Waterloo, Ontario news

• Dr. Peter Lin offers tips on how to stay healthy in 2026

  11-01-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Forget the fitness fads and viral diet tips. Dr. Peter Lin goes back to basics, bringing advice for better living in the new year.
  
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• Are you flexing your social muscles this winter? Here's how you can improve your 'social fitness'

  11-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  An expert on leisure and recreation says social isolation can cause a slew of impacts to your mental, physical and emotional health. Studies show loneliness can even raise the risk of early death.
  
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• Coffee and a DJ: Escape the daily grind with new Sunday music series in downtown Kitchener

  10-01-2026 20:00 via cbc.ca
  If you’ve ever wanted to groove to music while drinking coffee, the Kitchener Downtown BIA has you covered this winter. A new weekly event starting Sunday, called Sunday Grind, is meant to put a spotlight on downtown cafes while a local DJ brings the beats.
  
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• In The Key of C: Hear Shawnee Kish, J.P. Cormier, Hannah Georgas, Bahamas and more

  10-01-2026 19:00 via cbc.ca
  A musical instrument, invented in Guelph, is now front and centre as part of a mesmerizing soundtrack for a new science fiction film currently in theatres. We hear more about where the Fron2 has been. Plus, host Craig Norris will spin tunes from Shawnee Kish, J.P. Cormier, Hannah Georgas, Bahamas, Shad, Big Sugar and tons more!
  
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• Guelph researchers aim to grow local berries year-round: Jasmine Mangalaseril

  10-01-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  There may be snow on the ground, but a group of local researchers are competing against three other Canadian teams to bring us fresh, locally grown berries all year round. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril bites into the sweet and juicy details of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge.
  
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• We go shopping with the Kitchener Fire Department for a carbon monoxide alarm

  10-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Fire departments want you to purchase a new carbon monoxide alarm as soon as possible. New rules came in Jan. 1 stating that carbon monoxide alarms need to be on all floors of any home in the province. Franz Tschoegl, the public education officer with the Kitchener Fire Department, outlines your options.
  
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• Blue Rodeo keyboardist to host special concert in DTK for people experiencing homelessness

  10-01-2026 00:00 via cbc.ca
  Blue Rodeo keyboardist Mike Boguski will be hosting a special concert in downtown Kitchener on Saturday for people in the community experiencing homelessness. The concert will be held at St. John's Kitchen before the band performs at Centre in the Square.
  
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• Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears

  09-01-2026 20:19 via cbc.ca
  The federal government has drastically cut funding for First Nations kids in Ontario seeking educational support under Jordan’s Principle, a tribunal hearing revealed this week. The money decreased from $122.1 million to just $1.2 million over the same time periods in 2024 versus 2025.
  
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• Guelph daytime drop-in space won't open Monday as planned, mayor and organizations say

  09-01-2026 19:38 via cbc.ca
  A daytime drop-in space that was set to open in Guelph on Monday now won't because Stepping Stone, the organization set to host the space, can't operate it due to ongoing construction and a second organization, Royal City Mission, says they were unable to come to a formal agreement about having the drop-in at their location.
  
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• Regional council passes encampment bylaw amendments which will see residents out by April 1

  09-01-2026 17:40 via cbc.ca
  Regional councillors voted in favour of amending a bylaw that will now see the residents living at an encampment on 100 Victoria St. N., out by April 1 as the region prepares for the construction of a new transit hub in the spring.
  
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• 'Exceptionally busy' flu season keep emergency departments in Waterloo region and area very busy

  09-01-2026 16:41 via cbc.ca
  Hospitals in Waterloo region and area are seeing an uptick in the number of people seeking care for flu and respiratory illnesses. Stephanie Pearsall, vice president of clinical programs and chief nursing executive at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, says they expect the trend to continue "over the next several weeks" and encourages people who aren't feeling well to stay home.
  
