<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Waterloo, Ontario - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Waterloo, Ontario with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Province should burn more garbage, build more landfills, Ontario environment minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's environment minister says he hopes to burn more garbage for energy and build more landfills following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff on Canadian trash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-should-burn-more-garbage-build-more-landfills-ontario-environment-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-should-burn-more-garbage-build-more-landfills-ontario-environment-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario pauses some funding for skills training for unemployed people, according to career colleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to recently freezing Ontario Student Assistance Program payments to all private post-secondary institutions, the province has paused at least some funding through Better Jobs Ontario, which helps unemployed people get skills training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-pauses-some-funding-for-skills-training-for-unemployed-people-according-to-career-colleges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-pauses-some-funding-for-skills-training-for-unemployed-people-according-to-career-colleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increase in voter turnout across Waterloo region, dip in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo region saw an increase in voter turnout this municipal election, with smaller municipalities seeing a significant jump. Cambridge was the only city that saw a decrease in voter turnout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/increase-in-voter-turnout-across-waterloo-region-dip-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/increase-in-voter-turnout-across-waterloo-region-dip-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener teen wins media award for debunking misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask any high school student what they like to do in their spare time and they might say hang out with friends, play video games or play sports. For 17-year-old Chloe Kizito of Kitchener, it's debunking misinformation. She's part of the MediaSmarts teen fact-checking network. She researches online claims, then debunks them in videos aimed at young audiences. Now, she's being recognized for that work. She's the inaugural recipient of MediaSmarts’ Youth Leader Award, which recognizes a young pers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-teen-wins-media-award-for-debunking-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-teen-wins-media-award-for-debunking-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario will appoint hand-picked regional chairs within weeks. Critics call the move 'undemocratic']]></title><description><![CDATA[The chairs of eight regional governments across the province will be appointed by Premier Doug Ford’s government within weeks, says Ontario’s municipal affairs minister, as opposition parties express concern the hand-picked leaders will be partisan appointees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-will-appoint-hand-picked-regional-chairs-within-weeks-critics-call-the-move-undemocratic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-will-appoint-hand-picked-regional-chairs-within-weeks-critics-call-the-move-undemocratic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did the mayors in Waterloo region all see a decisive win?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was an municipal election of decisive wins for incoming mayors in Waterloo region, with each winning candidate ousting incumbent mayors. Incumbent Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic was the exception, keeping his place in office for a fourth term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-did-the-mayors-in-waterloo-region-all-see-a-decisive-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-did-the-mayors-in-waterloo-region-all-see-a-decisive-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo Regional council incumbents all re-elected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the councillors won with slim margins, including Waterloo councillor Chantal Huinink, who won with just three more votes than Chris Moser, a candidate that came in at third place. Nobody has been chosen yet as regional chair. For this municipal election, the regional chair will be appointed, not elected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regional-council-incumbents-all-re-elected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regional-council-incumbents-all-re-elected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recount planned in Waterloo after 2 candidates tie in Catholic school board trustee race]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Waterloo, clerk Julie Finley-Swaren says there will be a recount in the race to be the Waterloo Catholic District School Board trustee after two candidates tied with 2,049 votes each. Meanwhile in Cambridge, a candidate who withdrew from the race last month ended up winning her seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/recount-planned-in-waterloo-after-2-candidates-tie-in-catholic-school-board-trustee-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/recount-planned-in-waterloo-after-2-candidates-tie-in-catholic-school-board-trustee-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big wins, shocking losses, and goodbye to a 46-year mayor: what to know about Ontario's 400+ elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a big night for women to a bad night for some Canada's longest-serving mayors, here are the key headlines and takeaways from the more than 400 municipal elections in Ontario on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/big-wins-shocking-losses-and-goodbye-to-a-46-year-mayor-what-to-know-about-ontarios-400-elections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/big-wins-shocking-losses-and-goodbye-to-a-46-year-mayor-what-to-know-about-ontarios-400-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says he feels 'badly' for students caught up in his government's career college OSAP pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first day back after a 147-day break from the Ontario legislature, provincial opposition parties spent much of question period calling for colleges and universities minister Nolan Quinn to be fired for his handling of the OSAP program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-he-feels-badly-for-students-caught-up-in-his-governments-career-college-osap-pause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-he-feels-badly-for-students-caught-up-in-his-governments-career-college-osap-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea for Cambridge vice-principal charged with child luring, sexual exploitation gets pushed to November]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plea for a vice-principal with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has been pushed to November following a family emergency for his defence lawyer. Michel Pleau, 50, from Cambridge was charged in February following a child luring and sexual exploitation investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/plea-for-cambridge-vice-principal-charged-with-child-luring-sexual-exploitation-gets-pushed-to-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/plea-for-cambridge-vice-principal-charged-with-child-luring-sexual-exploitation-gets-pushed-to-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh faces take the reins as mayoral incumbents fall short across Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were major upsets in this municipal election as four Waterloo region mayors fell short of winning their races. It means there will be a wave of new faces leading these municipalities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fresh-faces-take-the-reins-as-mayoral-incumbents-fall-short-across-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fresh-faces-take-the-reins-as-mayoral-incumbents-fall-short-across-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leanne Caron wins Guelph mayoral race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leanne Caron has been elected as the new mayor of Guelph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/leanne-caron-wins-guelph-mayoral-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/leanne-caron-wins-guelph-mayoral-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kris Wilkinson wins mayoral race in Wilmot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kris Wilkinson, a current township councillor, will be Wilmot's next mayor after he won Monday's municipal election. Incumbent Natasha Salonen came in third.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kris-wilkinson-wins-mayoral-race-in-wilmot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kris-wilkinson-wins-mayoral-race-in-wilmot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Hamilton wins mayoral race in Cambridge, ousting incumbent Jan Liggett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Hamilton wins mayoral race in Cambridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/scott-hamilton-wins-mayoral-race-in-cambridge-ousting-incumbent-jan-liggett/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/scott-hamilton-wins-mayoral-race-in-cambridge-ousting-incumbent-jan-liggett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berry Vrbanovic re-elected as mayor of Kitchener for 4th term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Berry Vrbanovic has been re-elected as mayor of Kitchener. This is his fourth term as mayor of Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/berry-vrbanovic-re-elected-as-mayor-of-kitchener-for-4th-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/berry-vrbanovic-re-elected-as-mayor-of-kitchener-for-4th-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shannon Weber wins mayoral race in Waterloo over incumbent Dorothy McCabe]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a redo of the last municipal election, Shannon Weber and incumbent Dorothy McCabe went head-to-head this municipal election. Weber won overwhelmingly over McCabe with 52 per cent of the vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/shannon-weber-wins-mayoral-race-in-waterloo-over-incumbent-dorothy-mccabe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/shannon-weber-wins-mayoral-race-in-waterloo-over-incumbent-dorothy-mccabe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodney Rolleman elected new mayor of North Dumfries]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Dumfries has a new mayor, with Rodney Rolleman winning 3,229 of the votes. His win was overwhelming, as the candidate with the next highest vote count was Prabhjap Sandhu with just 368 votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rodney-rolleman-elected-new-mayor-of-north-dumfries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rodney-rolleman-elected-new-mayor-of-north-dumfries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evan Burgess in the lead in Woolwich Township mayoral race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Burgess has a large lead with 4,338 votes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/evan-burgess-in-the-lead-in-woolwich-township-mayoral-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/evan-burgess-in-the-lead-in-woolwich-township-mayoral-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new face will lead the Township of Wellesley as Chris Martin wins mayoral race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Martin has won the mayoral race in the Township of Wellesley, beating incumbent Joe Nowak. Martin beat Nowak by over 600 votes Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-new-face-will-lead-the-township-of-wellesley-as-chris-martin-wins-mayoral-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-new-face-will-lead-the-township-of-wellesley-as-chris-martin-wins-mayoral-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says he 'can't wait' for U.S. midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asked whether increased talk of a possible Canada-U.S. trade deal may be related to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he believes it's a 'combination' of things. 'They're going for election down there and I don't think President Trump's doing too well. And I think the trade deal with Canada is affecting them,' said Ford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-he-cant-wait-for-us-midterms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-he-cant-wait-for-us-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor of Cambridge election results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the latest results from the 2026 Cambridge municipal election]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mayor-of-cambridge-election-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mayor-of-cambridge-election-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario legislature returning after 21 weeks with new faces, rejigged cabinet, cloud of scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial politicians are returning to the Ontario legislature Tuesday after a long break. The spotlight in question period is expected to largely focus on the Ford government's handling of Ontario Student Assistance Program payments to career colleges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-legislature-returning-after-21-weeks-with-new-faces-rejigged-cabinet-cloud-of-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-legislature-returning-after-21-weeks-with-new-faces-rejigged-cabinet-cloud-of-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's voting day in Waterloo region and area. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[People across Waterloo region will be voting today in the municipal election. Polls remain open until 8 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-voting-day-in-waterloo-region-and-area-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-voting-day-in-waterloo-region-and-area-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are peptides and how many do we actually need? Dr. Peter Lin explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are unregulated peptides blowing up your social media feed? Doctor Peter Lin, our regular medical columnist, tells us how they work, and why we should avoid them, even as some online influencers sing their praises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-are-peptides-and-how-many-do-we-actually-need-dr-peter-lin-explains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-are-peptides-and-how-many-do-we-actually-need-dr-peter-lin-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know to vote in Monday's municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Municipal election day is on Monday, October 26. Do you have everything you need to cast your ballot? CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty spoke to Kitchener's clerk to get some tips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-you-need-to-know-to-vote-in-mondays-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-you-need-to-know-to-vote-in-mondays-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niagara artist paints 'love letter to Canada' on retired classic airplane in her Wainfleet, Ont., yard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niagara artist Paula Jane Marie has taken love for all things Canadian to another level with an unusual canvas in her yard in Ontario's Wainfleet township: an airplane featuring her paintings of a moose, loons and, of course, a beaver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/niagara-artist-paints-love-letter-to-canada-on-retired-classic-airplane-in-her-wainfleet-ont-yard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/niagara-artist-paints-love-letter-to-canada-on-retired-classic-airplane-in-her-wainfleet-ont-yard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Crystal Shawanda, Hayden, Mia Kelly, The Band and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, host Craig Norris explores how Stratford's music legacy has been captured in a mural. And, you'll hear lots of music! Tunes from Hayden, Crystal Shawanda, Mia Kelly, The Band, Natasha Fisher and tons more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-crystal-shawanda-hayden-mia-kelly-the-band-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-crystal-shawanda-hayden-mia-kelly-the-band-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking outside the box: Jasmine Mangalaseril explores local mac and cheese offerings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studded with bacon, topped with butter chicken, mixed with garlic confit or made with creative cheeses, local restaurants are providing tasty twists on an iconic Canadian comfort food. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril spoke with three local chefs about their mac and cheese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thinking-outside-the-box-jasmine-mangalaseril-explores-local-mac-and-cheese-offerings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thinking-outside-the-box-jasmine-mangalaseril-explores-local-mac-and-cheese-offerings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recording 'Honesty' was a journey of growth for Guelph duo The Lifers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph sisters Anita and Liv Cazzola of the folk rock band The Lifers recently received a nomination for album of the year at the 2026 Ontario Folk Music Awards for their album Honesty. The album is a deeply personal one for the sisters, as it delves into the trauma of sexual violence. Liv says she didn't know about her sister's trauma until they started working on the album, a process she says ultimately brought them closer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/recording-honesty-was-a-journey-of-growth-for-guelph-duo-the-lifers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/recording-honesty-was-a-journey-of-growth-for-guelph-duo-the-lifers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The City of Waterloo is making changes to ensure city buildings, facilities and public spaces are more accessible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Waterloo city wants to make sure its city buildings, facilities and public spaces are more accessible.<br />
The Accessible Design for Buildings and Outdoor Spaces adds to the Ontario Building Code requirements and hopefully prevents issues that may arise after the construction of a building is completed.CBC K-W went on a tour of some changes made at the city centre at 100 Regina Street with Alyssa Clelland and Amy Ross from the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee. And Heather Lid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-city-of-waterloo-is-making-changes-to-ensure-city-buildings-facilities-and-public-spaces-are-more-accessible/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-city-of-waterloo-is-making-changes-to-ensure-city-buildings-facilities-and-public-spaces-are-more-accessible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Marineland belugas keep dying. Was it a mistake to move them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deaths of six belugas at Marineland have raised questions about the impact of the transfers on their health and well-being and whether they were fit to travel. But was there ever a better option for the last captive whales and dolphins in Canada?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-marineland-belugas-keep-dying-was-it-a-mistake-to-move-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-marineland-belugas-keep-dying-was-it-a-mistake-to-move-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As GTA police forces pause Crime Stoppers use in wake of data breach, what does it mean for investigations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As police forces across the Greater Toronto Area pause their use of Crime Stoppers in the wake of a massive data breach, law enforcement experts say the absence of the program could slow down police work and leave a "noticeable void."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-gta-police-forces-pause-crime-stoppers-use-in-wake-of-data-breach-what-does-it-mean-for-investigations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-gta-police-forces-pause-crime-stoppers-use-in-wake-of-data-breach-what-does-it-mean-for-investigations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to swap some tariffs on Canadian goods amid midterm pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to lift tariffs on some Canadian products — and hit others with new duties — as Republicans in border states lobby for relief from trade actions that have put them in a shaky political position ahead of November's midterms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-to-swap-some-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-amid-midterm-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-to-swap-some-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-amid-midterm-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to exempt some Canadian products from tariffs amid midterm pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to lift tariffs on some Canadian products as Republicans in border states lobby for relief from trade actions that have put them in a shaky political position ahead of November's midterms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-to-exempt-some-canadian-products-from-tariffs-amid-midterm-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-to-exempt-some-canadian-products-from-tariffs-amid-midterm-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: Oct. 23 to 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are lots of Halloween events this weekend to get people ready for spooky season, plus a kids' science open house, a cultural celebration and local hockey rivals hit the ice twice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-oct-23-to-25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-oct-23-to-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial government proposing digital version of Ontario photo ID]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is proposing a digital version of the Ontario Photo Card, which provides government-issued identification to people without a driver’s licence, the ministry of public and business service delivery and procurement announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/provincial-government-proposing-digital-version-of-ontario-photo-id/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/provincial-government-proposing-digital-version-of-ontario-photo-id/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada plan to cut 500 jobs draws criticism from union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada is restructuring its workforce following a $145-million budget cut over the next three years. The union representing the public servants said the impending layoffs are "disappointing."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parks-canada-plan-to-cut-500-jobs-draws-criticism-from-union/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parks-canada-plan-to-cut-500-jobs-draws-criticism-from-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent group says Waterloo region school board declined to share their message about voting for trustees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local group that aims to get parents more involved in children's education is speaking out after they say the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) refused to share their message urging parents to vote in the municipal election. The Waterloo Region District School Board Parent Involvement Committee (WRDSB PIC) is meant to hold public education accountable to parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parent-group-says-waterloo-region-school-board-declined-to-share-their-message-about-voting-for-trustees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parent-group-says-waterloo-region-school-board-declined-to-share-their-message-about-voting-for-trustees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers had 'potentially one of the most harmful data breaches' Canada has seen. What's next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days after an exclusive CBC investigation revealed the extent of the Crime Stoppers data hack in Canada, experts are now weighing the long-term implications of what could be among the country's most dangerous privacy failures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/crime-stoppers-had-potentially-one-of-the-most-harmful-data-breaches-canada-has-seen-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/crime-stoppers-had-potentially-one-of-the-most-harmful-data-breaches-canada-has-seen-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario private school scrutinized over class video surveillance, making kids watch themselves ‘misbehaving’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former student of a London private school and parents are concerned that children were under constant video surveillance in the classroom and asked to critique the footage with their peers. The matter is being investigated by Ontario’s privacy commissioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-private-school-scrutinized-over-class-video-surveillance-making-kids-watch-themselves-misbehaving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-private-school-scrutinized-over-class-video-surveillance-making-kids-watch-themselves-misbehaving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Significant' 3-vehicle crash leaves those involved with only minor injuries, Guelph police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "significant" crash in Guelph Thursday morning involving three vehicles left the people involved with just minor injuries, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/significant-3-vehicle-crash-leaves-those-involved-with-only-minor-injuries-guelph-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/significant-3-vehicle-crash-leaves-those-involved-with-only-minor-injuries-guelph-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do election signs still matter? This political science professor says yes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era when people can learn almost anything about anyone through the internet, election signs with candidates' faces and names may seem irrelevant. But many still ask supporters to put campaign signs on their front lawns. Andrea Perrella, associate professor of political science at Wilfrid Laurier University, explains to CBC K-W's John Dalusong why election signs probably won't go away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-election-signs-still-matter-this-political-science-professor-says-yes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-election-signs-still-matter-this-political-science-professor-says-yes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports of hate-motivated crimes are down slightly in Waterloo region, but it's still a pressing problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of reported hate-motivated crimes are down slightly across Waterloo region compared to last year, police said, but despite the drop hate-motivated crime continues to be a pressing and significant problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/reports-of-hate-motivated-crimes-are-down-slightly-in-waterloo-region-but-its-still-a-pressing-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/reports-of-hate-motivated-crimes-are-down-slightly-in-waterloo-region-but-its-still-a-pressing-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs moving to restrict gambling ads in Canada amid mounting harms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new analysis for CBC News shows Canadians continue to be bombarded with betting promotions during sports broadcasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mps-moving-to-restrict-gambling-ads-in-canada-amid-mounting-harms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mps-moving-to-restrict-gambling-ads-in-canada-amid-mounting-harms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National award given to executive director at Sexual Assault Support Centre in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national award honouring women working in non-profits has been awarded locally. Sara Casselman, the executive director at the Sexual Assault Support Centre in Waterloo region, received the 2026 Legacy of Equity Award from the Women's Nonprofit Network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/national-award-given-to-executive-director-at-sexual-assault-support-centre-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/national-award-given-to-executive-director-at-sexual-assault-support-centre-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Guelph and Waterloo saw drastically different homecoming weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 7,500 people attended Wilfrid Laurier University's homecoming in September, but no large unsanctioned crowds happened during that weekend, police said. Guelph's homecoming weekend was a different story, with thousands gathering and some people getting hurt and breaking the law. Waterloo regional police say it may be because Laurier's homecoming is a sanctioned, planned event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-guelph-and-waterloo-saw-drastically-different-homecoming-weekends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-guelph-and-waterloo-saw-drastically-different-homecoming-weekends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario cancer patients speak out over disappointment with drug funding decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Ontarians with Stage 4 cancer, whose doctors say they are good candidates for treatments unavailable in the province, were buoyed last month when a man won a court challengeagainst his OHIP out-of-country denial. But their hopes were dashed when Health Minister Sylvia Jones responded to the court ruling by changing the rules.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-cancer-patients-speak-out-over-disappointment-with-drug-funding-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-cancer-patients-speak-out-over-disappointment-with-drug-funding-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It took him 25 years, but this Cambridge man is about to see his 1,000th movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timothy Hunter has spent 25 years going to the movies at the same cinema every week. Now, the Cambridge moviegoer is preparing to watch his 1,000th film in a theatre, with a special celebration planned at Galaxy Cinemas Cambridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/it-took-him-25-years-but-this-cambridge-man-is-about-to-see-his-1000th-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/it-took-him-25-years-but-this-cambridge-man-is-about-to-see-his-1000th-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problem gambling jumps, suicides triple in Ontario after expansion of online casinos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 130,000 Ontarians now show signs of problem gambling, compared to some 43,000 in 2018, a tripling of the number of people who meet the criteria of gambling too frequently, losing money and struggling with addiction, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/problem-gambling-jumps-suicides-triple-in-ontario-after-expansion-of-online-casinos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/problem-gambling-jumps-suicides-triple-in-ontario-after-expansion-of-online-casinos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing market 'on its knees' as odds of Bank of Canada rate hike rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada has not raised interest rates since July 2023. And while an eighth-consecutive hold is widely predicted next week, a growing number of economists and traders are now expecting the central bank to hike its trend-setting rate to tamp down stubborn inflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/housing-market-on-its-knees-as-odds-of-bank-of-canada-rate-hike-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/housing-market-on-its-knees-as-odds-of-bank-of-canada-rate-hike-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian housing market 'on its knees' as odds of Bank of Canada rate hike rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada has not raised interest rates since July 2023. And while an eighth-consecutive hold is widely-predicted next week, a growing number of economists and traders are now expecting the central bank to hike its trend-setting rate to tamp down stubborn inflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadian-housing-market-on-its-knees-as-odds-of-bank-of-canada-rate-hike-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadian-housing-market-on-its-knees-as-odds-of-bank-of-canada-rate-hike-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada increasingly expected to raise interest rates this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada has not raised interest rates since July 2023. And while an eighth-consecutive hold is widely predicted next week, a growing number of economists and traders are now expecting the central bank to hike its trend-setting rate to tamp down stubborn inflation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/bank-of-canada-increasingly-expected-to-raise-interest-rates-this-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/bank-of-canada-increasingly-expected-to-raise-interest-rates-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario to allow over-the-counter hearing aids for sale in the province]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is planning to make over-the-counter hearing aids available in the province for people with mild hearing loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-to-allow-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-for-sale-in-the-province/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-to-allow-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-for-sale-in-the-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need help deciding who to vote for? Candidates in Waterloo region and Guelph share their top issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates in Waterloo region and Guelph for their top issues in their municipal election campaigns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/need-help-deciding-who-to-vote-for-candidates-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-share-their-top-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/need-help-deciding-who-to-vote-for-candidates-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-share-their-top-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener candidates list their top priorities for this year's municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W reached out to candidates in the municipal election and asked them to take part in a candidates survey. Here is what Kitchener candidates had to say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-candidates-list-their-top-priorities-for-this-years-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-candidates-list-their-top-priorities-for-this-years-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates running for trustees with the Waterloo Region District School Board to answer survey questions about their top issues. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-district-school-board-trustee-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-district-school-board-trustee-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dumfries candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates in North Dumfries to answer survey questions about their top issues in this municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/north-dumfries-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/north-dumfries-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper Grand District School Board candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates running for a spot in the public school board in Guelph and Wellington County to answer survey questions about their top issues in this municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/upper-grand-district-school-board-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/upper-grand-district-school-board-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates in Guelph to answer survey questions about their top issues in this municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilmot Township candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates in Wilmot Township to answer survey questions about their top issues in this municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wilmot-township-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wilmot-township-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo Catholic District School Board candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates running for school board trustee at the Waterloo catholic District School Board to answer survey questions about their top issues in this municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-catholic-district-school-board-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-catholic-district-school-board-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellington Catholic District School Board candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates for the Wellington Catholic District School Board to answer survey questions about their top issues in this municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wellington-catholic-district-school-board-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wellington-catholic-district-school-board-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region of Waterloo candidates share their top priorities this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W reached out to candidates in the municipal election and asked them to take part in a candidates survey. Here are the responses from candidates running for regional council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloo-candidates-share-their-top-priorities-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloo-candidates-share-their-top-priorities-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Waterloo candidates responded to a CBC K-W survey about their top issues in this municipal election. Here's what they had to say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woolwich Township candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates in Woolwich Township to answer survey questions about their top issues in this municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woolwich-township-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woolwich-township-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellesley candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates running for mayor in Wellesley to answer survey questions about their top issues in the municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wellesley-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wellesley-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge candidates share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W asked candidates in Cambridge to answer survey questions about their top issues in this municipal election. These are their responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-candidates-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police urge vigilance for Waterloo region homeowners whose properties back onto greenspaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police are investigating a series of residential break-ins and say suspects are targeting homes that back onto public walkways, wooded areas and greenspaces. Police have identified several individuals linked to organized crime networks in South America and Eastern Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-urge-vigilance-for-waterloo-region-homeowners-whose-properties-back-onto-greenspaces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-urge-vigilance-for-waterloo-region-homeowners-whose-properties-back-onto-greenspaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why climate and the environment will be top of mind when voters make their decision next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voting day for the municipal election is less than a week away and one issue that is shaping this municipal election for some voters is climate and the environment. CBC Kitchener-Waterloo spoke to some voters who say housing, transit or even the region&rsquo;s water capacity can&rsquo;t be discussed without talking about climate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-climate-and-the-environment-will-be-top-of-mind-when-voters-make-their-decision-next-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-climate-and-the-environment-will-be-top-of-mind-when-voters-make-their-decision-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a sneak peek into a new affordable housing complex in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[New two-, three-, and four-bedroom units will soon be move-in ready in Cambridge. The complex is one of the newest affordable housing options in the Shantz Hill area. CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty dropped by to get an early look at some of the units and to learn more about who is eligible to buy the homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/take-a-sneak-peek-into-a-new-affordable-housing-complex-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/take-a-sneak-peek-into-a-new-affordable-housing-complex-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph psychotherapist urges Ontario to fund long-term supportive therapy with OHIP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Guelph psychotherapist has launched a petition asking the province to have long-term supportive psychotherapy covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Marinela Trickett, clinical director of Trickett Psychotherapy, says seeing a psychotherapist can cost over $100 a session out of pocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-psychotherapist-urges-ontario-to-fund-long-term-supportive-therapy-with-ohip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-psychotherapist-urges-ontario-to-fund-long-term-supportive-therapy-with-ohip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic sued by major Canadian news publishers for copyright claims in Ontario court]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the lawsuit filed on Oct. 6, Postmedia, Torstar, The Globe and Mail and The Canadian Press say Anthropic infringed on their copyright by using their content to develop its large language AI model, Claude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/anthropic-sued-by-major-canadian-news-publishers-for-copyright-claims-in-ontario-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/anthropic-sued-by-major-canadian-news-publishers-for-copyright-claims-in-ontario-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's been 1 year since Eli Wood went missing in Kitchener, and police continue to search for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been one year since the disappearance of Eli Wood on Oct. 19, 2025, after a fire broke out in the Kitchener home where Wood lived. Waterloo Regional Police are renewing their call for any information, as investigators believe foul play is involved. The fire continues to be investigated as an arson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-been-1-year-since-eli-wood-went-missing-in-kitchener-and-police-continue-to-search-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-been-1-year-since-eli-wood-went-missing-in-kitchener-and-police-continue-to-search-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor Stellantis workers vote 97% in favour of strike mandate with talks still stalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workers are stationed at factories in Windsor and Toronto &mdash; as well as the idled Brampton assembly plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/unifor-stellantis-workers-vote-97-in-favour-of-strike-mandate-with-talks-still-stalled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/unifor-stellantis-workers-vote-97-in-favour-of-strike-mandate-with-talks-still-stalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor Stellantis workers in Ontario vote 97% in favour of strike mandate with talks still stalled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workers are stationed at factories in Windsor, Toronto and the idled Brampton assembly plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/unifor-stellantis-workers-in-ontario-vote-97-in-favour-of-strike-mandate-with-talks-still-stalled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/unifor-stellantis-workers-in-ontario-vote-97-in-favour-of-strike-mandate-with-talks-still-stalled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener man dies after being struck on northbound lanes of Hwy. 