Kevin Nielsen
Local Online Journalist
Kevin Nielsen covers local news in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge region for GlobalNews.ca.
Kitchener’s a great spot for a cheap date: study
If you are frugal and are either in love or looking for love, Kitchener is one of the better cities in Canada for you. Continue reading
5 arrested as police conduct raids in Kitchener, Cambridge, Brampton, and Guelph
Five people were arrested after a month’s long investigation led to homes and vehicles being searched in Kitchener, Cambridge, Brampton, and Guelph. Continue reading
Kitchener Rangers name co-captains ahead of season opener
The Kitchener Rangers announced that Riley Damiani and Greg Meireles will be the team’s co-captains for next season. Continue reading
Water-themed Doors Open Waterloo to kick off with traditional Anishinaabe ceremony
Doors Open Waterloo 2019 will kick off on Saturday with a traditional Anisihnaabe Water Ceremony along the banks of the Grand River. Continue reading
On anniversary of Macnab killing, Waterloo police release new video with enhanced footage
On the one-year anniversary of the Isaiah Macnab homicide, Waterloo Regional Police have released a new video in hopes of soliciting more information from the public. Continue reading
Cyclist charged following rush hour collision in Waterloo
Police say that the incident occurred near University Ave. W. and Erb St. W. at around 8:30 a.m. Continue reading
Waterloo council endorses changes to Grand River Transit subsidies
More changes appear to be in the works for Grand River Transit. Continue reading
Car thief took keys from inside Kitchener home as owner slept, say police
Waterloo Regional Police say they have arrested a 32-year-old Kitchener man in connection with a recent car theft. Continue reading
Cambridge man in serious condition after being hit in parking lot
Waterloo Regional Police say a man is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle in Cambridge parking lot on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Queen Street in downtown Kitchener closed this weekend for Coca-Cola commercial
Queen Street in Kitchener will be closed between King and Charles streets from 3 p.m. on Friday until 11 p.m. Continue reading
Carlos Benevides announces he’s leaving 91.5 The Beat
After nine-and-a-half years at the Beat, Carlos Benevides announced Monday morning that he was leaving the station to join the staff at Conestoga College. Continue reading
Man pronounced dead after collision in Waterloo
A 72-year-old man was pronounced dead following a single-vehicle collision in Waterloo early Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Pair airlifted to Hamilton hospital after motorcycle collision in Kitchener
Two people from Waterloo were airlifted to hospital after a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Kitchener on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Kitchener Rangers add Liam Hawel from Guelph Storm
The Kitchener Rangers have sent a trio of draft picks to the Guelph Storm for overage forward Liam Hawel. Continue reading
Police release video of suspect in connection with alleged Kitchener break-in
Waterloo Regional Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man in the video. Continue reading