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• Province sues company for over $25M, alleges fraud linked to Skills Development Fund

  09-01-2026 15:24 via cbc.ca
  The Ontario government has filed a lawsuit against a company it contracted to run a student mental health program, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation and seeking to recoup more than $25 million in public money.
  
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• Wind gusts of up to 80 km/h expected in Waterloo region, Guelph most of Friday

  09-01-2026 14:54 via cbc.ca
  Expect strong winds and rain in Waterloo region and Guelph most of Friday. Environment Canada has issued a weather statement calling for wind gusts of up to 70 or 80 km/h. Winds should ease off during the late afternoon, early evening hours.
  
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• Man in hospital after being struck by vehicle at Cambridge roundabout

  09-01-2026 14:13 via cbc.ca
  Waterloo regional police continue to investigate a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the Franklin Boulevard roundabout in Cambridge. Police say the collision happened Thursday night.
  
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• Kate’s 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 9 to 11

  09-01-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  This weekend, go for a walk to see some birds, groove to some beats at a new Sunday Grind event or ask questions of mediums and psychics at a fair in Cambridge.
  
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• Warm temperatures Friday could cause flooding in Waterloo region, GRCA warns

  09-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The Grand River Conservation Authority's most recent snow survey found that the water content in snow packs is about 150 per cent higher than usual this year. That paired with lots of rain and snow, plus warm temperatures Friday, may mean flooding for parts of Waterloo region.
  
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• Retired CBC host Cathy Alex remembered for her sense of humour, passion for journalism

  09-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Former CBC host Cathy Alex, who died this week at 62, is being remembered for her resounding laughter, love of the outdoors and commitment to the communities she served during her 33-year career. Here's what former colleagues shared about their time working with Alex in Thunder Bay, Ont.
  
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• Researchers want to know how people with multiple sclerosis might be helped by playing Tetris

  09-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton are observing people with multiple sclerosis as they exercise while they play Tetris to see if it helps them deal with their symptoms.
  
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• Doug Ford's plan to remove Crown Royal from Ontario shelves 'misinformed,' Manitoba Conservative MP says

  09-01-2026 00:24 via cbc.ca
  A federal Conservative MP from Manitoba says Ontario Premier Doug Ford didn't have "all the facts in front of him" when he doubled down on threats to pull Crown Royal whisky off shelves.
  
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• Cambridge addresses concerns over snow clearing after hundreds of complaints

  08-01-2026 19:03 via cbc.ca
  The City of Cambridge says staff have received more than 1,300 complaints over snow clearing of roads and sidewalks after multiple winter storms over the past few weeks. The city says it has also issued more than 2,600 tickets since Nov. 28 for people who left vehicles parked on the roads during a snow event.
  
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• Guelph senior loses $800K to scammers pretending to be bank representatives

  08-01-2026 18:09 via cbc.ca
  Police are warning people to be wary of fraud after a woman in Guelph was scammed out of her life savings, which totaled approximately $800,000.
  
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• Why you should add social fitness to your list of goals this year

  08-01-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  Social isolation can cause a slew of impacts to your mental, physical and emotional health. That's why University of Waterloo's Troy Glover says people should practice social fitness. He explains to CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's The Morning Edition host Craig Norris why people are experiencing isolation now more than ever before and what you can do to flex your social fitness muscles.
  
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• Ontario mobile homeowners struggling to sell properties accuse park owner of using tactics that break the law

  08-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Some homeowners and Realtors are accusing a private equity firm that owns mobile home parks in Ontario of using questionable and illegal tactics to raise lot rents beyond what many can afford. As a result, they say, homes that have traditionally been seen as affordable are becoming nearly impossible to sell.
  
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• The Canada Reads 2026 longlist is here

  08-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to build bridges. The panellists and the books they choose to champion will be revealed on Jan. 22.
  