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 57-year-old Kitchener man is dead after being hit by a vehicle Sunday morning on Highway 85.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-man-dies-after-being-struck-on-northbound-lanes-of-hwy-85/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-man-dies-after-being-struck-on-northbound-lanes-of-hwy-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener man dies after being struck on northbound lanes of Highway 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 57-year-old Kitchener, Ont., man is dead after being hit by a vehicle Sunday morning on Highway 85.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-man-dies-after-being-struck-on-northbound-lanes-of-highway-85/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-man-dies-after-being-struck-on-northbound-lanes-of-highway-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph library patrons recall best memories of main branch ahead of closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Guelph announced in September it will buy the property where the Guelph Public Library's main branch is located and convert it into housing. The library's main branch will move to a new building at Baker Street sometime in April. Ahead of the closure, visitors remember their favourite moments at the library's main branch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-library-patrons-recall-best-memories-of-main-branch-ahead-of-closing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-library-patrons-recall-best-memories-of-main-branch-ahead-of-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising use of AI-staged real estate photos raises questions about misleading homebuyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been looking to buy a home in Ontario, you may have seen a few listings where the furniture doesn't look quite right. That's because many of them are being staged virtually, using AI. Experts say there are benefits and drawbacks of the tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rising-use-of-ai-staged-real-estate-photos-raises-questions-about-misleading-homebuyers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rising-use-of-ai-staged-real-estate-photos-raises-questions-about-misleading-homebuyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is optogenetics? Dr. Peter Lin explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three scientists recently won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work in optogenetics. But what exactly is that? CBC Radio medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin explains the work being done in the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-is-optogenetics-dr-peter-lin-explains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-is-optogenetics-dr-peter-lin-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiencing period pain? This Guelph entrepreneur created a chocolate that can help]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Guelph entrepreneur has developed a chocolate that may help with period pain. Jessica Ulbikas is the founder of BioSnactive Foods and creator of the Code Red chocolate bar. She says she created the chocolate as a natural alternative for women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/experiencing-period-pain-this-guelph-entrepreneur-created-a-chocolate-that-can-help/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/experiencing-period-pain-this-guelph-entrepreneur-created-a-chocolate-that-can-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about Ontario school trustees before casting your vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ontarians head to the polls for municipal elections later this month, they&rsquo;ll also have to decide how to cast a ballot in local school board races amidst far-reaching changes to the duties of trustees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-you-need-to-know-about-ontario-school-trustees-before-casting-your-vote/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-you-need-to-know-about-ontario-school-trustees-before-casting-your-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Majid Jordan, Peach Luffe, Mormor, Faiza, Valley and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Craig Norris takes a musical ride through Ontario in this week's show. Hear songs from Benjamin McWebb, Damhnait Doyle, Sari Lightman, Irish Millie and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-majid-jordan-peach-luffe-mormor-faiza-valley-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-majid-jordan-peach-luffe-mormor-faiza-valley-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need to feed a cold? Here's what local sous chefs eat when they're under the weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we&rsquo;re felled by the flu or crumpled with a cold, the medicine cabinet is just part of the answer to helping us feel better. Sometimes we need some good, old fashioned comfort food. Food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril asked local sous chefs what they eat when they're under the weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/need-to-feed-a-cold-heres-what-local-sous-chefs-eat-when-theyre-under-the-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/need-to-feed-a-cold-heres-what-local-sous-chefs-eat-when-theyre-under-the-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener's Matthew Ryan Jacobs set to release new album]]></title><description><![CDATA[When life became busy, Kitchener singer-songwriter Matthew Ryan Jacobs stepped away from live performances to focus on writing and recording music. He's now back to the stage and is weeks away from releasing his new album, Cardinals. He spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about his music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-matthew-ryan-jacobs-set-to-release-new-album/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-matthew-ryan-jacobs-set-to-release-new-album/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skyrocketing security costs threatening Ontario festivals, says Liberal critic for tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festivals like Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest say security costs have risen by 50 per cent in the past five years. Now, the Liberal critic for tourism is asking the province to step in and help Ontario's thousands of festivals struggling with the costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/skyrocketing-security-costs-threatening-ontario-festivals-says-liberal-critic-for-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/skyrocketing-security-costs-threatening-ontario-festivals-says-liberal-critic-for-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener's 1st drive-thru voting station opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[For just two days, you can cast your ballot without getting out of your car. Kitchener residents are being invited to put in an early vote for the municipal election by making use of a drive-thru polling booth at Sunrise Shopping Centre. About 200 voters drove through in the first couple hours after opening on Friday. CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty wanted to find out more about the polling booth which will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on only Friday and Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-1st-drive-thru-voting-station-opens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-1st-drive-thru-voting-station-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario toddler survives rattlesnake bite, partly thanks to 18 doses of antivenom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-month-old boy from Sarnia, Ont., is recovering at home after being bitten by an eastern massasauga rattlesnake on the Thanksgiving long weekend while visiting a family cottage on the Bruce Peninsula. The bite required treatment at two hospitals and 18 doses of antivenom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-toddler-survives-rattlesnake-bite-partly-thanks-to-18-doses-of-antivenom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-toddler-survives-rattlesnake-bite-partly-thanks-to-18-doses-of-antivenom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario toddler recovering after rattlesnake bite, receiving 18 doses of antivenom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-month-old boy from Sarnia, Ont., is recovering at home after being bitten by an eastern massasauga rattlesnake on the Thanksgiving long weekend while visiting a family cottage on the Bruce Peninsula. The bite required treatment at two hospitals and 18 doses of antivenom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-toddler-recovering-after-rattlesnake-bite-receiving-18-doses-of-antivenom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-toddler-recovering-after-rattlesnake-bite-receiving-18-doses-of-antivenom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to find the best fall colours in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Parks' fall colour report tracks the changing leaves at provincial parks across the province. CBC meteorologist Colette Kennedy breaks down where you can find the best view.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/where-to-find-the-best-fall-colours-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/where-to-find-the-best-fall-colours-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's next regional chairs not yet chosen and 'legally' could be an elected mayor, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack said an elected mayor could "legally" serve as a regional chair in the eight municipalities, where that role will be appointed by the province. Flack said his office will make an announcement on who it will be after the municipal election on Oct. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-next-regional-chairs-not-yet-chosen-and-legally-could-be-an-elected-mayor-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-next-regional-chairs-not-yet-chosen-and-legally-could-be-an-elected-mayor-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's next regional chairs could 'legally' be an elected mayor, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack said an elected mayor could "legally" serve as a regional chair in the eight municipalities where that role will be appointed by the province. Flack said his office will make an announcement on who the regional chairs will be after the municipal election on Oct. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-next-regional-chairs-could-legally-be-an-elected-mayor-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-next-regional-chairs-could-legally-be-an-elected-mayor-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph gets $48.3M in funding aimed to help build more homes and community facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph received $48.3 million in funding from the provincial and federal government to lower development charges for housing projects to help spur more building in the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-gets-483m-in-funding-aimed-to-help-build-more-homes-and-community-facilities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-gets-483m-in-funding-aimed-to-help-build-more-homes-and-community-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSAP pause impacting National Ballet School, divinity college students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent pause on financial assistance payments to private post-secondary institutions in Ontario is affecting divinity schools, Canada's National Ballet School and many others, with students feeling unfairly swept up in what they describe as a trawling net-like policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/osap-pause-impacting-national-ballet-school-divinity-college-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/osap-pause-impacting-national-ballet-school-divinity-college-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener man suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle that went around road closure: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 65-year-old Kitchener man suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle that drove through a road closure barricade Thursday afternoon in Perth County. OPP say the man was transported to hospital in Stratford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-man-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-that-went-around-road-closure-opp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-man-suffers-life-threatening-injuries-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-that-went-around-road-closure-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTV cameraman identified as pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Perth County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kitchener man who suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle that drove through a road closure barricade has been identified as 65-year-old David Pettitt. He is a CTV News camera operator who was covering a separate vehicle collision on Thursday in Perth County when he was hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ctv-cameraman-identified-as-pedestrian-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-in-perth-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ctv-cameraman-identified-as-pedestrian-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-in-perth-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do this weekend in and around Waterloo region: Oct. 16 to 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are lots of arts events in the area this weekend include walks, auctions and exhibitions. The Guelph Public Library is hosting a Farewell to Main event and Re:Purpose Fest is on in Guelph. Plus, it's the last weekend for K-W Oktoberfest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-and-around-waterloo-region-oct-16-to-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-and-around-waterloo-region-oct-16-to-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ServiceOntario not meeting French-language service needs, ombudsman report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[French-language services at ServiceOntario locations fall short of the province's obligations to French-speaking Ontarians, according to a new report from the office of Ontario's ombudsperson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/serviceontario-not-meeting-french-language-service-needs-ombudsman-report-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/serviceontario-not-meeting-french-language-service-needs-ombudsman-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think you'll win the $90M Lotto Max? Here's a primer on your odds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday's $90-million Lotto Max draw will be the largest lottery jackpot prize ever available to win in Canada. We break down your odds of winning and how this jackpot compares to past prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/think-youll-win-the-90m-lotto-max-heres-a-primer-on-your-odds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/think-youll-win-the-90m-lotto-max-heres-a-primer-on-your-odds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prediction markets are taking big bets on Ontario municipal races. Here's what the rules say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Betting on the outcome of elections isn&rsquo;t allowed in Canada &mdash; but that&rsquo;s not stopping prediction market websites like Polymarket and Kalshi from taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in wagers on who will win Ontario&rsquo;s municipal races this October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/prediction-markets-are-taking-big-bets-on-ontario-municipal-races-heres-what-the-rules-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/prediction-markets-are-taking-big-bets-on-ontario-municipal-races-heres-what-the-rules-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been wagered on Ontario municipal races via prediction markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Betting on the outcome of elections isn&rsquo;t allowed in Canada &mdash; but that&rsquo;s not stopping prediction market websites like Polymarket and Kalshi from taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in wagers on who will win Ontario&rsquo;s municipal races this October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars-have-been-wagered-on-ontario-municipal-races-via-prediction-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars-have-been-wagered-on-ontario-municipal-races-via-prediction-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd private career college challenges province's OSAP funding decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two campuses of Citi College of Canadian Careers are among six schools the province blocked from the Ontario Student Assistance Program in May for the 2026-27 year, alleging "high-risk admissions" practices and other concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2nd-private-career-college-challenges-provinces-osap-funding-decision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2nd-private-career-college-challenges-provinces-osap-funding-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60-year-old Kitchener man taken to hospital with serious injuries after e-scooter collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 60-year-old Kitchener man is in hospital with serious injuries after an e-scooter collision on Homer Watson Boulevard near Pioneer Drive Wednesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/60-year-old-kitchener-man-taken-to-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-e-scooter-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/60-year-old-kitchener-man-taken-to-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-e-scooter-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Experts are gathering in Goderich, Ont., to discuss Great Lakes shipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second annual Huron Marine &amp; Economic Forum is taking place at the Goderich Columbus Convention Centre on Oct. 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/qampa-experts-are-gathering-in-goderich-ont-to-discuss-great-lakes-shipping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/qampa-experts-are-gathering-in-goderich-ont-to-discuss-great-lakes-shipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Nation to relocate Backstreet Boys fans who say they got 'screwed' on seats with obstructed views]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of fans flooded social media with complaints that Ticketmaster failed to label Backstreet Boys presale tickets appropriately, leaving some fans with seats with obstructed views. Live Nation now says fans whose seats are impacted "will be proactively relocated to comparable full-view locations."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/live-nation-to-relocate-backstreet-boys-fans-who-say-they-got-screwed-on-seats-with-obstructed-views/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/live-nation-to-relocate-backstreet-boys-fans-who-say-they-got-screwed-on-seats-with-obstructed-views/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More housing can now be built as region grows its water capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[More water is now flowing into the Mannheim Service Area thanks to a successful pilot project at the Mannheim Water Treatment Plant. A side-stream filtration system has brought 20 litres per second online, meaning it can service homes for about 7,000 new residents in the region. The system is one of several solutions the region has worked on over the past 10 months to address a water capacity constraint that had paused new development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-housing-can-now-be-built-as-region-grows-its-water-capacity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-housing-can-now-be-built-as-region-grows-its-water-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge man taken to hospital with serious injuries after car and motorcycle collide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old Cambridge man was taken to an out-of-region hospital on Wednesday morning after a collision between a motorcycle and a car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-man-taken-to-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-car-and-motorcycle-collide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-man-taken-to-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-car-and-motorcycle-collide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 13K people attended this year's unsanctioned homecoming parties in Guelph, police report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's unsanctioned homecoming parties in Guelph, Ont., saw between 13,000 to 15,000 people attending the gathering on Chancellor's Way near Stone Road Mall on Sept. 26, a new report to the Guelph Police Service board says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/over-13k-people-attended-this-years-unsanctioned-homecoming-parties-in-guelph-police-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/over-13k-people-attended-this-years-unsanctioned-homecoming-parties-in-guelph-police-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of dead still unclear as police continue to investigate Hwy. 401 crash near London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple people died Tuesday evening following what provincial police officials described as a "horrific" crash on Highway 401 south of London in Southwold Township.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/number-of-dead-still-unclear-as-police-continue-to-investigate-hwy-401-crash-near-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/number-of-dead-still-unclear-as-police-continue-to-investigate-hwy-401-crash-near-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday's temperatures break record for warmest Oct. 13 in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday saw the temperature reach 26.8 C to set a new record for the warmest Oct. 13 in Waterloo region. But Peter Kimbell, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says people should be prepared for cooler days and nights ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/tuesdays-temperatures-break-record-for-warmest-oct-13-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/tuesdays-temperatures-break-record-for-warmest-oct-13-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, Ontario partner to invest $22M in Ontario agrifood businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness was in Waterloo Tuesday to announce a $22-million joint investment by the federal and provincial governments to Ontario's agri-food sector. The investment is made through the province's Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative. The effort is expected to create new jobs and allow businesses to expand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-ontario-partner-to-invest-22m-in-ontario-agrifood-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-ontario-partner-to-invest-22m-in-ontario-agrifood-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontarians prescribed safer supply drugs will now have to take them in front of health-care professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's medical regulator has approved significant changes to the way doctors prescribe safer supply drugs, in an effort to reduce the amount of opioids making their way to the streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarians-prescribed-safer-supply-drugs-will-now-have-to-take-them-in-front-of-health-care-professionals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarians-prescribed-safer-supply-drugs-will-now-have-to-take-them-in-front-of-health-care-professionals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of northwestern Ontario moving to permanent daylight savings time in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Province of Ontario has announced parts of northwestern Ontario will move to permanent daylight savings time on Nov. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parts-of-northwestern-ontario-moving-to-permanent-daylight-savings-time-in-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parts-of-northwestern-ontario-moving-to-permanent-daylight-savings-time-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of northwestern Ontario moving to permanent daylight saving time in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Province of Ontario has announced parts of northwestern Ontario will move to permanent daylight saving time on Nov. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parts-of-northwestern-ontario-moving-to-permanent-daylight-saving-time-in-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parts-of-northwestern-ontario-moving-to-permanent-daylight-saving-time-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph entrepreneur Steve Zago of Lost Aviator Coffee remembered as community champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Guelph, Ont., are remembering Lost Aviator Coffee Co. co-founder Steve Zago for the way he showed up for his community and supported others. Zago died Friday in a plane crash near Fergus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-entrepreneur-steve-zago-of-lost-aviator-coffee-remembered-as-community-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-entrepreneur-steve-zago-of-lost-aviator-coffee-remembered-as-community-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener aims to make voting easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance voting for the municipal election kicks off this weekend in Kitchener and the city is making an effort to make voting as easy as possible for people. The city is piloting drive-thru voting and setting up polling stations at Fairview Park Mall and the Kitchener Market. Katherine Reidel is the election project manager with the City of Kitchener. She explains why the city wants to make voting more convenient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-aims-to-make-voting-easier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-aims-to-make-voting-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the issue of homelessness is shaping this municipal election in Waterloo region and Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[The issue of homelessness and encampments have made headlines across the country, including in Waterloo region and Guelph. It's also been an issue top of mind for many voters and local candidates this municipal election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-the-issue-of-homelessness-is-shaping-this-municipal-election-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-the-issue-of-homelessness-is-shaping-this-municipal-election-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario grower's 1,711-pound pumpkin nearly snagged top prize at Pumpkinfest. Then he was disqualified]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Jeff Warner strapped his 1,711-pound pumpkin to a trailer and set off for Port Elgin Pumpkinfest earlier this month, he knew a top prize wasn't guaranteed. Still, the Englehart, Ont., grower says he was hoping for a shot. Instead he was disqualified. The culprit? A soft spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-growers-1711-pound-pumpkin-nearly-snagged-top-prize-at-pumpkinfest-then-he-was-disqualified/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-growers-1711-pound-pumpkin-nearly-snagged-top-prize-at-pumpkinfest-then-he-was-disqualified/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The future is unknown': Kitchener Market vendors face long wait for full reopening]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an electrical fire forced the closure of Kitchener Market&rsquo;s indoor space in July, vendors are struggling with reduced sales and temporary setups as they await renovations and a planned spring 2027 reopening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-future-is-unknown-kitchener-market-vendors-face-long-wait-for-full-reopening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-future-is-unknown-kitchener-market-vendors-face-long-wait-for-full-reopening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds gather for annual K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Kitchener on Monday for the annual K-W Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day parade. Despite cloudy skies, spectators gathered along the three-kilometre route to watch marching bands, colourful floats and beloved festival mascots Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda. CBC K-W's Diego Pizarro spoke to some attendees about why they enjoy the parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hundreds-gather-for-annual-k-w-oktoberfest-thanksgiving-day-parade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hundreds-gather-for-annual-k-w-oktoberfest-thanksgiving-day-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can social media engage apathetic young voters in Ontario's elections?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ontario holds municipal elections this month, some young candidates and first-time voters say social media is playing an increasing role in engaging attention in the ballot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/can-social-media-engage-apathetic-young-voters-in-ontarios-elections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/can-social-media-engage-apathetic-young-voters-in-ontarios-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is too much screen time a public health risk? Dr. Peter Lin explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dopamine on demand. CBC Radio medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin explains how tech companies exploit our brain chemistry and discusses a new study that calls for government action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/is-too-much-screen-time-a-public-health-risk-dr-peter-lin-explains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/is-too-much-screen-time-a-public-health-risk-dr-peter-lin-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you're looking for an October read, this book set in Kitchener combines romance and ghosts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new gothic ghost romance called "When Halloween Met Christmas" is set on the streets of Kitchener and details a whirlwind love affair for the couple until Christmas Eve when magic and tragedy collide. It's written by Kitchener's Yash Modi, whose day job is an engineer. He explains his motivation for writing it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/if-youre-looking-for-an-october-read-this-book-set-in-kitchener-combines-romance-and-ghosts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/if-youre-looking-for-an-october-read-this-book-set-in-kitchener-combines-romance-and-ghosts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some Waterloo region candidates who withdrew from municipal election are still on ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Waterloo region municipal and school board trustee candidates have announced they will not seek election this term, but their names will remain on the ballot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-some-waterloo-region-candidates-who-withdrew-from-municipal-election-are-still-on-ballot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-some-waterloo-region-candidates-who-withdrew-from-municipal-election-are-still-on-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead in plane crash near Fergus, Ont., Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people have died after a small aircraft crashed into a field and caught fire near Fergus on Friday morning, according to Ontario Provincial Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-dead-in-plane-crash-near-fergus-ont-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-dead-in-plane-crash-near-fergus-ont-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Alanis Morissette, Shad, Martha Wainwright, Partner and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's show is filled to the brim with thanks as host Craig Norris presents In The Key Of C's 12th annual musical salute to Thanksgiving. All of the songs are thankful for various things, in various ways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-alanis-morissette-shad-martha-wainwright-partner-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-alanis-morissette-shad-martha-wainwright-partner-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo police seek suspects in Kitchener vehicle theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo Regional Police are looking to identify two suspects after a stolen vehicle was found Tuesday at a construction site in Woolwich Township, Ont. Police say the vehicle was stolen from a residential building near King Street West and Victoria Street in Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-police-seek-suspects-in-kitchener-vehicle-theft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-police-seek-suspects-in-kitchener-vehicle-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tired of pumpkin spice? Try these other fall flavours: Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than 20 years, pumpkin spice has marked the beginning of autumn. But consumers are falling out of love with it and want more caramelly flavours, sometimes with a bit of spice. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril explores alternative fall flavours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/tired-of-pumpkin-spice-try-these-other-fall-flavours-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/tired-of-pumpkin-spice-try-these-other-fall-flavours-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph singer-songwriter releases solo album for 1st time in 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in 20 years, Guelph singer-songwriter Mike Sharp has released a solo album, Dreams &amp; Dirt. He explains his motivation for releasing new music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-singer-songwriter-releases-solo-album-for-1st-time-in-20-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-singer-songwriter-releases-solo-album-for-1st-time-in-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Carney faces the return of national unity politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before this summer, it had been 30 years since a prime minister had to worry about a provincial referendum to secede. Before this week, it had been more than a decade since a prime minister was faced with a separatist government in Quebec. Mark Carney is now facing both.