Dog falls off 60-foot cliff at the Elora Gorge
A three-year-old labrador retriever is recovering from a 60-foot fall from a cliff at the Elora Gorge Conservation Area.
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King Street Unplugged takes over downtown Kitchener
The City of Kitchener hopes their latest event will help people make real-life connections and forget their phones for a little while.
Man thrown from motorcycle, charged with stunt driving
The Waterloo Regional Police Service has charged a motorcyclist after he allegedly lost control and was thrown off his motorcycle.
Drivers call King Street East construction chaos ‘intolerable’
A major construction project has become a big headache for drivers in the Region of Waterloo.
University of Waterloo dissolves departments in favour of ‘schools’ in Faculty of Arts shift
The University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Arts has dissolved 15 departments into six schools.
Woman missing since June last seen in Cambridge
Waterloo Regional Police Service officers are looking for a woman who was been missing since June.
Multiple crews called to shed fire near Palmerston
Firefighters from Minto Fire and North Perth’s Listowel Station remain at the site of a shed fire.
Kitchener man looking for stolen box full of friend’s ashes
A Kitchener man is asking for the public’s help after he says his best friend’s ashes were stolen during a break and enter.
Arrests made in year-long investigation into home reno scam targeting seniors
Three men are in police custody as part of a lengthy investigation into an alleged home renovation scam.
Lexus stolen from Guelph, children’s car seats left behind in Puslinch
The Guelph Police Service is looking for a Lexus that was stolen from a home in the city’s south-end.
Police believe man arrested during break-and-enter in Elora was intoxicated
A man from Elora is facing a trio of charges after police were called to a break-and-enter in progress.
Severe thunderstorms possible in southern Ontario
Environment Canada is predicting severe thunderstorms in parts of the province.
Police seeking tips in Caledonia theft investigation
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a theft at business on Argyle Street South in Caledonia.
Driver hits hydro pole in Erin
Ontario Provincial Police say impaired driving was to blame for a crash in Erin.
Armed robbery suspect flees on motorcycle
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Cambridge.
Montreal man charged after Guelph resident’s Aeroplan account allegedly used to book flights
In January 2025, a Guelph man reported falling victim to a scam that resulted in his cellphone being compromised.
Kitchener man charged after suspected hate-motivated incident in Cambridge
Police said the investigation remains ongoing and is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated incident.
Local humane society’s Fur-Ever Ink’d event makes its return to Waterloo Region
Local tattoo-lovers had the chance to get a pre-designed flash tattoo from artist of their choosing for $125, with 100 per cent of the profits going towards food, shelter, medical treatment, and care for the animals at the HSKWSP.
Top stories of the week: Flamboro Speedway worker dies after incident, Mapleton crash families hire Windsor, Ont. law firm, and an Anna Mae’s AI mixup
The Flamboro Speedway have lost their flagbearer, Doug MacLean, following an incident on the track, the families involved in the June 12 Mapleton Township crash have hired a Windsor law firm, and how AI created controversy for a Millbank bakery.
Fire breaks out in Stratford restaurant, closed until further notice
None of the approximately 90 people who were inside the restaurant at the time of the fire were injured.
New Brunswick man killed in pedestrian collision near Listowel
Perth County OPP, along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services, responded to the collision on Perth Road 158 between Line 81 and Line 84, southwest of Listowel, just before 11 p.m.
Two Waterloo youths charged after weapons incident at Kitchener public pool
Waterloo Regional Police said officers responded to reports of a male brandishing a knife at a public pool on Woodside Avenue at about 7:50 p.m.
Cyclist seriously injured in Woolwich collision; charges anticipated, police say
Emergency crews responded to reports of a collision involving a cyclist on Katherine Street North near Letson Drive IN Woolwich Township at about 4:10 p.m. on Saturday.
‘A scene of chaos out here’: Police investigate shooting near Waterloo’s university district, man sent to hospital
Police said the investigation is being led by the General Investigations Unit and that there will be an increased police presence in the area of Marshall Street as officers canvass for witnesses and gather additional information.
