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Wilmot landowners head into 2025 with uncertainty about region's plans to buy their properties
While reflecting on 2024, many landowners in Wilmot Township say their lives were turned upside down. They enter 2025 playing the waiting game and unsure about what's going to happen next when it comes to the Region of Waterloo's plans to buy their properties.
Male arrested, 4 remain at large after jewelry store robbed at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo
Waterloo regional police have arrested one male and are searching for other suspects after a jewelry store was robbed at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo on Wednesday afternoon.
Twin sisters from Gaza killed after being accepted into University of Waterloo PhD program in Ontario
The University of Waterloo community is mourning after twin sisters who were set to enter a PhD program in Ontario were killed this month in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war. Their family says the two “saw an end to their and our suffering” after being accepted into a program for students from conflict zones, but didn't get to "realize their dreams."
Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas
What started as a few purchases here and there in 2013 has since evolved into a growing annual tradition. David Robertson and his family began the inflatable minions setup on their property after the release of the animated comedy Despicable Me 2.
Kitchener's Christkindl Market brings Bavarian festivities to downtown core
For the 28th year, downtown Kitchener has transformed into a Christkindl Market. The Bavarian-inspired tradition pays homage to Germany’s festivals, dating back 700 years. Kitchener’s market recreates the German sights, sounds, scents and spirits of their festivities around Christmas time.
3 men arrested after police discover 'chop shop' in North Dumfries
Waterloo regional police have arrested and charged three men in relation to a ‘chop shop’ discovery in North Dumfries.
Blowing snow advisory in effect for Waterloo region, Guelph and Stratford
A blowing snow advisory has been issued by Environment Canada for Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County. It warns there could be very poor to near zero visibility at times.
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New lockers make it easier to people to access emergency food hampers in Kitchener
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region has launched a new, evening pickup service that aims to address access to emergency food hampers outside business hours. Six refrigerated lockers have been installed at a Kitchener, Ont., community centre, allowing residents to access food later in the day.
Police investigate fatal weekend shooting at tiny home community A Better Tent City in Kitchener
Waterloo regional police have released a photo of a man they say is the suspect in a fatal shooting in Kitchener on Saturday afternoon at the tiny home community of A Better Tent City.
Regional police seek suspect following fatal shooting in Cambridge
A man has died and another is seriously injured after a shooting in Cambridge on Wednesday evening. Regional police are looking for the suspect but say the shooting was targeted.