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mark-carney-faces-the-return-of-national-unity-politics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mark-carney-faces-the-return-of-national-unity-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI photos are making it harder to know what you're booking on Airbnb. Here's what to look out for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Wells was excited to explore Montreal on his first trip outside the U.S. But as he scrolled through listings on Airbnb, he noticed something odd: Several host profile pictures and one listing had what appeared to be AI-generated pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ai-photos-are-making-it-harder-to-know-what-youre-booking-on-airbnb-heres-what-to-look-out-for/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ai-photos-are-making-it-harder-to-know-what-youre-booking-on-airbnb-heres-what-to-look-out-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek shares Oktoberfest memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Polka King Walter Ostanek has been playing his accordion and polka music for decades. At 91, he says it's finally time to retire and his performances this weekend at the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest are his last. He spoke to CBC K-W's Joe Pavia about some of his favourite moments from his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadas-polka-king-walter-ostanek-shares-oktoberfest-memories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadas-polka-king-walter-ostanek-shares-oktoberfest-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spank that spigot! Keg tapped at K-W Oktoberfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polka King Walter Ostenak and Matthias Luttenberg, the German Ambassador to Canada, tapped the keg at this year's Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. It's the last Oktoberfest for Ostenak, who's retiring after playing the festival since the 1960s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/spank-that-spigot-keg-tapped-at-k-w-oktoberfest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/spank-that-spigot-keg-tapped-at-k-w-oktoberfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of downtown Stratford, Ont., shut down after person brought grenade to police headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of downtown Stratford, Ont., was shut down Thursday evening after someone brought a grenade to police headquarters. The person had found it while cleaning their home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/part-of-downtown-stratford-ont-shut-down-after-person-brought-grenade-to-police-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/part-of-downtown-stratford-ont-shut-down-after-person-brought-grenade-to-police-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP investigating plane crash near Fergus Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says a plane crashed into a field near Fergus, Ont., and caught on fire on Friday. The extent of the injuries is still unknown and police continue to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-investigating-plane-crash-near-fergus-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-investigating-plane-crash-near-fergus-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Market expected to fully reopen in spring 2027 as next stage of restoration is underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Market is in the next stage of recovery, with the city hiring a restoration contractor following an electrical fire at a vendor stall this past July. The indoor portion of the market has been closed since the fire and is expected to reopen in the Spring of 2027. The city hasn't provided an exact date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-expected-to-fully-reopen-in-spring-2027-as-next-stage-of-restoration-is-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-expected-to-fully-reopen-in-spring-2027-as-next-stage-of-restoration-is-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New campaign to help prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault launches in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region is launching a new initiative to help prevent drug-facilitated sexual assault. The campaign will distribute safety kits throughout Waterloo region. Lyndsey Butcher with the group explains why the campaign is necessary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-campaign-to-help-prevent-drug-facilitated-sexual-assault-launches-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-campaign-to-help-prevent-drug-facilitated-sexual-assault-launches-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polka King Walter Ostanek to tap keg Friday at K-W Oktoberfest]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of year again &mdash; K-W Oktoberfest celebrations will include the keg tapping Friday in front of Kitchener's city hall around noon, then there are events all weekend including the Thanksgiving Day parade on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/polka-king-walter-ostanek-to-tap-keg-friday-at-k-w-oktoberfest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/polka-king-walter-ostanek-to-tap-keg-friday-at-k-w-oktoberfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How good is this year's flu shot? Here's what to know about flu season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials say flu season has arrived early this year, but how worried should Canadians be? As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, the CBC looks at where the flu is hitting hardest and how you can get your vaccine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-good-is-this-years-flu-shot-heres-what-to-know-about-flu-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-good-is-this-years-flu-shot-heres-what-to-know-about-flu-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working group created after thousands took to Guelph streets in 'worst' homecoming weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[In response to this year's unsanctioned homecoming parties in Guelph, Ont., the university, city, police and Guelph General Hospital have jointly formed a homecoming working group. A joint news release from the four organizations says the group is dedicated to "mitigating risks and reducing the impacts associated with large unsanctioned gatherings."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/working-group-created-after-thousands-took-to-guelph-streets-in-worst-homecoming-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/working-group-created-after-thousands-took-to-guelph-streets-in-worst-homecoming-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Ontario man won a court case for Stage 4 cancer treatment in the U.S. Then the province changed the rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Shved took the province to court after OHIP rejected his oncologist's request to receive urgent treatment in the U.S. Despite the court win, he says the province has effectively blocked access to pubic funding for out-of-country drug treatments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/this-ontario-man-won-a-court-case-for-stage-4-cancer-treatment-in-the-us-then-the-province-changed-the-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/this-ontario-man-won-a-court-case-for-stage-4-cancer-treatment-in-the-us-then-the-province-changed-the-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa to provide $2B in rebates for homeowners who install heat pumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is launching a $2-billion rebate program that it says will help homeowners in Canada lower their annual heating costs while reducing emissions when they install heat pumps in their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ottawa-to-provide-2b-in-rebates-for-homeowners-who-install-heat-pumps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ottawa-to-provide-2b-in-rebates-for-homeowners-who-install-heat-pumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge mayoral candidates share their plans for transit and the LRT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge mayoral candidates Ryan Bolender, Tony Chaves, Scott Hamilton, incumbent Jan Liggett and Ken Roche were at the Old Post Office in Cambridge Monday evening to answer questions from the public. Craig Norris, host of CBC K-W's The Morning Edition, moderated the forum. Candidates explained what they envision for Cambridge when it comes to transit and the LRT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-mayoral-candidates-share-their-plans-for-transit-and-the-lrt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-mayoral-candidates-share-their-plans-for-transit-and-the-lrt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision between school bus and gravel truck north of Stratford sends 2 people to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-vehicle collision involving a school bus and a gravel truck sent two people to hospital Wednesday morning, one with life-threatening injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/collision-between-school-bus-and-gravel-truck-north-of-stratford-sends-2-people-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/collision-between-school-bus-and-gravel-truck-north-of-stratford-sends-2-people-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teens charged with 2nd degree murder of 16-year-old Nash Dunlop appear in Guelph court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two 17-year-old boys accused in the death of 16-year-old boy Nash Dunlop from Puslinch Township appeared in a Guelph courtroom by video on Wednesday. The two 17-year-olds have been charged with second-degree murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-teens-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-of-16-year-old-nash-dunlop-appear-in-guelph-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-teens-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-of-16-year-old-nash-dunlop-appear-in-guelph-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13-year-old boy arrested following threats made to shoot students at a Guelph high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 13-year-old boy has been arrested and charged after police say threats were made online to shoot several students at a Guelph high school Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/13-year-old-boy-arrested-following-threats-made-to-shoot-students-at-a-guelph-high-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/13-year-old-boy-arrested-following-threats-made-to-shoot-students-at-a-guelph-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what Cambridge mayoral candidates have to say about supporting the arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[People gathered at the Old Post Office in Cambridge Monday evening to hear what mayoral candidates have to say about top issues for that city in this coming municipal election. Mayoral candidates Ryan Bolender, Tony Chaves, Scott Hamilton, incumbent Jan Liggett and Ken Roche were present. Ihtsham Haq did not attend. Craig Norris, host of CBC K-W's The Morning Edition, moderated the forum. Candidates spoke about how they intend to support the arts in Cambridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-what-cambridge-mayoral-candidates-have-to-say-about-supporting-the-arts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-what-cambridge-mayoral-candidates-have-to-say-about-supporting-the-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario refers OSAP concerns at private career colleges to provincial police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario has referred concerns about student financial assistance payments at private career colleges to the Ontario Provincial Police, Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn says in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-refers-osap-concerns-at-private-career-colleges-to-provincial-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-refers-osap-concerns-at-private-career-colleges-to-provincial-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite rejection, Cambridge veteran says commemorative crosswalk idea 'deserves another look']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cambridge veteran who brought the idea of a commemorative crosswalk to the city is speaking out against a decision by the local legions to scrap it. The legions have come out against the crosswalks saying there are better ways to memorialize fallen soldiers. But Patrick Wuori believes the crosswalks will recognize the service of veterans year round and will allow future generations to understand the sacrifice that was made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/despite-rejection-cambridge-veteran-says-commemorative-crosswalk-idea-deserves-another-look/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/despite-rejection-cambridge-veteran-says-commemorative-crosswalk-idea-deserves-another-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's medical regulator looking to clamp down on prescribing safer supply drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's medical regulator is proposing sweeping changes to prescribing safer supply drugs, The Canadian Press has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-medical-regulator-looking-to-clamp-down-on-prescribing-safer-supply-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-medical-regulator-looking-to-clamp-down-on-prescribing-safer-supply-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge woman dead, 2-year-old boy in critical condition after head-on collision near West Flamborough, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 32-year-old woman is dead and a 2-year-old boy is in critical condition, police say, after a head-on collision on Highway 5 near West Flamborough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-woman-dead-2-year-old-boy-in-critical-condition-after-head-on-collision-near-west-flamborough-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-woman-dead-2-year-old-boy-in-critical-condition-after-head-on-collision-near-west-flamborough-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region's Spectrum joins national call for renewed federal 2SLGBTQ+ Action Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local 2SLGBTQ+ organization Spectrum is joining a national coalition at Parliament Hill to call for the federal government to renew and increase funding for its action plan supporting 2SLGBTQ+ communities. First announced in 2022, the five year plan included $100 million to support 2SLGBTQ+ communities across the country over five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regions-spectrum-joins-national-call-for-renewed-federal-2slgbtq-action-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regions-spectrum-joins-national-call-for-renewed-federal-2slgbtq-action-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Cory, the humanoid robot working at a Waterloo repair shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbia Auto Group has a humanoid robot at its front counter. It's name is Cory, and it's built with Cory AI, a Canadian owned AI developer. CBC K-W's Lauren Kuivenhoven went to the repair shop to see the humanoid robot at work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/meet-cory-the-humanoid-robot-working-at-a-waterloo-repair-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/meet-cory-the-humanoid-robot-working-at-a-waterloo-repair-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Corey, the humanoid robot working at a Waterloo repair shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbia Auto Group has a humanoid robot at its front counter. It's name is Corey, and it's built with Corey AI, a Canadian owned AI developer. CBC K-W's Lauren Kuivenhoven went to the repair shop to see the humanoid robot at work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/meet-corey-the-humanoid-robot-working-at-a-waterloo-repair-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/meet-corey-the-humanoid-robot-working-at-a-waterloo-repair-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI is brewing up big savings for this St. Jacobs, Ont. coffee shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI in its current form is still a relatively new tool and for some small business owners, it&rsquo;s the beginning of a new era, where the boring, data-heavy parts of running a shop are passed on to an algorithm. Edward Denyer, owner of Eco Cafe in St. Jacobs, Ont., says he&rsquo;s been using Google&rsquo;s AI tools to help process his business's back end for about a year. That's everything from inventory to monitoring cash flow across locations. CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty dropped by his coffee sho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-ai-is-brewing-up-big-savings-for-this-st-jacobs-ont-coffee-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-ai-is-brewing-up-big-savings-for-this-st-jacobs-ont-coffee-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy recounts 1994 park attack on tape played at trial of alleged sex predator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-two years after a 10-year-old boy was tied to a tree and sexually assaulted, an audio tape of his September 1994 police interview was played for the jury Monday at the trial of his alleged attacker. Richard Neil has pleaded not guilty to 17 historical charges linked to attacks on three children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/boy-recounts-1994-park-attack-on-tape-played-at-trial-of-alleged-sex-predator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/boy-recounts-1994-park-attack-on-tape-played-at-trial-of-alleged-sex-predator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crown says DNA evidence helped ID man now on trial for decades-old sex assaults against children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors told a jury in Brampton, Ont., on Monday, how DNA evidence had linked three brutal attacks against children in the 1990s to Richard Neil, now 67 and on trial for charges including kidnapping, sexual assault causing bodily harm and administering a stupefying drug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/crown-says-dna-evidence-helped-id-man-now-on-trial-for-decades-old-sex-assaults-against-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/crown-says-dna-evidence-helped-id-man-now-on-trial-for-decades-old-sex-assaults-against-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton man faces charges in alleged $490K fraud involving Wellington County non-profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 45-year-old Hamilton man has been charged after police allege approximately $490,000 was misappropriated from a non-profit organization in Centre Wellington Township.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hamilton-man-faces-charges-in-alleged-490k-fraud-involving-wellington-county-non-profit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hamilton-man-faces-charges-in-alleged-490k-fraud-involving-wellington-county-non-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals ask auditor general to investigate OSAP spending at private career colleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Liberals are asking the auditor general to investigate provincial student financial aid spending at private career colleges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/liberals-ask-auditor-general-to-investigate-osap-spending-at-private-career-colleges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/liberals-ask-auditor-general-to-investigate-osap-spending-at-private-career-colleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frost advisory issued for Waterloo region and surrounding area as temperature drops to freezing mark tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chill has arrived. Environment Canada has issued a yellow level frost advisory for Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/frost-advisory-issued-for-waterloo-region-and-surrounding-area-as-temperature-drops-to-freezing-mark-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/frost-advisory-issued-for-waterloo-region-and-surrounding-area-as-temperature-drops-to-freezing-mark-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Heartbreaking reality': Crew, passengers of downed medical transport jet are likely dead, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision by the U.S. Coast Guard to end the search for the crew and passengers of a medical transport jet out of Hamilton, Ont., means it's time to accept that the four Canadians and two Bermudians on board didn't survive, says the company that operated the jet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heartbreaking-reality-crew-passengers-of-downed-medical-transport-jet-are-likely-dead-company-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heartbreaking-reality-crew-passengers-of-downed-medical-transport-jet-are-likely-dead-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen charged after almost year-long investigation into fatal collision near Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington OPP have charged a youth from Guelph following an almost year-long investigation into a fatal collision.<br />
The 17-year-old male was arrested and charged by police on Sept. 24 with dangerous operation causing death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/teen-charged-after-almost-year-long-investigation-into-fatal-collision-near-guelph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/teen-charged-after-almost-year-long-investigation-into-fatal-collision-near-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Screamers: Documentary about horror flick made by seniors screening in Waterloo Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of older adults came together to make The Rug, a short horror film. Their experiences behind-the-scenes were captured and are part of a documentary called Silver Screamers, which is screening in Waterloo on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/silver-screamers-documentary-about-horror-flick-made-by-seniors-screening-in-waterloo-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/silver-screamers-documentary-about-horror-flick-made-by-seniors-screening-in-waterloo-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First human case of West Nile virus this year reported in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 has been confirmed in Waterloo region. Public health reported the case on Oct. 2, urging people to take precautions outdoors despite cooler temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-this-year-reported-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-this-year-reported-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First human case of West Nile virus reported in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first human case of West Nile Virus for 2026 has been confirmed in Waterloo region. Public Health reported the case on Oct. 2, urging people to take precautions outdoors despite cooler temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-reported-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/first-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-reported-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBC K-W asks university students if they're tuned into the municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The municipal election is three weeks away and CBC Kitchener-Waterloo went to the University of Waterloo to talk to students about their top issues. Many said they want to learn more about the election and told CBC News how local candidates could engage them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cbc-k-w-asks-university-students-if-theyre-tuned-into-the-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cbc-k-w-asks-university-students-if-theyre-tuned-into-the-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations takes Canada and Ontario to court over Haldimand Tract]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial decades in the making begins Monday in Toronto, asSix Nations of the Grand River suesCanada and Ontario, saying the Crown sold off their land and mismanaged their trust funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/six-nations-takes-canada-and-ontario-to-court-over-haldimand-tract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/six-nations-takes-canada-and-ontario-to-court-over-haldimand-tract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are your medical records safe from AI?: Dr. Peter Lin explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[How safe is your health data from the ever-expanding abilities of hackers using AI? Dr. Peter Lin discusses that, in light of the recent health information hack in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/are-your-medical-records-safe-from-ai-dr-peter-lin-explains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/are-your-medical-records-safe-from-ai-dr-peter-lin-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Thunder Queens, Messenjah, Lido Pimienta, By Divine Right and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's show, host Craig Norris will share tunes from Messenjah, Thunder Queens, Lido Pimienta, By Divine Right and lots more. Because it's the first weekend of October, there will be some October-esque songs sprinkled throughout the show, too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-thunder-queens-messenjah-lido-pimienta-by-divine-right-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-thunder-queens-messenjah-lido-pimienta-by-divine-right-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning up the heat with the hottest of the hot peppers: Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pepper X is the world&rsquo;s hottest chili pepper. There are only about 100 products in the world that use it. And the only Canadian hot sauce maker allowed to use it is in Kitchener. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril turns up the heat with Ginger Goat hot sauce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/turning-up-the-heat-with-the-hottest-of-the-hot-peppers-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/turning-up-the-heat-with-the-hottest-of-the-hot-peppers-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sliding student scores spark fresh calls to revisit how we're teaching math]]></title><description><![CDATA[With recent high-profile assessments warning of sluggish and waning math skills among Canadian students, some experts say we need to revisit how we're teaching it, and to pay numeracy the same attention we've shown literacy in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sliding-student-scores-spark-fresh-calls-to-revisit-how-were-teaching-math/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sliding-student-scores-spark-fresh-calls-to-revisit-how-were-teaching-math/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 70 overdoses in 4 days, community drug alert extended in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community drug alert first issued on Sept. 18 for Waterloo region has been extended after the Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System reported 70 overdoses or drug poisonings in four days. The alert notes the overdoses include "very fast heavy sedation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/after-70-overdoses-in-4-days-community-drug-alert-extended-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/after-70-overdoses-in-4-days-community-drug-alert-extended-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[70 overdoses in 4 days extends community drug alert in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community drug alert first issued on Sept. 18 for Waterloo region has been extended after the Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System reported 70 overdoses or drug poisonings in four days. The alert notes the overdoses include "very fast heavy sedation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/70-overdoses-in-4-days-extends-community-drug-alert-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/70-overdoses-in-4-days-extends-community-drug-alert-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: Oct. 2 to 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's officially October and the leaves are changing which make for pretty walks in your neighbourhood and on local trails. There's also many events this weekend including the K-W Central Art Walk, Goat Fest, Booktoberfest, Next In Fibre: DIY Day and local hockey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-oct-2-to-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-oct-2-to-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life is getting expensive. Here's how Waterloo region and Guelph municipal candidates will address it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a third of people who filled out CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's municipal election survey said cost of living is the number one issue they'll be taking to the polls. From the cost of rent to groceries, many say everything is just becoming more expensive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/life-is-getting-expensive-heres-how-waterloo-region-and-guelph-municipal-candidates-will-address-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/life-is-getting-expensive-heres-how-waterloo-region-and-guelph-municipal-candidates-will-address-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford calls for longer parole ineligibility for anyone convicted of murdering a police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doug Ford is calling on the prime minister to increase the parole ineligibility period for anyone convicted of murdering a police officer, raising alarms among some legal experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-calls-for-longer-parole-ineligibility-for-anyone-convicted-of-murdering-a-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-calls-for-longer-parole-ineligibility-for-anyone-convicted-of-murdering-a-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lime e-bikes and e-scooters roll out in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lime Micromobility has begun rolling out a new fleet of e-bikes and e-scooters across Waterloo region after taking over the local program from Neuron Mobility. The new vehicles will be available until the end of the regular season on Oct. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/lime-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-roll-out-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/lime-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-roll-out-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 Canadian books coming out this October]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new month means new books! Here are some of the most anticipated Canadian fiction and nonfiction titles for October 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/25-canadian-books-coming-out-this-october/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/25-canadian-books-coming-out-this-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario minimum wage just increased by 35 cents, but advocates say it's not enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour on Wednesday but advocates say the 35 cent increase is not enough for workers to make ends meet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-minimum-wage-just-increased-by-35-cents-but-advocates-say-its-not-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-minimum-wage-just-increased-by-35-cents-but-advocates-say-its-not-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener's Remember Me Walk marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community members walked to remember and raise awareness for people who have been impacted by residential schools. Participants made their way through Kitchener starting on Frederick Street and ending at Victoria Park on Wednesday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-remember-me-walk-marks-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-remember-me-walk-marks-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds join The Remember Me Walk in Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people took part in The Remember Me Walk in downtown Kitchener. It was organized by The Healing of the Seven Generations to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and spread awareness about residential schools. CBC K-W's Fiona Day and Lauren Kuivenhoven followed the procession to Victoria Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hundreds-join-the-remember-me-walk-in-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hundreds-join-the-remember-me-walk-in-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the 'Super El Ni&ntilde;o' means for fall colours in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's expected to be the strongest El Ni&ntilde;o on record may delay Ontario's stunning fall foliage, but experts say there's no reason to worry &mdash; the colour show will go on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-the-super-el-nintildeo-means-for-fall-colours-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-the-super-el-nintildeo-means-for-fall-colours-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the 'Super El Ni&ntilde;o' impact fall colours in Ontario?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's expected to be the strongest El Ni&ntilde;o on record may delay Ontario's stunning fall foliage, but experts say there's no reason to worry &mdash; the colour show will go on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-will-the-super-el-nintildeo-impact-fall-colours-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-will-the-super-el-nintildeo-impact-fall-colours-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New overnight warming space for women and gender diverse people opens in Cambridge ahead of winter season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo is opening a new warming centre in Cambridge ahead of the winter season. Located at Cambridge's YWCAat St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the shelter will serve up to 20 women and gender diverse people starting Nov.1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-overnight-warming-space-for-women-and-gender-diverse-people-opens-in-cambridge-ahead-of-winter-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-overnight-warming-space-for-women-and-gender-diverse-people-opens-in-cambridge-ahead-of-winter-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping Indigenous traditions alive with birch bark, porcupine quills and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beading, tufting, leathwork: Anishinaabe artist Amber Sandy has done it all. And now, she is the newest Longhouse Lab Fellow at the University of Waterloo. The Longhouse Lab Fellowship is an artist-in-residence position for Indigenous creators like Sandy. CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty dropped by her studio to see more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/keeping-indigenous-traditions-alive-with-birch-bark-porcupine-quills-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/keeping-indigenous-traditions-alive-with-birch-bark-porcupine-quills-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Canadian radio DJ David Marsden has died at the age of 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Marsden, a pioneering radio DJ who brought alternative rock to the Canadian airwaves, died on Friday. He was 85.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/legendary-canadian-radio-dj-david-marsden-has-died-at-the-age-of-85/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/legendary-canadian-radio-dj-david-marsden-has-died-at-the-age-of-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better ways to honour veterans than commemorative crosswalks, Cambridge group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Veterans Working Group says, at first, the idea of installing veterans crosswalks in the City of Cambridge was accepted. Then the veterans changed their minds and think the money could be used elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/better-ways-to-honour-veterans-than-commemorative-crosswalks-cambridge-group-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/better-ways-to-honour-veterans-than-commemorative-crosswalks-cambridge-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener launches plan to support local businesses amid U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Kitchener is a launching a new action plan to bolster local businesses and protect jobs as the city continues to deal with effects of U.S. tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-launches-plan-to-support-local-businesses-amid-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-launches-plan-to-support-local-businesses-amid-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grief supports being offered at 2 Guelph highs schools following death of 16-year-old Nash Dunlop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterloo-Wellington branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association will be setting up walk-in clinics this week at Guelph's John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute and St. James Catholic High School. It follows as the community mourns the death of 16-year-old basketball star Nash Dunlop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grief-supports-being-offered-at-2-guelph-highs-schools-following-death-of-16-year-old-nash-dunlop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grief-supports-being-offered-at-2-guelph-highs-schools-following-death-of-16-year-old-nash-dunlop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grief supports being offered at 2 Guelph high schools following death of 16-year-old Nash Dunlop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterloo-Wellington branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association will be setting up walk-in clinics this week at Guelph's John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute and St. James Catholic High School. It follows as the community mourns the death of 16-year-old basketball star Nash Dunlop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grief-supports-being-offered-at-2-guelph-high-schools-following-death-of-16-year-old-nash-dunlop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grief-supports-being-offered-at-2-guelph-high-schools-following-death-of-16-year-old-nash-dunlop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph mayoral candidates pitch ways to curb unsanctioned parties like homecoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[After videos of homecoming celebrations went viral, Guelph mayoral candidates took to social media to offer their thoughts on what happened and what they'd do to make changes in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-mayoral-candidates-pitch-ways-to-curb-unsanctioned-parties-like-homecoming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-mayoral-candidates-pitch-ways-to-curb-unsanctioned-parties-like-homecoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP confirm investigation into death threat sent to Muslim schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RCMP are among more than a half-dozen police forces probing a threat sent to Islamic schools across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rcmp-confirm-investigation-into-death-threat-sent-to-muslim-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rcmp-confirm-investigation-into-death-threat-sent-to-muslim-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I couldn't believe it': Guelph community mourns loss of 16-year-old basketball star Nash Dunlop]]></title><description><![CDATA[People and basketball organizations across Guelph and the GTA are mourning the loss of 16-year-old Nash Dunlop. Dunlop died suddenly on Sept. 19. Franklyn Clarke, a coach with Vanguard North Basketball, said he was impressed with Dunlop's skill and competitiveness on the court when he met the teen during tryouts. Dunlop was supposed to join the team this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-couldnt-believe-it-guelph-community-mourns-loss-of-16-year-old-basketball-star-nash-dunlop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-couldnt-believe-it-guelph-community-mourns-loss-of-16-year-old-basketball-star-nash-dunlop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd person dies as a result of a collision in Wilmot Township in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second person has died as the result of a collision in Wilmot Township that happened back in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2nd-person-dies-as-a-result-of-a-collision-in-wilmot-township-in-august/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2nd-person-dies-as-a-result-of-a-collision-in-wilmot-township-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A beautiful tradition': University of Waterloo powwow celebrates the 'joy' of Indigenous culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Waterloo held its 23rd annual Gidinawendamin/Ska&rsquo;nik&uacute;&bull;l&aacute;t Pow Wow this past weekend. The event brought together Indigenous dancers, singers and artists from across Ontario for a showcase of Indigenous culture and traditions. The powow is also an opportunity for non-Indigenous people to learn more about Indigenous history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-beautiful-tradition-university-of-waterloo-powwow-celebrates-the-joy-of-indigenous-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-beautiful-tradition-university-of-waterloo-powwow-celebrates-the-joy-of-indigenous-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener man charged with uttering threats to cause death after livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old Kitchener man faces charges after police investigated an online video that allegedly contained threats and antisemitic comments directed at the Jewish community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-man-charged-with-uttering-threats-to-cause-death-after-livestream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-man-charged-with-uttering-threats-to-cause-death-after-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homecoming parties in Guelph 'worst' yet and 'impacted the entire community,' mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie says this year's off-campus homecoming parties impacted the entire community and were among the worst they've seen in terms of resources needed to respond to it. Other cities in Ontario have also had their share of grief in dealing with unsanctioned student parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/homecoming-parties-in-guelph-worst-yet-and-impacted-the-entire-community-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/homecoming-parties-in-guelph-worst-yet-and-impacted-the-entire-community-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph's homecoming parties 'worst' yet and 'impacted the entire community,' mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie says this year's off campus homecoming parties impacted the entire community and were among the worst they've seen when it comes to the resources needed to respond to it. Police closed the streets near Chancellors Way late Saturday afternoon over safety concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelphs-homecoming-parties-worst-yet-and-impacted-the-entire-community-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelphs-homecoming-parties-worst-yet-and-impacted-the-entire-community-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Without a fixed address it's still possible to vote in the municipal election. But it's not easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[People experiencing homelessness struggle to vote in municipal elections because many lack identification as a result of not having a fixed address.