Waterloo, Ontario news

• Commuters cautioned to stay safe as heavy snow expected Thursday evening

  27-11-2025 12:40 via cbc.ca
  A snow squall watch is in effect for snow expected to fall Thursday and into Friday, with up to 30 cm possible, even up to 60 cm for people closer to Lake Huron.  It's part of a larger system set to bring snow and high winds to the area  stretching from Windsor to Kingston. 
  
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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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• In The Key of C: Hear Kasador, Logan Staats, Julianna Riolino, Kasador, and more

  03-01-2026 19:00 via cbc.ca
  Happy New Year! On today's show, we hear how Ontario high school students can become a character in a Shakespearean play through virtual reality. There'll be a ton of music! Host Craig Norris will mark it being a new year with a few songs. Plus, tunes from some artists who are on tour this winter; Kasador, Logan Staats, Julianna Riolino, Kasador, Shawnee Kish and more!Playlist for Saturday, January 3, 2026
  Great Lake Swimmers - "Gonna Make It Through This Year"
  Shawnee Kish - "No Evil"
  Austra -
  
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• 2nd coldest December in Waterloo region in past 20 years, UW weather station reports

  03-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The region experienced the second coldest December in the last 20 years with temperatures about three degrees below average, according to a report by the E.D. Soulis Memorial Weather Station at the University of Waterloo.
  
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• Stratford police offer $10K reward for help in finding Derek Ritz, last seen in 2016

  02-01-2026 22:07 via cbc.ca
  Stratford police are offering a $10,000 reward for tips that could bring closure in the case of Derek Ritz, who was 51 years old when he was last seen at a Sebringville, Ont., residence in the early morning hours of Dec. 31, 2016.
  
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• Kate’s 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 2 to 4

  02-01-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  It's the first weekend of 2026 and while there aren't many events on tap, there are a few aimed at bringing community members together, including a levee at Kitchener's city hall and a public skate in Waterloo.
  
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• Ontario opposition parties start to rebuild after rocky 2025

  02-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Ontario’s two main opposition parties will try to turn the page on what was a difficult year, with one rebuilding after an underwhelming leadership vote result and another searching for a new person to take the party helm.
  
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• I spent over a decade obsessed with the gym. I’ve finally let myself stop

  02-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  When Zahra Khozema first started going to the gym in university, it made her feel powerful and beautiful. The guilt and stress came later.
  
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• I, the Mountain reflects on the year that was, their new album and what's ahead in 2026

  01-01-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  In this interview with CBC K-W's Joe Pavia, local band I, the Mountain takes a look back at the past year, their newest album release and what they're looking forward to in 2026.
  
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• Homelessness, transit and water: 3 issues Region of Waterloo needs to tackle in 2026

  01-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The Region of Waterloo is a growing community and expects to hit one million residents by 2051. But in the meantime, there are growing pains, including ensuring housing for everyone including those living in an encampment in Kitchener, building transit infrastructure and ensuring there's enough water.
  
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• Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave

  01-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  As the era of bilateral bad blood between Canada and the U.S. drags on, some snowbirds are facing a choice this January: Go south to warmer climes, or boycott a country that has gone from friend to somewhat of a foe.
  
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• Canada's grocery code of conduct kicks in today, with buy-in from 5 major grocers

  01-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday.
  
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• Canada's grocery code of conduct kicks in Jan. 1, with buy-in from 5 major grocers

  01-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday.
  
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• Detroit man crosses border in minivan with 2 front ends — 1 made in Canada, 1 in U.S.

  31-12-2025 19:41 via cbc.ca
  Zach Sutton drives the bak2bak, his name for what he created. The front half is an old 1993 Dodge Caravan, the back a 1991 Plymouth Voyager.
  
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• Increasing AI use in Canadian courtrooms carries risk of errors, penalties: lawyers

  31-12-2025 18:12 via cbc.ca
  As AI infiltrates more and more aspects of daily life, it is increasingly making its way into the courts and legal system, lawyers say.
  
