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'A very expensive wrong': Cambridge debates request for $60M ION reimbursement

City councillors in Cambridge had a busy night around the horseshoe as heated discussions mounted around what benefits the city has seen from the planned ION expansion, and whether it should request a...

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Kitchener crews have hauled more than 3,100 loads of snow, used 67% of salt supply this winter

Road maintenance crews in Kitchener have had their hands full this winter season as a record-setting amount of snow has fallen on the city, and officials continue to search for solutions to a shortage...

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WRPS Chief says of recent violence, 'It's a human being, it's a family'

The Chief of the Waterloo Regional Police Service says of violent crimes that started 2026, "we can't be complacent." Chief Mark Crowell spoke on the Mike Farwell Show, commenting on a fatal stabbing...

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Cold and snow did not deter home sellers, but buyers stayed bundled up

Home sellers were out in full force in Waterloo Region last month, but those looking to buy, weren't biting. The latest housing statistics are out from Cornerstorne Association of Realtors. The numbers...

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Reduced GO Transit train schedules set to extend into Wednesday at least after earlier derailment

A Metrolinx statement said GO Transit staff expect reduced service levels to last throughout the Wednesday morning commute.

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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...

17h 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...

19h 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,...

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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...

February 3, 2026 8:13 am EST EST

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...

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