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/without-a-fixed-address-its-still-possible-to-vote-in-the-municipal-election-but-its-not-easy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/without-a-fixed-address-its-still-possible-to-vote-in-the-municipal-election-but-its-not-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol is Canada’s biggest drug problem. So why aren’t people getting help?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research shows alcohol causes more harm overall than any other drug in Canada. Some doctors and other advocates say people struggling with alcohol aren&rsquo;t getting treatment options that are backed by science.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/alcohol-is-canadas-biggest-drug-problem-so-why-arent-people-getting-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/alcohol-is-canadas-biggest-drug-problem-so-why-arent-people-getting-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's body found in car in Puslinch Township being investigated as homicide: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man's body found in a vehicle in Puslinch Township Monday morning is being investigated as a homicide, according to Ontario Provincial Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mans-body-found-in-car-in-puslinch-township-being-investigated-as-homicide-opp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mans-body-found-in-car-in-puslinch-township-being-investigated-as-homicide-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Music Edition: Guelph singer-songwriter describes her new protest song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph singer-songwriter Trina Chakrabarti works as a music therapist. She joined The Morning Edition as part of a new segment featuring local musicians and their songs called The Music Edition. She says her newest song, Take a Stance, was therapeutic for her to write and sing, because it calls out the wrongs and difficulties she's seeing in the world today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-music-edition-guelph-singer-songwriter-describes-her-new-protest-song/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-music-edition-guelph-singer-songwriter-describes-her-new-protest-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is accessing our medical test results online a good idea? Dr. Samir Gupta weighs the pros and cons]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing number of patients are accessing their medical test results, even before their doctor sees them. CBC Radio medical columnist Dr. Samir Gupta looks at the consequences of knowing this information and how it shapes people's understanding of their own health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/is-accessing-our-medical-test-results-online-a-good-idea-dr-samir-gupta-weighs-the-pros-and-cons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/is-accessing-our-medical-test-results-online-a-good-idea-dr-samir-gupta-weighs-the-pros-and-cons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall sniffles and coughs signify cold viruses are circulating again, health experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall is here and with it, the spread of cold viruses as more people spend time indoors and in close proximity to each other at work and school. Dr. Peter Lin and Dr. Nicola Mercer share tips on how to stay healthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fall-sniffles-and-coughs-signify-cold-viruses-are-circulating-again-health-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fall-sniffles-and-coughs-signify-cold-viruses-are-circulating-again-health-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behold the pawpaw, the tropical-tasting ‘alien banana’ that grows right here in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pawpaw fruit tastes of banana, mango and pineapple and was once abundant across parts of North America, but it can still be found growing wild and in some orchards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/behold-the-pawpaw-the-tropical-tasting-alien-banana-that-grows-right-here-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/behold-the-pawpaw-the-tropical-tasting-alien-banana-that-grows-right-here-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behold the pawpaw, the tropical ‘alien banana’ that grows right here in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pawpaw fruit tastes of banana, mango and pineapple and was once abundant across parts of North America, but it can still be found growing wild and in some orchards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/behold-the-pawpaw-the-tropical-alien-banana-that-grows-right-here-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/behold-the-pawpaw-the-tropical-alien-banana-that-grows-right-here-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Logan Staats, Dwayne Gretzky, Haley Smalls, So Faint and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's In The Key Of C, host Craig Norris spins new tunes from Boyhood, So Faint, Dwayne Gretzky, summersets and Logan Staats featuring Allison Russell. He also talks to Waterloo romance novelist Piper Lawson about her new book "Crash Course."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-logan-staats-dwayne-gretzky-haley-smalls-so-faint-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-logan-staats-dwayne-gretzky-haley-smalls-so-faint-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph teens charged with second-degree murder after fatal collision in Wellington County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Guelph teens have been charged with second-degree murder over the death of a 16-year-old Puslinch Township boy who was struck by a minivan in Centre Wellington Township on Sept. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-teens-charged-with-second-degree-murder-after-fatal-collision-in-wellington-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-teens-charged-with-second-degree-murder-after-fatal-collision-in-wellington-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand River Jazz Society returns with 16th season under new leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand River Jazz Society is back for another season of jam sessions and concerts, this time under new leadership. Long-time musician Larry Larson took on the role of president this year and hopes to connect with young music fans. Larson spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about the group's plans for this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grand-river-jazz-society-returns-with-16th-season-under-new-leadership/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grand-river-jazz-society-returns-with-16th-season-under-new-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine, yogurt and cheese: Exploring the world of fermentation with Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[People have been fermenting foods for thousands of years to preserve ingredients and enhance flavours. The practice can also help people connect to traditions and provide health benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wine-yogurt-and-cheese-exploring-the-world-of-fermentation-with-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wine-yogurt-and-cheese-exploring-the-world-of-fermentation-with-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some TV meteorologists want to talk about climate change. Not everyone wants to hear it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcast meteorologists usually talk about the weather, but as the planet warms, many weather presenters feel they must talk about climate change. It can be a tough balancing act &mdash; and it can have professional consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-tv-meteorologists-want-to-talk-about-climate-change-not-everyone-wants-to-hear-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-tv-meteorologists-want-to-talk-about-climate-change-not-everyone-wants-to-hear-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget AI, these Kitchener photographers are taking retro portraits the old-fashioned way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeanna and Aaron DiGruccio run a mobile portrait studio capturing quirky and nostalgic photos inspired by the '80s and '90s mall photo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/forget-ai-these-kitchener-photographers-are-taking-retro-portraits-the-old-fashioned-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/forget-ai-these-kitchener-photographers-are-taking-retro-portraits-the-old-fashioned-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report by former Leafs exec Shanahan makes 11 recommendations to improve Ontario junior hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer Katherine Henderson says Shanahan's recommendations will be adopted<br />
immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/report-by-former-leafs-exec-shanahan-makes-11-recommendations-to-improve-ontario-junior-hockey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/report-by-former-leafs-exec-shanahan-makes-11-recommendations-to-improve-ontario-junior-hockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public high school teachers in Ontario to vote on strike in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario public high school teachers are set to vote in November on whether they would be willing to strike, meaning all the province's major education unions will now look to their members for strike mandates this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/public-high-school-teachers-in-ontario-to-vote-on-strike-in-november/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/public-high-school-teachers-in-ontario-to-vote-on-strike-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police to investigate threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional police forces in Ontario have launched an investigation into an email sent to Islamic schools across Canada over the course of this week, which threatened to kill Muslims unless they are deported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regional-police-to-investigate-threatening-email-sent-to-muslim-schools-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regional-police-to-investigate-threatening-email-sent-to-muslim-schools-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario students improving in math, but scores still low: EQAO data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario students are showing progress in math since last year, but the percentage who meet provincial standards remains low, according to new data from provincial standardized tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-students-improving-in-math-but-scores-still-low-eqao-data/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-students-improving-in-math-but-scores-still-low-eqao-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph to turn current main library site into housing, including affordable units]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main branch of the Guelph Public Library is set to move to its new site on Baker Street in the new year and after it does, the city says it has plans to turn the property where the current main branch is located into housing that will include below-market affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-to-turn-current-main-library-site-into-housing-including-affordable-units/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-to-turn-current-main-library-site-into-housing-including-affordable-units/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Sept. 25 to 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend there are lots of events to get you in the mood for fall like the Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival, first weekend events for K-W Oktoberfest and Fest2Fall in Cambridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-sept-25-to-27/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-sept-25-to-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This summer was slightly warmer and wetter for Waterloo region, UW weather station says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Seglinieks, co-ordinator at the Eric D. Soulis Memorial Weather Station at the University of Waterloo, provides a summer weather roundup and a forecast for fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/this-summer-was-slightly-warmer-and-wetter-for-waterloo-region-uw-weather-station-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/this-summer-was-slightly-warmer-and-wetter-for-waterloo-region-uw-weather-station-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend event aims to connect and celebrate local migrant agri-food workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated 6,000 to 10,000 migrant agri-food workers are in Waterloo region. To celebrate these migrant workers' contributions to the region, the second annual Migrant Agri-Food Workers Appreciation Day will be held on Sunday. Jenna Hennebry, co-director of the International Migration Research Centre at Wilfrid Laurier University, is one of the people behind the event. She spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about the challenges migrant workers face away from home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/weekend-event-aims-to-connect-and-celebrate-local-migrant-agri-food-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/weekend-event-aims-to-connect-and-celebrate-local-migrant-agri-food-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's homecoming weekend in Guelph and Waterloo. Police say safety is the top priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and school officials are urging students to make smart choices and be responsible at homecoming weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-homecoming-weekend-in-guelph-and-waterloo-police-say-safety-is-the-top-priority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-homecoming-weekend-in-guelph-and-waterloo-police-say-safety-is-the-top-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge residents can be 1st in region to cast their municipal election ballots starting Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge residents can start voting in the Oct. 26 municipal election on Saturday. Kitchener is offering drive-thru and curbside options to voters while all three cities in the region will also offer at-home voting options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-residents-can-be-1st-in-region-to-cast-their-municipal-election-ballots-starting-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-residents-can-be-1st-in-region-to-cast-their-municipal-election-ballots-starting-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Names of children in Waterloo, Ont. leaked by game booking site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The names of children and the location of activities they were signed up for were temporarily visible to users of a website for reserving spaces at recreational centres, parents have learned from the City of Waterloo, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/names-of-children-in-waterloo-ont-leaked-by-game-booking-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/names-of-children-in-waterloo-ont-leaked-by-game-booking-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Names of children in Waterloo and Wilmot leaked by game booking site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The names of children and the location of activities they were signed up for were temporarily visible to users of a website for reserving spaces at recreational centres, parents have learned from the City of Waterloo and Wilmot Township.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/names-of-children-in-waterloo-and-wilmot-leaked-by-game-booking-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/names-of-children-in-waterloo-and-wilmot-leaked-by-game-booking-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-person, online or by mail: People in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County prepare to vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each municipality can choose how residents cast their ballots in October's municipal election. Some will allow internet or telephone voting, others only have mail-in ballots and, in some cases, it can only done in person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-person-online-or-by-mail-people-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-wellington-county-prepare-to-vote/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-person-online-or-by-mail-people-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-wellington-county-prepare-to-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TheMuseum in Kitchener hosts only Canadian stop of Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life-sized replicas of machine inventions, close ups of iconic paintings, sketches, artifacts and more. The life and work of one of the most famous artists in history has made a stop in downtown Kitchener. TheMuseum will be the only Canadian stop for the exhibit called Leonardo Da Vinci &mdash; 500 Years of Genius. CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty dropped by just hours before opening day to hear more about the exhibition from TheMuseum's CEO David Marskell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/themuseum-in-kitchener-hosts-only-canadian-stop-of-leonardo-da-vinci-exhibit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/themuseum-in-kitchener-hosts-only-canadian-stop-of-leonardo-da-vinci-exhibit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen subsidiary delays opening of $7B St. Thomas, Ont., battery plant to 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[PowerCo, the Volkswagen subsidiary building a $7-billion electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont., says the facility is now expected to begin operations in 2029, two years later than originally planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/volkswagen-subsidiary-delays-opening-of-7b-st-thomas-ont-battery-plant-to-2029/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/volkswagen-subsidiary-delays-opening-of-7b-st-thomas-ont-battery-plant-to-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen subsidiary announces 2-year delay in opening plans for $7B St. Thomas, Ont., battery factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Volkswagen subsidiary set to open an electric vehicle battery "gigafactory" in St. Thomas, Ont., says the opening of the facility will be delayed by two years, from 2027 to 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/volkswagen-subsidiary-announces-2-year-delay-in-opening-plans-for-7b-st-thomas-ont-battery-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/volkswagen-subsidiary-announces-2-year-delay-in-opening-plans-for-7b-st-thomas-ont-battery-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen announces 2-year delay in opening plans for $7B St. Thomas, Ont., battery factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Volkswagen subsidiary set to open an electric vehicle battery "gigafactory" in St. Thomas, Ont., announced the plant's opening is delayed by two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/volkswagen-announces-2-year-delay-in-opening-plans-for-7b-st-thomas-ont-battery-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/volkswagen-announces-2-year-delay-in-opening-plans-for-7b-st-thomas-ont-battery-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tours give people a peek inside Elora and Fergus artists' studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the next two weekends, local artists from the Elora and Fergus area will open their doors to the public. The Elora Fergus Studio Tour will showcase 29 artists this year, including the reveal of a Fergus Artist Hub. David Bell, a wood turner from Salem, is one of many artists included in this year's line up. He spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about his craft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/tours-give-people-a-peek-inside-elora-and-fergus-artists-studios/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/tours-give-people-a-peek-inside-elora-and-fergus-artists-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph high school students ask mayoral candidates questions on housing, affordability and public spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five of Guelph's six mayoral candidates attended a debate at St. James Catholic High School Wednesday morning where students asked how they would tackle issues including housing, affordability, open drug use in the downtown core and homelessness. Students told CBC News the forum was a chance for them to better understand the candidates and their platforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-high-school-students-ask-mayoral-candidates-questions-on-housing-affordability-and-public-spaces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-high-school-students-ask-mayoral-candidates-questions-on-housing-affordability-and-public-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's health-care, education sectors need to spend more or service levels will drop: FAO reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province's health-care, university and college sectors will need to make cuts in order to sustain their current service levels, according to reports from Ontario's Financial Accountability Office (FAO) released Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-health-care-education-sectors-need-to-spend-more-or-service-levels-will-drop-fao-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-health-care-education-sectors-need-to-spend-more-or-service-levels-will-drop-fao-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend with events across the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[K-W Oktoberfest gets underway this weekend, kicking off three weeks of events across the region. The annual festival features activities including the Prostgarten opening at Cambridge's Gaslight District, concerts in downtown Kitchener and the Thanksgiving Day parade. CBC K-W's Diego Pizarro spoke to Oktoberfest president Darryl Fletcher, also known as Chef D, executive director Tracy Van Kalsbeek and outgoing ambassador Andre Killingbeck about this year's celebrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/oktoberfest-kicks-off-this-weekend-with-events-across-the-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/oktoberfest-kicks-off-this-weekend-with-events-across-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marineland dolphin dies at Spain aquarium, marking 5th death after rescue transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oceanogr&agrave;fic de Val&egrave;ncia in Spain says a dolphin recently moved out of Ontario's Marineland has died, after experiencing respiratory and swallowing issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/marineland-dolphin-dies-at-spain-aquarium-marking-5th-death-after-rescue-transfer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/marineland-dolphin-dies-at-spain-aquarium-marking-5th-death-after-rescue-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region residents share their top issues in this municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC K-W went to the Baden Coffee Company to hear what's top of mind for people in this fall's municipal election. Residents from all over the region joined The Morning Edition host Craig Norris to share their top issues&mdash; everything from the region trying to obtain land in Wilmot Township to school board trustees to homelessness. Election day is Oct. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-residents-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-residents-share-their-top-issues-in-this-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out on bail pending appeal, convicted businessman accused of new $17.5K scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario woman says she was offered a financial lifeline after being duped by a controversial HVAC company &mdash; only for the proposed solution to sink her further into debt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/out-on-bail-pending-appeal-convicted-businessman-accused-of-new-175k-scam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/out-on-bail-pending-appeal-convicted-businessman-accused-of-new-175k-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synagogue shooting suspect's online username alluded to killing Jews weeks before attack, friend says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Ward, the man who died after a shootout with police outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., was a former Armed Forces member who attempted to use an antisemitic handle to play an online video game, according to a childhood friend and a CBC News visual investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/synagogue-shooting-suspects-online-username-alluded-to-killing-jews-weeks-before-attack-friend-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/synagogue-shooting-suspects-online-username-alluded-to-killing-jews-weeks-before-attack-friend-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synagogue shooter's online username alluded to killing Jews weeks before attack, friend says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Ward, the man who died after a shootout with police outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., was a former Armed Forces member who attempted to use an antisemitic handle to play an online video game, according to a childhood friend and a CBC News visual investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/synagogue-shooters-online-username-alluded-to-killing-jews-weeks-before-attack-friend-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/synagogue-shooters-online-username-alluded-to-killing-jews-weeks-before-attack-friend-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found inside vehicle along Wellington Road 32 near Guelph, road to be closed for 'extended period']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a body was found inside a vehicle along Wellington Road 32 near Guelph on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/body-found-inside-vehicle-along-wellington-road-32-near-guelph-road-to-be-closed-for-extended-period/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/body-found-inside-vehicle-along-wellington-road-32-near-guelph-road-to-be-closed-for-extended-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV cameras to be added to provincial highways in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government has announced $100,000 to put CCTV cameras with automated licence plate recognition technology along provincial highways in Waterloo region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cctv-cameras-to-be-added-to-provincial-highways-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cctv-cameras-to-be-added-to-provincial-highways-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamlet, Chicago and Mary Poppins: Stratford Festival releases lineup to mark 75 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stratford Festival has released its lineup of shows for 2027, which will mark 75 years. Among the shows are Hamlet, Mary Poppins and a new Canadian musical based on Mordecai Richler&rsquo;s book Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hamlet-chicago-and-mary-poppins-stratford-festival-releases-lineup-to-mark-75-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hamlet-chicago-and-mary-poppins-stratford-festival-releases-lineup-to-mark-75-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elementary students in Waterloo region and Guelph reminded not to ride-scooters or e-bikes to class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterloo Catholic District School Board says staff at some elementary schools have raised concerns about e-scooter use on school property. Other local school boards agree and have sent students and parents a reminder not to ride e-scooters and e-bikes to school if they're under 16 years of age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/elementary-students-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-reminded-not-to-ride-scooters-or-e-bikes-to-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/elementary-students-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-reminded-not-to-ride-scooters-or-e-bikes-to-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elementary students in Waterloo region and Guelph reminded not to ride e-scooters or e-bikes to class]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterloo Catholic District School Board says staff at some elementary schools have raised concerns about e-scooter use on school property. Other local school boards agree and have sent students and parents a reminder not to ride e-scooters and e-bikes to school if they're under 16 years of age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/elementary-students-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-reminded-not-to-ride-e-scooters-or-e-bikes-to-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/elementary-students-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-reminded-not-to-ride-e-scooters-or-e-bikes-to-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidates in Waterloo region and Guelph speak out after election signs defaced, set on fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several candidates across Waterloo region and Guelph have taken to social media to speak out about damage they have noticed to their election signs. In some cases, election signs were knocked over or stolen. Some signs have even been defaced, cut in half or set on fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/candidates-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-speak-out-after-election-signs-defaced-set-on-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/candidates-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-speak-out-after-election-signs-defaced-set-on-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What these former Ontario municipal staffers want you to think about before you vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The voices of municipal staff are rarely heard during election campaigns because they're required to stay out of politics. Three former staffers from northern Ontario tell us what it's like in city and town halls during elections and what voters should keep in mind before they mark an X next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-these-former-ontario-municipal-staffers-want-you-to-think-about-before-you-vote/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-these-former-ontario-municipal-staffers-want-you-to-think-about-before-you-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Liquidity challenges' at SIREG Management leave Ontario condo investors scrambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company that converted apartment buildings into condominium units across Ontario and marketed them to investors said it is facing &ldquo;market and liquidity challenges,&rdquo; leaving some owners worried about their mortgages and scrambling for answers from management.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/liquidity-challenges-at-sireg-management-leave-ontario-condo-investors-scrambling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/liquidity-challenges-at-sireg-management-leave-ontario-condo-investors-scrambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drones to deliver life-saving equipment to emergencies in Bolton as part of Peel pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drones in the sky may be first to respond when residents in Bolton, Ont., call 911 as part of a new pilot program aimed at getting potentially life-saving equipment to the scene while paramedics are on their way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/drones-to-deliver-life-saving-equipment-to-emergencies-in-bolton-as-part-of-peel-pilot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/drones-to-deliver-life-saving-equipment-to-emergencies-in-bolton-as-part-of-peel-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising diesel costs 'pretty devastating,' Ontario farmers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario farmers are looking for help as the cost of diesel hits record levels amid the war in Iran that has disrupted global crude oil shipments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rising-diesel-costs-pretty-devastating-ontario-farmers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rising-diesel-costs-pretty-devastating-ontario-farmers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 food banks in Waterloo region and area receive $4.5M from Balsillie Family Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four local food banks will benefit from a $4.5-million donation by the Balsillie Family Foundation, it was announced Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-food-banks-in-waterloo-region-and-area-receive-45m-from-balsillie-family-foundation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-food-banks-in-waterloo-region-and-area-receive-45m-from-balsillie-family-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation into Cambridge mayoral candidate's pothole repair not expected until after election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation into a Cambridge, Ont., mayoral candidate who fixed a pothole at the end of a woman's driveway will not be completed before the municipal election on Oct. 26, the city's clerk says. Ryan Bolender says he's disappointed, "but I am not surprised."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/investigation-into-cambridge-mayoral-candidates-pothole-repair-not-expected-until-after-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/investigation-into-cambridge-mayoral-candidates-pothole-repair-not-expected-until-after-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At over 100 years old, this cucumber magnolia tree in St. George just won Ontario's Tree Pageant]]></title><description><![CDATA[In St. George, Ont., stands the winner of this year's Ontario Tree Pageant contest: a cucumber magnolia tree estimated to be over 100 years old. The tree's owners, Jacqueline and Tim Kutt, have lived on the St. George property for 22 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/at-over-100-years-old-this-cucumber-magnolia-tree-in-st-george-just-won-ontarios-tree-pageant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/at-over-100-years-old-this-cucumber-magnolia-tree-in-st-george-just-won-ontarios-tree-pageant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservatives criticized over appointment of Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis to run in byelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal Conservative party is being criticized over its decision to appoint a candidate for an upcoming byelection, instead of holding a nomination contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/conservatives-criticized-over-appointment-of-brantford-mayor-kevin-davis-to-run-in-byelection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/conservatives-criticized-over-appointment-of-brantford-mayor-kevin-davis-to-run-in-byelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI goods on Etsy are impacting knitters — and crafters at large]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fashioning itself a &ldquo;global marketplace&rdquo; for unique and handmade goods, Etsy has long been a destination for small scale crafters to sell to a wider audience. But in recent months, some say AI-generated products are stealing their sales and eroding trust in the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-ai-goods-on-etsy-are-impacting-knitters-and-crafters-at-large/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-ai-goods-on-etsy-are-impacting-knitters-and-crafters-at-large/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police in Waterloo region, Guelph step up patrols near places of worship after Belleville synagogue shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Waterloo region and Guelph say they are increasing their presence near places of worship in the community in response to a shooting outside a synagogue in Belleville Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-in-waterloo-region-guelph-step-up-patrols-near-places-of-worship-after-belleville-synagogue-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-in-waterloo-region-guelph-step-up-patrols-near-places-of-worship-after-belleville-synagogue-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario rolls out new curriculum for truck drivers months after auditor general report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria said in a news conference Monday the province is developing a standardized curriculum for new drivers, which is aimed at improving safety on the roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-rolls-out-new-curriculum-for-truck-drivers-months-after-auditor-general-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-rolls-out-new-curriculum-for-truck-drivers-months-after-auditor-general-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario announces new curriculum for truck drivers after audit found training schools cut corners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria said in a news conference Monday the province is developing a standardized curriculum for new drivers, which is aimed at improving safety on the roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-announces-new-curriculum-for-truck-drivers-after-audit-found-training-schools-cut-corners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-announces-new-curriculum-for-truck-drivers-after-audit-found-training-schools-cut-corners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3rd Ontario education union sets strike vote for November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Union of Public Employees' Ontario School Board Council of Unions branch will be able to vote on whether to give their union a strike mandate in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3rd-ontario-education-union-sets-strike-vote-for-november/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3rd-ontario-education-union-sets-strike-vote-for-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect, police officer wounded in shooting outside Belleville, Ont., synagogue ID'd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators have identified the wounded suspect in the shooting incident that unfolded near a Belleville, Ont., synagogue Sunday night, and the local police officer who was also wounded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/suspect-police-officer-wounded-in-shooting-outside-belleville-ont-synagogue-idd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/suspect-police-officer-wounded-in-shooting-outside-belleville-ont-synagogue-idd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rental rules in Ontario change today. Here’s what tenants and landlords need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A batch of changes to Ontario&rsquo;s Residential Tenancies Act comes into force on Monday, including shorter deadlines for tenants who landlords say have fallen behind on rent payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rental-rules-in-ontario-change-today-heres-what-tenants-and-landlords-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rental-rules-in-ontario-change-today-heres-what-tenants-and-landlords-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The exercise paradox: Dr. Peter Lin explains why getting physical activity at work and play are different]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study shows a cycling trip to work might not be as good for you as a bike ride in the park. CBC Radio medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin explains why context matters when it comes to exercise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-exercise-paradox-dr-peter-lin-explains-why-getting-physical-activity-at-work-and-play-are-different/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-exercise-paradox-dr-peter-lin-explains-why-getting-physical-activity-at-work-and-play-are-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's who's running to be a school board trustee in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change is coming to local school boards because eight public school trustees and four Catholic board trustees are not seeking re-election this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-whos-running-to-be-a-school-board-trustee-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-whos-running-to-be-a-school-board-trustee-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the people running to be school board trustees in Guelph and Wellington County]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be some change to school boards representing Guelph and Wellington County this fall as there are six current public school trustees and two Catholic trustees not seeking re-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/here-are-the-people-running-to-be-school-board-trustees-in-guelph-and-wellington-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/here-are-the-people-running-to-be-school-board-trustees-in-guelph-and-wellington-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To get eyes on Canadian films, indie cinemas group calls for big studios to relax their grip]]></title><description><![CDATA[An industry group that represents independent cinemas across the country says its members already bring in the majority of box office revenue for Canadian films - but that they need help to get even more eyeballs on homegrown content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/to-get-eyes-on-canadian-films-indie-cinemas-group-calls-for-big-studios-to-relax-their-grip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/to-get-eyes-on-canadian-films-indie-cinemas-group-calls-for-big-studios-to-relax-their-grip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSAP delay sends Ontario college students home on 1st day of school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maya Tilley had planned her year around a new college program, but instead of walking into class on the first day, she found herself being sent home &mdash; along with about a dozen other students &mdash; because their OSAP funding had not arrived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/osap-delay-sends-ontario-college-students-home-on-1st-day-of-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/osap-delay-sends-ontario-college-students-home-on-1st-day-of-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill. Here's what to watch this sitting]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill on Monday to pick up where they left off in June. Here are some key things to watch this fall sitting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mps-are-heading-back-to-parliament-hill-heres-what-to-watch-this-sitting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mps-are-heading-back-to-parliament-hill-heres-what-to-watch-this-sitting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's 'Railway City' wants passenger trains back. Like much of the country, it's not so simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is spending billions to expand passenger rail after decades of decline, but torn-up tracks, lost corridors and a surviving network built around freight means communities trying to bring trains back face a very different railway than the one they lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadas-railway-city-wants-passenger-trains-back-like-much-of-the-country-its-not-so-simple/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadas-railway-city-wants-passenger-trains-back-like-much-of-the-country-its-not-so-simple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's 'Railway City' wants passenger trains back. Like in much of the country, it's not so simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is spending billions to expand passenger rail after decades of decline, but torn-up tracks, lost corridors and a surviving network built around freight means communities trying to bring trains back face a very different railway than the one they lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadas-railway-city-wants-passenger-trains-back-like-in-much-of-the-country-its-not-so-simple/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadas-railway-city-wants-passenger-trains-back-like-in-much-of-the-country-its-not-so-simple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puslinch Township teen killed after being struck by minivan in Wellington County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old boy from Puslinch Township has died after being struck by an minivan on Wellington Road 29 in Centre Wellington Township.