Kevin Nielsen
Local Online Journalist
Kevin Nielsen covers local news in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge region for GlobalNews.ca.
Ottawa man arrested after flashing people in Uptown Waterloo: police
There have been two separate incidents where men have performed indecent acts in the City of Waterloo this week, according to police. Continue reading
Woman stabbed several times during violent home invasion in Cambridge: police
A woman was transported to hospital after a violent home invasion in Cambridge, Ont., on Thursday night, according to police. Continue reading
New COVID-19-related death reported in Waterloo Region, death toll reaches 117
Ontario’s Waterloo Region Public Health reported the area’s first COVID-19-related death in nearly two weeks on Friday. Continue reading
Waterloo study uses historic photos to examine ecosystem change in Canadian Rockies
A new study by researchers at the University of Waterloo shows how quickly the ecosystem of the Rocky Mountains in Western Canada has shifted. Continue reading
Waterloo Region may reduce or postpone plan for speed cameras in front of schools
Ihe staff report says the decision to drastically cut the program was made in response to the region’s budget struggles with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Waterloo Region, Guelph
Environment Canada says scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast Thursday afternoon through the evening. Continue reading
Waterloo COVID-19 numbers continue to decline, 59 active cases remain
Waterloo Public Health says there are only 59 active COVID-19 cases in the area on Thursday, a drastic decline from July 1 when the agency reported there were 96 active cases. Continue reading
Body found on Iron Horse Trail in Kitchener: police
Waterloo Regional Police say a man’s body has been found on a section of the Iron Horse Trail in Kitchener. Continue reading
3 more splash pads to open in Kitchener on Friday
The City of Kitchener says three more splash pads will be available for use within its vicinity by the end of the week. Continue reading
What you should know about the face mask bylaws in Waterloo Region
On Monday, Waterloo Regional Council passed two bylaws that will require people to wear masks when they are in public spaces or on transit while in the area. Continue reading
67 active COVID-19 cases remain in Waterloo Region
The number of active coronavirus cases in the region reached 171 on June 3, but it has been on the decline since then. Continue reading
Cambridge man pulled from vehicle just before it goes up in flames: police
Waterloo Regional Police are crediting a passerby with pulling a man from his vehicle just before it burst into flames in Cambridge early Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Police investigate whether Waterloo University District peeping incidents are connected
The latest incident occurred on Saturday when a man was spotted peaking into a ground floor window on Hickory Street West just after midnight, police said. Continue reading
Last remaining coronavirus outbreak in Waterloo Region declared over
The last remaining outbreak at a retirement or long-term care home in Waterloo Region has been declared over. Continue reading
Kitchener women’s prison guard charged in historic sexual assault
A prison guard at the Grand Valley Institute for Women in Kitchener has been charged with sexual assault. Continue reading