Parents mourn loss of three-year-old daughter killed in Cambridge crash
A Cambridge family is grieving the loss of a three-year-old girl who was hit and killed in a collision on Dec. 11.
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Hanukkah celebration brings Waterloo Jewish community together after Australian attack
On the heels of a horrific attack in Australia, Waterloo Region’s Jewish community is standing together.
Motion calling on the region to reimburse Cambridge residents for LRT costs goes to council
Councillors are officially bringing a motion to Cambridge council to reimburse residents for the cost of Grand River Transit’s ION Light Rail Transit (LRT).
Volunteers getting rinks ready for skaters
Outdoor skating rinks could open ahead of schedule this season.
Tenant says there was no help on site during apartment building flooding in Kitchener
Flooding has damaged several units at an apartment building in Kitchener.
Almost 300 charges issued to rental property owners in Waterloo this year
The City of Waterloo is putting landlords on notice when it comes to obtaining and renewing all required licenses and complying with the city’s rental licensing bylaws.
Fake bills used to buy another iPhone in Guelph
Anyone trying to sell an iPhone in Guelph might want to use extra caution as police are investigating a second case of someone using fake $100 bills to purchase a phone.
Roommates face weapons charges in rent dispute
An argument over rent has ended with assault and weapons charges for a pair of roommates in Guelph.
‘No immediate threat’ to safety as police investigation bomb threat at Kitchener school
The Waterloo Regional Police Service said there are “no immediate threats to the school or public safety” after a bomb threat was made against a Kitchener school.
Man found slumped over in driver’s seat of idling vehicle charged
A Kitchener man has been charged with impaired driving after he was found slumped behind the driver’s seat of a parked, but idling, vehicle in Waterloo.
Man seriously injured in Kitchener ‘disturbance’
Police are investigating an incident, which they only described as a “disturbance,” that left a 44-year-old seriously hurt.
Four hurt in horse and buggy crash near Millbank, Ont.
One person was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a horse and buggy was hit by a passing vehicle just east of Millbank, Ont.
Police investigate robbery at Kitchener fast-food restaurant
No physical injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing.
Top stories of the week: quick-thinking moms, fatal Cambridge collision, and explosion in Breslau
A pair of moms stop a runaway horse and buggy in Elmira, the Cambridge community is mourning the loss of a three-year-old girl after she was struck and killed in a collision and why an explosion in Breslau is being blamed on the weather
Police warn of holiday fraud scams as shopping season ramps up
Common scams this time of year include fraudulent online shopping deals, fake shipping notifications, cellphone promotions, romance scams, investment frauds and requests for payment using gift cards.
Paris man charged with impaired driving after road rage incident
Police said impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roads.
Snow squalls expected in southwestern Ontario
Conditions are expected to gradually improve by Sunday afternoon.
Police seize hundreds of fraudulent gift cards in Kitchener
Police are reminding the public to take precautions when purchasing gift cards, including inspecting packaging for signs of tampering, ensuring PINs are not exposed, buying from reputable retailers and keeping receipts.
Haldimand Road 20 reopens following collision, oil spill
The road was closed between Concession Road 6, Kohler Road and Concession Road 5 for a collision investigation on Saturday afternoon.
Community mourns 3-year-old killed in Cambridge collision
The Healing of the Seven Generations issued a public request for fire keepers to help maintain a sacred fire ceremony in Cambridge, held over the weekend to support the child’s family.
Hundreds attend tow truck procession honouring fallen operator
The planned procession comes one week after a Kitchener operator was killed on Highway 401 in a hit-and-run collision.
Youth injured in early morning robbery in Cambridge
Police said a youth victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and reported missing personal property.
Police investigate hit-and-run collision near Highway 401 off-ramp
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777 ext. 2299.
Police locate missing Guelph man
Police confirmed the man was found safe. No further details have been released.
WRPS investigate residential break-and-enter in Waterloo
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a residential break-and-enter in Waterloo on Wednesday.
Residents raise safety concerns after young child dies in Cambridge, Ont. crash
A memorial continues to grow in a Cambridge, Ont. neighbourhood following a crash that resulted in the death of a three-year-old girl.
Chicopee Ski Hill eyes opening date before Christmas thanks to ‘best start in 75 years’
It’s one of the best starts in decades for a Kitchener ski hill.
What caused an explosion in Breslau, Ont.?
An explosion Thursday night in Breslau, Ont. is being blamed on the weather.
Brantford Fire warns of possible door-to-door scam
The Brantford Fire Department is warning residents about a possible scam.
‘Winnie the Pooh’ holiday lights stolen from Ingersoll park
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public’s assistance after they say holiday lights were stolen from a park in Ingersoll.
72-year-old Guelph man charged with impaired driving after crash
A 72-year-old Guelph man is facing charges of impaired driving after a collision Thursday night.
Company truck and $10,000 tools stolen from Guelph home
Guelph police are investigating after truck and approximately $10,000 in tools was stolen from a west-end home this week.
Man steals from store, assaults employee: Guelph Police
Guelph Police say a man has been charged with assaulting a mall employee who was trying to stop him from stealing.
Driver charged in fatal Cambridge crash
Police have charged a driver in a crash that killed a 34-year-old woman in Cambridge.
Longest-ever Stratford Festival season coming to an end
After facing challenges last year, a gem of Ontario’s entertainment industry is wrapping up a record setting year.
Truck driver and company charged for five-vehicle collision in Brantford
A driver and a trucking company are facing several charges after a five-vehicle collision involving a transport truck in Brantford.
Kitchen knife used in Kitchener robbery
Police are on the lookout for a knife-wielding suspect who robbed a store in Kitchener.
First set of police CCTV cameras going up in Waterloo next month
A new tool meant to help solve crimes, such as gun and gang violence, in Waterloo Region will soon be in place.
Kitchener passes 2026 city budget featuring 2.2 per cent increase
The average homeowner in Kitchener will be paying approximately $29 more on the city’s portion of their property taxes next year.
Person from Harriston faces weapons-related charges as part of intimate partner violence investigation
The Ontario Provincial Police have tracked down and arrested a Harriston resident as part of an intimate partner violence investigation that began late last month.
Package stolen from hallway of Guelph apartment building
Investigators have released images of a person of interest after a package was stolen from an apartment building in Guelph.
Would-be thieves overheard planning to steal jewelry in Guelph
A potential theft was averted when a woman overheard the would-be thieves planning to steal her jewelry.
Parts of Perth County and Brant County still under snow squall warnings
People living in Perth County and Brant Conty might be in for another good dose of snow.
Delivery driver’s vehicle stolen while waiting for a pizza
The Guelph Police Service is hoping for a tip that will lead them to a stolen pizza delivery driver’s vehicle.
Guelph man charged for ramming police cruiser while kids were in his vehicle
A Guelph man is facing a long list of charges after a police cruiser was rammed in Guelph.
Girl, 3, struck and killed in Cambridge, Ont. crash
A three-year-old girl has died after she was hit by the driver of a vehicle in Cambridge, Ont., according to police.
Four serious crashes in the last four weeks on Highway 401 west of Ayr, Ont.
Lane closures on Highway 401 have been an all-too-common occurrence between Ayr and Drumbo. There have been four serious crashes along that stretch of road in just the last four weeks.
Kitchener high school closed Thursday due to power outage
The Waterloo Region District School Board said a power outage forced the closure of Grand River Collegiate Institute (GRCI) on Thursday morning.
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