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/puslinch-township-teen-killed-after-being-struck-by-minivan-in-wellington-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/puslinch-township-teen-killed-after-being-struck-by-minivan-in-wellington-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Roy Woods, Elliott Brood, Tamara Marshall, Cat Clyde, Naomi Cowan and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on In The Key Of C, host Craig Norris will hear about a forgery archive searching for fake Norval Morrisseau paintings. He'll also spin tunes from Joel Lobban, Kirk Diamond, Wine Lips, Roy Woods and many more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-roy-woods-elliott-brood-tamara-marshall-cat-clyde-naomi-cowan-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-roy-woods-elliott-brood-tamara-marshall-cat-clyde-naomi-cowan-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otis, beloved Victoria Park swan, dies at 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otis, one of Victoria Park's resident swans, has died after what the City of Kitchener, Ont., describes as a "brief but serious illness."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/otis-beloved-victoria-park-swan-dies-at-19/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/otis-beloved-victoria-park-swan-dies-at-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than just the food: Jasmine Mangalaseril on skills children pick up in the kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooking may feel like a chore, but it can be much more. It can teach children important life skills like responsibility and time management as well as strengthen family bonds. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril spoke with Rena D&rsquo;Entraigues, owner of Guelph&rsquo;s Mini Chefs, who shares tips on how to make cooking a positive experience for children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-than-just-the-food-jasmine-mangalaseril-on-skills-children-pick-up-in-the-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-than-just-the-food-jasmine-mangalaseril-on-skills-children-pick-up-in-the-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These local volunteer groups want to get people engaged in this fall's municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historically, voter turnout for the municipal election is lower than it is for provincial or federal elections, but several local volunteer groups are hoping to change that this time round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-local-volunteer-groups-want-to-get-people-engaged-in-this-falls-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-local-volunteer-groups-want-to-get-people-engaged-in-this-falls-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo police to discuss St. Patrick's Day safety with UW, Laurier and Conestoga]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterloo Regional Police Service board's chair, Ian McLean, sent a letter in August to the leaders of the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College, asking to formally discuss public safety concerns regarding St. Patrick's Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-police-to-discuss-st-patricks-day-safety-with-uw-laurier-and-conestoga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-police-to-discuss-st-patricks-day-safety-with-uw-laurier-and-conestoga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRA still owed over $5B in COVID-19 benefits sent to ineligible recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa is still owed $5.56 billion of outstanding debt related to COVID-19 benefits sent to those who were later deemed ineligible, according to data the Canada Revenue Agency provided to CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cra-still-owed-over-5b-in-covid-19-benefits-sent-to-ineligible-recipients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cra-still-owed-over-5b-in-covid-19-benefits-sent-to-ineligible-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KW Titans make bid to become part of Canadian Elite Basketball League]]></title><description><![CDATA[The KW Titans announced on Friday that the team is seeking to join the Canadian Elite Basketball League. With that process underway, the team will not be playing in the Basketball Super League starting this December. The team called it a "natural next step in the evolution of the Titans."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kw-titans-make-bid-to-become-part-of-canadian-elite-basketball-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kw-titans-make-bid-to-become-part-of-canadian-elite-basketball-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time zones in Canada are getting complicated. These maps lay them out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The times, they aren't a-changing &mdash; at least not for Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/time-zones-in-canada-are-getting-complicated-these-maps-lay-them-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/time-zones-in-canada-are-getting-complicated-these-maps-lay-them-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community drug alert issued for Waterloo region after 48 suspected overdoses, 1 death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region's Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) issued the alert Tuesday afternoon, saying the street drug supply is "highly toxic." An uneven mix of drugs in the fentanyl supply is making the dose stronger than expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/community-drug-alert-issued-for-waterloo-region-after-48-suspected-overdoses-1-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/community-drug-alert-issued-for-waterloo-region-after-48-suspected-overdoses-1-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario elementary teachers schedule strike vote for November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario elementary teachers are set to vote in November on whether they are willing to strike, making them the second group of teachers to plan such a vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-elementary-teachers-schedule-strike-vote-for-november/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-elementary-teachers-schedule-strike-vote-for-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices are dropping. You can thank the 'winter blend' for that]]></title><description><![CDATA[After ticking up earlier this week, gas prices dropped by about eight cents overnight, and could fall by a few more by the weekend according to one expert. But diesel is soaring, which could be bad news &mdash; even for those who don't drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/gas-prices-are-dropping-you-can-thank-the-winter-blend-for-that/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/gas-prices-are-dropping-you-can-thank-the-winter-blend-for-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st fully accessible baseball diamond to re-open in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Cam Linwood and his peers started the Buddy League Challenger Baseball in 2018, one of their goals was to have a fully-accessible baseball diamond. Today, their dream has come to life. The Kin1 Accessible Baseball Diamond was closed late last year for renovations, but is now set to reopen as a fully accessible baseball field. Linwood, the league's co-ordinator, spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about where it all started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1st-fully-accessible-baseball-diamond-to-re-open-in-cambridge-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1st-fully-accessible-baseball-diamond-to-re-open-in-cambridge-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st fully-accessible baseball diamond to re-open in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Cam Linwood and his peers started the Buddy League Challenger Baseball in 2018, one of their goals was to have a fully-accessible baseball diamond. Today, their dream has come to life. The Kin1 Accessible Baseball Diamond was closed late last year for renovations, but is now set to reopen as a fully-accessible baseball field. Linwood, the league's co-ordinator, spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about where it all started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1st-fully-accessible-baseball-diamond-to-re-open-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1st-fully-accessible-baseball-diamond-to-re-open-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Sept. 18 to 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are so many events in the area this weekend including Doors Open Waterloo Region, Lumen, Cambridge Studio Tour, Praise the Ward in Guelph, fall fairs and local hockey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-sept-18-to-20/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-sept-18-to-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I feel so betrayed’: Iranian conscripts in Canada face deportation threats over terrorist designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of Iranian families have received a letter from the federal immigration department, declaring them inadmissible to Canada. As frustrations grow, time is running out for them to prove they are not members of a terrorist organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-feel-so-betrayed-iranian-conscripts-in-canada-face-deportation-threats-over-terrorist-designation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-feel-so-betrayed-iranian-conscripts-in-canada-face-deportation-threats-over-terrorist-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Aud at 75: From farm fields to military camp, rock concerts to hockey glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium turned 75 this past May. The Aud, which is home to the Kitchener Rangers and KW Titans basketball team has, over the years, hosted major hockey and skating events, concerts and religious events. CBC K-W takes a look back at a couple of moments in The Aud's history with stories from a local historian and a former concert promoter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-aud-at-75-from-farm-fields-to-military-camp-rock-concerts-to-hockey-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-aud-at-75-from-farm-fields-to-military-camp-rock-concerts-to-hockey-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doors Open Waterloo Region welcomes people to 27 noteworthy community locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[For this year, Doors Open Waterloo Region is back with 27 locations. The annual event celebrates Waterloo region's diverse community, culture, heritage and architecture. CBC K-W's John Dalusong visited one of the sites, the Ghost Village of Black Horse Corner in Ayr. He spoke with Kelly Spencer, co-ordinator for Doors Open Waterloo Region, and Jeff Stager, the property's current owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doors-open-waterloo-region-welcomes-people-to-27-noteworthy-community-locations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doors-open-waterloo-region-welcomes-people-to-27-noteworthy-community-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The invasive spotted lanternfly has been detected in Canada for the first time – in Windsor]]></title><description><![CDATA[An invasive insect known to kill grapevines and impact other crops and trees has been detected for the first time in Canada by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). And that first detection happened in Windsor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-invasive-spotted-lanternfly-has-been-detected-in-canada-for-the-first-time-in-windsor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-invasive-spotted-lanternfly-has-been-detected-in-canada-for-the-first-time-in-windsor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fergus woman faces 45 charges after Guelph seniors defrauded of nearly $100K by in-home support worker]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 31-year-old woman from Fergus, Ont., has been charged with 45 counts of fraud under $5,000. Police say the daughter of an older couple in Guelph discovered several unauthorized cheques from her parents had been deposited by their in-home support worker into her bank account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fergus-woman-faces-45-charges-after-guelph-seniors-defrauded-of-nearly-100k-by-in-home-support-worker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fergus-woman-faces-45-charges-after-guelph-seniors-defrauded-of-nearly-100k-by-in-home-support-worker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd person arrested after cash traps found at ATMs in Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a second man has been arrested in a "sophisticated scheme" that saw cash traps on ATMs, which are fake doors used to trap cash behind them when someone goes to withdraw money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2nd-person-arrested-after-cash-traps-found-at-atms-in-guelph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2nd-person-arrested-after-cash-traps-found-at-atms-in-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vice-principal charged with child luring, sexual exploitation expected to enter plea in court next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vice-principal with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board is expected to plea in a Kitchener court in late October. Michel Pleau, 50, was charged and arrested in February following a child luring and sexual exploitation investigation by Waterloo regional police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vice-principal-charged-with-child-luring-sexual-exploitation-expected-to-enter-plea-in-court-next-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vice-principal-charged-with-child-luring-sexual-exploitation-expected-to-enter-plea-in-court-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take Back the Night events in Kitchener and Guelph shine light on gender-based violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take Back the Night is an annual event focused on the issue of gender-based violence. Gatherings will be held in Guelph and Kitchener on Thursday evening and there will include speakers, music and marches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/take-back-the-night-events-in-kitchener-and-guelph-shine-light-on-gender-based-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/take-back-the-night-events-in-kitchener-and-guelph-shine-light-on-gender-based-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eden Mills Writers' Festival returns for the 38th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 38th annual Eden Mills Writers' Festival returns this weekend. The festival, which celebrates literature, whether written, spoken or signed, will host more than 50 authors this year. Kali Pearson, artistic director for Eden Mills Writers' Festival, tells CBC K-W's John Dalusong how the community keeps this festival thriving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/eden-mills-writers-festival-returns-for-the-38th-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/eden-mills-writers-festival-returns-for-the-38th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Memorial Auditorium: The Classic Rock Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium was a concert tour stop for many musical acts now considered classic rock. Acts like Led Zeppelin, Supertramp, KISS, and Emerson, Lake and Palmer all played at the Auditorium in the 1970s. CBC KW's Joe Pavia speaks with former concert promoter Betty Anne Keller who quit her teaching job to join her husband Joe Reicha in organizing the concerts at the Aud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-memorial-auditorium-the-classic-rock-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-memorial-auditorium-the-classic-rock-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 services mostly restored after outages affect Ontario, Quebec, other parts of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 911 service outage that impacted many parts of Canada, including Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, has largely been resolved, according to emergency response services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-mostly-restored-after-outages-affect-ontario-quebec-other-parts-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-mostly-restored-after-outages-affect-ontario-quebec-other-parts-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 services gradually being restored after outages affect Ontario, Quebec, other parts of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 911 service outage that has impacted many parts of Canada, including Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, is gradually being resolved, according to emergency response services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-gradually-being-restored-after-outages-affect-ontario-quebec-other-parts-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-gradually-being-restored-after-outages-affect-ontario-quebec-other-parts-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 services gradually being restored after outages affect Ontario and other parts of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 911 service outage that has impacted many parts of Canada, including Toronto, Winnipeg and across Nova Scotia, is gradually being resolved, according to emergency response services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-gradually-being-restored-after-outages-affect-ontario-and-other-parts-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-gradually-being-restored-after-outages-affect-ontario-and-other-parts-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 services gradually being resolved after outages affect Ontario and other parts of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Access to 911 service is down across parts of Canada and Ontario, including in Toronto, Waterloo and Winnipeg, according to emergency response services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-gradually-being-resolved-after-outages-affect-ontario-and-other-parts-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-gradually-being-resolved-after-outages-affect-ontario-and-other-parts-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 services fully restored after outages affect Ontario, Quebec, 4 other provinces: Bell Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 911 service outage that impacted six provinces across Canada Thursday morning has been resolved, according to emergency response services and a spokesperson with Bell Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-fully-restored-after-outages-affect-ontario-quebec-4-other-provinces-bell-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-services-fully-restored-after-outages-affect-ontario-quebec-4-other-provinces-bell-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[911 service down across Ontario and parts of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Access to 911 service is down across parts of Canada and Ontario, including in Toronto, Waterloo and Winnipeg, according to emergency response services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-service-down-across-ontario-and-parts-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/911-service-down-across-ontario-and-parts-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of fish tested Canada's largest nuclear plant. The incident points to a growing climate risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freak fish event that 'challenged reactor safety' at Canada's largest nuclear plant shows why the nuclear energy governments are relying on to fight climate change must also become more resilient to it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/millions-of-fish-tested-canadas-largest-nuclear-plant-the-incident-points-to-a-growing-climate-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/millions-of-fish-tested-canadas-largest-nuclear-plant-the-incident-points-to-a-growing-climate-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year after their grandchildren drowned, these grandparents keep fighting for swim lessons at Ontario schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Williams has been advocating for mandatory survival swimming lessons for Ontario students since his two grandchildren drowned in Dryden's Wabigoon River last year. His online petition has garnered over 22,000 signatures in just two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-year-after-their-grandchildren-drowned-these-grandparents-keep-fighting-for-swim-lessons-at-ontario-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-year-after-their-grandchildren-drowned-these-grandparents-keep-fighting-for-swim-lessons-at-ontario-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year after 2 siblings drowned, these St. Catharines grandparents keep fighting for school swim lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Williams has been advocating for mandatory survival swimming lessons for Ontario students since his two grandchildren drowned in Dryden's Wabigoon River last year. His online petition has garnered over 22,000 signatures in just two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-year-after-2-siblings-drowned-these-st-catharines-grandparents-keep-fighting-for-school-swim-lessons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-year-after-2-siblings-drowned-these-st-catharines-grandparents-keep-fighting-for-school-swim-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People in cars stop to pull driver to safety after vehicle goes off road, into Guelph Lake in southern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators pulled a car out of Guelph Lake on Wednesday morning after it went off Wellington Road 124 in southern Ontario. People in cars stopped to help the driver out of the sinking vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/people-in-cars-stop-to-pull-driver-to-safety-after-vehicle-goes-off-road-into-guelph-lake-in-southern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/people-in-cars-stop-to-pull-driver-to-safety-after-vehicle-goes-off-road-into-guelph-lake-in-southern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New $2.25M grant to help preserve affordable housing units in Waterloo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Waterloo announced it's putting forward a $2.25 million grant to help local nonprofit Thresholds Home and Supports buy three residential buildings along Herbert Street to keep the price of rent in those buildings affordable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-225m-grant-to-help-preserve-affordable-housing-units-in-waterloo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-225m-grant-to-help-preserve-affordable-housing-units-in-waterloo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish prayer scrolls smashed, torn from residence doors at Wilfrid Laurier University]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jewish prayers scrolls, known as mezuzahs, were pulled from doors of residences at Wilfrid Laurier University and smashed over the Jewish New Year this past weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/jewish-prayer-scrolls-smashed-torn-from-residence-doors-at-wilfrid-laurier-university/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/jewish-prayer-scrolls-smashed-torn-from-residence-doors-at-wilfrid-laurier-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge mayoral candidate under investigation for fixing municipal pothole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Bolender took a video of himself fixing a pothole in front of a woman's driveway and posted it on social media. He said the resident, who uses an electric wheelchair, had been trying to get bylaw to fix the pothole for three years now. Bolender says he's taken down the video at the city's request. The city is now investigating the incident and he may be fined hundreds of dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-mayoral-candidate-under-investigation-for-fixing-municipal-pothole/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-mayoral-candidate-under-investigation-for-fixing-municipal-pothole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turtle hotline launches in Wellington County, responding to 'big need']]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're driving through Wellington County and find a turtle on the road, a new emergency hotline is available to provide help.Wellington Turtle Conservation Group launched its own hotline in August as a response to high turtle mortality in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/turtle-hotline-launches-in-wellington-county-responding-to-big-need/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/turtle-hotline-launches-in-wellington-county-responding-to-big-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More people are seeking emergency care for gambling, a new study says &mdash; and it's mostly men and boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research published Wednesday in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found a nearly 100 per cent increase in emergency department visits, in just the past few years, following the rapid growth of privatized online gambling and legalization of betting on single sports events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-people-are-seeking-emergency-care-for-gambling-a-new-study-says-mdash-and-its-mostly-men-and-boys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-people-are-seeking-emergency-care-for-gambling-a-new-study-says-mdash-and-its-mostly-men-and-boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cash traps' taped to ATMs used in multiple thefts across Guelph, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 58-year-old man faces theft and mischief charges after police in Guelph say someone taped "cash traps" to ATMs at banks in the city in June. People trying to take money out of the machine would have thought there was a malfunction that resulted in them not getting their money, but really the trap stopped the money from being dispensed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cash-traps-taped-to-atms-used-in-multiple-thefts-across-guelph-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cash-traps-taped-to-atms-used-in-multiple-thefts-across-guelph-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario yet to meet $10 a day child-care program goal as waitlists keep growing in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[While about half of the provinces are offering average fees of $10 a day, Ontario has not yet met that goal. But some parents and at least one prominent child-care advocate are urging Ontario to worry less at the moment about further lowering fees to $10, and instead prioritize expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-yet-to-meet-10-a-day-child-care-program-goal-as-waitlists-keep-growing-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-yet-to-meet-10-a-day-child-care-program-goal-as-waitlists-keep-growing-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo man dead after 3-vehicle collision Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 78-year-old Waterloo man has died after a three-vehicle collision in Waterloo just before 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-man-dead-after-3-vehicle-collision-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-man-dead-after-3-vehicle-collision-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo appoints Sandy van Solm as city's first female fire chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Waterloo has appointed Sandy van Solm as the new fire chief. Her appointment makes van Solm the city's first woman to take on the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-appoints-sandy-van-solm-as-citys-first-female-fire-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-appoints-sandy-van-solm-as-citys-first-female-fire-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Memorial Auditorium: The War Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium turned 75 this year. Since it opened, the Aud has hosted hockey games, rock concerts and big bands.It was built after the Second World War to pay tribute to the men and women who served and died in the war.<br />
CBC KW's Joe Pavia speaks with local historian Harold Russell, who researched and wrote about the land on East Avenue when it was used as a basic training military camp for soldiers who signed up for the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-memorial-auditorium-the-war-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-memorial-auditorium-the-war-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new power line will connect Puslinch and Cambridge. Hydro One wants feedback on the project's route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hydro One proposed the Waterloo Wellington Power Line project in August after the Independent Electricity System Operator released the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge-Guelph Integrated Regional Resource Plan in July. The report projects that electricity demand in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County will increase by 133 per cent by 2045. Hydro One will start seeking public input for the transmission line route this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-new-power-line-will-connect-puslinch-and-cambridge-hydro-one-wants-feedback-on-the-projects-route/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-new-power-line-will-connect-puslinch-and-cambridge-hydro-one-wants-feedback-on-the-projects-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new power line will connect Puslinch and Cambridge. Hydro One wants feedback on project's route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hydro One proposed the Waterloo Wellington Power Line project in August after the Independent Electricity System Operator released the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge-Guelph Integrated Regional Resource Plan in July. The report projects that electricity demand in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County will increase by 133 per cent by 2045. Hydro One will start seeking public input for the transmission line route this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-new-power-line-will-connect-puslinch-and-cambridge-hydro-one-wants-feedback-on-projects-route/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-new-power-line-will-connect-puslinch-and-cambridge-hydro-one-wants-feedback-on-projects-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's latest round of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods now in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday, adding 50 per cent levies to 110 products ranging from specific cheeses to motorboats, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and furniture. A decision to simultaneously remove some tariffs shows that the U.S. is paying attention to which costs get passed down to the American consumer, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trumps-latest-round-of-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-now-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trumps-latest-round-of-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-now-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph General Hospital receives $7M to improve operations and aging infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph General Hospital will receive $7 million from the province to help improve hospital operations and repairs. Minister Sylvia Jones made the announcement Monday at the hospital. The funding comes as the hospital is experiencing higher patient demand and an expansion to its emergency department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-general-hospital-receives-7m-to-improve-operations-and-aging-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-general-hospital-receives-7m-to-improve-operations-and-aging-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario English Catholic teachers schedule strike vote in November as contract talks stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's English Catholic teachers have scheduled a strike vote in November, as contract talks have yet to move past initial stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-english-catholic-teachers-schedule-strike-vote-in-november-as-contract-talks-stall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-english-catholic-teachers-schedule-strike-vote-in-november-as-contract-talks-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local band Awake &amp; Dreaming to perform across Ontario and Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having performed in shows and festivals across Ontario, the four-piece Waterloo alt-rock band Awake &amp; Dreaming is gearing up for a 10-show tour. The band, which pairs performances with synchronized lighting to bring notes to life, will perform across Ontario and Quebec starting Thursday until Oct. 10. Sasha Kristoff, lead vocalist and pianist, and Stefan Schneider, guitarist for Awake &amp; Dreaming explain how the band started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/local-band-awake-amp-dreaming-to-perform-across-ontario-and-quebec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/local-band-awake-amp-dreaming-to-perform-across-ontario-and-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadine Green helped start Kitchener's A Better Tent City. Here's why she says she had to move on]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Better Tent City has a new name: Cabins on Ardelt. The change comes after new management took over the site earlier this year. The tiny home community has been running for six years in Waterloo region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/nadine-green-helped-start-kitcheners-a-better-tent-city-heres-why-she-says-she-had-to-move-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/nadine-green-helped-start-kitcheners-a-better-tent-city-heres-why-she-says-she-had-to-move-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadine Green helped start Kitchener's A Better Tent City. Here's why she had to move on]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Better Tent City has a new name: Cabins on Ardelt. The change comes after new management took over the site earlier this year. The tiny home community in southern Ontario has been running for six years in Waterloo region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/nadine-green-helped-start-kitcheners-a-better-tent-city-heres-why-she-had-to-move-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/nadine-green-helped-start-kitcheners-a-better-tent-city-heres-why-she-had-to-move-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mannheim author shares stories of 26 breast cancer survivors in Close to the Chest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel isolating, scary and overwhelming, but a new book of stories from women about life beyond breast cancer is hoping to bridge the gap for those that have been recently diagnosed. Tanya Farnan of Mannheim curated 26 stories from breast cancer survivors in a new book called Close to the Chest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mannheim-author-shares-stories-of-26-breast-cancer-survivors-in-close-to-the-chest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mannheim-author-shares-stories-of-26-breast-cancer-survivors-in-close-to-the-chest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to school means mingling students will spread viruses. Dr. Peter Lin offers tips on how to stay healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids are back in school, which means many will soon be in the virus exchange program. CBC Radio medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin offers advice on how to keep students and their families healthy in the weeks and months to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/back-to-school-means-mingling-students-will-spread-viruses-dr-peter-lin-offers-tips-on-how-to-stay-healthy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/back-to-school-means-mingling-students-will-spread-viruses-dr-peter-lin-offers-tips-on-how-to-stay-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byelection wins, personal relationships influence Ford cabinet shuffle, insiders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two byelection victories and a desire to manage relationships within his own party, could be part of the reason why Premier Doug Ford tweaked his cabinet this week and opted against wholesale change, say political insiders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/byelection-wins-personal-relationships-influence-ford-cabinet-shuffle-insiders-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/byelection-wins-personal-relationships-influence-ford-cabinet-shuffle-insiders-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New statues added to controversial Prime Minister's Path in Wilmot, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four statues of former Canadian leaders were added to the Prime Minister's Path project in Wilmot, Ont., on Saturday. Not everyone was pleased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-statues-added-to-controversial-prime-ministers-path-in-wilmot-ont/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-statues-added-to-controversial-prime-ministers-path-in-wilmot-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 79, dies after crash in West Perth: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 79-year-old man has died after a crash Friday in West Perth, Ont., about 55 kilometres west of Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-79-dies-after-crash-in-west-perth-opp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-79-dies-after-crash-in-west-perth-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Barenaked Ladies, Emma Worley, Bywater Call and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's show, host Craig Norris spins tunes from Western Swing Authority, Barenaked Ladies, Emma Worley, My Son, The Hurricane and more, plus you'll hear the story of the Manitoulin Swing Band.