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Kitchener encampment remains intact as eviction deadline passes

The eviction deadline for people living at an encampment at Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener has come and gone, but residents of the property say they’re not moving.

Jason Paul says there needs to be a plan or "some place for us to go" before residents of the encampment at Victoria and Weber Street leave. (CTV Kitchener)

Vaccination miscommunication leaves Kitchener woman worried for 86-year-old mother

A miscommunication involving a COVID-19 booster shot has left a Kitchener woman concerned for her 86-year-old mother.

86-year-old Mary Ann is in isolation after a COVID-19 outbreak where she lives. (Submitted/ Joanne Laalo)

City of Kitchener announces death of baby swan

The news comes just two days after the City launched a naming contest for the young bird, which it said was the first offspring of Victoria Park swans, Otis and Ophelia.

The cygnet is seen at Victoria Park earlier this week. (Twitter/City of Kitchener)

Future unclear for 14-year resident of Cambridge encampment asked to leave

A woman who has been living at an encampment for more than a decade could soon have a roof over her head.

SIU clears Brantford officer after woman jumps from balcony

The Special Investigations Unit has cleared a Brantford police officer who responded to a well-being call during which a 23-year-old woman was seriously injured after she jumped from a balcony.

'Tell the full story': How some local communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations

Some communities in Waterloo region are reimagining Canada Day to be more inclusive and to honour Indigenous peoples.

Wellington County market boxes bring a taste of the county to your front door

Farmers markets play an important part in any community - a place for a new business to test out their product, farmers to sell items off the farm and a popular place for people to visit.

City of Kitchener prepares to welcome back in-person Canada Day celebrations

The event will be the first held at the city's in the newly renovated Carl Zehr Square.

A brief timeline of the encampment at Weber and Victoria Streets in Kitchener

Over the last several months, the encampment at the corner of Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener has undergone several changes, including an eviction day that came and went.

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2 slain gunmen still unidentified after Saanich shooting: BC RCMP

Saanich police will hold another update on a deadly shooting that took place on Tuesday afternoon, leaving two suspects dead and six officers with gunshot wounds.

Saanich Police Chief Constable Dean Duthie provides an update about the shootout between two robbery suspects and police yesterday leaving the suspects deceased and six members of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team in hospital as he answers questions about the incident during a press conference at the Saanich Police department in Saanich, B.C., on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Royal Canadian Navy relieves Pacific fleet ship commander for 'inappropriate conduct'

The Royal Canadian Navy says it has relieved the commanding officer of a warship in the Pacific Fleet.

Here's what Air Canada and WestJet have said about reducing flights

Two of Canada's largest airlines announced steps this week to cope with delays, cancellations and service issues. Head to CTVNews.ca to read about the changes announced by Air Canada and WestJet.

Poilievre marches with soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates ahead of Canada Day

Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre joined the final leg of a march led by a Canadian soldier charged for speaking out against COVID-19 vaccine requirements that has sparked promises -- and fears -- of a new wave of protests in the capital.

Convoy organizer Lich to spend at least 5 more nights in custody

Ottawa protest organizer Tamara Lich will spend at least five more nights in custody in Ottawa after she was arrested in Alberta for allegedly breaching bail conditions.