Waterloo, Ontario news

• Candidate asks for recount after losing by 3 votes

  04-11-2026 19:05 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  A recount is set to take place for a Waterloo regional council seat after the margin came down to just three votes. Incumbent Chantal Huinink defeated challenger Chris Moser, whose campaign requested the recount. The request was supported by a motion from Coun. Mike Harris, which passed unanimously at regional council. CBC K-W’s Diego Pizarro spoke to Eric Davis, the lawyer representing Moser's campaign, about the recount process and what happens next.
  
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• New drug helps curb fentanyl cravings and may protect against overdose, Ontario doctor says

  12-11-2026 11:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  A London, Ont.-based study examining four medications used to treat opioid addiction has found that one appears to offer significant protection against fentanyl overdoses.
  
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• Port Dover readies for more modest Friday the 13th biker rally with off-season now here

  12-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Kathy Mercey expects the population of her little town of Port Dover, Ont., to almost double on Friday, but that's nothing compared to what the lakeside community sees when Friday the 13th events like the one this week come in the hot summer months and motorcycle enthusiasts flock there by the tens of thousands.
  
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• Crowd gathers to mark Remembrance Day in Kitchener

  11-11-2026 20:31 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  For Remembrance Day this year, hundreds of people gathered at the downtown Kitchener cenotaph to remember and honour the many Canadians who answered the call. CBC K-W's John Dalusong was there and spoke to some people about why they took part.
  
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• Company that owns Cambridge data centre says 5K litre glycol spill was not related to bacterial bloom in pond

  11-11-2026 19:12 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  The company that owns a data centre in Cambridge confirmed a 5,000 litre glycol spill happened in a nearby stormwater pond in early July. Related Digital said the spill was not related to a odorous, milky white substance that presented in the water just over two weeks later.
  
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• 3 arrested after assault near Guelph homecoming street party

  11-11-2026 18:39 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Police in Guelph say three men have been charged with assault after two people were assaulted at a commercial plaza near where an unsanctioned street party was held the weekend of the university's homecoming.
  
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• This Cambridge legion got over 500 new members this year

  11-11-2026 12:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Legions across Waterloo region are seeing a massive boost in new members this year. The Royal Canadian Legion has been encouraging new members to join with no fees this year to celebrate its centennial. CBC's Aastha Shetty visited Branch 272 in Hespeler to hear more about what's drawing new members in.
  
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• Honda CR-V tops list of most stolen vehicles in Ontario in 2025

  10-11-2026 22:18 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  The Honda CR-V was the most stolen car in Ontario last year, according to Équité Association's annual Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles report released Tuesday.
  
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• Traffic snarled on Guelph's Hanlon Parkway after spill of possible flammable liquid

  10-11-2026 21:55 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  All southbound lanes of the Hanlon Expressway in Guelph starting at College Avenue W. have been closed Tuesday afternoon after a tanker spilled. The Ontario Provincial Police say the closure is "out of an abundance of caution" as the liquid may be flammable.
  
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• Minimum wage rate 'not cutting it,' says Ontario Living Wage Network

  10-11-2026 19:56 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  The Ontario Living Wage Network has just released its 2026 numbers reflecting the state of living in the province. The province saw a 1.6 per cent increase in living wage rates overall, which is modest compared to last year's 5.3 per cent.
  
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• What is misophonia? A cognitive neuroscientist explains

  10-11-2026 19:06 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Misophonia is trending on social media, but is it a real condition? Nichole Scheerer is a cognitive neurologist who studies misophonia at Wilfrid Laurier University. She explains the difference between misophonia and simply being annoyed at certain noises.
  
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• Ontario appoints 8 new regional chairs after controversial rule change lets minister hand-pick appointees

  10-11-2026 19:06 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Ontario's municipal affairs minister has appointed eight regional heads of council, following a controversial legislative change that let the Ford government hand-pick appointees who otherwise would have been elected to their position.
  
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• Scott Davey, current Kitchener city councillor, named next chair of Region of Waterloo

  10-11-2026 18:05 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Scott Davey has been named the next chair of the Region of Waterloo. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack made the announcement Tuesday to appoint regional chairs in eight municipalities. Davey is currently a Kitchener city councillor. He will replace current chair Karen Redman.
  
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• It comes down to Woolwich: Results for Catholic school board trustee seat expected Tuesday

  10-11-2026 12:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Woolwich Township will conduct a recount on Tuesday to finalize who won the Waterloo, Woolwich and Wellesley trustee seat for the Catholic school board. The recount comes after two candidates tied on election night. Wellesley and Waterloo have already completed their recounts.
  
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• Anna Aceto- Guerin wins Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee seat by 2 votes after recount

  10-11-2026 12:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Anna Aceto-Guerin will represent Waterloo, Woolwich, Wellesley with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board after a recount confirmed she won by two votes. The recount comes after Aceto-Guerin and incumbent Conrad Stanley tied on election night.
  
