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Missing plane leaving Delhi, Ont. discovered in Northern Ontario

OPP say the missing plane that took off from Delhi, Ont. and never arrived at its destination was discovered Saturday evening in Lake Superior Provincial Park, about two kilometres east of Old Woman Bay.

Cambridge residents cleaning debris from streets after severe storm. (Colton Wiens / CTV Kitchener)

'Looked like we drove into a warzone': Cleanup continues following strong storm that knocked out power

Residents on Maple Street in Cambridge were busy cleaning up large pieces of broken trees and avoiding dangling power lines on Sunday, after the severe storm that rocked Southwestern Ontario the day before. 1

Police investigating fatal crash in Cambridge: WRPS

A man is dead after a fatal single-vehicle crash in Cambridge, according to police. 1

City crews work to clear fallen trees and debris following Saturday's storm. (CTV Kitchener)

City of Kitchener launches cleanup plan following weekend storm

The City of Kitchener says it's planning additional clean up of storm debris on impacted streets following Saturday's severe storm that rolled through Southern Ontario.

Heavy storm forces down tree in front of home in Kitchener. (Tania Machado)

Heavy storm hammers Waterloo Region, some residents without power

A severe thunderstorm caused extensive damage, fallen trees, downed hydro lines and power outages across Southern Ontario on Saturday. 2

One dead, two injured after tree falls on camping trailer in Brant County: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a death in Brant County after a tree fell on a camping trailer on Saturday. 1

A stop sign is damaged after a tree fell on it during a major storm in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

8 people dead after storm rips through Ontario; tens of thousands without power

The death count related to a destructive storm that ripped through much of southern Ontario continues to rise 10

'Like traumatizing them over and over': Changes to fireworks bylaw not stopping incidents

It’s the first May long weekend since the City of Waterloo made changes to its fireworks bylaw and city staff said some residents are not obeying the new rules. 1

Ontario’s top doctor issues order to doctors requiring reporting on possible monkeypox cases

Ontario’s top public health official issued an order to healthcare providers requiring them to report any possible or suspected cases of monkeypox to local authorities. 2

Man allegedly brandishes gun during dispute in Cambridge: WRPS

A 22-year-old man faces multiple weapons charges after allegedly brandishing a gun in Cambridge on Friday.

Father of deceased Cambridge boy found dead: WRPS

A man found dead in Milton early Friday morning is believed to be Curtis Hesselink, the father of an 8-year-old boy found dead in Cambridge last week. 1

Two suspect vehicles, a white pick-up truck and a red tractor, are seen in recent surveillance footage. Police say three suspects driving these vehicles are suspected in a case of theft and mischief where multiple pride flags were defaced and stolen in Norwich Township on May 20 and 21. (Source: Oxford County OPP)

Pride flags stolen and damaged in Norwich Township: Oxford OPP

Oxford County OPP are looking for three male suspects seen driving a white pick-up and a red tractor after police say they allegedly defaced and stole multiple pride flags in Norwich Township last week.

A staff member at a vaccine clinic looks outside the clinic for people waiting to get their COVID-19 vaccine or flu shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Mississauga, Ont., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario reports two more COVID-19 deaths

Ontario health officials say another two people have died after contracting COVID-19. 52

Fire-damaged buildings are torn down on May 21, 2022 after a fire ripped through several structures in Hanover, Ont. on Thursday morning. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)

Burned out buildings come down in Hanover, Ont.

The flames were so intense from Thursday’s early morning fire in Hanover that Lisa Schnittker started grabbing her things to evacuate, fearing the flames would spread to her home. 1

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

WRPS investigating early morning stabbing in Waterloo

Police are investigating a stabbing that took place in Waterloo's north end early Saturday morning.

Victoria Day: What's open and closed in Waterloo Region

The May Long Weekend is underway and Victoria Day celebrations are in full swing across Ontario.

An unidentified foamy substance is seen spewing from the roadway at the intersection of King Street and Fountain Street. (Facebook/Patricia Thomas)

Mysterious foam erupts from Cambridge, Ont. roadway

The City of Cambridge is investigating after a mysterious foam erupted from the intersection of Fountain Street and King Street twice in the past 24 hours. 1

An OPP boat searches the Grand River in Dunnville, Ont. after the remains of a young girl were found. (May 18, 2022)

Girl found in water in Dunnville, Ont. under two-and-a-half-years-old: OPP

Provincial police have provided new information about the age of a young girl whose body was found in the Grand River near Dunnville, Ont. earlier this week. 3

People line up to vote at a west-end Toronto church on Thursday, June 7, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Four key issues Toronto voters want the next Ontario government to fix

Here is a a closer look at some of the top priorities that are on Torontonians’ minds ahead of the Ontario election. 33

FILE - A nurse gets a swab ready at a temporary COVID-19 test clinic in Montreal, on Friday, May 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Ontario reports lowest COVID-19 positivity rate since end of February

Ontario is reporting another 13 deaths related to COVID-19 as the positivity rate in the province continues to slowly decline. 1

Paul Masbad, owner of Nuestro 88 Restaurant in Kitchener speaks to CTV News after a break-in at his business. (CTV Kitchener)

Kitchener shopping plaza targeted in early morning break-in

Two south Kitchener businesses are picking up the pieces, after they were targeted in an early morning break-in at a shopping plaza. 2

Ridings to watch in Guelph and Waterloo region

A lot has changed locally since the last time voters headed to the polls for a provincial election. A local political scientist breaks it down. 1

Students disappointed Conestoga College won’t hold in-person convocation ceremonies

As other local schools prepare to return to in-person ceremonies, Conestoga College students are disappointed their institution isn’t doing the same. 1

Chaz Misuraca scales a wall. (Stephanie Villella/CTV Kitchener)

Stratford, Ont. man becomes first visually impaired rock climber to represent Canada at international competition

Chaz Misuraca started rock climbing four years ago after loosing his eyesight, later this week he'll compete in the Paraclimbing World Championship. 1

Swans are released back into the Avon River in Stratford during the city's annual spring swan parade. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener) (Apr. 3, 2022)

Stratford swan dies of avian flu

The City of Stratford is urging residents and visitors not to feed local waterfowl including geese, ducks and swans after one its swans died of avian influenza. 1

A motorist prepares to pump gas Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Portland, Maine. President Joe Biden committed the United States to cutting emissions by up to 52% by 2030 at a virtual Earth Day summit. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Gas prices in Ontario set to rise again. This is when you should fill up

Gas prices in Ontario dropped 10 cents per litre on Friday ahead of the long weekend but the relief at the pumps is expected to be short-lived. 2

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

Post-secondary students charged for creating fake transcripts: WRPS

Waterloo regional police have arrested three post-secondary students for reportedly creating fake letters of permissions and transcripts at a local school.