
New $3.4M township transit funding looks to promote 'more connected' region
A major push for travel options to and around the local townships is on the way, all as the Region of Waterloo has announced approximately $3.4 million in funding to help expand transit options to Woolwich, Wilmot, Wellesley, and North Dumfries.
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Gas prices to drop by double digits Thursday: expert
According to experts, gas prices across Waterloo Region are expected to take a double-digit drop heading into Thursday, dipping to an average high of $1.60.9 per litre.
Aug 05, 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
Gas prices to climb 8 cents at midnight, largest projected jump since June
As the season of turbulent economic conditions continues, gas prices are set to climb at midnight once again, to the largest its been in over a month.
Jul 14, 2026
Funding or volunteers: Communications cloudy over cancelled Cambridge Scottish Festival
Further information is being learned about the recently cancelled Cambridge Scottish Festival and its associated Highland Games, but as more details are being released, it's made the full details of the cancellation more cloudy.
Jul 10, 2026
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
Police sending reminders, warnings of ongoing call-based fraud scam
Waterloo Regional Police are warning the public about an ongoing fraud scam involving suspects posing as representatives from banks and credit card companies.
Jul 10, 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.
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