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Keelan Zondervan visits emergency crews on Mar. 24, 2023. (Submitted/Chris Davidson)

'Fairly emotional for everybody': Teen struck by LRT visits emergency crews who rescued him

Several weeks after a teen was stuck under an LRT train in Kitchener, he’s now up and walking and visited the emergency crews who helped rescue him. 1

Nate Whalen rain in to October 2022 election to represent Ward 3 in Cambridge, Ont. He has since filed a lawsuit after noticing numerous issues throughout the course of the election. (Krista Simpson/CTV News Kitchener)

Cambridge municipal election candidate suing city after names left off ballot

A retired political science professor says he was “stunned” by the way the Cambridge municipal election unfolded. 4

David Worsley, co-owner of Words Worth Books in Uptown Waterloo, is no stranger to the fees associated with credit cards. (CTV Kitchener/Spencer Turcotte)

Businesses weigh in on government’s plan to reduce credit card fees

The federal government is touting plans to help small businesses by reducing credit card fees, but some local merchants say while they welcome the measure, the actual impact it will have on their operations will be minimal. 7

A Waterloo region police car on King Street West in August of 2022. (Daniel Caudle/CTV News Kitchener)

Kitchener man facing multiple weapons charges, police say

A 27-year-old Kitchener man is facing two dozen charges, including possession of a restricted firearm with ammo, after being arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to Waterloo regional police.

A parking sign seen in downtown Guelph on Mar. 29, 2023. (CTV News/Jeff Pickel)

City of Guelph looks for feedback to solve parking woes downtown

The City of Guelph is working on a plan to fix parking problems in the downtown core. 1

‘My face was white with shock’: Cambridge father wins $1 million from Lotto 6/49

A 56-year-old Cambridge father has won $1 million from the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw.

ION train service has been disrupted due to weather. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News Kitchener)

ION train service impacted by weather

Grand River Transit (GRT) said ION trains are not running between Mill Station and Fairway Station due to weather.

The Kitchener Rangers during their last full practice before playoffs. (CTV News/Tyler Kelaher)

Kitchener Rangers preparing to embark on another run at the playoffs

The OHL playoffs are set to begin this week with the Kitchener Rangers ready to drop the puck for their first round series against the Windsor Spitfires. 2

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speak to media as they arrive to deliver the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Here are the ways the budget impacts you: From grocery bills to small business credit card fees

The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation. 6

Michael Wallace, a statistics professor at the University of Waterloo, seen in front of a Tim Hortons in Waterloo on March 28, 2023. (CTV News/Jeff Pickel)

Meet the Ontario stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

A statistics professor at the University of Waterloo discusses how he continues to beat the Roll Up To Win contest at Tim Hortons. 1

Heavy snow is seen on Mary Street in Kitchener on March 29, 2023. (Alison Sandstrom/CTV Kitchener)

Wet snow and heavy winds pelt Waterloo region

A blast of wet and wintry weather is sweeping through Waterloo region and Wellington County today.

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

Highway 23 near Listowel reopens following structure fire

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a portion Highway 23 near Atwood, Ont. has reopen following a structure fire.

A photo of Nevaeh Rosemary Muley. (Submitted/Eric Muley)

Hamilton family raising awareness about Strep A after sudden death of toddler

A Hamilton, Ont., family is hoping to raise awareness about Strep A after the tragic death of their two-year-old. 1

Brantford-Brant ambulances are pictured on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Seven suspected drug poisoning deaths in Brantford-Brant so far this month

Public health officials have issued an alert after a jump in suspected opioid-related deaths in Brant County and Brantford.

A fire truck sits outside the Perth East Fire Department station in Milverton on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. (Marc Venema / CTV Kitchener)

Fire breaks out at Milverton long-term care home

Fire crews in Perth East were called to a fire at a Milverton long-term care home Monday.

A white GMC van is pictured in a stock photo. (Ali Cuhadaroglu/Pexels)

Kitchener woman charged in connection to robbery of delivery driver: WRPS

A 26-year-old Kitchener woman has been charged with stealing a van from a delivery driver.

$20K in tools stolen from Guelph construction site

An investigation is underway after thousands of dollars worth of tools were taken from a construction site.

Kids look at vegetables at a grocery store in this undated photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Dietitians of Canada)

'They're struggling to stretch their own budget': Grocery prices impact local food budgets

A one-time grocery rebate for low income Canadians is coming at time where many residents in the region are struggling to keep up with their food bills. 1

Cambridge council is considering reducing speed limits in school zones like this one from 40 km/h to 30 km/h. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV Kitchener)

Speed limit reductions coming across Cambridge

Cambridge city councillors have unanimously approved a plan to drop speed limits in residential areas and school zones across the city. Here's what that will mean for drivers. 2

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland arrive to deliver the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Budget 2023 prioritizes pocketbook help and clean economy, deficit projected at $40.1B

In the 2023 federal budget, the government is unveiling continued deficit spending targeted at Canadians' pocketbooks, public health care and the clean economy. 6

The building will have two ice pads, an aquatic centre with an eight-lane lap pool and a smaller teaching pool, a double gymnasium, walking track and multi-purpose rooms. (Council agenda package/City of Guelph)

Guelph council approves additional $35.5 million to build South End Community Centre

Guelph is moving ahead with building a rec centre in the city’s south end despite the increased cost of construction.

Possible firearm incident in Kitchener leads to arrest: WRPS

Waterloo regional police say they arrested a 24-year-old man Tuesday after responding to a report of a man in possession of a possible firearm in Kitchener.

An undated photo of a Guelph police car. (CTV News Kitchener)

Guelph police find missing teen

Guelph police say a 15-year-old was found after going missing Tuesday afternoon.

An SUV collided with a business in Erin on March 28, 2023. (OPP/Twitter)

SUV crashes into Erin business

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say an SUV collided with a building in the Village of Erin on Tuesday morning.

An OPP cruiser is seen on Highway 403 near Brantford in this CTV file photo. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Driver and company charged after tractor-trailer loses pair of wheels on Hwy. 403

A truck driver from Woodstock, Ont. has been charged and had his vehicle taken out of service after two wheels came off its trailer on Highway 403 near Wayne Gretzky Parkway in Brantford.

Guelph City Hall is pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014.

Guelph council moves forward with plan to licence short-term rentals

Those looking to offer accommodations for a short-term rental – such as through websites like Airbnb – will soon need a business license to operate in the City of Guelph.