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A car makes its way through blowing snow conditions near Conestogo, Ont., on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Waterloo-Wellington, parts of Southwestern Ontario

Waterloo Region and Southern Wellington County have been issued a winter weather travel advisory in anticipation of snow throughout the day.

Council approves major development near The Aud

Kitchener council approves mid-sized buildings next to The Aud

Kitchener city councillors have laid the groundwork for a project that will transform the area around The Aud. 1

People wear face masks as they walk along a street in Montreal, Sunday, October 25, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)

Five big lessons experts say Canada should learn from COVID-19

Experts say addressing inequities and improving public health messaging are just a couple of the many key takeaways from the pandemic. 18

Burlington crash on QEW leaves two women dead, three others injured

Two women are dead and three others were injured after a major multi-vehicle crash that closed all lanes of the QEW in Burlington on Tuesday morning, local paramedics said. 1

Trinity Bible Chapel in Woolwich Township (Terry Kelly / CTV News Kitchener)

Timeline: Woolwich Township church continues operating under lockdown

A church in Woolwich Township is facing multiple charges for gatherings exceeding the provincial limit over the past few weeks. 5

Cars parked at Trinity Bible Chapel in Woolwich Township for in-person service, despite COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. (Natalie Van Rooy/CTV Kitchener) (Jan. 24, 2021)

Church defies stay-at-home order, holds in-person services; police call it a 'complex issue'

There have been new developments related to a Woolwich Township church that defied the provincial stay-at-home order. 4

Guelph City Hall is pictured on Friday, May 6, 2016. (Christina Marshall / CTV Kitchener)

City of Guelph joins Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities

Guelph city council has unanimously voted to join a network of municipal governments in Canada that promote diversity and inclusivity.

FILE - A nurse performs a test on a patient at a drive-in COVID-19 clinic in Montreal, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Officials report 80 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region as active cases continue to drop

Public health officials in Waterloo Region reported another 80 cases of COVID-19 on Monday, a significant jump from Sunday's numbers but still fewer than average over the last few weeks.

Ontario officially extends state of emergency and stay-at-home order by 14 days

Ontario has officially extended the province's state of emergency and all orders associated with it, including the stay-at-home order, for an additional 14 days. 61

A sign marks the entrance to Wilfrid Laurier University's campus in Waterloo on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Laurier University's special constable service under review

The special constable service at Wilfrid Laurier University is under an external review with the goal of improving how special constables support BIPOC students and employees.

Aporia, the sculpture near the corner of Lancaster Street West and Frederick Street, was hit with graffiti. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener

Kitchener art piece hit with graffiti months after $27K facelift

The Region of Waterloo spent $27,000 on restoring a unique art piece outside downtown Kitchener last year. Now, someone has hit it with graffiti. 1

The University of Guelph is pictured above.

University of Guelph COVID-19 outbreak connected to more than 40 COVID-19 cases

A COVID-19 outbreak at the University of Guelph, which has been linked to an unsanctioned gathering, is now connected to more than 40 cases. 1

A health-care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a UHN COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Toronto on Thursday, January 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

First round of vaccines have been given to eligible LTC, retirement home residents in Waterloo Region

Region of Waterloo officials announced Monday that they had completed the first round of vaccination for all eligible residents of long-term care and retirement homes.

Dr. Jerome Leis and Dr. Lynfa Stroud are pictured at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on Thursday, January 21, 2021. They treated a man on Jan. 23, 2020 who would later become known as "Patient Zero" - the first COVID-19 case in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases on anniversary of first infection

Ontario is reporting fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases Monday as the province marks the anniversary of detecting its first infection. 61

One year on, with more than 81 million reported infections and 1.7 million deaths around the world, there's still a lot we don't know about COVID-19. (CNN Illustration/Max Pepper)

One year of COVID-19 in Ontario: Where are we now?

A lot has happened in the last year. Here’s a look at what transpired since that first case was confirmed one year ago, on Jan. 25, 2020. 21

Yassin Dabeh, 19, is seen in this undated family photo.

London, Ont. teen's cause of death remains classified as COVID-19-related; family speaking to media Tuesday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) says questions about the exact cause of 19-year-old Yassin Dabeh's death will not be answered. 2

Police at the scene of a reported shooting in Kitchener on Nov. 12, 2020. (Tegan Versolatto / CTV Kitchener)

Fourth person arrested in connection to Kitchener shooting

Regional police have arrested a fourth person in connection to a shooting in November of last year.

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is pictured on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014.

Two people pose as police officers to get into apartment building: police

Police are investigating after two people allegedly identified themselves as police officers to get into a Kitchener apartment building.

Chancellor Linda Hasenfratz is seen in this undated image from Western University.

Western faculty union calls for chancellor's resignation

The union representing faculty members at Western University says Chancellor Linda Hasenfratz’s apology for travelling outside of Canada in December is ‘not good enough.’ 1

In this file photo, grade one teacher Heidi Dimou arranges the desks in line with physical distancing policy in her class at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Catholic school board discusses expected plan for targeted COVID-19 testing

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board laid out its expected plan for targeted COVID-19 testing when students return to the classroom.

The Canadian Shield seen in this social media post. (@inksmith3d / Instagram)

Catholic school staff print face shield parts for front-line workers

Several staff from the Waterloo Catholic District School Board took home 3D printers last spring to help make face shield parts for front-line health workers. 1

A Waterloo Regional Police car is shown in this file photo.

Woman arrested for allegedly threatening people with firearm

Waterloo regional police say they've arrested a women who was threatening people with a firearm on Monday afternoon.

Ethan Glauser plays an online climate change game

Virtual game by University of Waterloo to highlight climate crisis to students

A new virtual simulation game created by the University of Waterloo is helping students tackle the complex issue of climate change while having fun.

Stefanos Liakopoulos is wanted by Toronto police (Supplied: Toronto Police Service)

Man last seen in Kitchener wanted by Toronto police

Toronto police are looking for a man last seen in Kitchener on Sunday who is wanted in connection to two harassment investigations.

'Satire that isn't cruel': TikTok videos poking fun at Ontario's pandemic response

A TikTok user in Cambridge is using humour to poke fun at how the Ontario government has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

Emergency crews attend a house fire on Hartwood Avenue in Kitchener. (Jan. 22, 2021) (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener)

Man dies following Kitchener house fire, two firefighters hurt

Firefighters managed to pull a man out of a burning building in Kitchener and resuscitate him, while two firefighters were also treated for minor burns. 2

Trinity Bible Chapel hosts in-person services during lockdown, defies court order

Despite a court order being issued by the Attorney General, in-person services went ahead as scheduled at Trinity Bible Chapel in Woolwich Township. 1