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Third-party review unearths concerns for Region of Waterloo's water capacity; growth put on hold

For now, the growth of Waterloo Region is put on hold as regional staff look for answers to the recently identified water capacity issues. Regional headquarters hosted a more-than eight hour discussion...

28m ago

Murder charges dropped, new arrest made in connection to Cambridge shooting

A fatal shooting on Cambridge's Lena Crescent from over a year ago is still seeing new developments, with one man having his murder charges dropped in court and another being arrested by Waterloo Regional...

2h ago

Photos of recovered stolen jewellery shared by police, GTA man charged

Waterloo regional police are looking to reunite victims with their stolen necklaces, rings, and sentimental items. A search of a home in Vaughan turned up numerous alleged stolen goods including jewellery,...

4h ago

Victim hurt in Kitchener jewellery store robbery, suspects at large

One person was hurt in a brazen daytime robbery at a jewellery store in Kitchener, and the suspects are still at large. A spokesperson with Waterloo Regional Police Service confirms 570 NewsRadio, four...

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One person hurt in Cambridge robbery

A robbery in Cambridge is under investigation and police say one person was hurt. Waterloo regional police responded to the Grand Avenue South and Crombie Street area on Tuesday afternoon. It was...

2h ago

Police charge three men linked to multiple thefts across southern Ontario

Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) have arrested three men in connection with break-and-enters in a number of communities in southern Ontario. The investigation began after several break-and-enters...

16h ago

Snow clearing at region's bus stops 'falling short of expectations'

Frequent transit riders know how difficult it can be to navigate around or over snowbanks at bus stops. Imagine trying to do that in a wheelchair. A local accessibility advocate is shining a light...

16h ago

Wind chills near -20 expected by Thursday in Kitchener-Waterloo

Waterloo Region residents will experience a dramatic weather shift over the next 48 hours as an Alberta Clipper moves through southern Ontario, bringing a brief mix of precipitation before ushering in...

16h ago

Woolwich eyes 7.8 per cent tax increase after 'overwhelming frustration'

Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz is now eyeing a potential 7.8 per cent property tax increase for the 2026 budget. That increase would lead to the average homeowner paying around $100 more on property taxes...

21h ago

Airbags targeted in Kitchener thefts

Regional police are out with a warning for drivers in Kitchener, especially those who own Honda Civics, as thieves are prowling the region stealing an important piece of equipment from vehicles. According...

21h ago