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-barenaked-ladies-emma-worley-bywater-call-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-barenaked-ladies-emma-worley-bywater-call-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo police arrest 8 suspected impaired drivers in 12 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo Regional Police Service responded to eight different impaired driving reports within a 12-hour window between Friday and Saturday. Police laid 14 charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-police-arrest-8-suspected-impaired-drivers-in-12-hours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-police-arrest-8-suspected-impaired-drivers-in-12-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off the cob: There’s more to southern Ontario’s favourite crop than meets the eye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boil it, grill it, roast it, bake it. Spice it up on the cob or off. Food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril talked to local growers and chefs about the best way to enjoy this southern Ontario crop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/off-the-cob-theres-more-to-southern-ontarios-favourite-crop-than-meets-the-eye/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/off-the-cob-theres-more-to-southern-ontarios-favourite-crop-than-meets-the-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge shelters 'scrambling' to fill need, as YWCA CEO calls for better distribution of funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding for homelessness will be distributed more evenly across municipalities in Waterloo region after Cambridge councillor Pam Wolf tabled a motion calling for a more inclusive funding model. Cambridge's YWCA CEO Kim Decker said it's necessary to support people, especially women, to access supports and services like transitional housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-shelters-scrambling-to-fill-need-as-ywca-ceo-calls-for-better-distribution-of-funding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-shelters-scrambling-to-fill-need-as-ywca-ceo-calls-for-better-distribution-of-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade 'war' or not, are Canada and the United States now dug in?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, might not like to think of it as a trade 'war.' But whatever you call it &mdash; a difference of opinion? an incongruity? the unpleasantness? &mdash; it's been going for more than 19 months. And it seems now that it could be several more months before hostilities are reduced, let alone ceased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trade-war-or-not-are-canada-and-the-united-states-now-dug-in/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trade-war-or-not-are-canada-and-the-united-states-now-dug-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New memorial in Waterloo honours former Laurier dean killed by impaired driver in 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[MADD Canada has unveiled a roadside memorial honoring Leanne Holland Brown, a Wilfrid Laurier University dean who was killed by an impaired driver in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-memorial-in-waterloo-honours-former-laurier-dean-killed-by-impaired-driver-in-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-memorial-in-waterloo-honours-former-laurier-dean-killed-by-impaired-driver-in-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers confirm sixth tornado in early September southwestern Ontario storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Western University have confirmed yet another tornado that happened during a series of significant storms that swept across southwestern Ontario last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/researchers-confirm-sixth-tornado-in-early-september-southwestern-ontario-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/researchers-confirm-sixth-tornado-in-early-september-southwestern-ontario-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial ceremony in Kitchener marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon in the United States. A ceremony was held at Kitchener's Civic Centre Park in front of a 9/11 memorial to mark the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/memorial-ceremony-in-kitchener-marks-25th-anniversary-of-911-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/memorial-ceremony-in-kitchener-marks-25th-anniversary-of-911-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A loss of innocence for everyone': 3 people in Waterloo region and area remember the 9/11 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaeda hijackers slammed planes into the World Trade Center towers in New York and crashed into the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.<br />
CBC K-W spoke to three people who were in the U.S the day of the attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-loss-of-innocence-for-everyone-3-people-in-waterloo-region-and-area-remember-the-911-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-loss-of-innocence-for-everyone-3-people-in-waterloo-region-and-area-remember-the-911-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It hurts': Canadian distillery pauses U.S. growth as booze ban looms, considers pivot overseas]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's decision to ban Canadian alcohol imports has forced a southwestern Ontario distillery to pause expanding its sales into more states. A Dalhousie University expert in global sanctions says "it just is an impossibly unfair situation that folks are going through right now."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/it-hurts-canadian-distillery-pauses-us-growth-as-booze-ban-looms-considers-pivot-overseas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/it-hurts-canadian-distillery-pauses-us-growth-as-booze-ban-looms-considers-pivot-overseas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Waterloo football player who died suddenly remembered by coach as 'outstanding young man']]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Waterloo has issued a bereavement notice following the death of a second-year student and Warriors football player. Daniel Molla, 19, died suddenly on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/university-of-waterloo-football-player-who-died-suddenly-remembered-by-coach-as-outstanding-young-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/university-of-waterloo-football-player-who-died-suddenly-remembered-by-coach-as-outstanding-young-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE | U.S. marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBC's Adrienne Arsenault and Paul Hunter host special coverage from New York City for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/live-us-marks-25th-anniversary-of-911-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/live-us-marks-25th-anniversary-of-911-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Sept. 11 to 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend is full to the brim with festivals, fall fairs and other fun events in Waterloo region and Guelph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-sept-11-to-13/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-sept-11-to-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GO train disruption on Kitchener line this weekend and next for track work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metrolinx says track work needs to happen on the Kitchener line this weekend and next, which means some disruption to the train schedule. Trains will only run between the Mount Pleasant and Mount Dennis GO stations on the Kitchener line on Sept. 12 and 13, and again on Sept. 19 and 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/go-train-disruption-on-kitchener-line-this-weekend-and-next-for-track-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/go-train-disruption-on-kitchener-line-this-weekend-and-next-for-track-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GO train disruption for track work on Kitchener line this weekend and next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metrolinx says track work needs to happen on the Kitchener line this and next weekend, which means some disruption to the train schedule. Trains will only run between the Mount Pleasant and Mount Dennis GO stations on the Kitchener line on Sept. 12 and 13, and again on Sept. 19 and 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/go-train-disruption-for-track-work-on-kitchener-line-this-weekend-and-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/go-train-disruption-for-track-work-on-kitchener-line-this-weekend-and-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homelessness on the rise in Ontario while province on track to spend less, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homelessness in Ontario is on the rise, climbing by more than 23 per cent over the past four years to more than 76,000 people, but the province is projected to spend less on it, the fiscal watchdog says in a new report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/homelessness-on-the-rise-in-ontario-while-province-on-track-to-spend-less-report-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/homelessness-on-the-rise-in-ontario-while-province-on-track-to-spend-less-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're hopeful': Vigil held in Waterloo for missing 25-year-old student Eli Wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eli Wood has not been seen by friends or family since a fire engulfed his home in Kitchener on Oct. 19, 2025. Wood had been living in a unit at the back of a house. Investigators from the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) had said the fire was arson, that it was targeted and that foul play is suspected in Wood's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/were-hopeful-vigil-held-in-waterloo-for-missing-25-year-old-student-eli-wood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/were-hopeful-vigil-held-in-waterloo-for-missing-25-year-old-student-eli-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigil held in Waterloo for missing 25-year-old student Eli Wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eli Wood has not been seen by friends or family since a fire engulfed his home in Kitchener on Oct. 19, 2025. Wood had been living in a unit at the back of a house. Investigators from the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) had said the fire was arson, that it was targeted and that foul play is suspected in Wood's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vigil-held-in-waterloo-for-missing-25-year-old-student-eli-wood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vigil-held-in-waterloo-for-missing-25-year-old-student-eli-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigil held for missing 25-year-old Kitchener student Eli Wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eli Wood has not been seen by friends or family since a fire engulfed his home in Kitchener on Oct. 19, 2025. Wood had been living in a unit at the back of a house. Investigators from the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) had said the fire was arson, that it was targeted and that foul play is suspected in Wood's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vigil-held-for-missing-25-year-old-kitchener-student-eli-wood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vigil-held-for-missing-25-year-old-kitchener-student-eli-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigil being to be held for missing 25-year-old Kitchener student Eli Wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eli Wood has not been seen by friends or family since a fire engulfed his home in Kitchener on Oct. 19, 2025. Wood had been living in a unit at the back of a house. Investigators from the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) had said the fire was arson, that it was targeted and that foul play is suspected in Wood's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vigil-being-to-be-held-for-missing-25-year-old-kitchener-student-eli-wood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vigil-being-to-be-held-for-missing-25-year-old-kitchener-student-eli-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigil being held for missing 25-year-old Kitchener student Eli Wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eli Wood has not been seen by friends or family since a fire engulfed his home in Kitchener on Oct. 19, 2025. Wood had been living in a unit at the back of a house. Investigators from the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) had said the fire was arson, that it was targeted and that foul play is suspected in Wood's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vigil-being-held-for-missing-25-year-old-kitchener-student-eli-wood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/vigil-being-held-for-missing-25-year-old-kitchener-student-eli-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford says he's open to idea of involuntary addiction treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he's open to the idea of involuntary addiction treatment. Ontario's Big City Mayors group recently repeated a request to the province to review existing mental health laws with the idea of expanding involuntary treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-ford-says-hes-open-to-idea-of-involuntary-addiction-treatment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-ford-says-hes-open-to-idea-of-involuntary-addiction-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious, multi-vehicle collision closes section of Hwy 6 between Guelph and Fergus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they received a report of a "serious multi-vehicle collision" at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22 around 12:15 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/serious-multi-vehicle-collision-closes-section-of-hwy-6-between-guelph-and-fergus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/serious-multi-vehicle-collision-closes-section-of-hwy-6-between-guelph-and-fergus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious, 2-vehicle collision closes section of Hwy 6 between Guelph and Fergus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they received a report of a serious collision at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22 around 12:15 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/serious-2-vehicle-collision-closes-section-of-hwy-6-between-guelph-and-fergus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/serious-2-vehicle-collision-closes-section-of-hwy-6-between-guelph-and-fergus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person dead after 2-vehicle collision closes part of Hwy 6 between Guelph and Fergus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they received a report of a serious collision at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22 around 12:15 p.m. One person died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-person-dead-after-2-vehicle-collision-closes-part-of-hwy-6-between-guelph-and-fergus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-person-dead-after-2-vehicle-collision-closes-part-of-hwy-6-between-guelph-and-fergus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More southern Ontario businesses hurt by tariffs can apply for funding through expanded federal program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is accepting applications for expanded support through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce's CEO says the initiative is well placed, but may pose challenges to some small businesses without the resources to apply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-southern-ontario-businesses-hurt-by-tariffs-can-apply-for-funding-through-expanded-federal-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-southern-ontario-businesses-hurt-by-tariffs-can-apply-for-funding-through-expanded-federal-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region won't need to draw as much water from Wilmot starting in new year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water officials with the Region of Waterloo say they expect to scale back how much water is drawn from Wilmot Township early next year because more water is coming online faster than planned in the Mannheim Service Area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-wont-need-to-draw-as-much-water-from-wilmot-starting-in-new-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-wont-need-to-draw-as-much-water-from-wilmot-starting-in-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford to announce cabinet shuffle, fill 3 positions after ministers resigned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford is shuffling his cabinet, with at least a few people set to move around as he has three posts to fill. Ford is expected to announce the changes when he speaks with reporters at 12 p.m. ET Thursday, which CBC News will carry live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-to-announce-cabinet-shuffle-fill-3-positions-after-ministers-resigned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-to-announce-cabinet-shuffle-fill-3-positions-after-ministers-resigned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford shuffles cabinet, moves embattled labour minister to infrastructure profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced some changes to his cabinet Thursday, including moving embattled minister David Piccini from the labour portfolio to infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-shuffles-cabinet-moves-embattled-labour-minister-to-infrastructure-profile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-shuffles-cabinet-moves-embattled-labour-minister-to-infrastructure-profile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford announces cabinet shuffle, moves embattled labour minister to infrastructure profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford is shuffling his cabinet, with at least a few people set to move around as he has three posts to fill. Ford announced the changes when he spoke with reporters at 12 p.m. ET Thursday, which CBC News is carrying live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-announces-cabinet-shuffle-moves-embattled-labour-minister-to-infrastructure-profile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-announces-cabinet-shuffle-moves-embattled-labour-minister-to-infrastructure-profile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen girl seriously injured after being struck by car in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police are investigating after a teen girl was struck by a car in Cambridge Tuesday evening as she was crossing King Street E. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/teen-girl-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-car-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/teen-girl-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-car-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female youth seriously injured after being struck by car in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police are investigating after a young female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Cambridge Tuesday evening. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/female-youth-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-car-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/female-youth-seriously-injured-after-being-struck-by-car-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's who's running for office in Wellington County in this October's municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The municipal election is on Monday, Oct. 26. In Wellington County, voters will vote for township and county representatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-whos-running-for-office-in-wellington-county-in-this-octobers-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-whos-running-for-office-in-wellington-county-in-this-octobers-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[97-year-old Guelph, Ont., man skydives in quest to 'learn as much as I can about life']]></title><description><![CDATA[James Gordon, a resident of the Village of Riverside Glen retirement community in Guelph, Ont., jumped from a plane about 4,200 metres above the ground last month in his first skydiving adventure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/97-year-old-guelph-ont-man-skydives-in-quest-to-learn-as-much-as-i-can-about-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/97-year-old-guelph-ont-man-skydives-in-quest-to-learn-as-much-as-i-can-about-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[97-year-old Guelph man skydives in quest to 'learn as much as I can about life']]></title><description><![CDATA[A resident of the Village of Riverside Glen retirement community, 97-year-old James Gordon jumped from a plane about 4,200 metres above the ground last month, skydiving for the very first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/97-year-old-guelph-man-skydives-in-quest-to-learn-as-much-as-i-can-about-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/97-year-old-guelph-man-skydives-in-quest-to-learn-as-much-as-i-can-about-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured workers could lose key protection under proposed Ontario bill, advocates warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed Ontario bill could strip away a key protection for people who sustained long-term injuries at work, some advocates warn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/injured-workers-could-lose-key-protection-under-proposed-ontario-bill-advocates-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/injured-workers-could-lose-key-protection-under-proposed-ontario-bill-advocates-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EF1 tornado confirmed in Wellesley Township, 2 others confirmed in Tavistock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have confirmed that a tornado touched down just north of Wellesley during a large storm on Sept. 2, which swept over southwestern Ontario. Two tornadoes and a downburst were also confirmed in Tavistock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ef1-tornado-confirmed-in-wellesley-township-2-others-confirmed-in-tavistock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ef1-tornado-confirmed-in-wellesley-township-2-others-confirmed-in-tavistock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region to end free curbside Christmas tree pickup starting in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo is no longer offering free curbside Christmas tree pickup to residents. Instead, the region is planning for a new pickup program to be taken over by Family and Children Services Foundation as a fundraiser for the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-to-end-free-curbside-christmas-tree-pickup-starting-in-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-to-end-free-curbside-christmas-tree-pickup-starting-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former MP Mike Morrice only Green Party of Canada leadership candidate after Nira Dookeran withdraws]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is just one candidate in the race to be the next leader of the Green Party of Canada after Ottawa's Nira Dookeran announced she's withdrawing from the race. Former MP Mike Morrice of Kitchener, Ont., is the only one running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/former-mp-mike-morrice-only-green-party-of-canada-leadership-candidate-after-nira-dookeran-withdraws/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/former-mp-mike-morrice-only-green-party-of-canada-leadership-candidate-after-nira-dookeran-withdraws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former MP Mike Morrice only candidate for Green Party of Canada leadership after Nira Dookeran withdraws]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is just one candidate in the race to be the next leader of the Green Party of Canada after Ottawa's Nira Dookeran announced she was withdrawing from the race. The lone candidate is now former MP Mike Morrice of Kitchener, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/former-mp-mike-morrice-only-candidate-for-green-party-of-canada-leadership-after-nira-dookeran-withdraws/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/former-mp-mike-morrice-only-candidate-for-green-party-of-canada-leadership-after-nira-dookeran-withdraws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Service Dogs need volunteers to help raise dogs and puppies]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Service Dogs is looking for three different types of volunteers to help support their puppy and dog raising program. Whelping homes help birth the puppies and care for them for their first eight weeks, puppy raisers take over for the next 18 months and adult raisers provide a temporary home for adult dogs during their training. CBC K-W's Lauren Kuivenhoven visited a five-week-old litter at a volunteer's home in Kitchener. By the end of September, volunteers will be needed to raise the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/national-service-dogs-need-volunteers-to-help-raise-dogs-and-puppies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/national-service-dogs-need-volunteers-to-help-raise-dogs-and-puppies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario chamber of commerce calls for 'mutual de-escalation' in Canada-U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is calling for "mutual de-escalation" in the trade war between Canada and U.S., saying tariffs hurt all businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-chamber-of-commerce-calls-for-mutual-de-escalation-in-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-chamber-of-commerce-calls-for-mutual-de-escalation-in-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region's 1st joint public and Catholic elementary school opens in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first day of school brings a lot of new changes in routine, and for some Cambridge students, two new elementary schools.<br />
Giinawind Public School and Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School, the first joint elementary school in Waterloo region, opened their doors to students Tuesday. Together the schools provide 873 spaces for students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regions-1st-joint-public-and-catholic-elementary-school-opens-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regions-1st-joint-public-and-catholic-elementary-school-opens-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 stopped for stunt driving in Guelph, including teen caught going 137 km/h in 60 km/h zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old caught driving over twice the speed limit was one of eight people taken off the road for stunt driving in Guelph, Ont., this past long weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/8-stopped-for-stunt-driving-in-guelph-including-teen-caught-going-137-kmh-in-60-kmh-zone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/8-stopped-for-stunt-driving-in-guelph-including-teen-caught-going-137-kmh-in-60-kmh-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 people stopped for stunt driving in Guelph, including teen caught driving 137 km/h in a 60 km/h zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old caught driving over twice the speed limit was one of eight people taken off the road for stunt driving in Guelph this past long weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/8-people-stopped-for-stunt-driving-in-guelph-including-teen-caught-driving-137-kmh-in-a-60-kmh-zone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/8-people-stopped-for-stunt-driving-in-guelph-including-teen-caught-driving-137-kmh-in-a-60-kmh-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney warns of tough times ahead in video message as retaliatory tariffs kick in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning Canadians that the country's pivot away from the United States will come at a cost, but that the alternative would be far worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/carney-warns-of-tough-times-ahead-in-video-message-as-retaliatory-tariffs-kick-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/carney-warns-of-tough-times-ahead-in-video-message-as-retaliatory-tariffs-kick-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Election day is almost here. What would you change as mayor in Waterloo region, Guelph?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC Kitchener-Waterloo is asking voters what their top issues are this upcoming municipal election. Voting day is Oct. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/election-day-is-almost-here-what-would-you-change-as-mayor-in-waterloo-region-guelph/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/election-day-is-almost-here-what-would-you-change-as-mayor-in-waterloo-region-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow down and watch for students who are walking, biking and scootering to school today, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students walk, cycle and scooter their way back to class on Tuesday, police and transportation officials are reminding drivers to slow down and be safe in and around school zones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/slow-down-and-watch-for-students-who-are-walking-biking-and-scootering-to-school-today-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/slow-down-and-watch-for-students-who-are-walking-biking-and-scootering-to-school-today-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How different is OSAP funding this year in wake of provincial cuts? Returning students weigh in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to the OSAP were announced by the Ford government in February. They affect the provincial portion of OSAP and reduce the amount of grant money students can receive from a maximum of 85 per cent to 25 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-different-is-osap-funding-this-year-in-wake-of-provincial-cuts-returning-students-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-different-is-osap-funding-this-year-in-wake-of-provincial-cuts-returning-students-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How different is OSAP funding this year in the wake of provincial grant cuts? Returning students weigh in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to the OSAP were announced by the Ford government in February. They affect the provincial portion of OSAP and reduce the amount of grant money students can receive from a maximum of 85 per cent to 25 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-different-is-osap-funding-this-year-in-the-wake-of-provincial-grant-cuts-returning-students-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-different-is-osap-funding-this-year-in-the-wake-of-provincial-grant-cuts-returning-students-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to school: Everything you need to know about Ontario's education policy changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes for the 2026-2027 school year include mandatory final exams, attendance grading, a financial literacy graduation requirement, new student and family support offices, and a revised kindergarten curriculum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/back-to-school-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ontarios-education-policy-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/back-to-school-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ontarios-education-policy-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge e-bike rider dies following Sunday collision, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 64-year-old Cambridge man is dead after a collision involving an e-bike, a Ram pickup truck and a Nissan motor vehicle, according to Waterloo Regional Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-e-bike-rider-dies-following-sunday-collision-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-e-bike-rider-dies-following-sunday-collision-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge e-bike rider dies following collision, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 64-year-old Cambridge man is dead after a collision involving an e-bike, a Ram pickup truck and a Nissan motor vehicle, according to Waterloo Regional Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-e-bike-rider-dies-following-collision-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-e-bike-rider-dies-following-collision-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge e-bike rider critically injured in collision, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 64-year-old Cambridge man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision involving an e-bike, a Ram pickup truck and a Nissan motor vehicle, according to Waterloo Regional Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-e-bike-rider-critically-injured-in-collision-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-e-bike-rider-critically-injured-in-collision-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What parents need to know as kids head back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students across the Waterloo Region are heading back to school with changes to AI use in classrooms and attendance factoring into their final grades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-parents-need-to-know-as-kids-head-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-parents-need-to-know-as-kids-head-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Liberal leadership race enters new phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s Liberal leadership race shifts into a new phase Monday as the party locks in its eligible voters list and candidates begin a charm offensive to win their support ahead of the November convention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-liberal-leadership-race-enters-new-phase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-liberal-leadership-race-enters-new-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing kayaker found dead in Lake Huron: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was reported missing after failing to return from a kayaking trip on Lake Huron has been found dead, according to Ontario Provincial Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/missing-kayaker-found-dead-in-lake-huron-opp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/missing-kayaker-found-dead-in-lake-huron-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener's James Alan Gardner inducted into Canadian sci-fi writers hall of fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local author James Alan Gardner was recently inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association's Hall of Fame for his body of work. He spoke to CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's Craig Norris on The Morning Edition about the moment he found out he was a hall of fame inductee and what's next for him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-james-alan-gardner-inducted-into-canadian-sci-fi-writers-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-james-alan-gardner-inducted-into-canadian-sci-fi-writers-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are standing desks really more beneficial than sitting? Dr. Christopher Labos says maybe not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standing desks are common in many offices these days. However, the true health benefits of those upright configurations are likely overestimated. Dr. Christopher Labos goes over the research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/are-standing-desks-really-more-beneficial-than-sitting-dr-christopher-labos-says-maybe-not/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/are-standing-desks-really-more-beneficial-than-sitting-dr-christopher-labos-says-maybe-not/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI platform BeanGPT aims to boost dry bean farming and cross-breeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new dry bean variety developed with the help of artificial intelligence could hit the market in the next few years. BeanGPT is an artificial intelligence platform developed by Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi, a professor of dry bean breeding and computational biology at the University of Guelph. He spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about how the software works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ai-platform-beangpt-aims-to-boost-dry-bean-farming-and-cross-breeding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ai-platform-beangpt-aims-to-boost-dry-bean-farming-and-cross-breeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaming platforms face backlash as analog nostalgia fuels 'slow media' market]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a '90s-style mall in Hanmer, Ont., "Strickly Nostalgia" offers analog movies, music, and games to people yearning for the era before digital streaming. Researchers say the market for retro is driven by the tactile feel of discs and tapes, the rise of nostalgia in popular media, and being able to keep something in one's own collection that a streaming service can't take away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/streaming-platforms-face-backlash-as-analog-nostalgia-fuels-slow-media-market/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/streaming-platforms-face-backlash-as-analog-nostalgia-fuels-slow-media-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Really good alternative': Temporary outdoor space allows more vendors to return to Kitchener Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[As restoration efforts continue at the Kitchener Market following a fire in July, about a dozen vendors made use of a tempoary outdoor space to return to the market on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/really-good-alternative-temporary-outdoor-space-allows-more-vendors-to-return-to-kitchener-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/really-good-alternative-temporary-outdoor-space-allows-more-vendors-to-return-to-kitchener-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Rita MacNeil, USS, Aysanabee, Sara Craig, Odd Years and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on In The Key of C, host Craig Norris marks Labour Day weekend with a whole slew of work songs. Hear tunes from Rita MacNeil, USS, Aysanabee, Sara Craig, Odd Years and a whole bunch more!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-rita-macneil-uss-aysanabee-sara-craig-odd-years-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-rita-macneil-uss-aysanabee-sara-craig-odd-years-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crush tomato season with these tips and tricks: Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you call them summer slicers, love apples or toms, tomato season is here and markets are filled with the locally grown fruit of all shapes, sizes and colours, for eating, cooking and canning. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril has some tips on getting the most out of tomato season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/crush-tomato-season-with-these-tips-and-tricks-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/crush-tomato-season-with-these-tips-and-tricks-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's who's running for mayor and council in Guelph in this fall's municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you consider how to cast your ballot in the Oct. 26 vote, here's a look at who's running for city council in the City of Guelph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-whos-running-for-mayor-and-council-in-guelph-in-this-falls-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-whos-running-for-mayor-and-council-in-guelph-in-this-falls-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's who's running for mayor and regional council in Waterloo region in October municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you consider how to cast your ballot in the Oct. 26 vote, here's a look at who's running for office in the Region of Waterloo, the cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo, and the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-whos-running-for-mayor-and-regional-council-in-waterloo-region-in-october-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-whos-running-for-mayor-and-regional-council-in-waterloo-region-in-october-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Great Lakes sturgeon may be 400 years old. Scientists are rethinking how to save them]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests Great Lake sturgeon may live more than 400 years &mdash; far longer than previously thought. The discovery is forcing scientists to rethink the already-generations-long effort to bring the giant fish back from the brink of extinction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-great-lakes-sturgeon-may-be-400-years-old-scientists-are-rethinking-how-to-save-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-great-lakes-sturgeon-may-be-400-years-old-scientists-are-rethinking-how-to-save-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evidence tornado 'likely occurred' in Wellesley Township this week, researchers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers with the Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University in London, Ont., say there's evidence a tornado "likely occurred" in the area of Bamberg in Wellesley Township as well as near Tavistock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/evidence-tornado-likely-occurred-in-wellesley-township-this-week-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/evidence-tornado-likely-occurred-in-wellesley-township-this-week-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating cleanup and damage after Ontario's storm? Here's what you should know about insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating insurance can be overwhelming as southern Ontario residents continue to pick up the pieces after a destructive storm passed through on Wednesday. Matt Hands, vice-president of insurance at Ratehub.ca, said to start by checking your insurance policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/navigating-cleanup-and-damage-after-ontarios-storm-heres-what-you-should-know-about-insurance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/navigating-cleanup-and-damage-after-ontarios-storm-heres-what-you-should-know-about-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday is Labour Day. Here's what's open and closed in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday is Labour Day and that means some closures in Waterloo region including most government offices, local malls and libraries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/monday-is-labour-day-heres-whats-open-and-closed-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/monday-is-labour-day-heres-whats-open-and-closed-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes coming to how students learn in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Ontario implementing several changes this school year including the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and attendance now factoring into students' grades, some parents have expressed concern about how the situation will play out. Scott Miller, the director of education at the Waterloo Regional District School Board, explains how the school board will navigate this school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/changes-coming-to-how-students-learn-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/changes-coming-to-how-students-learn-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do this Labour Day long weekend in and around Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour Day long weekend is here and it's not a busy one for events, but there are still some pretty fun things to do including the Endless Summer concert, Kitchener Rangers Fan Fest or Labour Day picnics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-this-labour-day-long-weekend-in-and-around-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-this-labour-day-long-weekend-in-and-around-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bald eagle saved from Brantford, Ont., dump looked like 'very smelly drowned rat,' wildlife custodian says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A soaking wet bald eagle that was unable to fly was rescued from the Brantford Landfill Site Scale and is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation facility. "She was soaked to the skin," says the authorized wildlife custodian at Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/bald-eagle-saved-from-brantford-ont-dump-looked-like-very-smelly-drowned-rat-wildlife-custodian-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/bald-eagle-saved-from-brantford-ont-dump-looked-like-very-smelly-drowned-rat-wildlife-custodian-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo scientist who helped design splash-free urinal is proud of his weird science award]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of University of Waterloo scientists won this year's Ig Nobel Physics Prize for their "theoretical and experimental attempts to design a splash-free urinal."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-scientist-who-helped-design-splash-free-urinal-is-proud-of-his-weird-science-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-scientist-who-helped-design-splash-free-urinal-is-proud-of-his-weird-science-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds announce $4.7B for new VIA Rail cars to be built in Ontario, Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest push of its Buy Canadian Policy, the federal government is spending more than $4.7 billion for Via Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger rail cars from Alstom Canada. This will be the first time in four decades that Via Rail passenger cars will be built entirely in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feds-announce-47b-for-new-via-rail-cars-to-be-built-in-ontario-quebec/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feds-announce-47b-for-new-via-rail-cars-to-be-built-in-ontario-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds announce $4.7B for new VIA Rail cars to be built in Ontario, Québec]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest push of its Buy Canadian Policy, the federal government is spending more than $4.7 billion for Via Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger rail cars from Alstom Canada. This will be the first time in four decades that Via Rail passenger cars will be built entirely in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feds-announce-47b-for-new-via-rail-cars-to-be-built-in-ontario-qubec/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feds-announce-47b-for-new-via-rail-cars-to-be-built-in-ontario-qubec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister denies detained University of Waterloo student is Chinese spy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sister of an Ontario university student arrested in an FBI counter-intelligence investigation has denied her brother is knowingly involved in espionage for Beijing. Weiheng Zeng, a Chinese citizen, was arrested while attempting to cross the U.S. border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sister-denies-detained-university-of-waterloo-student-is-chinese-spy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sister-denies-detained-university-of-waterloo-student-is-chinese-spy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm that hammered south, southwestern Ontario leaves 'significant' damage, outages as cleanup continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities across south and southwestern Ontario are dealing with the aftermath of a massive storm that caused flooding, damage to homes and trees, and power outages. "There&rsquo;s a lot of broken trees, some people lost the roofs of their sheds, collapsed buildings," says one farm resident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/storm-that-hammered-south-southwestern-ontario-leaves-significant-damage-outages-as-cleanup-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/storm-that-hammered-south-southwestern-ontario-leaves-significant-damage-outages-as-cleanup-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands remain without power, roads closed across southwestern Ontario after severe storms hit region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of customers remain without power, and several roads are closed across southwestern Ontario Thursday morning, after severe thunderstorms and high winds swept through the region Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thousands-remain-without-power-roads-closed-across-southwestern-ontario-after-severe-storms-hit-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thousands-remain-without-power-roads-closed-across-southwestern-ontario-after-severe-storms-hit-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move-in weekend is here for Waterloo region, Guelph campuses. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's going to be a busy weekend around post-secondary schools in Waterloo region and Guelph this weekend. Students who will be living in residence at all the local universities and colleges will be moving in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/move-in-weekend-is-here-for-waterloo-region-guelph-campuses-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/move-in-weekend-is-here-for-waterloo-region-guelph-campuses-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning ended for severe thunderstorm, tornado in Waterloo region and Guelph Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has ended its severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in Waterloo region and Guelph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/warning-ended-for-severe-thunderstorm-tornado-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/warning-ended-for-severe-thunderstorm-tornado-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms, tornado possible in Waterloo region and Guelph Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued an red warning for severe thunderstorms in Waterloo region and Guelph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/severe-thunderstorms-tornado-possible-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/severe-thunderstorms-tornado-possible-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms, risk of a tornado in Waterloo region and Guelph Wednesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued an orange watch for severe thunderstorms and a possible tornado in Waterloo region and Guelph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/severe-thunderstorms-risk-of-a-tornado-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-wednesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/severe-thunderstorms-risk-of-a-tornado-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-wednesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-million skilled trade fund to train women, domestic violence survivors in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is investing nearly $3.9 million in four projects to help women train for in-demand skilled trades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/multi-million-skilled-trade-fund-to-train-women-domestic-violence-survivors-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/multi-million-skilled-trade-fund-to-train-women-domestic-violence-survivors-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$3.9M in skilled trades funding to help women, domestic violence survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province is investing nearly $3.9 million in four projects to help women train for in-demand skilled trades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/39m-in-skilled-trades-funding-to-help-women-domestic-violence-survivors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/39m-in-skilled-trades-funding-to-help-women-domestic-violence-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s new school supplies portal for teachers may have pricing 'mistakes,' says education minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s education minister Paul Calandra said a new provincial portal for Ontario teachers that launched on Tuesday is the cheapest place for teachers to buy essential supplies, but said there may be some "mistakes" when it comes to pricing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontariorsquos-new-school-supplies-portal-for-teachers-may-have-pricing-mistakes-says-education-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontariorsquos-new-school-supplies-portal-for-teachers-may-have-pricing-mistakes-says-education-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region, Guelph residents worry for loved ones missing after flash floods in Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the local community in Waterloo region and Guelph are concerned about loved ones who were last seen in Nepal. They have been missing ever since deadly flash floods ripped through the country last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-guelph-residents-worry-for-loved-ones-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-guelph-residents-worry-for-loved-ones-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Trust your gut': Police warn of rental scams as post-secondary students head back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a week left before the beginning of the fall term, police are reminding students looking for a place to live to watch out for rental scams. Const. Chris Iden of Waterloo Regional Police Service says there are already reports of rental scams happening around the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trust-your-gut-police-warn-of-rental-scams-as-post-secondary-students-head-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trust-your-gut-police-warn-of-rental-scams-as-post-secondary-students-head-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's 'hydronym' moment is behind a cheeky campaign to raise awareness about Lake Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding on Prime Minister Mark Carney's use of the proper word for a body of water, a London, Ont., company has created T-shirts emblazoned with "My hydronyms are Lake and Ontario." A portion of the apparel sales proceeds go to Swim Drink Fish Canada, a charity that connects people with the lake, and works to keep it safe and clean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/carneys-hydronym-moment-is-behind-a-cheeky-campaign-to-raise-awareness-about-lake-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/carneys-hydronym-moment-is-behind-a-cheeky-campaign-to-raise-awareness-about-lake-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student and family support offices open across all Ontario school boards, ministry says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families and caregivers of students will now have access to support offices at all school boards across Ontario, including the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/student-and-family-support-offices-open-across-all-ontario-school-boards-ministry-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/student-and-family-support-offices-open-across-all-ontario-school-boards-ministry-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected blue-green algae spotted at Belwood Lake reservoir, Grand River Conservation Authority says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand River Conservation Authority says blue-green algae has been found at the Belwood Lake reservoir. GRCA says people should avoid touching the algae and to keep children and pets away. It adds people should avoid swimming in the areas where the algae may have accumulated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/suspected-blue-green-algae-spotted-at-belwood-lake-reservoir-grand-river-conservation-authority-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/suspected-blue-green-algae-spotted-at-belwood-lake-reservoir-grand-river-conservation-authority-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener's Endless Summer festival is back at Victoria Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in its third year, the City of Kitchener's Endless Summer festival will wrap up summer with a free concert in the heart of Victoria Park. There will be food, drinks and live music from acts like Mother Mother, Valley and Boy Golden. Will Muir, music officer for the City of Kitchener, and Steve Roth, the city's manager for special events, spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about this year's event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-endless-summer-festival-is-back-at-victoria-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-endless-summer-festival-is-back-at-victoria-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking of leaving your desk job and entering the trades? Here's your guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than 25 years into his job as a business administrator, Simon Hardcastle felt there was nothing left for him to learn, so he signed up to drive a skid steer to plow snow. It was a financial risk, but a lot more fun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thinking-of-leaving-your-desk-job-and-entering-the-trades-heres-your-guide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thinking-of-leaving-your-desk-job-and-entering-the-trades-heres-your-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you going to make that green light? A new, Kitchener-made traffic light technology has the answer]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever found yourself second guessing whether you should speed up to make a green light, a new traffic-light technology in Waterloo region may help. Kitchener-based company Miovision, a global intelligence transportation system vendor, launched vehicle to everything (V2X) in Kitchener a few months ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/are-you-going-to-make-that-green-light-a-new-kitchener-made-traffic-light-technology-has-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/are-you-going-to-make-that-green-light-a-new-kitchener-made-traffic-light-technology-has-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It is Lake Ontario and it won’t change,’ business owners in Niagara region respond to Trump renaming lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Chicago deep dish to 'Thorold-style Deep Dish Pizza,' businesses in the Niagara region react to the U.S. president's move to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid escalating tensions and a brewing trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/it-is-lake-ontario-and-it-wont-change-business-owners-in-niagara-region-respond-to-trump-renaming-lake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/it-is-lake-ontario-and-it-wont-change-business-owners-in-niagara-region-respond-to-trump-renaming-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to help your teen with post-summer social media withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your teenager has spent the summer glued to their phone, screen time limits imposed at school might spark withdrawal symptoms. Here's what mental experts suggest you should watch for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-to-help-your-teen-with-post-summer-social-media-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-to-help-your-teen-with-post-summer-social-media-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to school means getting bricked: how to help your teen with post-summer social media withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your teenager has spent the summer glued to their phone, screen time limits imposed at school might spark withdrawal symptoms. Here's what mental experts suggest you should watch for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/back-to-school-means-getting-bricked-how-to-help-your-teen-with-post-summer-social-media-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/back-to-school-means-getting-bricked-how-to-help-your-teen-with-post-summer-social-media-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What stalled negotiations between Ontario and teachers' unions mean for back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous teachers' unions are at an impasse with the Ontario government over contract talks, which could prolong negotiations well into the school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-stalled-negotiations-between-ontario-and-teachers-unions-mean-for-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-stalled-negotiations-between-ontario-and-teachers-unions-mean-for-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negotiations have stalled between Ontario and teachers' unions. What happens next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous teachers' unions are at an impasse with the Ontario government over contract talks, which could prolong negotiations well into the school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/negotiations-have-stalled-between-ontario-and-teachers-unions-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/negotiations-have-stalled-between-ontario-and-teachers-unions-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conestoga College sees 32 more layoffs and 'no guarantees' about the future, says union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conestoga College has laid off 32 full time professors. They have received a 90-day notice and will receive their last paycheck in late November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/conestoga-college-sees-32-more-layoffs-and-no-guarantees-about-the-future-says-union/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/conestoga-college-sees-32-more-layoffs-and-no-guarantees-about-the-future-says-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump asked Apple to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on its maps: U.S. official]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Apple Maps could "soon" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America," after President Donald Trump signed an order last week to rename the lake amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-asked-apple-to-change-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-on-its-maps-us-official/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-asked-apple-to-change-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-on-its-maps-us-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooters prohibited in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth South, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are reminding people that electric kick-scooters are currently prohibited in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/e-scooters-prohibited-in-stratford-st-marys-and-perth-south-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/e-scooters-prohibited-in-stratford-st-marys-and-perth-south-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 people charged by OPP after $1M guns and drugs busts in London, Brantford areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police recovered roughly $1 million in drugs, cash, weapons and stolen property and charged seven people in a lengthy investigation that spanned much of southwestern Ontario, officials announced on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/7-people-charged-by-opp-after-1m-guns-and-drugs-busts-in-london-brantford-areas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/7-people-charged-by-opp-after-1m-guns-and-drugs-busts-in-london-brantford-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's new cash bail system on hold after judge grants injunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's new cash bail system has been put on hold while a judge weighs a challenge to its constitutionality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-new-cash-bail-system-on-hold-after-judge-grants-injunction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-new-cash-bail-system-on-hold-after-judge-grants-injunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after allegedly posing as off-duty officer, sexually assaulting teen: Guelph police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph police have arrested a man after a 15-year-old girl reported being sexually assaulted on Aug. 20. Police allege the man presented himself as an off-duty police officer to gain the teen's trust and sexually assaulted the victim at a parking lot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-arrested-after-allegedly-posing-as-off-duty-officer-sexually-assaulting-teen-guelph-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-arrested-after-allegedly-posing-as-off-duty-officer-sexually-assaulting-teen-guelph-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WR marks 25th International Overdose Awareness Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug. 31 marks the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day. The annual global campaign aims to end drug overdoses and remember those who have died. A public gathering will be held in Cambridge's Soper Park on Monday morning. Julie Kalbfleisch, director of public engagement at Sanguen Health Centre and the co-chair of the Waterloo Region International Overdose Awareness Day Planning Committee, explains the importance of marking the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wr-marks-25th-international-overdose-awareness-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/wr-marks-25th-international-overdose-awareness-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo Region marks 25th International Overdose Awareness Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug. 31 marks the 25th International Overdose Awareness Day. The annual global campaign aims to end drug overdoses and remember those who have died. A public gathering will be held in Cambridge's Soper Park on Monday morning. Julie Kalbfleisch, director of public engagement at Sanguen Health Centre and the co-chair of the Waterloo Region International Overdose Awareness Day Planning Committee, explains the importance of marking the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-marks-25th-international-overdose-awareness-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-marks-25th-international-overdose-awareness-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dead after collision with LRT in Waterloo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and the ION light rail train this weekend in Waterloo. Officers located a woman in the area of Dutton Drive at around 11:20 p.m. Life-saving measures were attempted, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pedestrian-dead-after-collision-with-lrt-in-waterloo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pedestrian-dead-after-collision-with-lrt-in-waterloo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering loved ones lost for Overdose Awareness Day in Waterloo region, Guelph-Wellington]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Overdose Awareness Day is a solemn day of remembrance for members of the community across Waterloo region, Guelph-Wellington and beyond. The annual global campaign aims to end drug overdoses and remember those who have died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/remembering-loved-ones-lost-for-overdose-awareness-day-in-waterloo-region-guelph-wellington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/remembering-loved-ones-lost-for-overdose-awareness-day-in-waterloo-region-guelph-wellington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family, friends remember loved ones lost on Overdose Awareness Day in Waterloo region, Guelph-Wellington]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Overdose Awareness Day is a solemn day of remembrance for members of the community across Waterloo region, Guelph-Wellington and beyond. The annual global campaign aims to end drug overdoses and remember those who have died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/family-friends-remember-loved-ones-lost-on-overdose-awareness-day-in-waterloo-region-guelph-wellington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/family-friends-remember-loved-ones-lost-on-overdose-awareness-day-in-waterloo-region-guelph-wellington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Ford's fight with Trump swing key byelections to the PCs? Experts weigh in]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months on his political backfoot, Doug Ford was on the offensive this week, squaring off with Donald Trump in a war of words. Political analysts and experts say the fight plays to the premier's strengths and has contributed to a spike in his approvals just ahead of three provincial key byelections this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/could-fords-fight-with-trump-swing-key-byelections-to-the-pcs-experts-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/could-fords-fight-with-trump-swing-key-byelections-to-the-pcs-experts-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When back-to-school stress needs attention: Dr. Nadia Alam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-to-school jitters or something more? Dr. Nadia Alam talks about what she's seeing in her practice, and what parents should know about back-to-school anxiety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/when-back-to-school-stress-needs-attention-dr-nadia-alam/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/when-back-to-school-stress-needs-attention-dr-nadia-alam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q &amp; A: Bestselling Waterloo author Piper Lawson releases new novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo author Piper Lawson's new novel follows the 19-year-old adopted daughter of a Formula One mechanic who wants to race but is forbidden from taking part by her father.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/q-amp-a-bestselling-waterloo-author-piper-lawson-releases-new-novel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/q-amp-a-bestselling-waterloo-author-piper-lawson-releases-new-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario premier unveils 'Lake Ontario' sign in Winona as tensions with U.S. escalate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a Lake Ontario sign in Winona Saturday, after United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name to "Lake America" amid deteriorating relations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-premier-unveils-lake-ontario-sign-in-winona-as-tensions-with-us-escalate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-premier-unveils-lake-ontario-sign-in-winona-as-tensions-with-us-escalate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario premier unveils Lake Ontario sign in Hamilton as tensions with U.S. escalate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a Lake Ontario sign in Hamilton on Saturday, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name to "Lake America" amid deteriorating relations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-premier-unveils-lake-ontario-sign-in-hamilton-as-tensions-with-us-escalate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-premier-unveils-lake-ontario-sign-in-hamilton-as-tensions-with-us-escalate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Ambre McLean, Neil Young, Billianne, Fred Eaglesmith and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[An architecture writer shares clues that help us to "read" buildings, streets and architecture. And comedian-turned-author Freddy Proia explains how a traumatic encounter at Disney World marked the beginning of a series of wild but true real-life experiences. Plus, tunes from Ambre McLean, Neil Young, Billianne, Fred Eaglesmith and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-ambre-mclean-neil-young-billianne-fred-eaglesmith-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-ambre-mclean-neil-young-billianne-fred-eaglesmith-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yo, ho, ho! and a bottle of Elora-made rum: Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it&rsquo;s in a mojito, daiquiri, pina colada or sipped straight, rum is a taste of the tropics. Most of us don&rsquo;t think of Canada when it comes to the spirit, but it has a long history here. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril pours into the liquor's rich history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/yo-ho-ho-and-a-bottle-of-elora-made-rum-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/yo-ho-ho-and-a-bottle-of-elora-made-rum-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: What to know about invasive hammerhead worms found in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen invasive hammerhead worms were recently found in Cambridge, prompting local scientists to track their spread. Residents are being asked to report sightings and help researchers better understand there impact on the local ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/qampa-what-to-know-about-invasive-hammerhead-worms-found-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/qampa-what-to-know-about-invasive-hammerhead-worms-found-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Suspicious' OSAP activity at some career colleges flagged to province, documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The association representing career colleges in Ontario began warning the government about possible "suspicious" student financial aid activity at a few campuses three years ago, documents show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/suspicious-osap-activity-at-some-career-colleges-flagged-to-province-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/suspicious-osap-activity-at-some-career-colleges-flagged-to-province-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior hockey players in OHL, WHL can seek compensation for alleged abuse, court says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved an opt-in process for current and former players in the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League who allege they were victims of abuse or hazing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/junior-hockey-players-in-ohl-whl-can-seek-compensation-for-alleged-abuse-court-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/junior-hockey-players-in-ohl-whl-can-seek-compensation-for-alleged-abuse-court-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Cambridge, Ont., man arrested, charged in international drug trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo Regional Police have charged another person, a 24-year-old Cambridge, Ont., man, in connection with an investigation into alleged trafficking of cocaine from Canada to Hong Kong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/another-cambridge-ont-man-arrested-charged-in-international-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/another-cambridge-ont-man-arrested-charged-in-international-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Cambridge man arrested and charged in international drug trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo Regional Police have charged A 24-year-old Cambridge man has been charged in connection with an investigation into alleged trafficking of cocaine from Canada to Hong Kong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/another-cambridge-man-arrested-and-charged-in-international-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/another-cambridge-man-arrested-and-charged-in-international-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener teen competes for spot at Youth Olympics Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Youth Olympic archery trials will take place in Cambridge this weekend, where a Kitchener teen will compete against her own teammates for the chance to represent Canada at the games. Seventeen-year-old Zeinab Soleimani has a good chance at winning since she won gold at a national competition in Muskoka two weeks ago. She shares how she is mentally preparing and what the trial entails.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-teen-competes-for-spot-at-youth-olympics-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-teen-competes-for-spot-at-youth-olympics-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: Aug. 28 to 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend is the annual busker festival in Waterloo, Ribfest is in Guelph plus the Wellesley Fall Fair is on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-aug-28-to-30/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-aug-28-to-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph student creates website that teaches the basics of American Sign Language]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Guelph student Azish Qureshi created Signiq, a website that lets users practice American Sign Language while providing real-time feedback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-student-creates-website-that-teaches-the-basics-of-american-sign-language/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-student-creates-website-that-teaches-the-basics-of-american-sign-language/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America']]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as tensions with Canada worsen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-signs-order-to-rename-lake-ontario-as-lake-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-signs-order-to-rename-lake-ontario-as-lake-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students at 7 Ontario private career colleges received $385M in OSAP grants last year, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small subset of private career colleges in Ontario has led explosive growth in the number of people receiving student financial assistance, new data shows, and the association representing the sector itself has raised concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/students-at-7-ontario-private-career-colleges-received-385m-in-osap-grants-last-year-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/students-at-7-ontario-private-career-colleges-received-385m-in-osap-grants-last-year-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo councillors unanimously oppose combining regional chair and mayor roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional councillors unanimously supported a motion opposing the possibility of a mayor also serving as the region&rsquo;s chair, after the province passed legislation giving it the power to appoint regional chairs. Councillors raised concerns that combining the two roles would concentrate too much power in one person, weaken local democracy and make it difficult for the chair to fairly represent all municipalities across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-councillors-unanimously-oppose-combining-regional-chair-and-mayor-roles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-councillors-unanimously-oppose-combining-regional-chair-and-mayor-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GO Transit, UP Express first-time fare evasion fines to increase by over 450%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metrolinx is increasing its fare evasion fines for GO Transit and UP Express riders starting Sept. 