Driver with suspended license, no insurance, 'multiple safety concerns' pulled over in Cambridge
A motorist in Cambridge is facing a slew of offences after being pulled over for speeding, and an inspection of the vehicle revealed more than officers were expecting. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) detailing the incident, which happened Tuesday, Nov. 3, when officers stopped a driver on Bishop Street North in Cambridge after they were travelling 78 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. During the traffic stop, though, police said they uncovered much more that would lead to more than just those sp...
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'Particularly disappointing': Search underway for $175K sculpture stolen in Uptown Waterloo
Investigations are underway, and the search is on for answers after a sculpture worth up to $175,000 was stolen in Uptown Waterloo. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said it's working to locate the bronze sculpture that was set up near the parcade at 60 King St. S, just across from Waterloo Public Square. Police ...
7h ago
Guelph Police arrest, charge 12 people as Homecoming investigation continues
Guelph Police have arrested 12 people following an investigation into dangerous behaviour during an unsanctioned Homecoming gathering in the city. The gathering took place on Chancellors Way back on September 26, with police saying that investigators have since identified 12 individuals who they believe were involved i...
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Debit card swapped out, stolen in ongoing Waterloo taxi scam: WRPS
A warning has been given to the general public about an active taxi-based scam in Waterloo, with Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) detailing an incident where an individual had their debit card swapped out and stolen. The incident itself is said to have happened back on Oct. 23, at around 2:05 a.m., when officers...
7h ago
Two youths arrested after racial slurs, bear spray used at Kitchener High School
A pair of youths have been arrested and are facing charges after a reported assault at a Kitchener high school, where racial slurs were directed and bear spray used against a victim. The details stem from Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), which said the incident happened on Oct. 29, at around 1 p.m., when report...
Nov 4, 2026
Pedestrian pinned beneath vehicle, driver assaulted in Kitchener crash
Investigations are on the go through Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) centred around an incident involving a pedestrian-involved crash and an assault in Kitchener. According to police, it all happened Monday, Nov. 2, at around 7:55 p.m., when emergency services responded to reports of a collision in a parking lo...
Nov 4, 2026
WRPS searching for suspects in Kitchener stabbing incident
Investigators are searching for possible suspects involved in a reported stabbing incident in Kitchener. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said it was first reported Tuesday, Nov. 3, at around 6:05 p.m., when officers were told of a disturbance in the area of Ottawa Street South and Strasburg Road. "Upon arr...
Nov 4, 2026
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Cambridge mother killed, 2-year-old in critical condition after head-on crash
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