Waterloo, Ontario news

• ‘Unheard of’ early snowmobile season benefits riders and local businesses in and around Waterloo region

  11-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  This year’s record-breaking amount of snow in Waterloo region is prompting more snowmobilers to stay closer to home, which in turn is boosting business for local restaurants near snowmobile trails.
  
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• Guelph, Ont., doctor en route to Gaza aide work says he was denied entry to Israel for carrying medical items

  11-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Dr. Hassan Kapasi of Guelph, Ont., says an Israeli border guard denied him entry while he was trying to get to Gaza after general medical equipment, including a stethoscope and Band-Aids, were found during a search of his bag.
  
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• Waterloo region’s chair should be chosen locally and not by province, councillors say

  10-02-2026 23:00 via cbc.ca
  Region of Waterloo councillors have voted to send a letter to the province indicating they support regional chairs being chosen by local voters or council members. It comes after the province appointed a regional chair in Niagara region in December and rumours of possible changes to regional governments since 2018.
  
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• Two men charged after shooting in downtown Kitchener

  10-02-2026 22:49 via cbc.ca
  Several charges have been laid on two men in connection to the late January shooting in downtown Kitchener, including aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
  
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• Brantford, Ont., man charged with 2nd-degree murder after motel altercation, say police

  10-02-2026 21:30 via cbc.ca
  On Monday, at about 7 p.m., Brantford police officers say they were called to a motel on Colborne Street at Locks Road where they found a man dead.
  
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• Ford salutes Poilievre's leadership result, but says 'you don't win elections at conventions'

  10-02-2026 19:45 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may have secured the overwhelming support of his party in a recent leadership vote, but cautioned that elections are not won on the convention room floor.
  
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• Sorcery, poisons and Dracula costumes: Unique courses found at Ontario universities

  10-02-2026 19:35 via cbc.ca
  At post-secondary schools across Ontario students can be found taking unique courses, some of which have them learning about the history of witchcraft, studying Japanese comics or occasionally wearing a Dracula costume. Instructors say the courses are about critical thinking skills, not amusement.
  
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• Wilmot Township passes budget with final property tax increase set at 9.1%

  10-02-2026 19:27 via cbc.ca
  Wilmot Township's council has passed its 2026 budget. Councillors made amendments to Mayor Natasha Salonen's strong mayor budget, including eliminating the cost-of-living pay increase for mayor and council members.
  
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• These robots paint with light while guided by music

  10-02-2026 17:36 via cbc.ca
  Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed technology that has robots painting with light.They developed a system where small rover-like robots use different coloured lights to create light paintings on the floor as they are guided by music. Lead researcher Gennaro Notomista says this research explores the intersection of technology and art as a tool to help artists.
  
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• Former Conestoga College VP seeks nearly $3M from college following 'extreme bad faith' termination

  10-02-2026 16:43 via cbc.ca
  The former vice president of Conestoga College, Dean Bulloch, is suing Conestoga College claiming the college breached his employment agreement in July of last year when the school rejected his retirement notice and terminated him "without cause basis."
  
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• Carney speaks to Trump after U.S. president erupts over Gordie Howe Bridge

  10-02-2026 16:19 via cbc.ca
  Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke to his U.S. counterpart early Tuesday morning about the Gordie Howe Bridge, which Donald Trump has threatened to block. Carney reportedly explained to him that Canadians paid for the bridge in full and that the Americans already have an ownership stake.
  
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• Carney speaks to Trump after president erupts over Gordie Howe Bridge

  10-02-2026 16:19 via cbc.ca
  Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke to his U.S. counterpart early Tuesday morning about the Gordie Howe Bridge, which Donald Trump has threatened to block. Carney reportedly explained to him that Canadians paid for the bridge in full and that the Americans already have an ownership stake.
  
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• Parents urge province to create standard of care for Ontario students with diabetes

  10-02-2026 15:33 via cbc.ca
  Parents whose children have Type 1 diabetes are urging the Ministry of Education to create a provincewide standard of care for diabetes in schools, so it doesn't vary from classroom to classroom, school to school, or board to board.
  
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• Guelph man hit by transport truck after pushing girlfriend out of the way

  10-02-2026 15:25 via cbc.ca
  A Guelph, Ont., man is in a Hamilton hospital with non-life threatening injuries after police say he was hit by a transport truck Monday afternoon. The man saw the truck turning and pushed his girlfriend out of the way when he was hit. The girlfriend was not injured.
  
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• Gillam celebrates construction milestone on University of Waterloo Math 4 project - Ontario Construction News

  10-02-2026 12:00 via news.google.com
  Gillam celebrates construction milestone on University of Waterloo Math 4 project  Ontario Construction News
  
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• Police in Waterloo region and Guelph welcome independent review announced by Ontario’s policing inspector - CBC

  09-02-2026 21:20 via news.google.com
  Police in Waterloo region and Guelph welcome independent review announced by Ontario’s policing inspector  CBC
  
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• Police in Waterloo region and Guelph welcome independent review announced by Ontario’s policing inspector

  09-02-2026 21:20 via cbc.ca
  Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing Ryan Teschner has announced all police services in the province will undergo a review after a corruption investigation involving current and retired officers with the Toronto Police Service. Local police services say they welcome that investigation.
  
