

Collision in Kitchener leaves pedestrian with serious injuries
A 21-year-old woman from Kitchener is now in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Doon Village Road, near Upper Canada Drive. Police are now looking for any witnesses to the collision, including those with dash camera footage.
13h ago
Kitchener man killed in pedestrian crash on HWY 85
A man from Kitchener has died following a crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 85 in the city. The details coming from the Mississauga detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), which said it happened Sunday, Oct. 18, at around 6:50 a.m., when officers were told of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the n...
21h ago
Eastbound lanes of Highway 401 reopen near Woodstock
A three-vehicle crash on Friday morning closed eastbound lanes of Highway 401 at Oxford Highway 2 in Woodstock, sending one person to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Oct 16, 2026
Kitchener man charged after impaired collision on Highway 427 sends six to hospital
Six people are now in hospital, including one with life-threatening injuries, following an alleged impaired driving collision on the northbound Highway 427 ramp to the westbound 401 on Sunday morning. A 24-year-old Kitchener man now faces several charges including operation while impaired causing bodily harm, and dange...
Oct 5, 2026
Gas prices take 7-cent jump, set to climb even further Saturday
Another week, another turbulent time at the pumps as gas prices have not just risen on Friday, but are expected to rise again on Saturday, leading to a combined 13-cent jump this weekend in Waterloo Region. The details come from Canadians for Affordable Energy, which shows gas prices have climbed by as much as 7 cents ...
Oct 2, 2026
Orange to green: E-Scooters, e-bikes returning to Waterloo Region this week
Some new mobility options will be returning once again to Waterloo Region, but instead of the previously known orange options, residents will be seeing green e-bikes and e-scooters returning to city streets. The Region of Waterloo announced that those e-options will be hitting the streets of Kitchener, Cambridge, and W...
Sep 29, 2026
Death toll rises, additional charge laid in Wilmot fatal crash
A 24-year-old from Kitchener is now facing two charges of Dangerous Operation Causing Death in connection with a collision in Wilmot Township back on August 1, in the area of Bridge Street and Diamond Road.
Sep 28, 2026
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'We take responsibility': K-W Oktoberfest issues correction, apology over Family Breakfast cancellation
After a key staple of Oktoberfest celebrations that's filled hearts and stomachs for years was called off, a recent correction and apology is giving some clarity on the cancellation of the annual K-W Oktoberfest Family Breakfast. The announcement of the cancellation was first made back on Oct. 3, saying that the event,...
Oct 8, 2026
'I can't wait': Mike Farwell named play-by-play voice of Kitchener Rangers on FM 985
A big name is coming back to the airwaves for the East Avenue Blue. The Kitchener Rangers and FM 985 CKWR have officially announced Mike Farwell as the play-by-play voice of the Blueshirts for the rest of the 2026-27 season, set to call every home and away game beginning Friday, Oct. 2. A familiar voice to Rangers fans...
Oct 1, 2026
OPP searching for convicted murderer known to frequent Kitchener
A federal offender serving a life sentence and in breach of their release is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, with the man in question known to frequent Kitchener. The details come from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROP) Squad, which is requesting help from the public i...
Sep 28, 2026
CCTV cameras heading to region's provincial highways
In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) are set to deploy a series of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras across the region's provincial highways. Key provincial highways running throughout Waterloo Region include Highway 7, Highw...
Sep 23, 2026
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Charges expected after e-motorcycle crash closes Franklin Boulevard in Hespeler
A serious Friday afternoon crash involving an e-motorcycle in Cambridge sent a man from that city to hospital with serious injuries - and now, investigators have said they expect to lay charges. Closures in the area have since been lifted, though police are still looking to speak to those that may have witnessed the co...
Sep 25, 2026