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• People regained weight, worsened heart health after stopping weight loss drugs: review

  08-01-2026 01:57 via cbc.ca
  When people who are overweight and obese stopped taking their weight-loss medications they regained weight faster than those who stopped a diet or exercise program, a new review of studies finds.
  
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• Carney meeting with premiers this month as CUSMA talks intensify

  07-01-2026 22:15 via cbc.ca
  Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the premiers in Ottawa later this month, the start of a busy year where the mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement kicks into high gear.
  
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• Woman who parked in accessible spot without permit arrested on drug-related charges: Brantford police

  07-01-2026 14:55 via cbc.ca
  Brantford police say she was parked outside a local business on Saturday and arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle by drugs.
  
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• School buses cancelled in North Wellington and Dufferin County

  07-01-2026 14:02 via cbc.ca
  Wellington-Dufferin Student Transportation Services has cancelled all school buses in Division 3, covering North Wellington, and Division 4, including Dufferin Country and routes to Robert F. Hall Secondary School.
  
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• Region of Waterloo looks to change bylaw that could see Kitchener encampment residents out by April 1

  07-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The Region of Waterloo is looking to make some amendments to a bylaw it passed last spring regarding a homeless encampment on 100 Victoria St. N. in Kitchener. A public input meeting regarding the bylaw is scheduled for Wednesday night, where 11 people have signed up to share their thoughts and concerns with council.
  
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• Ontario government call for Toronto police to crack down on protests puts free expression at risk: expert

  07-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  An expert in free expression feels Ontario’s solicitor general is attempting to pressure Toronto police to change how they handle protests for political reasons. This comes after Solicitor General Michael Kerzner issued a letter to the Toronto Police Service, calling out what he described as a lack of enforcement for hate, intimidation and harassment-motivated offences at protests in the city.
  
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• Region won't support approvals for new developments until more is known about water quantity concerns

  06-01-2026 22:30 via cbc.ca
  The Region of Waterloo says it has confirmed there are concerns with the amount of water in high-growth areas like Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Woolwich and Wilmot. For now, the region says it won't support the approval of new developments in those areas until staff are able to figure out next steps.
  
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• Region pauses approvals for new developments until more is known about water quantity concerns

  06-01-2026 22:30 via cbc.ca
  The Region of Waterloo says it has confirmed there are concerns with the amount of water in high-growth areas like Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Woolwich and Wilmot. For now, the region says it will pause approval of new developments in those areas until staff are able to figure out next steps.
  
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• City of Kitchener pauses tower development decision due to region's water capacity concerns

  06-01-2026 20:19 via cbc.ca
  The City of Kitchener is deferring a decision to build two residential towers on Courtland Avenue after city staff received a letter from the region saying because the project fall within the Mannheim Service Area, it can't approve the project at this time.
  
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• Protesters in Waterloo condemn U.S. military action in Venezuela

  06-01-2026 20:11 via cbc.ca
  On Monday, uptown Waterloo was largely filled with the sound of protesters condemning U.S. President Donald Trump's move to oust Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Some cars driving by honked in support. Meanwhile, other Venezuelans in Waterloo region are celebrating after hearing the news about Maduro.
  
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• Ontario's new online courts portal is causing delays, bogging down system, Toronto lawyers say

  06-01-2026 16:20 via cbc.ca
  A new online portal meant to streamline access to Ontario's court system is leaving some lawyers grappling with unpredictable delays and facing new hurdles in managing their cases, they say months after the platform's initial rollout.
  
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• School buses cancelled in Guelph, Wellington County due to freezing rain Tuesday

  06-01-2026 12:48 via cbc.ca
  Waterloo region and Guelph are under a yellow warning for freezing rain Tuesday. Wellington-Dufferin Student Transportation Services have  cancelled transportation for students in all four zones they service , including Guelph, Puslinch, Rockwood, Erin, North Wellington and Dufferin County. Schools are open.
  
