Region's toasty July saw second-warmest day in 26 years: expert
With August well underway, experts have had the opportunity to comb through the data on what Waterloo Region saw in the skies last month, with figures showing it saw the second-warmest day for the region in 26 years. The details are coming from the E.D. Soulis Memorial Weather Station at the University of Waterloo, which said that it was a hot, dry month of July as the region really pushed into the toasty summer weather.
Aug 10, 2026
Southwestern Ontario sees two EF0 tornadoes, local impacts across weekend storm
It was a weekend of wild weather across Waterloo Region and much of Southwestern Ontario as a whole, with two EF-0 tornadoes and a series of local weather-related impacts still being felt, carrying into the work week. Saturday, August 8th saw some severe storms throughout the lower parts of the province, with strong wi...
Aug 10, 2026
Pool cancellations, burn bans in place as air quality warning continues
As smoke from wildfires across northern Ontario continues to drift south, impacting the air quality across Waterloo Region, the various cities and townships have had to react, now making changes to some local programs and outlets.
Jul 16, 2026
UPDATE: Air quality warning upgraded as smoke billows from northern wildfires
A pair of weather alerts are in effect across Waterloo Region through the midway point of the week, most notably an orange-level air quality warning as smoke continues to billow from the forest fires across northern Ontario.
Jul 15, 2026
Showers, humidity headed for Waterloo Region this week
There was snow on the ground in Waterloo Region just one week ago, but according to the upcoming forecast, a good amount of warmth and even some increased humidex values are on the way. The information comes from Environment Canada, which shows temperatures will hit highs in the upper tens and even the low twenties fro...
Apr 13, 2026
Waterloo Region saw the rainiest March in 15 years
With March now in the rear-view mirror, residents across Waterloo Region are reflecting on what's been a wet start to spring. According to local experts, though, it was actually the wettest, rainiest month of March in 15 years. The details come from the E.D. Soulis Memorial Weather Station at the University of Waterloo...
Apr 02, 2026
Flood watch issued across entire Grand River watershed
With heightened temperatures and heavy rainfall expected across Waterloo Region, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued a flood watch across the entirety of the Grand River watershed. It comes following the above seasonal conditions seen in the region, with temperatures expected to remain in double di...
Mar 31, 2026
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'E-scooters are not toys': Footage released of e-scooter on Kitchener expressway
Footage has been released by Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) after an e-scooter was seen moving at high speeds across the expressway in Kitchener. The dashcam footage shows a person riding the scooter and speeding between vehicles as it entered the busy highway from the Ottawa Street North off-ramp. It then hea...
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WRPS investigating after vehicle shot by 'large-calibre rifle' near The Boardwalk
An investigation is now ongoing through Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) after a vehicle was shot at by a "large-calibre rifle round" in Kitchener. The local service said it happened back on Aug. 8, at around 2 p.m., when police were called about a vehicle that had been struck near The Boardwalk. WRPS ...
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GRT sees 10% ridership dip, over a million passengers lost in 2026: report
With well over half the year now in the rear-view mirror, Grand River Transit (GRT) is starting to take a peek at what trends have been seen so far in 2026, but a new report is showing that numbers for the local transit service have continued heading in the wrong direction. A new mid-year report is showing that overall...
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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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