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  Kitchener man recounts car theft while cleaning out vehicle

  Waterloo regional police are investigating a car theft they say happened while the owner was vacuuming out their vehicle. 1

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  Airlift needed after serious crash in North Perth

  One person has been airlifted from the scene of a serious crash in North Perth.

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  'Force the premier to keep his promise': Calls to end Bill 23 at rally in Cambridge

  Demonstrators in Cambridge are hoping greenbelt and conservation lands can be protected from new home development. 1

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  Life-threatening injuries for children after crash in Minto, Ont.

  Three adults have been hurt and two children have received life-threatening injuries after a crash in Minto Township.

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  High school students sworn into army reserve for co-op program

  A dozen high school students from Waterloo region and Guelph have been sworn into the army reserve as part of a co-op program. 1

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  Coin collector reflects on pennies, 10 years after they were discontinued

  It's been a decade since the Royal Canadian Mint discontinued pennies, and one collector says their novelty value hasn't suddenly skyrocketed. 1

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  Three facing charges in Conestoga Mall robbery, one suspect fled in stolen vehicle

  Police say they’ve arrested three people and one person was taken to hospital following an armed robbery at Conestoga Mall on Thursday. 5

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  Toronto named as host city for 2024 NHL all-star game

  NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Saturday the league's 2024 showcase will be played in Toronto for the ninth time.

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  Waterloo regional police arrest man for fraud, 16 victims allegedly lose $500K

  Waterloo regional police have arrested a man for fraud after they say 16 people, from Saskatchewan to Ontario, lost around a total of $500,000.

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  OPP charge truck driver after flying ice hits vehicle on Highway 401

  Ontario Provincial Police are once again reminding drivers to clear the snow and ice off of their vehicles before they head out onto the road.

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  Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote

  Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate.

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  Extreme cold can bring frostbite and hypothermia. Here are the symptoms to watch for

  Canadians will continue to bundle up in the country's east this weekend as a recent bout of extreme cold persists in much of Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. CTVNews.ca looks at the signs and symptoms for frostbite and hypothermia to watch for if exposed to extreme cold. 14

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  Car fire in Brant County causes road shutdown

  During a messy and chilly night, a car fire was causing some issues on a Brant County road.

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  Concealed firearm call leads to charges for Kitchener man

  A 40-year-old has been charged after officers were called to reports of someone carrying a concealed firearm in Kitchener.

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  Kitchener Rangers win Hwy. 7 rivalry matchup at the Aud

  The Kitchener Rangers faced off against the Guelph Storm Friday night at the Aud. 1

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  WRPS release security images after string of store robberies in Kitchener

  Waterloo regional police issued a robbery warning Thursday evening after they said two convenience stores and a restaurant in Kitchener were robbed within a 30 minute span. 2

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  One in four Canadian cancer patients still experiencing cancelled appointments: survey

  In the field of cancer treatment, nothing is more important than diagnosing and treating the problem as quickly as possible — but according to new survey data, about one in four Canadian cancer patients report that they are still experiencing cancelled or postponed appointments. 1

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  'If it existed, my dad had it': Guelph woman inherits historic baseball collection with more than 31,000 cards

  A Guelph woman is looking for the right buyer for her dad's 31,404 baseball card collection of the Montreal Expos. 1

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  Grim discovery prompts 'active police investigation' in Woodstock

  The public is being asked to avoid the area of Sixth Avenue in Woodstock, Ont. on Friday afternoon due to an “active police investigation” following a grim discovery made by police. 1

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  Five homicides in 2022 involved domestic violence, say WRPS

  Waterloo regional police say five of the six homicides they investigated in 2022 involved violence between family members or intimate partners. 1

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  Cities urge residents to report coyote sightings

  Coyote sightings are not unusual, but some Ontario communities are asking residents to report them as mating season gets underway. Here's what to do if you spot an animal near your neighbourhood. 2

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  New exhibit at Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery embraces imperfection

  A new exhibit at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Kitchener celebrates the traditional art of kintsugi. 1

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  Local hospices selling goodie bags to help families create unique keepsakes

  Two local hospices are selling festive goodie bags with the proceeds going towards a program that creates lasting memories for families before their loved one passes. 1

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  Man facing charges after allegedly stealing a total of $500,000 from 16 victims

  Waterloo regional police have charged a 36-year-old from outside of the region in connection to alleged fraudulent activities that resulted in 16 people losing a combined $500,000

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  Warming centre hours extended as extreme cold sweeps through region

  Waterloo Region residents are braving the elements as a blast of cold Arctic air sweeps through much of southwestern Ontario. 2

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  Monthly home sales continue to hover near decade lows

  The number of homes sold in January across Waterloo Region was “exceptionally low” with the region seeing a 41.9 per cent decrease in sales compared to January 2022.

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  Heating issue closes Cambridge school for the day

  As a blast of cold Arctic air moves through Waterloo Region, a public school in Cambridge is closing its doors on Friday due to a heating issue.

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  Cambridge woman arrested after allegedly assaulting Uber driver, passenger

  A 35-year-old Cambridge woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted both a passenger and driver while taking an Uber, according to the Guelph Police Service (GPS).