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• Impaired drivers in Ontario face automatic, harsher penalties under new rules now in effect

  05-01-2026 22:25 via cbc.ca
  New rules and increased penalties for impaired driving took effect this month across Ontario, after the province made amendments to the Highway Traffic Act. Advocacy groups say more can be done to curb impaired drivers, but overall, the changes are positive.
  
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• Waterloo man in hospital after being hit by GO bus Monday afternoon

  05-01-2026 20:59 via cbc.ca
  A pedestrian has been hit in Waterloo on Phillip Street Monday afternoon. A GO bus on the scene was stopped on the street and had a smashed windshield. Waterloo regional police say officers are on scene conducting an investigation and the road is closed.
  
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• Pedestrian hit in Waterloo, police on scene investigating

  05-01-2026 20:59 via cbc.ca
  A pedestrian has been hit in Waterloo on Phillip Street Monday afternoon. Waterloo regional police say officers are on scene conducting an investigation and the road is closed.
  
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• Local workers with Ontario Health atHome rally against return-to-office mandate

  05-01-2026 20:27 via cbc.ca
  Workers with Ontario Health atHome want the hybrid workplace model to remain. A small group took to the streets in Waterloo on Monday to rally against Premier Doug Ford's return-to-office order, which mandates they need to be at the workplace five days a week.
  
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• Local workers with Ontario Health atHome rally against return office mandate

  05-01-2026 20:27 via cbc.ca
  Support workers with Ontario Health atHome want the hybrid workplace model to remain. A small group of workers took to the streets in Waterloo on Monday to rally against Premier Doug Ford's return-to-office order.
  
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• Several hours of freezing rain expected in Waterloo region, Guelph and area on Tuesday

  05-01-2026 19:34 via cbc.ca
  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County warning of several hours of freezing rain on Tuesday. Roads and sidewalks may become slippery as the ice is expected to build up over the course of the day.
  
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• Former OHL commissioner, CHL president David Branch dead at 77

  05-01-2026 18:00 via cbc.ca
  Former Ontario Hockey League commissioner and Canadian Hockey League president David Branch has died. He was 77. The OHL and Canadian Hockey League announced his death Monday, stating he died Sunday. No cause of death was revealed.
  
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• Heavy snow during morning commute leads to snow event in Cambridge

  05-01-2026 12:54 via cbc.ca
  The return from holiday vacation for many people was met with a Monday morning snowfall during the commute. Environment Canada says up to 10 cm of snow is expected in some areas around Waterloo region and Guelph, changing to freezing drizzle in the afternoon.
  
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• Heavy snow could snarl morning commute in Guelph, Mount Forest

  05-01-2026 12:54 via cbc.ca
  Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for Guelph and Mount Forest calling for snowfall amounts of 10 centimetres by early afternoon.
  
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• Heavy snow could snarl morning commute around Waterloo region, Guelph

  05-01-2026 12:54 via cbc.ca
  Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Waterloo region calling for snowfall amounts between five and 10 centimetres by early afternoon. Guelph is under a  yellow warning  for snowfall up to 10 centimetres by the afternoon.
  
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• It may be January, but the search for a summer job in Waterloo region starts now

  05-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Youth looking for work this summer can starting applying this winter for various jobs from summer camps to certified lifeguards.
  
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• Ontario will hold firm on U.S. booze ban at LCBO, says finance minister

  05-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Ontario’s finance minister says nothing short of full removal of tariffs will bring U.S. booze back to LCBO shelves, doubling-down on a trade irritant that has continued to frustrate President Donald Trump’s administration.
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• Deaf Laurier ringette player Leah Partridge thrives on ice with support of her team

  04-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Leah Partridge has been playing ringette since she was four, but she’s never relied on hearing to navigate the ice. Born profoundly deaf, the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks assistant captain uses visual cues to work with her teammates.
  
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• Cooking tips and meal prep tricks from a London chef

  04-01-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  If your new year includes a goal to make more healthy food at home, check out these tips from a London-based personal chef.
  
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