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More crashes so far this winter than all of last season: WRPS

It's already been a winter for the record books in Waterloo Region, and on top of a major increase in snowfall, there's also been an uptick in crashes. "We took a look at the number of collisions we...

10h ago

Former Golden Hawk flying to Italy, coach for men's Olympic curling team

With the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games just days away, Waterloo Region is beginning to turn its attention to Italy. While Canadian pride will be growing over the coming weeks, there are some regional...

11h ago

Guelph driver charged with impaired after car found wedged between two others

Guelph police have charged a driver for allegedly being impaired after she was found stuck in her vehicle, wedged between two other cars. Police said they were called around 12:30, Monday afternoon,...

14h ago

Near‑disaster on QEW: Car flies over guardrail, wedged in trees above highway

A 23‑year‑old woman walked away without injuries last week after her vehicle vaulted over a guardrail on an icy Niagara Falls ramp and became wedged in a cluster of trees, preventing it from tumbling...

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Chief Crowell says consent of CCTV program is vital as Wilmot eyes options

Regional police are set to add closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to their toolkit, hoping to collaborate with area municipalities, including Wilmot Township, in the installation. The Waterloo...

10h ago

Cambridge's mayor earns more than projected, councillors fall short: Report

Mayor Jan Liggett is making more money than what estimates have projected, while city councillors are making less, a new report shows. The details are from an analysis by Sheila M. Jones of Vox Verita...

7h ago

Humane society brings back Cupid Treats this Valentine's Day

Don't forget your Valentine this February 14 — your furry valentine that is. The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is once again running its Cupid Treats for Furry Feets. It's the third year for the...

14h ago

Multi-use dome at Wilfrid Laurier University now open to the public

Anyone looking to play some indoor sports in Waterloo during the winter months now has a new spot. Wilfrid Laurier University opened it's new-multi-use dome at University Stadium on Seagram Drive. The...

19h ago

Doon Heritage Village to reopen this summer

Some exciting news for a local hot spot. Doon Heritage Village is reopening this summer. The popular 1914-themed village with live animals, actors, and activities has been closed since 2023 for significant...

14h ago

GO Transit to run modified service Tuesday after Kitchener-bound train derailment

GO Transit will run on a modified service Tuesday after a Kitchener-bound train derailed Monday morning, taking multiple transit lines out of service and causing commuter chaos. Metrolinx CEO Michael...

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