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Storm cleanup continues in Waterloo region

Power has now been fully restored in Waterloo region, but cleanup efforts will continue for a few days.

River Road in Kitchener appears on May 24, 2022 following a major storm. (Dan Lauckner/CTV Kitchener)

Ticket-holders feel "conned" after race rescheduled to venue 150 km away on different date

Some local fitness enthusiasts are looking for their money back after purchasing tickets to a popular extreme obstacle course race event.

Racers participate in a Rugged Maniac event in Kitchener in 2019. (CTV Kitchener)

Apple trees planted at former residential school in Brantford, Ont.

A fruit once forbidden to children at the former Mohawk Institute residential school in Brantford, Ont. will grow on the grounds once again.

Brantford woman killed during Saturday's storm

The woman killed at Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area during Saturday's storm has now been identified as Shelby Humble-Neale of Brantford.

Kitchener GO sees more evening service return

Travellers in Kitchener have more options to get to Guelph and Toronto with evening GO Transit routes coming back into service.

Kitchener resident loses $22,400 in Bitcoin scam

Waterloo region police are investigating and issuing a public warning after a Kitchener resident lost $22,400 in Bitcoin scam.

Evidence of gunfire found at Kitchener's McLennan Park

A report of gunfire has triggered a police investigation in the area of Windflower Crescent and Windflower Drive in Kitchener.

Guelph students learn about Indigenous culture through art

With the help of Indigenous artist Michael “Cy” Cywink, students at Waverly Drive Public School created a mural that incorporates aspects of First Nations culture.

Not guilty plea entered, jury selection begins in death of man found in freezer

Chad Rue Waters, 48, has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of Ashley Pereira.

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18 children, 3 adults killed in Texas elementary school shooting

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children, officials said, and the gunman was dead.

People leave the Uvalde Civic Center following a shooting earlier in the day at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (William Luther/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

U.S. senator begs for gun compromise after Texas shooting

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, who came to Congress representing Sandy Hook, begged his colleagues to finally pass legislation addressing the nation's gun violence problem as the latest school shooting unfolded Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas.

Language law Bill 96 adopted, promising sweeping changes for Quebec

Bill 96, the provincial government's controversial legislation aimed at protecting the French language in Quebec, has been adopted in the National Assembly.

RCMP suspend flights at Victoria International Airport after suspicious package discovered

Travellers who have a flight planned at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) on Tuesday afternoon are being warned of travel disruptions due to police activity.

Many Ontario residents could be waiting several days for power after storm

Provincial provider Hydro One said Tuesday afternoon that more than 142,000 customers in parts of Ontario were still without power after a devastating weekend storm.