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20-year-old Beau Baker is shown in an undated Facebook photo.

Inquest jury rules Beau Baker’s death a suicide

The inquest jury found that Beau Baker, 20, died by suicide with the cause of death being a gunshot wound in the torso. 4

A security boat patrols the St. Lawrence River on Thursday, June 7, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Police find 6 bodies, including 1 child, in St. Lawrence River

The bodies of six people, including one child, were found in the St. Lawrence River Thursday afternoon after an air search involving the Canadian Coast Guard, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police said. 2

The ace of spades has been found in the progressive jackpot hosted by the Hagersville Lions Club. (Facebook/Scrrenshot)

'Thank you for playing': The ace of spades has finally been found in the Hagersville 'Catch the Ace'

After an elusive 45-week draw, the ace of spades has finally been found in the Hagersville ‘Catch the Ace.’ 1

A snow shovel is seen in a pile of snow. (Pexels/Karolina Grabowska)

Man arrested in Guelph, Ont. snow-clearing scam

Guelph police say they have arrested a man in an alleged snow-clearing scam with several victims in the city.

A man gets instructions for being tested for COVID-19 from a health care worker at a pop-up testing centre in Scarborough, Ont., on Friday, May 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

COVID-19 assessment clinics in Guelph and Stratford close today

More COVID-19 assessment clinics are closing due to a decrease in demand.

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Child exploitation charges laid after month-long investigation

A Kitchener man is facing 17 charges after a joint investigation by police in London, Toronto and Waterloo Region. The investigation started in February and police allege a suspect communicated online with people he believed to be teenaged girls.

Freezing rain hits Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb.6, 2019. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)

Freezing rain special weather statement issued for Waterloo Region

A special weather statement was issued Friday morning for much of Southwestern Ontario, including Waterloo region and surrounding areas.

A representative with the Bank of Canada displays the polymer $5 and $10 bank notes alongside the $20, $50, and $100 during a press conference at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Ontario minimum wage to increase to $16.55 per hour on Oct. 1

Ontario's minimum wage is set to rise to $16.55 an hour on Oct. 1. 2

A Hanover Police Service's sign is seen in this undated photo. (File)

Suspect arrested following stabbing in Hanover, Ont.

Hanover Police Service were notified of a “disturbance” at about 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday where a person was allegedly stabbed with a knife.

Email from University of Waterloo advising what to do if contacted by CSIS causes some confusion on campus

An email sent by the University of Waterloo to its grad students, researchers and faculty is raising some questions. 1

Police officers are seen in the area of Carmel-Koch and Nafziger Roads in Wilmot Township on Thursday. (Karis Mapp/CTV Kitchener)

One person killed, another seriously injured in Wilmot Township crash

A 70-year-old woman injured in a two-vehicle crash this morning in Wilmot Township has died. 2

A tactical officer is seen in the area of Erinbrook Drive and Rockwood Road in Kitchener on March 30, 2023. (Karis Mapp/CTV Kitchener)

Hamilton, Ont. investigation draws police to Kitchener neighbourhood

An arrest in a Kitchener neighbourhood Thursday morning was linked to an investigation out of Hamilton. 1

Emad Salama covered the cost of parking for hundreds of people who visited the Stratford COVID-19 care clinic. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News)

Stratford pharmacist covers parking costs for patients at COVID clinic

They say not all heroes wear capes, but some validate parking. 1

Substances seized by the Brantford police. (BPS)

Brantford police seize $113,000 in illicit drugs, man charged

A drug trafficking investigation has led to a man being charged, and more than $100,000 worth of illicit drugs being seized by Brantford police’s Tactical Intelligence Generated Enforcement and Response (TIGER) Unit.

'Leaves you scared and helpless': Guelph parent concerned by online threats determined not credible by police

The Guelph Police Service says it has investigated online threats targeting local school communities and does not believe them to be credible. 1

WRPS is looking to locate Scott McLeod, 55, from Waterloo. (Submitted/WRPS)

High-risk offender unlawfully at large in Waterloo region: Police

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is requesting the public’s assistance to locate Scott McLeod, 55, from Waterloo.

This Toronto house, located in North York, has been left abandoned by its owners. (CTV News Toronto)

House abandoned by couple who 'disappeared' years ago nightmare for neighbour on upscale street

A Toronto man, whose neighbours vanished eight years ago and left their home completely abandoned, said he's fed up living next door to a property that is in complete disarray. 1

Keelan Zondervan visits emergency crews on Mar. 24, 2023. (Submitted/Chris Davidson)

'Fairly emotional for everybody': Teen struck by LRT visits emergency crews who rescued him

Several weeks after a teen was stuck under an LRT train in Kitchener, he’s now up and walking and visited the emergency crews who helped rescue him. 1

The Heritage Bridge in Victoria Park is seen on March 29, 2023. (CTV Kitchener)

Victoria Park bridge closed for repairs

As the warm weather approaches, a well-loved water crossing in Kitchener’s Victoria Park will be closed off to the public.

Man facing charges after Guelph police cruisers rammed

Guelph police say a man is facing charges after a stolen vehicle rammed two police cruisers last week.

David Worsley, co-owner of Words Worth Books in Uptown Waterloo, is no stranger to the fees associated with credit cards. (CTV Kitchener/Spencer Turcotte)

Businesses weigh in on government’s plan to reduce credit card fees

The federal government is touting plans to help small businesses by reducing credit card fees, but some local merchants say while they welcome the measure, the actual impact it will have on their operations will be minimal. 7

Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener in 2015. (CTV News)

Kitchener minor a victim of 'child sextortion scheme' in Minnesota, U.S.

What the United States Attorney’s Office is calling a “child sextortion scheme” run by a man from Coon Rapids, Minnesota involved a minor from Kitchener, Ont.

Peace activist Kim Phuc Phan Thi (middle) speaking at an event at Wilfrid Laurier University on March. 29. (CTV Kitchener)

Vietnam War survivor shares her story at Wilfrid Laurier

It was a packed house at Wilfrid Laurier University on Wednesday night, with many sitting in to listen to a key note speech by a peace activist known around the world as ‘the girl in the picture’. 1

Nate Whalen rain in to October 2022 election to represent Ward 3 in Cambridge, Ont. He has since filed a lawsuit after noticing numerous issues throughout the course of the election. (Krista Simpson/CTV News Kitchener)

Municipal candidate suing City of Cambridge over alleged election mistakes

A retired political science professor says he was “stunned” by the way the Cambridge municipal election unfolded. 4

A Waterloo region police car on King Street West in August of 2022. (Daniel Caudle/CTV News Kitchener)

Kitchener man facing multiple weapons charges, police say

A 27-year-old Kitchener man is facing two dozen charges, including possession of a restricted firearm with ammo, after being arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to Waterloo regional police.