Victim suffers ‘significant burn injuries’ after firecracker thrown in face: Waterloo police
An investigation is underway after a person was left with burn injuries after a firecracker was thrown in their face, according to Waterloo regional police.
Crime
May 10
$9M in drugs, over $800k in cash seized from Kitchener homes: Waterloo police
After a 13-month investigation, Waterloo regional police announced they had seized more than $9 million in drugs and over $800,000 cash.
Crime
May 7
Daylight shooting in Kitchener’s Country Hills prompts Waterloo police probe
An investigation is underway after a daylight shooting occurred Saturday in the Country Hills area of Kitchener, according to Waterloo regional police.
Crime
May 13
Police release image of man in connection with weekend shooting in Waterloo
Waterloo regional police have released an image of a man they are looking to speak with in connection with a shooting that occurred over the weekend in Waterloo.
Crime
10 hours
Stratford man charged in connection with racially motivated attack in Waterloo: police
A 57-year-old man from Stratford was arrested on Friday after a hate-motivated assault near Wilfrid Laurier University, according to Waterloo regional police.
Crime
May 13
Homes pile onto the market in Waterloo Region in April, realtors say
After a relatively quiet couple of months, new home listings piled onto the market in April, according to the Waterloo Region Association of Realtors.
Canada
May 6
Waterloo Region population grew by more than 28K in 2023: report
The Region of Waterloo’s population took a dramatic leap in 2023, mainly due to an influx of students in the area, according to a report that will go before council on Tuesday.
Canada
May 6
Council to consider changes for Eby Farmstead at Waterloo Park
A report by staff planning the future of the Eby Farmstead at Waterloo Park will go before council on Monday, and it appears that the animals may soon disappear from the park.
Canada
May 10
Waterloo man arrested after hate-motivated assault: police
Waterloo regional police say they have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with a hate-motivated attack in Waterloo early Friday.
Crime
May 10
Waterloo Region launches grey water technology test project
The region says the grey water units will treat the shower water used in the homes for reuse in toilet flushing in an effort to reduce water use in the homes.
Canada
May 13
Toronto man charged in connection with string of carjackings in Waterloo Region
A man was arrested in Toronto on Thursday in connection to a string of carjackings which occurred in Kitchener, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
Crime
May 10
Victoria Day 2024: What’s open and closed in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo
As Victoria Day weekend approaches, here’s a roundup of what’s open and closed over the holiday in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.
Canada
May 16
Overhaul of garbage collection operations in Waterloo Region set for 2026
On Tuesday, regional council’s planning and works committee approved a $284 million garbage contract which will see a number of changes made to how garbage is collected.
Canada
May 8
9-year-old Ontario pianist to perform child-prodigy concert with symphony
Nine-year-old piano prodigy Murasaki Matsutani will perform with members of the former KW Symphony at the St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Kitchener on May 11.
Canada
May 7
Shot fired at breakroom window of Waterloo business: police
A gun was fired at the window of a business in Waterloo as a man was leaving the breakroom, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
Crime
May 2
More than 1,400 Waterloo Region HS students suspended over vaccination issues
More than 1,400 high school students in Waterloo Region were suspended by Waterloo Public Health on Wednesday morning for having out-of-date vaccination records.
Canada
May 1
Paramedic pouch containing opioids missing: Waterloo Region
The region did not say whether the bag was lost or stolen but did note that Paramedic Services is working with Waterloo Regional Police as they look to recover the missing satchel.
Crime
Apr 30
Waterloo police bust 5 impaired drivers in just 5 hours
Three other drivers were also arrested between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. on Friday night into Saturday morning, according to police, who say that in total, 14 charges were laid.
Crime
May 6
After 3 deaths in 3 days, community drug alert issued for Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy says that there were three suspected overdose related deaths between Saturday and Monday in the area.
Crime
May 15
2 more from Waterloo Region face charges in connection with opioid death in Huron County
Two more people from Waterloo Region have been charged in connection to a drug overdose death that occurred in Huron County last year, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Crime
May 16
