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How much does snow removal cost cities in the Region of Waterloo?
As the cleanup from last week’s snowstorms continue, it is starting to add up for cities in Waterloo Region.
$85k worth of drugs seized in Wellington County: OPP
A 34-year-old Fergus resident is facing charges after almost $85,000 worth of illegal drugs was seized, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
35-year-old Cambridge man charged in child pornography investigation
A 35-year-old Cambridge man was arrested in connection to a child pornography investigation on Thursday.
Guelph mayor asks if adding windrow service is worth it
The mayor of Guelph is exploring the idea of getting the city to clear the pile of snow left at the end of a driveway after a plow clears the road.
Four more measles cases confirmed in Norfolk County and Brant County
The Grand Erie Public Health Unit is investigating four new cases of measles.
Delivery driver clocked at more than double the speed limit: WRPS
A delivery driver was charged after allegedly going more than double the speed limit in Wellesley Township on Thursday.
Wallet stolen from purse during Kitchener distraction theft: WRPS
Waterloo Regional Police are warning residents about distraction thefts after an incident in Kitchener on Wednesday.
Pricey Pokemon cards stolen during break and enter
The Guelph Police Service are hoping to catch the person or people behind a Pokemon card theft in the city’s north-end.
Store clerk in Guelph threatened for refusing to sell beer
A man has been charged after a store clerk said they were threatened for refusing to sell beer.
Man facing more than a dozen charges after vehicle windows smashed in Guelph
Police have arrested a Guelph man after more than two dozen vehicles were damaged in downtown Guelph.
Waterloo man charged with committing an indecent act near Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo Regional Police have charged a man with committing an indecent act near a university.
Pet food stolen from Pet Valu in Paris, Ont.
Police are looking for a suspect after pet food was stolen from a store in Paris, Ont.
Car stolen during test drive in Paris, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police are looking for two suspects after a car was stolen from Paris, Ont.
Waterloo Region residents still stuck in Punta Cana, have trips cancelled due to Sunwing woes
Several Sunwing Airlines customers are still stuck in Punta Cana waiting to come back to Waterloo Region, while others eagerly waited to start vacation until it was cancelled by Sunwing altogether.
Hydro pole repairs needed after two-vehicle crash in Waterloo
Part of Bridgeport Road East and Weber Street in Waterloo was closed on Wednesday night while crews repaired a hydro pole after a two-vehicle crash.
Local university student launches browser plug-in to help people shop Canadian
At a time when the nation is hearing a lot of sentiment about buying Canadian, a local university student is turning to tech to help provide a patriotic push.
City of Waterloo and City of Kitchener extend parking ban
As crews continue to try to clear roads and sidewalks after two significant winter storms, the City of Waterloo is extending a parking ban and so is the City of Kitchener.
‘It doesn’t take a rocket scientist or a political scientist’: voter turnout expected to be low in winter election
The winter weather could have a chilling effect on voter turnout for Ontario’s provincial election.
Advance voting begins Thursday
Voters who have already made up their mind can cast a ballot in the provincial election starting Thursday.
Hazards of hidden hydrants: Fire officials have safety tips after winter storms
The Waterloo Fire Department is offering up some safety tips after two major snowstorms hit the region last week.
New transitional housing facility opens in Guelph
A new 28-unit transitional housing facility is officially open at 65 Delhi Street in Guelph.
Kitchener Rangers extend coaching staff contracts
The Kitchener Rangers will be welcoming back their coaching staff for another season.
Woolwich council approves 7.5 per cent tax rate increase
Homeowners in the Township of Woolwich can expect to pay 7.5 per cent more on the township’s portion of their taxes.
Fatal crashes increased by 50 per cent in 2024: WRPS
New data from the Waterloo Regional Police Service shows fatal collisions increased by 50 percent in 2024 compared to the year before.
Police investigate alleged armed robbery at Kitchener convenience store
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate an alleged armed robbery at a Kitchener convenience store.
Four people arrested, more than 60 charges laid in Six Nations Police investigation
Four people are facing a long list of charges after Project Neo, a Six Nations Police investigation into drug trafficking.
Hydro repairs underway in North Dumfries after single-vehicle crash
A road in North Dumfries Township was closed Wednesday after police say a hydro pole was damaged in a single-vehicle collision.
Victim identified in fatal crash east of Norwich
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Oxford County Wednesday morning.
Suspect rings doorbell before breaking into Cambridge home: police
The Waterloo Regional Police Service has released several photos as part of an investigation into a residential break-in.
Five new cases of measles confirmed in Norfolk County
Grand Erie Public Health is confirming five new cases of measles in Norfolk County.
More than $3k cosmetics theft from Guelph business, Hamilton woman arrested
After almost a year, Guelph Police have arrested a Hamilton woman as part of a large cosmetics theft investigation.
Blood found after more than two dozen vehicles damaged in downtown Guelph
Police are looking for an injured suspect after more than two dozen vehicles parked in downtown Guelph were damaged.
Waterloo Region voters weigh in on upcoming provincial election
The leaders’ debate aired Monday and now some Waterloo Region residents are weighing in with thoughts on how it went as the provincial election draws closer.
Erick Buhr ineligible for parole for 17 years for second-degree murder of grandmother
Erick Buhr will be ineligible for parole for 17 years after he was found guilty of the second-degree murder of his grandmother.
Waterloo Region travellers stuck in Dominican Republic for days due to delayed flights
Travellers from Waterloo Region have been stuck in the Dominican Republic for days because their flight home keeps getting delayed.
$9K in cosmetics allegedly stolen from two Stratford stores
Stratford Police say about $9,000 worth of cosmetics was stolen from two Shoppers Drug Mart locations on Jan. 30.
City of Waterloo extends parking ban, full cleanup could take weeks
The City of Waterloo is extending its significant weather event and street parking ban.
Guelph heritage site to fully reopen after four years of restoration
Guelph heritage site, The Albion, is set for a grand re-opening after four years of ‘extensive’ restoration.
More than $3K in losses after Paris, Ont. business broken into using stolen Hamilton pickup: OPP
More than $3,000 worth of goods was taken from a business in Paris, Ont. after a break in early Saturday morning.
Brantford Police looking for woman last seen leaving hospital
The Brantford Police Service is looking a missing 75-year-old woman.
Some Guelph, Wellington and Stratford schools and child care centres closed Tuesday
All Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools and offices in Guelph are closed Tuesday because of forecasted cold, wet, snowy weather.
Two victims assaulted, Range Rover stolen in Kitchener: WRPS
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a robbery in Kitchener over the weekend.
Kitchener man rearrested, charged with sexual assault of a child
A Kitchener man is facing 11 additional charges, including sexual assault of a child, in connection to a child pornography investigation.
Enjoying Family Day in Waterloo Region
Families around Waterloo Region are turning a frosty day into a collection of memories with loved ones to commemorate the Family Day long weekend.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: $50K in power sports gear stolen from Brantford Suzuki
A brazen theft targeting a powersports gear retailer in Paris, Ont. was caught on camera.
Parking bans and significant weather events extended in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge
The cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge have extended significant weather events.
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