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• Flood warning issued for Ayr after rain, snow raises river levels

  31-12-2025 15:06 via cbc.ca
  The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for Ayr for Wednesday morning as river flows are expected to peak. The higher levels are due to rain on the weekend and snow throughout this week. The authority also warns of high water levels in other streams and rivers throughout the watershed and unstable ice conditions.
  
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• What's open and closed in Waterloo region and Guelph heading into the new year

  31-12-2025 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Many services across Waterloo region and Guelph will be closed or operating on altered hours on Thursday and Friday for New Year's Day.
  
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• CBC K-W's top 10 stories of 2025: Breslau $14K bill, Biebers in Cambridge and man's arrest in Ethiopia

  31-12-2025 13:00 via cbc.ca
  CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's top stories of 2025 ranged from neighbours in Breslau being handed a $14,000 bill for sewer work done a decade ago to people taking massive trips, like riding a motorcycle to the Northwest Territories and back in 19 days.
  
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• With ‘much earlier kind of rise in cases,' Waterloo region sees spike in flu cases and hospitalizations

  31-12-2025 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Waterloo region is seeing an "early" spike in flu cases and hospitalizations this flu season and it's potentially because of a new variation of the H3N2 flu strain. David Aoki, director of infectious disease and chief nursing officer for the Region of Waterloo, said there's already 503 flu cases reported this season and officials expect cases to peak next month.
  
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• Orange-crowned warbler spotted in 'rare' sighting during Christmas bird count in Hamilton

  31-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  An orange-crowned warbler was spotted during Hamilton’s annual Christmas bird survey, a “rarity” for birdwatchers, organizers say.
  
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• New Ontario fire code rules require carbon monoxide alarms on every floor

  31-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Changes to the Ontario Fire Code coming in the new year will require carbon monoxide alarms on every level of a home in a bid to better protect people from the deadly, odorless gas.
  
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• Job postings in Ontario required to include more information starting in 2026

  31-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A law mandating new requirements for job postings by companies of over 25 people will go into effect starting Jan. 1, 2026 in Ontario.
  
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• How a good old-fashioned boycott got Canada to trade Kentucky bourbon for Canadian whisky

  31-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The aromatic, spicy and sometimes smoky flavour of a smooth, Kentucky bourbon has been but a memory for consumers in this country ever since the spirit was caught in the crossfire of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war and annexation sabre-rattling. As a result, angry Canadians have united behind a "Buy Canadian" movement that experts say is elevating our own whiskies.
  
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• A new Ontario law means your job search might look a little different in 2026

  31-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  A law mandating new requirements for job postings by companies of over 25 people will go into effect starting Jan. 1, 2026 in Ontario.
  
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• Toronto-area tow truck driver killed after being hit by vehicle near Belwood Lake

  30-12-2025 22:35 via cbc.ca
  A tow truck driver from Richmond Hill is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while he was helping a motorist near Belwood Lake on Saturday night. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed what happened to contact investigators.
  
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• Toronto-area tow truck driver killed after being hit by SUV near Belwood Lake

  30-12-2025 22:35 via cbc.ca
  A tow truck driver from Richmond Hill is dead after he was hit by an SUV while he was helping a motorist near Belwood Lake on Saturday night. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed what happened to contact investigators.
  
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• Compromised Visa used to buy 2 bottles of $2K wine at Guelph LCBO: Police

  30-12-2025 19:42 via cbc.ca
  Police in Guelph are investigating after a 70-year-old woman says her Visa was compromised and used to withdraw $3,500 cash and buy two bottles of French wine worth $2,100 each.
  
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• Free ways to usher in the new year in Waterloo region and Guelph

  30-12-2025 17:40 via cbc.ca
  There are several free and family friendly events in Waterloo region and Guelph Wednesday afternoon and evening. There are no fireworks planned but there will be skating, warm drinks and music.
  
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• Blowing snow expected throughout Tuesday as 2025 set to end on a cold note

  30-12-2025 15:17 via cbc.ca
  Two yellow weather advisories are warning about blowing snow and a snow squall in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County on Tuesday. Environment and Climate Change Canada says wind up to 70 km/h will result in blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility, particularly in open areas like roads near farm fields.
  
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