Michael Babcock names youngest head coach in Bulldogs history
Michael Babcock arrives in Brantford after spending the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach with the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls.
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Brantford Police seek additional victims after series of garage, shed break-ins
Officers attended the area of Colborne Street West and Gilkison Street to investigate reports of overnight break-ins involving garages and Brantford Police seek additional victims after series of garage and shed break-ins.
Former police officer turns lifelong lakeside memories into family fry shack legacy
A former Peel Regional police officer is serving up more than fries and burgers at a small seasonal shack in Cambridge, Ont. — he’s serving a story decades in the making.
Three people seriously injured in two-vehicle crash at Wilmot Township intersection
The Waterloo Regional Police Services are continuing to investigate a multi-vehicle collision in Wilmot Township that left three people seriously injured.
Downed hydro wires close busy Kitchener roadway after tree falls
A stretch of Wellington Street North in Kitchener was closed Saturday afternoon after a fallen tree brought down hydro wires.
Brantford Police seek witnesses after ‘suspicious’ interaction involving teenage girl
Brantford Police are asking for the public’s help after what investigators describe as a suspicious interaction between an unknown adult male and a teenage girl.
Man charged after downtown Brantford altercation leaves one injured
A 25-year-old Brantford man is facing multiple charges after an altercation in the city’s downtown left one person injured Friday afternoon.
Pilot hospitalized following aircraft crash in Guelph-Eramosa
One person was injured in an aircraft collision on an airport runway in Guelph-Eramosa Township.
Woman arrested following stabbing at Brantford bar
A 23-year-old woman was arrested after a stabbing at a Brantford bar in January.
Six arrested, drugs seized in downtown Kitchener
Six people are facing charges and police have seized drugs following an enforcement initiative in downtown Kitchener.
Kitchener man charged with indecent act
A 55-year-old Kitchener man is facing charges in connection with an indecent act.
WRPS investigates voyeurism incident at UW campus
Waterloo Regional Police are turning to the public for help identifying someone after a voyeurism incident on the University of Waterloo campus last month.
Unpaid bill prompts power cut at RV Park, leaving residents in the dark
Residents at the Maple Grove RV Park say they're living without lights or air conditioning.
‘I made a mistake:’ Cambridge mayor breaks silence on Pride event controversy
Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett has broken her silence following backlash over her decision to interrupt a 17-year-old non-binary youth speaking at a Pride event earlier this week.
When will the province pick the new regional chair?
New details have been shared about the process for selecting the province’s regional chairs.
Crews battle flames at Guelph apartment building
Five fire stations were called to put out flames at an apartment building on Willow Road.
Charges laid in Kitchener roundabout crash that left cyclist injured
Police have charged the driver who struck an 86-year-old cyclist at a roundabout.
Trafficking investigation leads to $200K fentanyl bust
A drug trafficking investigation has netted nearly two kilograms of fentanyl and resulted in four arrests.
Fire damage to Kitchener townhouses expected to exceed $1M
Flames ripped through a row of townhomes in the south-end of the city on Thursday night.
Kitchener woman named Crossing Guard of the Year after decades of dedication
To families at Wilson Avenue Public School, Lorraine Death is much more than a crossing guard—she is a local celebrity.
Small businesses facing big headaches with Downtown Dig in Paris, Ont.
Small business owners in Paris, Ont. say a big construction project is dragging down their sales.
Region of Waterloo Chair talks looming water shortage
Region of Waterloo's Chair said council is trying to find a difficult balance while navigating an upcoming water shortage.
Social media sensation ‘Summertime in the Loo’ celebrates connection in KW
A local artist may have a hit on his hands as his ode to summer in Kitchener-Waterloo racks up thousands of listens.
Ira Needles tops list of CAA’s Worst Roads in the western region
A road in Waterloo Region has topped a list of the worst roads in the area.
City of Guelph and company fined for discharging raw sewage in Eramosa River
The City of Guelph and a local company will need to cough up thousands of dollars after raw sewage ended up in the Eramosa River.
