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  Impaired driver charged after car crashes in Kitchener home: WRPS

  Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges after a car crashed into the side of a Kitchener home at 3:30 a.m.

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  'I want to know why you did it': DoorDash driver appears to spit in Ontario man's drink

  A DoorDash driver who was caught on camera appearing to spit into an Ontario man’s drink has been removed from the platform, the food delivery company has confirmed. 1

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  Two separate crashes on Highway 401 in Puslinch, Ont. sends three people to hospital

  Two serious crashes shut down Highway 401 early Friday morning in Puslinch, Ont.

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  Funding for hybrid shelter on Erbs Road could be extended by Region of Waterloo

  The Region of Waterloo Is considering extending funding for the hybrid shelter on Erbs Road. 1

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  Ontario father demands accountability after autistic son's arrest for assault

  A Cambridge, Ont. father wants answers after his adult son, who has autism, was arrested and charged with assault after an encounter with a jogger. 1

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  Motorcyclist killed in crash with transport truck

  A 19-year-old was killed Thursday after his motorcycle was struck by a transport truck near Ayr.

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  Man yells racial slurs at group of children in Kitchener: WRPS

  Police are asking residents in a Kitchener neighbourhood to assist them in a hate-motivated incident in Kitchener.

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  Kitchener man arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman during an argument

  A 20-year-old Kitchener man is facing charges related to a disturbance in July.

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  Health official confirms death of Ontario child following rabies diagnosis

  An Ontario child has died after coming in contact with a rabid bat, a health official confirmed on Wednesday. 3

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  False fire alarm calls could result in penalties under new Waterloo bylaw

  Property owners in Waterloo could face a fine if their fire alarm isn’t reset within 45 minutes of crews arriving on scene. 1

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  90-year-old in hospital after Waterloo collision

  Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision on Thursday at the intersection of Columbia Street West and Phillip Street in Waterloo.

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  Students 'bored at recess' after Catholic elementary school removes goalposts

  A Catholic elementary school in Kitchener has completely removed its soccer posts, leaving parents wondering why. 1

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  Police looking for video footage as part of Kitchener break-in investigation

  Waterloo Regional Police are looking for video footage of a white Nissan as part of an ongoing break-in investigation.

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  Another Kitchener office building transforming into rental apartments

  A former office space in downtown Kitchener has become a place for people to call home. 1

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  Waterloo stabbing sends one man to hospital, another arrested

  A 32-year-old has serious injuries after he was stabbed by another man in Waterloo on Wednesday night.

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  Protest in Kitchener focuses on teaching people how to save lives

  A demonstration held in downtown Kitchener on Wednesday taught participants how to save lives in the event of an opioid overdose. 2

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  Three vehicle collision in Wallenstein leaves one person with life-threatening injuries

  Drivers are being asked to avoid the intersection of Line 86 and Listowel Road in Wallenstein after a serious three-vehicle collision.

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  Official Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest keg tappers announced

  An Olympian and retired competitive boxer have been named as the official Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest keg tappers.

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  Bison farming 'holding steady' in Ontario

  The Mills' have turned the 11 bison they started with in 1992, into roughly 100 bison. Mills said the majestic animals are protective, and have a strong herd mentality, but said as long as you treat them with respect, and stay calm around them, he likes working with them better than beef cattle. 1

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  Two Kitchener men arrested for armed robbery

  Two men have been arrested after an armed robbery in Kitchener.

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  OPP trying to identify two vehicles as part of Erin arson investigation

  Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are trying to identify two vehicles as part of an arson investigation in Erin.

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  Machete, conducted energy weapon, baton and brass knuckles seized during break-in

  A Kitchener man is facing almost a dozen charges after Waterloo Regional Police said they seized several weapons while responding to a break and enter.

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  Onkel Hans Food Drive returns

  The Onkel Hans Food Drive is about to kick off for another year.

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  Guelph organization defrauded of almost $100k: police

  Two people have been charged after Guelph Police said an organization lost close to $100,000 over a two-year period.

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  Court orders airlines to submit data for Competition Bureau probe

  The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet to hand over information for the watchdog's market study into airline competition.

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  Tenants union fighting 'largest renovictor in Ontario'

  Renters in Kitchener, Ont. have joined with a local tenants union to call out the 'largest renovictor in Ontario.' 1

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  A junk dealer found a painting in a basement. Experts say it's an original Picasso

  A painting discovered by a junk dealer in the basement of an Italian villa six decades ago is actually the work of Pablo Picasso and could sell for millions, according to experts.

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  Solving a 57-year-old mystery could depend on finding DNA match

  What happened to two Ontario men who left on a fishing trip 57 years ago and never returned home? That's something police say could be answered with a DNA sample. 1