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Fatal fire under investigation in Waterloo

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a fatal fire in Waterloo.

Waterloo regional police say a fatal fire is under investigation in a Waterloo neighbourhood. (CTV Kitchener)

Kitchener business owner reeling after intentional fire scorches building

A business owner in Kitchener says he’s feeling defeated after his business caught fire again early Sunday morning.

An early morning fire at a business in Kitchener is being treated as suspicious. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

'Uncontained' boa constrictors found during Kitchener traffic stop

Waterloo regional police say two large ‘uncontained’ boa constrictors were found in a vehicle while police were conducting a traffic stop.

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

Multiple stations respond to Sunday morning fires in Wellington North

Wellington North Fire says around 60 firefighters from multiple stations were needed to knock down two early morning fires, which have caused estimated damages exceeding $1 million.

Challenger Baseball offers kids with disabilities the chance to swing for the fences

A second-year baseball program is growing in Kitchener is opening more doors to allow those with disabilities to swing for the fences and round the bases.

Cambridge Hike for Hospice raises over $100K

Roughly 200 walkers came out to support the 14th annual Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice hike to raise money for residents of the hospices and their families.

Most-read stories of the week: OPP officer killed, robbery thwarted, company files for bankruptcy

From a tragic double fatal collision which killed an OPP officer and a school bus driver, to a local business filing for bankruptcy, here are the most-read stories of the week from CTV News Kitchener.

Panthers win over Baycats with walk off home run

A two-run walk off home run from Kitchener Panthers’ Keegan Marsden secured a come-from-behind victory in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Barrie Baycats.

Vehicle crashes into Kitchener business

First responders are on scene in Kitchener after a car drove over the sidewalk and collided with a business.

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Prince Harry a no-show on first day of court showdown with British tabloid publisher

Prince Harry's phone hacking trial against the publisher of the Daily Mirror kicked off Monday without him present -- and the judge was not happy.

Media waits outside the High Court for the expected arrival of Prince Harry in London, on June 5, 2023. He did not show up. (Kin Cheung / AP)

Depression, living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood may lead to faster aging: study

A new Canadian-led study has found that feeling depressed, along with living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood, may lead to premature aging.

What about Kristen, Leslie's rights, asks lawyer for Bernardo victims after transfer

Paul Bernardo should be returned to a maximum-security prison, the lawyer representing the families of his young murder victims said as he called on the Correctional Service of Canada to be more transparent about what led to his transfer to a medium-security facility in the first place.

Trudeau and ministers to provide update as wildfires burn in multiple provinces

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to provide an update on the wildfires that have forced thousands of people from their homes and caused widespread property damage in several provinces.