Police warn of distraction theft after Kitchener incident
Police said distraction thefts often involved suspects working in pairs or groups, using conversation, requests for directions or unsolicited gifts to divert a victim’s attention while valuables are stolen.
Dog rescued after 15-metre fall into Elora Gorge, receives emergency veterinary care
Willow was found Friday and rescued with assistance from the local fire department before being transported to the Elora Gorge Animal Hospital.
Kitchener man charged after police seize suspected drugs in trafficking investigation
Investigators seized a vehicle, executed a search warrant and recovered suspected cocaine, hydromorphone, oxycodone and an undisclosed amount of currency.
Corey McArthur plans to appeal decision by disciplinary hearing
Corey McArthur continues to fight for his job with the Guelph Police Service.
Rendering sparks rumours of development at former Village Biergarten in St. Jacobs
A post on a developer’s website is renewing interest in the future of the former Village Biergarten site in St. Jacobs.
Kitchener residents raise safety concerns over delayed sinkhole repair
Residents on Blucher Boulevard have raised concerns about a growing sinkhole, which remains unrepaired despite being reported to the city weeks ago.
No GO Train service between Stratford, Kitchener and Mount Pleasant stations
People using GO train service from Kitchener or Stratford this weekend will need to plan for some extra travel time.
Synthetic ice rink pops up at Moose Winooski’s in Kitchener
It may be the middle of summer, but skating enthusiasts can still lace up and take a few laps around an outdoor rink in Kitchener, Ont.
Players with ties to Waterloo Region, Guelph and Brantford invited to World Junior Summer Showcase
There will be plenty of local talent on the ice during the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase.
Part of King Street in Kitchener becomes pedestrian only
Part of downtown Kitchener is transforming into a pedestrian paradise for the summer.
Ontario families retain law firm following crash that killed five children
The families involved in a collision in Mapleton Township that resulted in the deaths of five young children have hired a personal injury law firm.
One dead, another hurt in Haldimand County crash
Investigators want to speak to anyone who witnessed a fatal crash on Haldimand Road 53.
Thousands stolen from plant business in Guelph
Guelph Police say approximately $5,000 worth of product was stolen from a local business.
$9,000 worth of tools stolen from Guelph home
The incident happened Thursday evening, when it was reported that the victim had multiple toolboxes from his truck bed removed and rummaged through.
Police continue to investigate serious collision involving e-bike in Cambridge
Police say the incident happened Thursday around 10:45 p.m. on Kossuth Road near Cober Road, involving an e-bike and a Toyota.
Picture framing pair in Kitchener retiring after 50 years in business
The Framing and Art Centre in Kitchener’s Belmont Village is closing.
Thief caught on camera stealing Kitchener pizza shop’s payment terminal
What appeared to be a routine pizza order turned into a quick theft at a pizza shop in Kitchener.
Gaslight District hit with noise complaint tickets, city reviews bylaw
The City of Cambridge is reviewing its noise bylaw after 2026 World Cup watch parties at the Gaslight District garnered some unwanted attention.
Baby born to miniature Highland cow couple a year after viral wedding
A year after saying “I moo,” a miniature Highland cow couple that captured hearts with a first-of-its-kind wedding has welcomed a new addition to the family.
Bounce and Virgin swapping places on the dial
Two radio stations in Waterloo Region are flipping frequencies.
Almost 200 boxes of Legos stolen from Ingersoll store
Ontario Provincial Police have made an arrest in connection to a large Lego theft.
Cambridge netminder signs $15M contract with Blue Jackets
A hockey goalie from Cambridge, Ont. has signed a three-year NHL contract worth $15 million.
Time running out to claim $100,000 OLG ticket sold in Stratford
If you bought a lottery ticket in Stratford last summer, you may want to double check it.
Waterloo Region and Brant County businesses given $40.5M in tariff support
Twenty-three business in Waterloo Region and Brant County will be getting a piece of almost $40.5 million in federal funding.
Two men arrested on drug trafficking charges in Cambridge, slingshot seized
Two men were arrested as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking.
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