Kitchener Latest News

• Person fatally struck by GO train, delays across Kitchener line

  Service on the Kitchener Line is disrupted after a person was struck by a GO train east of Guelph, with delays exceeding two hours, Metrolinx says.

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• Ontario man accused of assaulting alleged home intruder has charges withdrawn

  Charges have been withdrawn against an Ontario man accused of assaulting an alleged home intruder last August in a case that attracted significant political attention.

  Crime

  30 mins
• Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to US$3 million, 1-year deal: source

  Scherzer has won two World Series titles, with Washington in 2019 and Texas in 2023. The eight-time All-Star is 221-117 with a 3.22 career ERA.

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• 95-year-old Canadian skier still on the slopes after eight decades

  An Ontario woman who began skiing more than 80 years ago is still on the slopes at 95, inspiring generations of skiers.

  Canada

  4 hours
• Raptors’ strategy works against Wembanyama

  When the Toronto Raptors announced their starting lineup against the San Antonio Spurs, there was a small surprise at centre with rookie Collin Murray-Boyles taking the tipoff instead of veteran Jakob Poeltl.

  Sports

  5 hours
• Vassell leads Spurs past Raptors 110-107

  Devin Vassell led all scorers with 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs rallied to a 110-107 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

  Sports

  Feb 25
• Crown Royal bottling plant in Ontario town shuts down 2 days early

  Plans to close the facility in Amherstburg, Ont., were first announced in the summer by Diageo, the international drinks maker behind the Canadian whisky.

  Politics

  Feb 25
• Hamilton police officer charged with child exploitation offences

  Halton Regional Police have charged a Hamilton police officer with child exploitation offences; the constable has been suspended without pay.

  Crime

  Feb 25
• Ex-Raptor Porter signs with Seattle USBL team

  Former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter has signed with the Seattle SuperHawks for the 2026 season of the United States Basketball League, a minor pro league relaunching this spring with eight teams.

  Sports

  Feb 25
• Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64

  Tributes are pouring in for Giorgio Mammoliti, a former Toronto city councillor and MPP, as Mayor Olivia Chow and others offer condolences.

  Canada

  Feb 25
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• Overtime in Olympic men’s hockey hot Proline pick

  The underdog may've won, but a solid majority of Proline bettors saw the Olympic men's hockey final being decided in overtime.

  Sports

  Feb 25
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• Ford government supportive of Niagara amalgamation, hoping for local plan

  The possibility of reducing the size of the local governments was raised after a new provincial appointee complained about the current structure and costs.

  Politics

  Feb 25
• Humber college rolls out ‘exit program’ packages for staff who voluntarily leave

  Humber Polytechnic has launched a voluntary exit program as Ontario colleges continue to face budget pressures and shifting enrolment trends.

  Education

  Feb 25
• Ontario city updates nuisance bylaw weeks before St. Patrick’s Day

  Waterloo has approved bylaw amendments ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, giving police and municipal enforcement clearer authority to address blocked roads and unsafe gatherings.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Therapist charged with assault involving Ontario children with autism

  Halton police say a therapist who works with children with autism is facing multiple assault-related charges in connection with two children.

  Crime

  Feb 25
• Ontario school boards urge open conversation about future of trustees

  The Ontario Public School Board Association said it's listening to public comments made by Doug Ford about whether he wants to eliminate trustees, without receiving official word.

  Education

  Feb 25
• Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths

  The government said the 'information continues to be tracked in real time,' but appears to have ended reports summarizing trends and broader patterns.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Barrett keeps Raptors struggles in perspective

  RJ Barrett is keeping the Toronto Raptors' struggles against the NBA's top-tier teams in perspective.

  Sports

  Feb 25
• Wallace leads Thunder past Raptors 116-107

  Cason Wallace led all scorers with 27 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late charge to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-107 on Tuesday.

  Sports

  Feb 24
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• Ontario government pressed for action on northern highways after fatal crashes

  Over just five days in the north, the Chiefs of Ontario said there were five serious incidents on northern highways, which they say uniquely impact their communities.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Fast-moving snowstorm advances on southern Ontario, shuts down northern roads

  A fast-moving snowstorm sweeping across Ontario has shut down major stretches of northern roads as it advances south toward Toronto.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Proposed Ring of Fire mine in northern Ontario clears another regulatory hurdle

  The federal government has decided not to designate Wyloo's Eagle's Nest project for an impact assessment, which examines the environmental, social and economic impacts.

  Politics

  Feb 24
• Ontario unveils 17 long-term care homes to get specialized dementia care funding

  On Tuesday, Long-Term Care Minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta confirmed the $9 million program, first announced last year, would begin rolling out.

  Health

  Feb 24
• Ontario city votes to consider dropping Andrew’s name from residential street

  St. Catharines councillors voted unanimously Monday to begin the process of potentially removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s name from a residential street.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Ontario driver caught speeding ahead of Canada-U.S. gold-medal game: police

  An Ontario driver landed themselves in the penalty box an hour before puck drop between Canada and the U.S. Sunday for going 68 kilometres over the posted speed limit.

  Canada

  Feb 24