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• Cap on international students to blame for decrease in ridership, says Grand River Transit

  09-02-2026 17:14 via cbc.ca
  A report going before a Region of Waterloo council committee says there were 4.1 million fewer Grand River Transit riders in 2025 compared to 2024.
  
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• Will Ontario's policing inspector investigate Toronto police? He's speaking at 10 a.m.

  09-02-2026 14:20 via cbc.ca
  The province’s inspector general of policing is holding a news conference Monday morning at 10 a.m. ET to give an update on whether his office will investigate the Toronto Police Service after seven of the force’s officers and one former officer were arrested and are facing corruption charges.
  
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• Ontario policing inspector announces provincewide look at how police, boards can protect against corruption

  09-02-2026 14:20 via cbc.ca
  The province’s inspector general of policing will conduct a province-wide independent review of police after seven Toronto Police Service officers and one former officer were arrested and are facing corruption charges.
  
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• Interactive workshop prepares future pharmacists to respond to emergency events

  09-02-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  A new interactive workshop that was piloted at the University of Waterloo aims to prepare future pharmacists to respond to emergency events like extreme weather, a natural disaster or a pandemic. Schools across Canada say they see the need to prepare students as the risk of these events grows.
  
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• 'Such an adrenaline rush': Meet 2 local dog owners who embrace snowy weather by dog sledding and skijoring

  09-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  It’s been a record-breaking winter in Waterloo region, with over twice the average amount of snow covering the region. With all the snowfall comes more opportunities for enthusiasts to enjoy winter sports such as skijoring and dog sledding.
  
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• Taxpayers complain of long waits for the CRA to fix its errors, deliver refunds

  09-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The Canada Revenue Agency is warning about processing delays for several key services involving Canadians’ tax returns. Some people stuck in the backlog say they're stressed and desperate for a resolution.
  
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• New faces and great expectations for 2026 Toronto Blue Jays

  09-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The Toronto Blue Jays came agonizingly close to winning a World Series last fall, and the organization spent the winter tweaking its roster in hopes of another shot at post-season glory. Here's a look at the new and returning faces, as well as a summary of who won't be back.
  
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• 150 vehicles abandoned in weekend blizzard that saw snowmobilers and farmers helping

  09-02-2026 00:48 via cbc.ca
  As parts of Lambton and Middlesex counties dig themselves out of another winter storm, stories of people going above and beyond to help each other are emerging.
  
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• Extreme cold warnings in effect for Waterloo region, Guelph and Stratford as wind chills dip to -30

  08-02-2026 16:15 via cbc.ca
  Waterloo region, Guelph and Stratford are facing extreme cold, with wind chills dropping as low as -30 Sunday night. While Monday will remain bitterly cold, temperatures are expected to ease later in the week.
  
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• What is red light therapy and does it actually work? Dr. Christopher Labos explains

  08-02-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  You may have come across pictures in your social media feed of friends or celebrities wearing a strange face mask and wondered, what's up with that? Red light therapy is an at-home skin treatment but does it actually work to reduce wrinkles or blemishes? Dr. Christopher Labos explains how red light therapy works.
  
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• New Canadian show by Waterloo writer set to premiere after Super Bowl

  08-02-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  A new Canadian show is set to premiere on CTV and Crave right after the Super Bowl on Sunday. The Borderline was written and created by Graeme Stewart of Waterloo, Ont. He shared what the show is about and how Waterloo region inspired him.
  
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• Characters in Oscar-nominated short brought to life by award-winning actor Colm Feore at Kitchener studio

  08-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  An animated Canadian film produced by the National Film Board of Canada which has been nominated for an Oscar has local connections. The Girls Who Cried Pearls is a stop-motion film that tells the story of a poor boy in early 20th century Montreal who falls in love with a girl whose tears turn into pearls. It features the voice of actor Colm Feore who recorded the 17-minute short at Fred Smith Studios in Kitchener.
  
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• How Scholastic became a cultural rite of passage for Canadian kids

  08-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  For decades, Scholastic has been a fixture in Canadian elementary schools, introducing children to reading while helping fund under-resourced libraries. Despite growing criticism over cost and commercialization, the book fair remains a nostalgic — and enduring — rite of passage.
  
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• Environment Canada issues yellow cold warnings for southwestern Ontario

  07-02-2026 21:55 via cbc.ca
  Residents in southwestern Ontario are being warned of brutal winter weather as strong winds, frigid temperatures and blowing snow are in the forecast for Saturday, according to Environment Canada.
  
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• In The Key Of C: Hear Lights, Lowest of the Low, Beau Nectar and more

  07-02-2026 19:00 via cbc.ca
  This week, host Craig Norris examines the perception of how long January and February feel. Plus, hear music from Lights, Lowest of the Low, Beau Nectar, Charlotte Cornfield, Adam Klobi and more.
  