One person seriously hurt in crash near Kitchener mall
Emergency responders have been called to a crash involving a car and an e-bike near Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener.
$24M Woolwich bridge replacement to start this summer
The Region of Waterloo says work will begin this summer on the Scheifele Bridge in Woolwich.
Can you identify these dirt bike riders in Erin?
Ontario Provincial Police are trying to identify dirt bike riders responsible for a number of recent traffic complaints.
Second suspect arrested for Cambridge ice cream theft
A second person has been charged for a big ice cream theft at L.A. Frank’s.
Police trying to identify Cambridge theft suspect
Police are hoping the public can help them identify a suspect wanted for a series of thefts at Cambridge stores.
Stolen vehicles, prohibited weapons and drugs seized from Brant County properties
A drug trafficking investigation led OPP to properties in Brant County where they recovered stolen vehicles, prohibited weapons and ammunition.
‘He didn’t deserve this’: Questions still surround the 2016 murder of a Brantford man
Jeffrey Roberts died almost a decade ago but, for his family, the pain of losing him remains – as does their determination to find his killer.
Motorcyclist charged for impaired driving crash in Cambridge
Two people suffered serious injuries after their motorcycle crashed at Ainslie Street North and Water Street North.
Waterloo Region passes interim plan to unlock frozen development
Waterloo Regional council has approved an interim plan aimed to restart local construction this fall after a marathon meeting Wednesday exposed divisions between regional staff, local politicians and the development industry.
Puslinch-trained harness racehorse chases undefeated season
A local champion harness racehorse is looking to stay undefeated this season after winning every race of his career.
86-year-old cyclist hospitalized after crash at Kitchener roundabout
An 86-year-old cyclist was injured Wednesday afternoon after a collision with a pickup truck at a Kitchener roundabout.
WCDSB and union clash over morning supervisor cuts
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is defending its decision to eliminate supervisor positions, framing the move as a reallocation of resources rather than a budget cut, after it was condemned by the union representing education workers.
Major upgrades coming to Kitchener’s Victoria Park in the next decade
Kitchener’s Victoria Park could see extensive upgrades over the next decade, according to a master plan presented to city council.
‘This is what I love to do’: Vinni’s Pizza closes after 33 years in Stratford
It's the end of the road for a pizzeria in Stratford.
Summer festivals and events you won’t want to miss!
Summer is right around the corner and there’s lots to do in and around Waterloo Region.
Hagersville woman charged for fatal Hamilton crash
A woman from Hagarsville, Ont. has been charged for a crash that killed one person and left two others with serious injuries.
Pedestrian dies following collision at Waterloo intersection
A 23-year-old woman died Wednesday morning after she was struck by a truck at a Waterloo intersection.
Kitchener Rangers win the 2026 Memorial Cup
The Kitchener Rangers claimed the Memorial Cup for the first time since 2003.
Wanted man arrested after fire inside Cambridge home
A man is facing several charges, including arson and uttering threats, after a fire ignited inside a Cambridge home.
Kitchener Rangers and fans come together for Memorial Cup celebration
The Kitchener Rangers and fans celebrated their big Memorial Cup win with a parade and a rally.
Search for answers after man seriously hurt in hit-and-run outside Fergus festival
The family of a man who suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit by the driver of a pickup truck outside a musical festival in Fergus is pleading for information.
‘They silenced me’: Cambridge teen interrupted by mayor during speech at Pride event
A teenager is speaking up after they were interrupted by Cambridge's mayor during a Pride event.
Preston high school students build waste bin boxes for community initiative
A group of high school students in Waterloo Region got a lesson in community giving this week while sharpening their classroom woodworking skills.
Support staff cuts coming to WCDSB: Union
A union representing education workers is condemning what it says is a decision by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board to eliminate 15 morning supervisor positions.
Rabies-positive bat found in Dunnville
Multiple people are being treated after they were exposed to a rabies-positive bat in the Haldimand-Norfolk region.
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