Crown argues evidence is ‘so overwhelming’ in historical child sexual assault trial
The Crown says the evidence against a man accused in three historical sexual assaults is “so overwhelming that we need a new word for overwhelming.”
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New self-guided tour aims to highlight Elora’s hidden gems
Elora is known as one of southern Ontario’s tourism hot spots, but one Centre Wellington resident feels some of its best-kept secrets are overlooked.
Kitchener Rangers fined $5,000
The Ontario Hockey League is penalizing the Kitchener Rangers following a highly physical matchup with the Guelph Storm.
Preparing for municipal election recounts in Waterloo Region
More than 29,000 ballots cast in the municipal election will be recounted on Monday in Waterloo.
Norfolk County council seat decided by draw from a hat
An election race in Ontario that became too close to call ended with a literal draw from a hat.
Transport truck and trailer stolen from Puslinch
Police are looking for a transport truck and trailer that were stolen from a business in Puslinch.
Men from Brampton and Cambridge charged in taxi fraud investigation
A man from Brampton and a man from Cambridge are being accused of running a taxi fraud.
Green Party of Canada names candidate for Brantford-Brant South byelection
Another candidate has officially joined the race to become Brantford-Brant South’s next MP.
Multiple vehicle break-ins in St. Marys
Police are asking for help as they investigate a series of vehicle break-ins in St. Marys.
Photos and letters wanted: Organization looking for stories behind names on Guelph Cenotaph
A registered charity is asking the public to help them get a better idea of who the people commemorated at the Guelph Cenotaph were.
Brantford Police trying to identify man who approached woman near Lorne Bridge
Investigators are asking for help to identify a man who approached a woman near the Lorne Bridge in Brantford.
Arrest made in organized theft at Guelph LCBO
A third person has been arrested for his alleged role in an organized theft from a liquor store in Guelph last year.
Charges laid after unconscious man ‘stomped on repeatedly’ in Guelph
A 19-year-old Guelph man has been charged after a fight at a downtown business.
Handheld flamethrower and other weapons seized following alleged racist outburst
A Waterloo man has been charged after an alleged racist outburst in public led to the discovery of several weapons.
Community gathers for WRPS Hearts and Heroes Awards Gala
The event, held at Bingemans, helped honour the actions of leaders in the police force as well as community members who made a meaningful difference in the lives of others and contributed to the wellbeing of Waterloo Region.
Police investigating hate-motivated incident at Waterloo business
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after an employee was allegedly spat on at a business in Waterloo on Thursday afternoon.
Wilfrid Laurier residence targeted in camera equipment theft
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after cameras and security equipment were stolen from a Wilfrid Laurier University residence building.
Kitchener’s new rec centre to feature Canada’s first glass sports floor
A new recreation centre set to open in Kitchener next week will feature a sports floor unlike any other in a Canadian public facility.
Man airlifted to hospital with critical injuries at University of Waterloo
A man has been airlifted to an out-of-region hospital with serious injuries following an incident involving his own vehicle on the University of Waterloo campus Thursday afternoon.
Closing arguments begin in trial of man accused of 1990s child sexual assaults
Closing arguments have begun at the trial of a man accused of three sexual assaults against children in the early 1990s.
Waterloo tattoo artist travels to Ukraine to tattoo soldiers for free and boost morale
A Waterloo tattoo artist has returned home after travelling to Ukraine last month, where he used his skills to offer soldiers a brief escape from the realities of war.
Guelph students join provincewide protest against OSAP changes
Students at the University of Guelph joined a provincewide walkout on Thursday to protest recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Police charge young person with making child sexual abuse and exploitation material
A young person is facing multiple charges as part of a child sexual abuse and exploitation material investigation.
Full parole granted for former Waterloo, Ont. principal convicted for child luring
A former elementary school principal has been granted full parole after he was convicted of child luring offences.
Paris man arrested for sexual assaults, police believe there may be more victims
A man from Paris, Ont. has been arrested for multiple sexual assaults.
Guelph social worker reprimanded for ‘marrying’ client and then leaving her
A man who had been employed as a social worker at Cedarway Therapy and Family & Children Services of Guelph and Wellington has temporary lost his licence.
Paul Brandt brings anti-human trafficking campaign to Waterloo Region
An award-winning Canadian country music star has brought his nationwide campaign against human trafficking to Waterloo Region.
Alleged getaway driver for organized theft ring arrested in Guelph
A London man is facing several charges as police accuse him of being a getaway driver for an organized theft ring.
Three men arrested at makeshift campsite on Guelph church property
Three men are facing multiple charges for allegedly breaking into a church building and setting up a makeshift camp.
Thousands of dollars in cigarettes stolen from Guelph store
Thieves pried open the back door of a Guelph business to steal thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes.
Victim loses money following taxi scam in Waterloo
One person’s good deed has backfired after they lost money in a taxi scam that took place in Waterloo.
Suspicious person under investigation in Waterloo
Waterloo Regional Police said the incidents happened Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. near King Street North and Lodge Street.
‘No stone left unturned’: New forensic hope in decades-old Sarnia, Ont. murder
Morag Davies was 45 years old when she was found dead in her Sarnia, Ont. home on Aug. 25, 1988. Investigators determined she had been stabbed to death.
Man who killed three people at Waterloo glove factory denied full parole
A man convicted of killing three people at a Waterloo, Ont., glove factory in 1992 has been denied full parole.
$175K bronze sculpture stolen from Uptown Waterloo
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a bronze sculpture worth approximately $175,000 went missing from Waterloo.
North Dumfries’ incoming mayor wants more control over concerning roads
The incoming mayor of North Dumfries would like to see some regional roads transferred to the township’s control to speed up solutions for concerned residents.
Olive Garden coming to Waterloo, bringing unlimited breadsticks and pasta to the region
Waterloo Region’s restaurant scene is about to get a little more flavourful with Olive Garden Canada planning to open a new location at The Boardwalk in Waterloo next spring.
High-risk offender Medhani Yohans to remain behind bars
A man who made headlines for breaching court orders within hours of his release will not be walking the streets of Guelph anytime soon.
Renderings of The Cambridge Food Bank's new facility
Renovations are underway at the new property for The Cambridge Food Bank set to up in 2027.
Cambridge Food Bank still needs $2 million for new facility
The Cambridge Food Bank has reached a major milestone in its fundraising campaign for a new facility, but organizers say another $2 million is needed to fully outfit the building and expand its services.
Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Guelph want to create new law schools
Aspiring lawyers could soon have more choices when it comes to higher education in Ontario.
Waterloo Region sets new daily temperature record for Nov. 3
The lingering warmth in Waterloo Region has broken another temperature record.
Employee assaulted during Six Nations robbery
Six Nations Police are looking for several suspects who assaulted a worker and robbed a business.
A dozen people arrested in Guelph Homecoming investigation, police still trying to identify more suspects
Twelve people are facing charges for their alleged roles in a chaotic, unsanctioned street party during University of Guelph’s Homecoming weekend.
Woman’s bank card stolen during food delivery scam in Cambridge
A woman’s run-in with a food delivery scam in Cambridge is serving as a warning for others.
Hamilton man arrested in Waterloo drug and firearms investigation
The service’s drug and firearms unit began their investigation into a potential drug and firearms operation this past July.
15-year-old and 17-year-old charged for bear spray assault at high school
Two teenagers are facing charges after another youth was allegedly sprayed with bear spray at a high school on Fischer-Hallman Road in Kitchener.
G1 driver faces list of charges, loses licence, in Brantford stunt driving incident
A G1 driver has lost their licence after Brantford Police Service officers said they witnessed dangerous behaviour on the road.
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