Ont. has adopted two ducklings as part of an animal therapy program to give its residents a sense of purpose. 1

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  Family escapes from burning Cambridge home, two cats killed in fire

  A family of three is safe after they escaped a fire at their Cambridge home. Neighbours described the flames as "unbelievable." 1

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  Oil spill clean up underway after dump truck and combine collide on rural road

  Crews are working to contain an oil and gas spill after a crash Friday in Wellesley Township that sent one person to hospital. 1

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  Students skip school and head to the beach in Port Dover

  High school students, including some from Norfolk County, packed up their bathing suits, towels and sunglasses and headed down to Port Dover on Friday. 1

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  'I feel at home': Tenants move into The Working Centre’s new affordable apartments

  Tenants have started moving into The Working Centre’s new apartment project in downtown Kitchener. 1

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  Guelph dental clinic gives back by offering a day of free dental work

  Friday was a busy day at Westwood and Starwood Dental Clinic in Guelph, as they offered free dental care to adult patients for the eighth year. 1

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  Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec

  Notorious serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo was moved to a medium-security prison in Quebec this week. 8

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  Iron Horse Trail extension unveiled

  The City of Kitchener is blazing a new trail by adding a new stretch to the Iron Horse Trail.

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  RECIPE: Grilled chicken and arugula sandwich from Emily Richards

  Emily Richards shares a simple -- but tasty -- sandwich recipe for summer. 1

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  Six Nations hosting Stanley Cup viewing parties for Brandon Montour fans

  Six Nations is hosting a series of viewing parties as hometown hero Brandon Montour hits the ice in his first Stanley Cup Final.

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  Waterloo region home prices inch upward for third straight month

  The average price of a single-detached home in Waterloo region is creeping back up toward the $1 million mark after slumping to a two-year low in December. 2

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  Local manufacturer files for bankruptcy, former employees claim they’ve been terminated

  The manufacturing company Injection Technologies Inc. has filed for bankruptcy and insolvency and a number of former Kitchener employees tell CTV News they have been terminated. 1

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  CAUGHT ON CAMERA

  'This isn’t going to happen today': Staff at Kitchener business recall how they thwarted attempted robbery

  The shocking incident was captured on the store's security cameras. 3

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  Small aircraft lands in field between Kitchener and Guelph

  Police say no one was hurt when a small aircraft made an unplanned landing in a Woolwich Township field Thursday morning.

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  One person dead, another critically injured in Guelph crash

  Police say a man appeared to suffer from a medical incident while driving in Guelph, causing his vehicle to go off the road and hit a woman who was sitting on the grass. 3

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  New details in devastating Kitchener townhouse fire

  Officials say it could be weeks – or months – before the residents displaced by a Kitchener townhouse fire can return home. 2

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  Apartments evacuated, one person hurt during fire in Kitchener

  One person had to be taken to hospital after a fire spread through a Kitchener apartment building.

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  Power restored to thousands of customers in Middlesex, Huron, Bruce counties

  Thousands of hydro customers in southern Ontario have their power back after a major outage on Friday morning.

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  Hundreds of people claim they may have lost winning ticket for expiring $70M Lotto Max prize

  Hundreds of people have come forward to claim they could be the winner of the expiring $70 million Lotto Max prize. 4

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  Where to watch Kitchener's Jamal Murray play in NBA Finals

  Kitchener hosting a series of watch parties to cheer on basketball star Jamal Murray as his Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. 4

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  Two men seriously injured in downtown Kitchener stabbing

  Waterloo regional police say two people were sent to hospital after a stabbing in downtown Kitchener.

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  Toronto Argonauts play pre-season game at University of Guelph

  The Toronto Argonauts took on the Ottawa Redblacks in an exhibition game Thursday night at the University of Guelph. 1

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  'Both of them had a heart of gold': Family releases statement on engaged couple shot dead at home near Hamilton

  The family of an engaged couple who were shot dead following a dispute with their landlord in Stoney Creek over the weekend released a statement of their loved ones, remembering them as 'two beautiful souls.' 5

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  Garbage truck driver charged in crash that took out part of pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener

  Police have charged a 52-year-old man with careless driving for hitting a pedestrian overpass in downtown Kitchener.

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  'Finally I feel like we fit in': Flag raising kicks off Pride festivities in Cambridge

  Cambridge city hall is a little more colourful after a special flag raising to mark the start of Pride Month. 1

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  Celebrate Pride in Waterloo region at these local events

  Whether you’re looking for activities to do with your kids or a night out with friends there’s plenty to do in Waterloo region, Guelph and Perth County. 1

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  Air quality alert for parts of southwestern Ontario

  Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement Thursday for parts of southwestern Ontario, saying the hot and sunny weather could lead to high levels of air pollution.