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A WRPS vehicle at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, Ont. (Feb. 2, 2023)

Multiple people arrested, one injured in reported armed robbery at Conestoga Mall

Police say they’ve arrested multiple people and one person was taken to hospital following reports of an armed robbery at Conestoga Mall on Thursday. 2

The aftermath of the explosion at Sprucedale Crescent. The house was completely destroyed, and the adjacent homes also caught fire. (WRPS / Twitter)

'Time to move on': Reaction as Udo Haan found not criminally responsible for wife’s death, house explosion

A Kitchener man, who was charged with killing his wife and then blowing up their home in 2018, has been found not criminally responsible. 1

A skater's breath trails behind him as he skates on the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 as an extreme cold warning is in affect, with morning temperatures at -28C, feeling like -38C with the wind chill. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Justin Tang)

Extreme cold and snow squall warnings for Waterloo region and surrounding areas

A blast of cold Arctic air is expected to reach southern Ontario Thursday night paired with possible heavy blowing snow, according to Environment Canada.

$5M Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Kitchener

If you purchased a Lotto 6/49 Classic Draw ticket for Feb. 1 in Kitchener, you could be $5 million richer. 1

1001 Nights Shawarma on Block Line Road in Kitchener, Ont. (Feb. 2, 2023)

Kitchener restaurant says it’s owed $11,000 from Uber Eats

A Kitchener restaurant says it will no longer be offering delivery through Uber Eats because the company owes them $11,000 in payments dating back to Jan. 10. 1

COVID-19 subvariant 'Kraken' arrives in Waterloo-Wellington

The newest subvariant of the COVID-19 virus has now been detected in Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. 2

A for sale sign sits on the lawn of a house in Toronto in this undated file photo. (Maurice Cacho/CTV News)

Potential homebuyers hope patience pays off as they wait for housing market to cool down

Some home buyers may be waiting for the market too cool off, but one Guelph broker says there's still strong demand for lower range properties. 1

South Bruce Peninsula Mayor Garry Michi looks at Wiarton Willie in a Plexiglass box during the annual Groundhog Day event in Wiarton, Ont., Thursday, Feb.2, 2023. Ontario's Wiarton Willie has called for an early spring. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ball

Wiarton Willie predicts an early spring on Groundhog Day

Wiarton Willie made his prediction his spring prediction Thursday morning at 8:07 a.m. The groundhog did not see his shadow, meaning we could get an early spring. 7

Video still of a vehicle involved in a collision at Cockshutt Road and Concession 10 Townsend on Feb. 2, 2023. (Courtesy: OPP))

OPP investigating two-vehicle crash south of Brantford

Ontario Provincial Police say two people have minor injuries after a crash Thursday south of Brantford.

Emergency room physician Dr. Olivier Lavigueur looks a paperwork while providing care for patients in the emergency room at the Humber River Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario releases new health-care plan to make access 'faster' and 'easier'

Ontario has released a new 'connected' and 'convenient' health-care plan aimed at shortening wait times and localizing access to care across the province. 49

Guelph Police Service vehicles are seen in a file photo. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Pickup truck used to break into a Guelph business, multiple tools stolen: Guelph police

Guelph police are investigating after they say a pickup truck was used to break into a west-end building Thursday morning.

Travellers make their way through Pearson International Airport in Toronto Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Air Canada outage impacts operations at Toronto Pearson Airport

An outage experienced by Air Canada impacted operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport Thursday afternoon.

The offices of the Saugeen Shores Police Service are seen Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. (Scott Miller / CTV News)

Kitchener woman charged in Saugeen Shores overdose death

Manslaughter and drug trafficking charges have been laid in connection to the overdose death of an individual in 2021, according to police in Saugeen Shores.

Hearing to determine if Udo Haan not criminally responsible for wife’s death, Kitchener explosion

A hearing is underway to determine if Udo Haan is not criminally responsible for the death of his wife Edra Haan, who was found in the aftermath of the 2018 house explosion in Kitchener, Ont. 2

Brantford man, 27, arrested in child pornography investigation

A 27-year-old Brantford man is facing a number of child pornography charges as a result of a 2022 investigation by the Brantford Police ICE Unit (Internet Child Exploitation).

Driver clocked going 86km/h in a school zone: WRPS

Waterloo regional police have charged a driver after they say the motorist was speeding in a Kitchener school zone.

Nearly $16K in drugs seized in drug investigation: Woodstock police

A man from Woodstock, Ont. is facing multiple charges after a search warrant revealed he was allegedly in possession of nearly $16,000 in illicit drugs, according to Woodstock police.

Last minute emergency department closure in Chesley

The Emergency Department at Chesley hospital will be closed Thursday, reopening Friday Feb. 3 at 7 a.m.

Waterloo Regional Police headquarters are pictured on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

WRPS’ proposed $214 million budget brought forth to council

Chief Mark Crowell made a presentation at a council meeting Wednesday justifying the proposed $214 million budget for the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). 2

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is pictured on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. (Matt Harris / CTV Kitchener)

Two stolen SUVs recovered from a cargo container in Cambridge

After receiving a report of a stolen vehicle believed to be inside of a cargo container, Waterloo regional police have recovered two stolen SUVs from Cambridge.

The encampment at Victoria and Weber Streets pictured on Jan. 28, 2023. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News Kitchener)

Waterloo Region’s encampment court ruling sends 'very strong message' to cities across the province

A precedent-setting ruling on Kitchener's homeless encampment could have a lasting impact on cities across Ontario. 1

Snowmobile collision near Erin, Ont. (Courtesy: OPP West Region/Twitter)

Snowmobiler unharmed in collision with pickup

Provincial police are reminding drivers to be careful after a close call near the town of Erin.

Once-in-a-lifetime chance to see rare comet Wednesday night

A once in a lifetime event will pass through the sky Wednesday night, as a comet known as C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at its closest point to Earth. 1

Staff at the Upper Village Market in Kitchener said shoplifting has been a problem for a number of years. (CTV News/Spencer Turcotte)

'Double dipping in loss': Shoplifting on the rise in Waterloo region

Shoplifting appears to be on the rise in Waterloo region, according to Waterloo regional police and staff at a local grocery store, and inflation could be partly to blame. 1

Queen Street in Cambridge, Ont. (Feb. 1, 2023)

Police investigating armed robbery at Cambridge business

Police are hoping the public can help them find four people involved in an armed robbery at a Cambridge business.

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Region of Waterloo announces warming centres amid cool February temperatures

As temperatures continue to drop following a mild January, the Region of Waterloo announced designated warming centres that will be open throughout February.

Seaforth hospital reducing ER hours due to staff cases of COVID-19

Seaforth Community Hospital is temporarily reducing its emergency room hours as it deals with “sudden health human resource shortages related to COVID-19.”