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The intersection of University Avenue West and Seagram Drive near the University of Waterloo on July 7, 2022. (Adam Marsh/CTV Kitchener)

Stabbing reported near the University of Waterloo

Police said a stabbing was reported Wednesday night near the University of Waterloo.

More ER closures in Listowel and Wingham

Once again due to staff shortages, the emergency departments at both Listowel and Wingham hospitals will be closed overal several upcoming dates.

Police are looking to identify this person in connection to a string of overnight break-ins reported on July 6, 2022. (Submitted/Waterloo Regional Police Service)

18 Waterloo region stores report overnight break-ins Wednesday: police

Break-ins targeting restaurants, salons, dress shops and cannabis stores have been reported in Kitchener, Waterloo and Woolwich. 2

Residents of Tiger Lofts, an affordable apartment building in Cambridge say they're being renovicted. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener)

'There’s no great answer': Low-income tenants weigh options in Cambridge as renovations push them out

Tenants of the Tiger Lofts, an affordable apartment building in Cambridge, say they’re being “renovicted” and won’t be allowed to stay after extensive renovations. 1

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

Sexual assault in McLennan Park under investigation

Police are looking for a man who allegedly grabbed and sexually assaulted a woman in a Kitchener park.

Yagnik Joshi stands with his e-scooter in Waterloo. (Carmen Wong/CTV Kitchener)

E-scooters now allowed on Waterloo Region roads

Electric scooters have been given the green light to cruise in Waterloo Region. 1

Some of the newly arrived puppies at Hobo Haven Rescue in St. Jacobs. (CTV Kitchener)

'We didn’t know what their fate would be': 16 puppies arrive at local animal rescue

More than a dozen puppies were dropped off at a St. Jacobs animal rescue Wednesday afternoon. 1

Average home sale price in K-W drops for fourth straight month

The average sale price now sits at $791,674, down 24 per cent from February when it topped $1 million. 1

The baton the police officer lost is similar to this one. (WRPS)

Police officer loses service-issued baton

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is searching for a baton misplaced by an officer late last week.

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)

OPP identifies victim of fatal motorcycle collision near Woodstock

Provincial police have identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle collision that occurred earlier this week.

WRPS Staff superintendent John Goodman. (Waterloo Regional Police Services/Twitter)

New interim Waterloo regional police chief steps into role

“It’s like I’ve been given the keys to a Maserati," new interim chief John Goodman told Wednesday's police board meeting.

A sign is seen at the entrance to the University of Guelph on Friday, March 24, 2017. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Hannah Yoon)

University of Guelph to spend $3.6 million for diversity, inclusion hiring initiative

The University of Guelph announced on Wednesday it was committing $3.6 million for a new hiring initiative to increase Black and Indigenous staffing levels.

One person has died and four others have been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a head on collision in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, Ont. Monday afternoon. (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London)

Victim of fatal head on collision identified: Oxford County OPP

The victim of a fatal head on collision earlier this week in Blandford-Blenheim has been identified as a 41-year-old man from Plattsville.

Waterloo regional police headquarters (Natalie van Rooy / CTV Kitchener)

Police searching for information on collision that sent cyclist to hospital

Waterloo regional police are looking for information after a hit and run collision sent a Waterloo man to hospital.

Waterloo regional council drafts mask bylaw

No current plans for resumption of masking mandates, says WDGPH

As Ontario enters the seventh wave of COVID-19, local health officials say that doesn’t necessarily mean masking mandates will return. 2

Tents are seen at Victoria Park on July 6, 2022. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Victoria Park tent encampment protesting lack of affordable housing

For the last week, tents have been set up on the island in Kitchener’s Victoria Park as part of an annual protest. 2

Water can be seen pooling on Josh Tritt's driveway as he speaks to CTV News. (Jeff Pickel/CTV Kitchener)

Another Ont. homeowner raises red flag over driveway paving work

As police try to track down the man believed to have paved a Puslinch woman’s driveway without her permission, another person has come forward claiming to be the victim of a similar alleged fraud. 2

Live surveillance video shows wire thieves in action

Guelph police say the theft of wire spools was caught on live surveillance video.

70 jackets stolen from Guelph business

Clothes valued at over $6,000 were stolen from a business in the early morning on Tuesday.

The intersection of Ira Needles Boulevard and the Hwy. 7/8 off ramps in Kitchener.

Hwy. 7/8 off ramps at Ira Needles getting improvements: MTO

A Kitchener intersection that has seen dozens of crashes in the past year in a half is getting a makeover.

A vehicle is taken away from the scene of a crash on Plover Mills Road south of St. Mary's on July 4, 2022. (Marek Sutherland/CTV News London)

Series of serious crashes in southwestern Ontario leads to plea from provincial police

A string of serious collisions over the last few days has Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) sending a heightened warning to drivers to not let their guards down during the summer months. 1

Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.

Hate-motivated graffiti spray-painted onto Kitchener community chalkboard: WRPS

Regional police are investigating after a community chalkboard in Kitchener was reportedly spray-painted with hate-motivated graffiti.

Ambulance are seen lined up in front of Guelph General Hospital on Monday July 4, 2022. (Twitter/OPSEU 231)

Offload delays see ambulances line up in front of Guelph hospital

There were no ambulances available to respond to emergencies in Guelph for a short period on Monday, as paramedics waited outside the hospital to offload patients. 1

More than $6,000 worth of clothing reportedly stolen from Guelph business

Two people stole more than $6,000 worth of clothing, including 70 jackets, from a business in Guelph, according to police.

Festival Theatre seen here in this undated file photo.

Stratford Festival receiving $10M boost from federal government

Some financial aid is on its way to the Stratford Festival following pandemic setbacks.

OPP are searching for 21-year-old Hope Woodcock after she went missing on July 3.

OPP searching for missing 21-year-old woman

Ontario Provincial Police are leaning on the public for information about a missing 21-year-old woman.

YKF mostly spared as large airports see long delay

Travel delays minimal at Region of Waterloo International Airport

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) said while the delays and setbacks seen at several large airports across Canada are an industry-wide issue, the impacts are minimal in the region. 2