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• Military budget squeeze limits paid Remembrance Day participation in Ontario

  10-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Despite billions in new defence spending, military budget restraints are limiting paid Remembrance Day participation in southwestern Ontario. Leaked emails reveal commanders capped attendance at 50 reservists per unit, prompting complaints from troops. The military says soldiers can still attend ceremonies in uniform, but without being paid.
  
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• Lions and tigers are kept legally in Ontario backyards. No one knows how many there are

  10-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Lions and tigers are among some of the most recognizable and dangerous predators in the world. They're also legal to own in Ontario, where provincial authorities can't say how many are being held in private cages and backyards.
  
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• Ford government's public safety efforts seen as 'largely ineffective,' internal polling reveals

  10-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  The Ford government’s work to address public safety is seen as “largely ineffective” according to internal polling conducted on behalf of the province earlier this year, with respondents saying its efforts on auto theft, public drug use and cracking down on repeat offenders are missing the mark.
  
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• Incumbent Chantal Huinink wins Waterloo regional council seat following recount

  09-11-2026 23:22 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Chantal Huinink will get to keep her seat as Waterloo's regional councillor after all, following a vote recount that confirmed she won the race by three votes.
  
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• University of Waterloo student pleads not guilty in U.S. court amid Chinese 'espionage' probe

  09-11-2026 22:06 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  An Ontario university student has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court in a case a prosecutor described as involving "espionage-type activities." Weiheng (Billy) Zeng is charged with making false statements following an FBI counter-intelligence investigation.
  
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• Ontario university student pleads not guilty in U.S. court amid Chinese 'espionage' probe

  09-11-2026 22:06 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  An Ontario university student has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. federal court in a case a prosecutor described as involving "espionage-type activities." Weiheng (Billy) Zeng is charged with making false statements following an FBI counter-intelligence investigation.
  
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• Pedestrians injured in 2 separate hit-and-runs in Kitchener and Cambridge

  09-11-2026 22:01 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Officers with the Waterloo Regional Police Service are investigating two separate hit-and-runs involving pedestrians. One happened Friday night in Kitchener, the other was Saturday morning in Cambridge.
  
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• Ford calls students protesting OSAP changes 'naive,' says they should be 'thanking the government'

  09-11-2026 18:37 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford called students who protested Ontario Student Assistance Program changes and tuition hikes "naive" on Monday — likening them to "sheep" who blindly follow "looney tunes" on social media.
  
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• Weekend fire causes estimated $1M in damages to Islamic centre in Guelph

  09-11-2026 17:27 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  A Guelph, Ont., man has been charged after a fire at the Al-Fatema Islamic Centre destroyed the interior and caused an estimated $1 million in damages. Police say the fire is not believed to be hate-motivated.
  
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• Vote recount taking place in Waterloo for 2 municipal election races

  09-11-2026 12:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Staff at Waterloo city hall will be conducting vote recounts for two municipal election races. Staff have to recount approximately 29,000 ballots, which is expected to take between six to eight hours.
  
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• New law schools expected for Guelph and Brantford, with goal of improving access to justice

  09-11-2026 11:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Two new law schools are being proposed for southern Ontario, with hopes they'll be up and running at the University of Guelph and Wilfrid Laurier in Brantford by fall 2028 once all the steps for approval are completed.
  
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• Could a selfie be used to determine your survival rate for cancer? Dr. Peter Lin explains

  08-11-2026 14:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Could an AI tool predict whether a patient will survive cancer treatment based on a photo of their face? It sounds a bit like science fiction, but Dr. Peter Lin explains more about the new technology researchers are developing to do that very thing.
  
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• What's your favourite memory of Diwali?

  08-11-2026 12:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  Diwali is on Sunday. The fourth Bespoke Diwali marketplace was held at the Ken Seiling Museum on Saturday. The festival is deeply rooted in religion, it has become a social and cultural event for many. CBC K-W's John Dalusong spoke to people at the market about their Diwali memories.
  
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• Increasing cost of youth sports forcing kids to choose between one or the other at early age

  08-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  If the rising cost of youth sports pushes athletes to specialize early, it might also endanger two familiar athletic archetypes – the late bloomer and the multisport standout.
  
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• In The Key Of C: Hear Aphrose, Skydiggers, Jozem, Shakura S'aida and more

  07-11-2026 19:00 via CBC | Kitchener-Waterloo News
  
  As YouTube announces plans to label AI-made music, a thorny question arises: Do audiences care? Host Craig Norris digs into that. Plus, you'll hear some non-AI tunes from Skydiggers, Jozem, Shakura S'aida, Aphrose and lots, lots more!
  
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