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• Crispy, gooey, salty: Food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril explores the world of poutine

  07-02-2026 14:00 via cbc.ca
  It's crispy. It's salty. It's gooey and smothered in hot, savoury gravy. Poutine is an iconic Canadian comfort food that has evolved from its humble beginnings into a dish that is often reimagined in so many ways. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril explores the world of poutine.
  
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• People reminded to stay off stormwater ponds over concerns of unstable ice

  07-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The City of Waterloo is reminding people to stay off Silver Lake and stormwater management ponds throughout the city because they ice can be unsafe.
  
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• Engineering students across the country are racing concrete toboggans in London this weekend

  07-02-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  University engineering teams from across Canada and the U.S. are competing in the 52nd Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race at Boler Mountain in London this weekend.
  
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• NDP, Liberals prepare to square off in key Scarborough byelection

  07-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A high-profile departure and the potential for a high-profile arrival at Queen’s Park are shaking up the opposition NDP and Liberals, as both parties prepare for a showdown in a Scarborough byelection.
  
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• After shocking defection, Ontario NDP, Liberals prepare to square off in key byelection

  07-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A high-profile departure and the potential for a high-profile arrival at Queen’s Park are shaking up the opposition NDP and Liberals, as both parties prepare for a showdown in a Scarborough byelection.
  
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• A campus trespassing call in Ontario turned into an explosives investigation. Here's what to know

  07-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Over the last two weeks, a beige home on the corner of a snowy street in London, Ont.'s quiet Medway neighbourhood has been the epicentre of a bizarre police investigation that has spread from the local university campus to Ottawa, Quebec and the RCMP's national security unit. Here's what to know about the case.
  
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• A campus trespassing call in Ontario has turned into a national security investigation. Here's what to know

  07-02-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Over the last two weeks, a beige home on the corner of a snowy street in London, Ont.'s quiet Medway neighbourhood has been the epicentre of a bizarre police investigation that has spread from the local university campus to Ottawa, Quebec and the RCMP's national security unit. Here's what to know about the case.
  
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• University completes investigation into Guelph pub night that included hate symbols and discriminatory slurs

  06-02-2026 20:34 via cbc.ca
  The University of Guelph launched an investigation into student behaviour at an on-campus pub night in January where hate symbols and discriminatory slurs were put on T-shirts. The university says that investigation is now complete and students have been referred to the Office of Student Accountability."
  
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• Commentator, former Blue Jays catcher Buck Martinez announces retirement

  06-02-2026 17:07 via cbc.ca
  Toronto Blue Jays announcer Buck Martinez has announced his retirement, ending a career that saw the former big-league catcher call over 4,000 Blue Jays games over four-plus decades in the booth.
  
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• Brace for another blast of winter: Warnings issued for blowing snow, cold in Waterloo region and area

  06-02-2026 14:51 via cbc.ca
  It is going to be a snowy and windy day on Friday as a result of an Alberta Clipper that's moving through Waterloo region and Guelph areas. Overnight temperatures will drop significantly, which has prompted a cold warning for the area. There is also a yellow-level warning for blowing snow.
  
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• Kate’s 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 6 to 8

  06-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  There are several events on tap this weekend including Winter Pride, Valentine's Day crafts, a mayor's levee in Cambridge, a market featuring Black-owned businesses in Guelph and a Ramadan Market in Kitchener.
  
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• Kitchener woman, 33, seriously injured after being struck by vehicle

  05-02-2026 21:53 via cbc.ca
  A 33-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle late Wednesday night in Kitchener. Waterloo regional police arrested and charged the driver, a 32-year-old man from Alberta.
  
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• Guelph Winter Pride a place to 'have community together'

  05-02-2026 19:53 via cbc.ca
  Guelph Winter Pride starts Thursday with a slew of events planned for the next 10 days. The annual festival is collaborating with a number of 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations in the community this year. Athena van Nacht and Shyanne Favaro with Out on the Shelf say it's a celebration of creativity and resiliency.
  
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• Local athletes set to compete at Milano-Cortina Olympics

  05-02-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Canadians are gearing up to cheer on this country's athletes at the Milano-Cortina Olympics and two athletes with local ties are preparing to compete. Watch parties are being planned at local libraries or people can watch all the action through various CBC platforms.
  
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• 16-year-old charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of Port Rowan infant

  04-02-2026 21:41 via cbc.ca
  Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 16-year-old from Norfolk County with second-degree murder in the death of an infant last fall at a home in Port Rowan.
  
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• Canadian drag superstar Priyanka films brunch at Guelph's Revel Cider

  04-02-2026 20:00 via cbc.ca
  Drag superstar Priyanka is in Guelph Wednesday afternoon performing at Revel Cider. She's filming an episode for season 2 of her TV series "Drag Brunch Saved My Life". Priyanka shares what makes performing at restaurants unique and why she chose Revel Cider.
  
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• Government expected to scrap EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source

  04-02-2026 19:25 via cbc.ca
  The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficiency standards and credits, CBC News has learned.
  
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• Government expected to announce it's scrapping EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source

  04-02-2026 19:25 via cbc.ca
  The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficiency standards and credits, CBC News has learned.
  
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