Right turn to wrong turn: Region driving towards no turning on red lights
Turning right on a red light may no longer be the right way to go in a few key parts of Waterloo Region, as a committee has agreed to move forward with a new project that would prohibit the action at 12 major intersections. It comes as the region's Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Development Committee discussed installing signage at those 12 intersections, marking that turning right on a red light would no longer be allowed, in a push for safety. Those 12 intersections include: Cambridge ...
Jun 04, 2026
Ira Needles tops CAA's list for worst local roadways
A few local roadways have earned themselves a bit more notoriety after the CAA released the results for its annual Worst Roads Campaign, with Ira Needles topping the list across the region. According to the latest findings, which look to identify the worst roads all across the province, Ira Needles Boulevard has taken ...
Jun 04, 2026
'What's the harm?': Cambridge discusses future changes for Hespeler Road
The future for one of Cambridge's major corridors was once again in the discussion around the city's horseshoe, with local delegates and councillors alike having the opportunity to share their thoughts on some proposed changes for Hespeler Road. At the continuation of a public delegation meeting from last week, which s...
May 14, 2026
WRPS searching for runaway driver, vehicle after Kitchener traffic stop
Press Release: Waterloo Regional Police Service, May 12, 2026 Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a fail-to-stop incident in Kitchener. On May 11, 2026, at approximately 2:25 p.m., a WRPS Traffic Services officer was conducting traffic enforcement on foot in the area of King Street East and Sportsworld Drive. Th...
May 13, 2026
Speed humps, raised crosswalks: Waterloo driving ahead after speed camera ban
Almost half a year since those speed cameras were first turned off across Waterloo Region and Ontario as a whole, the City of Waterloo is now driving towards installing raised crosswalks and speed humps in their absence. City councillors met Monday afternoon to discuss those new traffic calming measures, looking to add...
May 12, 2026
'Not a plan for Preston': Delegates push back against upcoming Cambridge projects
Residents in Cambridge were given the opportunity to make their thoughts known at a recent public delegation meeting, all around a few projects that could have quite the impact in the coming months. Those plans included a new 40-storey apartment tower at the former site of the Argyle Arms Pub, a new transit-focused pla...
May 08, 2026
'Patch repairs' not an option as region looks to resurface Ira Needles
Drivers who frequent the west side of Kitchener will know of the bumps, potholes, and otherwise harsh conditions seen on Ira Needles Boulevard, but now, the region seems to have also taken notice. A new report is set to be put in front of regional councillors with the hopes of resurfacing the major roadway. It comes af...
Apr 30, 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.
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'I'm very worried': Delegates concerned as Region takes reins of A Better Tent City
As homelessness and housing remain key issues around Waterloo Region, councillors and delegates alike met around the regional horseshoe to discuss the possibility of the Region of Waterloo taking operational control of A Better Tent City.
Jun 25, 2026
'You know this is wrong': Delegates speak out as region presses on with encampment ruling appeal
Following a meeting that lasted over three hours around the regional horseshoe, delegates and local homeless advocates are pushing back against the Region of Waterloo as it presses forward to appeal a recent Ontario Superior Court decision around the Victoria Street encampment.
Jun 17, 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
Fundraisers push to aid recovery efforts for impacted families in tragic Mapleton crash
A pair of online fundraisers are looking to cover the expenses and recovery efforts for the families involved in a fatal crash just north of Waterloo Region, one that led to the deaths of five children from one Elmira home.
Jun 17, 2026
