40-storey Preston high-rise still a possibility after reduction rejected by council
A 40-storey high-rise in Preston was once again the talk of the town amongst Cambridge councillors, with councillors rejecting a proposed recommendation that would drop that number to 16 storeys.
Jul 23, 2026
Affordable housing headlines first round of Kitchener water allocation
The City of Kitchener is officially set to dole out its first round of water allocation, looking to target affordable housing and other priority projects that were previously brought to a standstill.
Jul 22, 2026
Homelessness, healthcare access remain key concerns in region's Vision 1 Million scorecard
The Region of Waterloo is getting a closer look at how it's progressing in its push to handle a population of 1 million people in the coming decades, but according to some recently released data, livability may be among some of the key issues in its way.
Jul 20, 2026
Council or staff: Cambridge split on who should helm water-taking decisions
Councillors with the City of Cambridge are paddling in both directions when it comes to the future of the city's water, seemingly split on who should decide how the supply should be divided up across future developments.
Jul 16, 2026
New fire station housing development to 'play a critical role' for Kitchener
At its last Council meeting before summer recess, City Council has approved the plan for the Kitchener Fire Station 8 Housing Development, a downtown project that will bring more housing options and enhanced emergency services to the community.
Jul 14, 2026
Region wants your thoughts on its newly updated roundabouts
With construction complete on roundabout crosswalk safety measures, the Region of Waterloo wants to hear from residents about their experiences using them.
Jul 03, 2026
Kitchener announces affordable housing project alongside Habitat for Humanity
The City of Kitchener is celebrating a major step forward toward delivering its affordable housing targets through a new development alongside Habitat for Humanity.
Jul 03, 2026
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Tri-Cities tied for worst employment rate across Ontario: StatCan
With Statistics Canada (StatCan) releasing its latest jobs numbers nationwide for the month of June, the region is getting a better look at how its employment conditions rank amongst the province and the country, but it's not the picture that the Tri-Cities would like to see.
Jul 10, 2026
Reactions roll in as longtime Kitchener news radio station shuts down
A key radio station that's been on the airwaves since 1929 has officially gone quiet, as 570 NewsRadio has officially been shut down in Kitchener.
Jul 08, 2026
Kitchener man killed in 9-vehicle crash that closed Hwy 401 in Cambridge: OPP
Details are slowly coming in following a fatal multi-vehicle crash on the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 heading through Cambridge, with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) now confirming that a Kitchener driver has died of his injuries.
Jul 13, 2026
40-storey Preston high-rise still a possibility after reduction rejected by council
A 40-storey high-rise in Preston was once again the talk of the town amongst Cambridge councillors, with councillors rejecting a proposed recommendation that would drop that number to 16 storeys.
Jul 23, 2026
OPP searching for answers as 6-year Guelph homicide case continues
Now six years after the case was first reported, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to search for answers around a homicide investigation where a body was discovered just north of Guelph.
Aug 04, 2026
