Kate Bueckert

Content producer

Kate has been covering issues in southern Ontario for more than 20 years. She is currently the content producer for CBC Kitchener-Waterloo. Email: kate.bueckert@cbc.ca

Latest from Kate Bueckert

Waterloo Region Votes

The race is on: Local ridings to watch in this Ontario election

The Ontario election is just getting underway, but some local ridings could see some really interesting races as well-known candidates try to win over voters. Those include Cambridge, Kitchener Centre and the question of who will replace long-time MPP Ted Arnott in Wellington-Halton Hills.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 24 to 26

Winterloo is in Waterloo this weekend to celebrate all thing snow and ice. There's also lots of music and a special craft at the Kitchener Market.

Regional councillor resigns seat to run in yet-to-be-called Ontario election

Rob Deutschmann was a Region of Waterloo councillor representing Kitchener until Wednesday morning, when he resigned his seat. He will be the Liberal candidate in Cambridge in the yet-to-be-called Ontario election.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 17 to 19

With a bit of a winter warm-up for temperatures, it might be a great weekend to get outside. Or you can take in curling action in Guelph, a hockey game on a big outdoor screen in Cambridge or learn some Irish dances in Waterloo.

Gastrointestinal illness cases at University of Guelph rise to at least 234

There are now 234 self-reported cases of a stomach flu linked to an outbreak at the University of Guelph's on-campus residence. Public health said there's been one lab-confirmed case of norovirus.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: Jan. 10 to 12

Music Weekends are back in downtown Guelph, take in a comedy show or visit your local library and learn to crochet or trade Pokémon cards.

Number of Guelph university students sick with norovirus more than triples to 190

An Ontario public health unit is reminding people to wash their hands and avoid people who aren't feeling well as the number of University of Guelph students with gastroenteritis has grown to 190, leading to the school pausing some programs.

Waterloo region's municipal leaders pledge to keep local issues top of mind at federal, provincial level

Waterloo region's municipal leaders says work will carry on as usual in the community, despite political turmoil at the provincial and federal levels with talks of possible elections and news the prime minister will step down.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 3 to 5

There will be carolling for 12th night, a new year's levee with Kitchener's city council, a nightsky viewing party to see the planets, a psychic fair in Guelph and some local hockey action this weekend.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Dec. 27 to 29

The last weekend of 2024 brings basketball action, family events and a chance to check out local light displays.