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Body found inside burning construction trailer in Kitchener

Kitchener firefighters were called to put out flames at a construction trailer early Friday morning, and inside, they found a body.

Police investigating after a body was found by emergency services after a fire was extinguished. (CTV News/Krista Simpson)

Woman seriously injured in workplace incident in Cambridge

A woman in her 50s was seriously injured in a workplace incident in Cambridge Thursday night.

Guelph holiday drive focuses on food sensitivities

Local food drives are working to stock shelves this holiday, but one campaign in Guelph aims to help those with severe allergies.

Kate Nixon of Your Downtown Guelph Friends (left) and Guelph Ward 1 Coun. Erin Caton (right). (Tyler Kelaher/CTV Kitchener)

Fire at Breslau home causes $200,000 in damage

Waterloo regional police say no injuries were reported after an early morning fire at a home in Breslau.

December to Remember returns to Waterloo

Santa greeted children and their families Saturday for the 15th annual December to Remember event hosted by KidsAbility in Waterloo.

30 firefighters respond to garage fire in Brant County

Damage is estimated around $150,000 after flames tore through a garage in Brant County on Friday night.

Former Woodstock, Ont. doctor facing additional child porn charges

Woodstock police say new child porn charges have been laid against a former doctor.

Wind warning in effect for much of southwestern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for much of southwestern Ontario saying strong gusts are expected Saturday morning and continuing into the afternoon.

Missing man last seen in Brantford

Provincial police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 21-year-old man who was last seen in Brantford.

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'Left in the dark': Government delays place financial pressure on Afghan refugees, say advocates

Refugee advocates are raising concerns that Afghan refugees granted asylum in Canada are being burdened by escalating costs stemming from the government’s delay in processing their claims.

Irfanullah Noori, poses with his twin children on their 4th birthday in Kabul. The 28 year old Afghan refugee and his family were granted asylum in Canada this past October, more than a year after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. (Supplied)

Review of how CRA audits Muslim charities ‘inherently flawed,’ groups say in open letter to PM

Dozens of Muslim philanthropic groups are urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ensure that the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman office can access all the information it needs to conduct a systemic review of how the Canada Revenue Agency treats and audits Muslim-led charities.

Three key talking points as Canada now looks ahead to 2026 World Cup

It was a monumental occasion when Canada stepped onto soccer’s biggest stage in Qatar, and while its World Cup campaign ended miserably, there is still hope moving forward. CTVNews.ca takes a look at the three talking points ahead of the next World Cup in 2026.

Canadians can write to Santa in the language of their choice, Canada Post says, after some express confusion

After some people expressed confusion online over what languages Canada Post will accept from Canadians writing to Santa this holiday season, the corporation says it accepts letters in any language.

Paralympian trying to get wheelchair ramp says Veterans Affairs employee offered her assisted dying

A veteran and former Paralympian told a parliamentary committee that a caseworker from the Veterans Affairs Canada offered her medical assistance in dying, a week after the veterans affairs minister confirmed that at least four other veterans were offered the same thing.