Kitchener Waterloo News

• 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, 2024
  
• Shots fired into a residential building in Kitchener: police

  Waterloo police are asking residents to avoid Harold and Jean avenues as they investigate a shooting in the Centreville area of Kitchener. No injuries were reported.

  Crime

  May 7, 2024
  
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• 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, 2024
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• More than $300K spent to police St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Waterloo

  A report, which will be presented to the board at a meeting on Wednesday, says that the cost of policing St. Patrick’s Day in Waterloo rose by $50,000 in 2024 to $318,000.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2024
• Police in Waterloo take down stolen car ring, recover 9 vehicles

  Waterloo Regional Police say they have busted a gang of car thieves who were allegedly using stolen IDs to steal vehicles from rental agencies and used car dealerships in the area.

  Crime

  Apr 15, 2024
• Man dead after overnight shooting in Kitchener: police

  Shortly before midnight, police say officers were dispatched to the area around Homer Watson Boulevard and Block Line Road for an injury call.

  Crime

  Apr 12, 2024
• 15-year-olds arrested after Kitchener carjacking linked to March Break robberies

  Waterloo Regional Police say two teens who were arrested in connection with an attempted carjacking in Kitchener have been charged in four other incidents.

  Crime

  Apr 11, 2024
• Police seek driver of black Honda Civic involved in hit and run in Kitchener

  Waterloo regional police are looking for a driver who was involved in a hit and run that closed a major highway in Kitchener on Tuesday morning.

  Crime

  Apr 10, 2024
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• 6,819 Waterloo Region students on verge of suspension over immunization issues

  Public Health says high school students have until the end of April to get their vaccination records in order or valid exemptions in place before suspensions kick in on May 1.

  Education

  Apr 9, 2024
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• Homes prices up in Waterloo Region in March but sales remain slow, Realtors say

  The Waterloo Region Association of Realtors says that 596 homes changed hands last month, which is down from 3.2 per cent from 2023, and 33.4 per cent over the previous five years.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2024