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/go-transit-up-express-first-time-fare-evasion-fines-to-increase-by-over-450/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/go-transit-up-express-first-time-fare-evasion-fines-to-increase-by-over-450/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapman’s Ice Cream pledges no price increase as Ontario company shifts away from U.S. suppliers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario company Chapman&rsquo;s Ice Cream says it's moving to replace more than 70 per cent of its ingredients from the U.S. by mid-2027, promising no price increases until March 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/chapmans-ice-cream-pledges-no-price-increase-as-ontario-company-shifts-away-from-us-suppliers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/chapmans-ice-cream-pledges-no-price-increase-as-ontario-company-shifts-away-from-us-suppliers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has put books in the hands of hundreds of kids in Waterloo region, Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program reached kids six and under in smaller communities across the country. In Waterloo region, Guelph and Six Nations of the Grand River, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has so far mailed out books hundreds of kids this year alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dolly-partons-imagination-library-has-put-books-in-the-hands-of-hundreds-of-kids-in-waterloo-region-guelph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dolly-partons-imagination-library-has-put-books-in-the-hands-of-hundreds-of-kids-in-waterloo-region-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has put books in the hands of hundreds kids in Waterloo region, Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program reached kids six and under in smaller communities across the country. In Waterloo region, Guelph and Six Nations of the Grand River, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has so far mailed out books hundreds of kids this year alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dolly-partons-imagination-library-has-put-books-in-the-hands-of-hundreds-kids-in-waterloo-region-guelph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dolly-partons-imagination-library-has-put-books-in-the-hands-of-hundreds-kids-in-waterloo-region-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario mental health providers stretched thin ahead of return to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it's struggles in the classroom or trouble navigating social relationships, the pressures of school can be most keenly felt in September. And while experts say that has always been a time when worries increase, they note the trend has been growing in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-mental-health-providers-stretched-thin-ahead-of-return-to-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-mental-health-providers-stretched-thin-ahead-of-return-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 people arrested in Kitchener after police seize ‘significant quantity’ of fentanyl and stolen handgun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested on Wednesday after Waterloo regional police seized a &ldquo;significant quantity&rdquo; of fentanyl, suspected hydromorphone pills, a stolen handgun and two extended capacity magazines from a Kitchener residence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-people-arrested-in-kitchener-after-police-seize-significant-quantity-of-fentanyl-and-stolen-handgun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-people-arrested-in-kitchener-after-police-seize-significant-quantity-of-fentanyl-and-stolen-handgun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 arrested in Kitchener after police seize ‘significant quantity’ of fentanyl, stolen handgun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested on Wednesday after Waterloo regional police seized a &ldquo;significant quantity&rdquo; of fentanyl, suspected hydromorphone pills, a stolen handgun and two extended capacity magazines from a Kitchener, Ont., residence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-arrested-in-kitchener-after-police-seize-significant-quantity-of-fentanyl-stolen-handgun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-arrested-in-kitchener-after-police-seize-significant-quantity-of-fentanyl-stolen-handgun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener relaunches task force to help local businesses impacted by trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the new 50 per cent tariffs creating economic uncertainty for many local businesses, the City of Kitchener is reintroducing a task force to bring support. The Tariff and Trade Task Force was originally launched by the city back in 2025 to mitigate the impact of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs. Mayor Berry Vrbanovic says with the new tariffs disrupting trade relations, it&rsquo;s time to ramp up the support for local manufacturers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-relaunches-task-force-to-help-local-businesses-impacted-by-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-relaunches-task-force-to-help-local-businesses-impacted-by-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police continue to investigate serious collision in Wilmot Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police say charges are anticipated as they continue to investigate a serious collision in Wilmot Township.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-continue-to-investigate-serious-collision-in-wilmot-township/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-continue-to-investigate-serious-collision-in-wilmot-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford urges Ontario board chairs to support local businesses, days after heated war of words with Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days after a heated war of words with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Ontario board chairs to shift away from American businesses and to instead support local companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-urges-ontario-board-chairs-to-support-local-businesses-days-after-heated-war-of-words-with-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-urges-ontario-board-chairs-to-support-local-businesses-days-after-heated-war-of-words-with-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford to speak at news conference days after heated war of words with Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days after a heated war of words with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to speak at a news conference in Vaughan Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-to-speak-at-news-conference-days-after-heated-war-of-words-with-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-to-speak-at-news-conference-days-after-heated-war-of-words-with-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, PC approval ratings go up days after war of words with Trump amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days after a heated war of words with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Ontario board chairs to shift away from American businesses. It comes as a new survey reports a rise in ratings for Ford and the Progressive Conservatives this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-pc-approval-ratings-go-up-days-after-war-of-words-with-trump-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-pc-approval-ratings-go-up-days-after-war-of-words-with-trump-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, PC approval ratings go up days after war of words with Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days after a heated war of words with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Ontario board chairs to shift away from American businesses. It comes as a new survey reports a rise in ratings for Ford and the Progressive Conservatives this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-pc-approval-ratings-go-up-days-after-war-of-words-with-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-pc-approval-ratings-go-up-days-after-war-of-words-with-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retaliatory tariffs could raise costs for Canadian businesses already weathering the trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is set to impose retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods starting Sept. 8. For some Canadian businesses, these counter-tariffs stand to drive up the costs of the things they make, which could be another difficult blow for companies at a time when many are already impacted by the ongoing trade war with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/retaliatory-tariffs-could-raise-costs-for-canadian-businesses-already-weathering-the-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/retaliatory-tariffs-could-raise-costs-for-canadian-businesses-already-weathering-the-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peach trees in Ontario's Niagara region under threat due to recent historic flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torrential flooding in Niagara in July and August could kill nearly half of the Ontario region's peach trees, which, along with other stone fruit like nectarines and cherries, cope poorly with excess water, says University of Guelph biologist Jay Subramanian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/peach-trees-in-ontarios-niagara-region-under-threat-due-to-recent-historic-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/peach-trees-in-ontarios-niagara-region-under-threat-due-to-recent-historic-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickleball festival takes over downtown Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 3rd annual Paddle Palooza Pickleball Festival hit the courts outside city hall in Kitchener on Tuesday. Thirty-six teams gathered for a competition at this free event to raise money for Every Kid Counts, a program that helps kids attend summer camp. CBC K-W's Lauren Kuivenhoven spoke with multiple teams about why they love the sport and even played some pickleball herself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pickleball-festival-takes-over-downtown-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pickleball-festival-takes-over-downtown-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener approves 50% rent reduction for Kitchener market vendors impacted by fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kitchener city council has agreed to pay for a 50 per cent rent reduction for vendors affected byan electrical fire inside the Kitchener Market building back in July .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-approves-50-rent-reduction-for-kitchener-market-vendors-impacted-by-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-approves-50-rent-reduction-for-kitchener-market-vendors-impacted-by-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton, the country music star beloved for her music and philanthropy, has died, her family said in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dolly-parton-one-of-country-musics-greatest-legends-dead-at-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dolly-parton-one-of-country-musics-greatest-legends-dead-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Gordie Howe Bridge director named Waterloo region's new water commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo has hired Ishtiaque Tunio as commissioner of water and wastewater services to help the region deal with its ongoing water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area. Tunio takes over from Kenneth Brothers who held the job on an interim basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/former-gordie-howe-bridge-director-named-waterloo-regions-new-water-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/former-gordie-howe-bridge-director-named-waterloo-regions-new-water-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' as trade feud heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an early morning tweet Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America," following a breakdown in trade negotiations and a comment Monday from Ontario Premier Doug Ford inviting the president to "kiss my ass."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-threatens-to-rename-lake-ontario-lake-america-as-trade-feud-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-threatens-to-rename-lake-ontario-lake-america-as-trade-feud-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students brace for debt, reconsider studies as OSAP cuts take effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students in Ontario are struggling to make ends meet and plan for the future as OSAP cuts take effect. Earlier this year, Premier Doug Ford's governmentannounced it would sharply cut student assistance grants, citing "unsustainable" costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/students-brace-for-debt-reconsider-studies-as-osap-cuts-take-effect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/students-brace-for-debt-reconsider-studies-as-osap-cuts-take-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo grad designs puzzle for older adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piece of Mind is not your everyday puzzle set. It's designed with older adults in mind, especially those with physical and visual challenges. Olivia Vento, a psychology graduate from the University of Waterloo, created the reimagined puzzle, which earned her the Kitchener's Youth Action Council&rsquo;s Entrepreneurship Award in May. She spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about how it all started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-grad-designs-puzzle-for-older-adults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-grad-designs-puzzle-for-older-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants vote to ratify new collective agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 per cent vote in favour of the agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-ratify-new-collective-agreement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-flight-attendants-vote-to-ratify-new-collective-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release photo of person connected to hit-and-run that injured an 8-year-old child in Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police have released a photo of a person they are looking for in connection to a hit-and-run in Kitchener that left an eight-year-old child with non-life threatening injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-release-photo-of-person-connected-to-hit-and-run-that-injured-an-8-year-old-child-in-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-release-photo-of-person-connected-to-hit-and-run-that-injured-an-8-year-old-child-in-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release photo of person connected to hit-and-run that injured 8-year-old in Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police have released a photo of a person connected to a hit-and-run in Kitchener, Ont., that left an eight-year-old with non-life threatening injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-release-photo-of-person-connected-to-hit-and-run-that-injured-8-year-old-in-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-release-photo-of-person-connected-to-hit-and-run-that-injured-8-year-old-in-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Kiss my ass,' Ford tells Trump as he readies to speak in Hamilton amid Canada-U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet will be holding a news conference in Hamilton Monday after Canada-U.S. trade talks failed, with the premier telling Trump to "kiss my ass" as the fallout from trade war continues. CBC will carry the news conference live at 1:30 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kiss-my-ass-ford-tells-trump-as-he-readies-to-speak-in-hamilton-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kiss-my-ass-ford-tells-trump-as-he-readies-to-speak-in-hamilton-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford to speak in Hamilton amid Canada-U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet will be holding a news conference in Hamilton Monday, as the fallout from the Canada-U.S. trade war continues. CBC will carry it live at 1:30 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-to-speak-in-hamilton-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-to-speak-in-hamilton-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford renews 'kiss my ass' comment to Trump in response to Canada-U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford called U.S. President Donald Trump a dictator and said he can "kiss my ass" while speaking at a news conference in Hamilton as the fallout of the Canada-U.S. trade war continues.CBC is carrying the news conference live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-renews-kiss-my-ass-comment-to-trump-in-response-to-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-renews-kiss-my-ass-comment-to-trump-in-response-to-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford doubles down on 'kiss my ass' comment to Trump amid Canada-U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford called U.S. President Donald Trump a dictator and said he can "kiss my ass" while speaking at a news conference in Hamilton as the fallout of the Canada-U.S. trade war continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-doubles-down-on-kiss-my-ass-comment-to-trump-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-doubles-down-on-kiss-my-ass-comment-to-trump-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Section of Highway 6 in Flamborough closed both ways following collision: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highway is closed from Freelton Road to Concession 11 E., according to a social media post from Ontario Provincial Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/section-of-highway-6-in-flamborough-closed-both-ways-following-collision-opp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/section-of-highway-6-in-flamborough-closed-both-ways-following-collision-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 6 in Flamborough to remain closed through rush hour, following diesel spill: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highway is closed from Freelton Road to Concession 11 E., according to the Ontario Provincial Police, after a tractor trailer struck a construction barrier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/highway-6-in-flamborough-to-remain-closed-through-rush-hour-following-diesel-spill-opp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/highway-6-in-flamborough-to-remain-closed-through-rush-hour-following-diesel-spill-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The whole universe is inside these books': Kitchener bookstore celebrates 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone who lives in or near downtown Kitchener has passed by A Second Look Books at least a few times. The well-loved, used bookstore on King Street has been around for 40 years. It's full of memories for current staff and readers, many of whom have been working and visiting the shop for years. CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty dropped by to find out more about why the bookshop continues to hold a special place in their hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-whole-universe-is-inside-these-books-kitchener-bookstore-celebrates-40-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-whole-universe-is-inside-these-books-kitchener-bookstore-celebrates-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ontario communities still waiting for reimbursement after Greenbelt scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five communities Premier Doug Ford&rsquo;s government promised to repay for costs they incurred because of the Greenbelt scandal say years later they are still waiting for the PCs to make good on their pledge. And opposition MPPs are slamming the PCs for failing to live up to their word, saying the province is &ldquo;downloading&rdquo; the cost of the controversy onto municipal taxpayers in those communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-ontario-communities-still-waiting-for-reimbursement-after-greenbelt-scandal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-ontario-communities-still-waiting-for-reimbursement-after-greenbelt-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you ever wonder what our universe is made of? Waterloo astrophysicist's new book gives some insight]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is the universe made of, and how do we know? Those are the questions Katie Mack, a Waterloo astrophysicist and researcher at Perimeter Institute seeks to answer in her new book, "How to Build a Universe (Theoretically Speaking)."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-you-ever-wonder-what-our-universe-is-made-of-waterloo-astrophysicists-new-book-gives-some-insight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-you-ever-wonder-what-our-universe-is-made-of-waterloo-astrophysicists-new-book-gives-some-insight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do heat waves cause you to age faster? Dr. Peter Lin explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heat waves have been a hot news topic in many parts of Canada and around the world this summer. Coverage often includes immediate health risks, such as dehydration and heatstroke, but new research suggests that heat waves may also be making us older. Our medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin explains how this works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-heat-waves-cause-you-to-age-faster-dr-peter-lin-explains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-heat-waves-cause-you-to-age-faster-dr-peter-lin-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women are feeling the pressure to look forever young, but some are pushing back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anti-aging products and procedures are everywhere &mdash; and new research indicates women are feeling the pressure to look perpetually younger earlier. Noticing a wave of anti-aging content "taking over" social media, London, Ont., researcher Megan Lindloff decided to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/women-are-feeling-the-pressure-to-look-forever-young-but-some-are-pushing-back/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/women-are-feeling-the-pressure-to-look-forever-young-but-some-are-pushing-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario businesses brace for tariffs after U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some businesses in Ontario are bracing for tarrifs but pledging steadfastness after Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators came close, but ultimately failed at the 11th hour to reach a trade agreement Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-businesses-brace-for-tariffs-after-us-canada-trade-talks-collapse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-businesses-brace-for-tariffs-after-us-canada-trade-talks-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Skye Wallace, TALK, Aysanabee, Janna Leduc and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[As August inches closer to its end, there may be a feeling that summer music festivals are becoming fewer and farther between. Not so! So, today, we travel from Thunder Bay to Niagara Falls, Ottawa to Elora, and many points in between. Plus tunes from TALK, Skye Wallace, Aysanabee, Janna Leduc and lots more!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-skye-wallace-talk-aysanabee-janna-leduc-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-skye-wallace-talk-aysanabee-janna-leduc-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain and thunderstorms could bring more than 50 mm to Waterloo region and Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo region and Guelph could see heavy rain and thunderstorms this weekend, with more than 50 mm possible in some areas through early Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-could-bring-more-than-50-mm-to-waterloo-region-and-guelph/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-could-bring-more-than-50-mm-to-waterloo-region-and-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian, dog dead after struck by pickup truck driver in Bluewater, Ont.: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 72-year-old man and his dog are dead after being struck by the driver of a pickup truck in Bluewater, Ont. on Friday night, provincial police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pedestrian-dog-dead-after-struck-by-pickup-truck-driver-in-bluewater-ont-opp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pedestrian-dog-dead-after-struck-by-pickup-truck-driver-in-bluewater-ont-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than just jerk chicken and rum. Jasmine Mangalaseril explores Jamaican food in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamaican food is a favourite for many of us, but there&rsquo;s a lot more to it than jerk chicken, Jamaican patties and a pour of rum. CBC K-W's Jasmine Mangalaseril delves into the world of Jamaican cuisine with Lancaster Smokehouse chef Ofelia Clarke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-than-just-jerk-chicken-and-rum-jasmine-mangalaseril-explores-jamaican-food-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-than-just-jerk-chicken-and-rum-jasmine-mangalaseril-explores-jamaican-food-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph woman wins gold in archery competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a year after picking up a bow and arrow, 29-year-old Aleasha Sharman of Guelph had already won a national gold medal for archery. The mother of two competed in field archery during the Canadian Outdoor Archery Championships in Muskoka earlier this month. She spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about how she got started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-woman-wins-gold-in-archery-competition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-woman-wins-gold-in-archery-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario highway rest stop campaign uses hygiene products to help human trafficking victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Timea's Market campaign is designed to help people recognize the signs of human trafficking and understand when they may be at risk. QR codes on products at ONroute stops connect people to survivor stories, warning signs and a self-assessment that can help identify potential trafficking situations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-highway-rest-stop-campaign-uses-hygiene-products-to-help-human-trafficking-victims/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-highway-rest-stop-campaign-uses-hygiene-products-to-help-human-trafficking-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These kids turned a sweet corn harvest into a summer lesson in hard work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three young farmers are learning the value of hard work, teamwork and entrepreneurship by growing and selling sweet corn from their family&rsquo;s Stratford roadside stand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-kids-turned-a-sweet-corn-harvest-into-a-summer-lesson-in-hard-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-kids-turned-a-sweet-corn-harvest-into-a-summer-lesson-in-hard-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American tariffs on Canadian goods take effect after trade talks fall apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's latest round of tariffs against billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods took effect just after midnight Saturday, after the two countries failed to seal a last-minute trade deal that satisfied both sides. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match the latest American levies 'dollar for dollar']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/american-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-take-effect-after-trade-talks-fall-apart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/american-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-take-effect-after-trade-talks-fall-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Market to expand interim operations, cut vendor fees after July fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Market is set to expand its interim operations next month, giving most vendors a chance to return to business while the city continues working toward restoring the market building after a July fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-to-expand-interim-operations-cut-vendor-fees-after-july-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-to-expand-interim-operations-cut-vendor-fees-after-july-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont., and Six Nations take step to share development benefits, improve relationship, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An agreement between the City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River could result in the neighbouring Haudenosaunee community sharing in economic benefits from the development of lands on the city's edge, and will help the communities rebuild trust and respect, says the Ontario city's mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brantford-ont-and-six-nations-take-step-to-share-development-benefits-improve-relationship-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brantford-ont-and-six-nations-take-step-to-share-development-benefits-improve-relationship-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford, Ont., and Six Nations take step to share development benefits, improve relationship: mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[An agreement between the City of Brantford and neighbouring Haudenosaunee community Six Nations of the Grand River could result in Six Nations sharing in economic benefits from the development of lands on the city's edge, and will help the communities rebuild trust and respect, says the mayor of Brantford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brantford-ont-and-six-nations-take-step-to-share-development-benefits-improve-relationship-mayor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brantford-ont-and-six-nations-take-step-to-share-development-benefits-improve-relationship-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police accessed CCTV cameras 19 times to assist investigations in Waterloo region, board hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police say a new network of CCTV and automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) cameras is already proving useful to investigators, with the system accessed 19 times during its first 44 days of operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-accessed-cctv-cameras-19-times-to-assist-investigations-in-waterloo-region-board-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-accessed-cctv-cameras-19-times-to-assist-investigations-in-waterloo-region-board-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 21-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend there are fireworks in Ayr, a 10-year anniversary viewing of The Tragically Hip concert in Guelph, the Schneider Creek Porch Party in Kitchener and Cambridge ComiCon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-aug-21-23/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-aug-21-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto councillor swaps wards as registration closes for Ontario municipal candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nomination period for candidates in municipal elections across Ontario has come to a close as of 2 p.m. Friday, setting a clearer picture of the choices voters will face at the ballot box in the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/toronto-councillor-swaps-wards-as-registration-closes-for-ontario-municipal-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/toronto-councillor-swaps-wards-as-registration-closes-for-ontario-municipal-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration closed for candidates in Ontario's municipal elections this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nomination period for candidates in municipal elections across Ontario have come to a close as of 2 p.m. Friday, setting a clearer picture of the choices voters will face at the ballot box in the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/registration-closed-for-candidates-in-ontarios-municipal-elections-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/registration-closed-for-candidates-in-ontarios-municipal-elections-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline to register as candidate for Ontario's municipal elections closes Friday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A clearer picture of the choices Ontarians will face at the ballot box is set to emerge this afternoon as nominations for the fall municipal elections come to a close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/deadline-to-register-as-candidate-for-ontarios-municipal-elections-closes-friday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/deadline-to-register-as-candidate-for-ontarios-municipal-elections-closes-friday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. woman found dead near Rockwood, Ont., in 2005 was seen at Midland mall, Mississauga truck stop: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A B.C. woman found dead near Rockwood, Ont., in 2005 likely visited a mall in Midland and a Mississauga truck stop in the weeks before her death, police have revealed as they appeal for fresh leads in the cold case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/bc-woman-found-dead-near-rockwood-ont-in-2005-was-seen-at-midland-mall-mississauga-truck-stop-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/bc-woman-found-dead-near-rockwood-ont-in-2005-was-seen-at-midland-mall-mississauga-truck-stop-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province optimistic, education unions frustrated by stall in Ontario teachers' contract negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education Minister Paul Calandra says he remains optimistic over ongoing contract negotiations for teachers and education workers, while unions are expressing frustrations over the government's demands and a stall on discussions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-optimistic-education-unions-frustrated-by-stall-in-ontario-teachers-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-optimistic-education-unions-frustrated-by-stall-in-ontario-teachers-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-back rock docs offer inside look at K-W's music history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two local rock documentaries, "Rock this Town" and "Rock this Town: A New Wave," will be shown at The Princess Twin Cinemas on Sunday afternoon. The documentaries explore the history of rock music and concerts in Kitchener-Waterloo from the 1960s to the 1980s. Film producers Betty Anne Keller and Gary Stewart discuss the documentaries and their own history with K-W's music scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/back-to-back-rock-docs-offer-inside-look-at-k-ws-music-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/back-to-back-rock-docs-offer-inside-look-at-k-ws-music-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Ontario municipal seats remain uncontested ahead of election nomination deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the window to run in this year's Ontario municipal elections about to close, observers and advocates are paying attention not only to those vying to lead their communities, but also to the number of people who aren't.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-ontario-municipal-seats-remain-uncontested-ahead-of-election-nomination-deadline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-ontario-municipal-seats-remain-uncontested-ahead-of-election-nomination-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious e-scooter collisions increase in Waterloo region: WRPS]]></title><description><![CDATA[As e-scooters become more popular throughout Waterloo region, the number of serious collisions is rising.According to Waterloo regional police, there were three e-scooter collisions resulting in serious injury, as opposed to one last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/serious-e-scooter-collisions-increase-in-waterloo-region-wrps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/serious-e-scooter-collisions-increase-in-waterloo-region-wrps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener children’s author featured on CBC Kids Reads longlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a chicken who believes she's a dinosaur to a 'boo-boo' looking for his new home to a bee who likes her alone time, the 15 Canadian picture books on this year's longlist all inspire joy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-childrens-author-featured-on-cbc-kids-reads-longlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-childrens-author-featured-on-cbc-kids-reads-longlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs in Waterloo, Guelph impacted by province-wide WSIB staffing cuts, union says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Compensation Employees Union says the provincial government has deemed hundreds of WSIB jobs redundant &mdash; and Windsor's WSIB workers will be among those worst-hit with job cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/jobs-in-waterloo-guelph-impacted-by-province-wide-wsib-staffing-cuts-union-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/jobs-in-waterloo-guelph-impacted-by-province-wide-wsib-staffing-cuts-union-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3-vehicle crash closes all eastbound lanes of Hwy 401 at Hwy 8 in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rush hour traffic is snarled along Highway 401 near Highway 8 in Cambridge due to a three-vehicle collision, prompting police to warn people to avoid the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-vehicle-crash-closes-all-eastbound-lanes-of-hwy-401-at-hwy-8-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-vehicle-crash-closes-all-eastbound-lanes-of-hwy-401-at-hwy-8-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge business says tariff delay brings relief but 'durable agreement' still needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday that he's putting a pause on the levies that were set to take effect Wednesday. The pause, while welcome, is still not enough according to a local business. Cambridge-based textile company MW Canada sells most of its products to the U.S., and says what is needed is a "durable agreement" moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-business-says-tariff-delay-brings-relief-but-durable-agreement-still-needed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-business-says-tariff-delay-brings-relief-but-durable-agreement-still-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's Texas trip to talk trade, tariffs cost taxpayers over $93K, internal document reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford's spring trip to Texas to talk trade and tariffs cost taxpayers just over $93,000, a decision note obtained by CBC News through a freedom of information request reveals. The office of the premier said in a statement the trip laid the groundwork for billions in new investment, more good-paying jobs, and stronger economic ties between Ontario and the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fords-texas-trip-to-talk-trade-tariffs-cost-taxpayers-over-93k-internal-document-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fords-texas-trip-to-talk-trade-tariffs-cost-taxpayers-over-93k-internal-document-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global study found many people don't understand the dangers of smoking]]></title><description><![CDATA[A global study led by a University of Waterloo researcher found that many smokers worldwide are still unaware of the dangers of tobacco use. The study followed around 240,000 people from 46 countries over two decades. Geoffrey Fong, the principal investigator of the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project and a professor at the University of Waterloo, explains his research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/global-study-found-many-people-dont-understand-the-dangers-of-smoking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/global-study-found-many-people-dont-understand-the-dangers-of-smoking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario to spend $10M on new skills development training programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is spending $10 million on six programs to give people training in the skilled trades as part of its Skills Development Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-to-spend-10m-on-new-skills-development-training-programs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-to-spend-10m-on-new-skills-development-training-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will pause the implementation of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods for three days, posting the decision less than two hours before the crushing levies were set to take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pauses 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he will pause the implementation of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods for three days, posting the decision less than two hours before the crushing levies were set to take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-pauses-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-pauses-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Kitchener's new artist in residence]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2019, Kitchener's next artist in residence is a musician. Amanda Braam will take on the role for the 2026-2027 season, and she hopes her project will help bridge the gap between generations through music. Braam spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about how she learned she got the gig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/meet-kitcheners-new-artist-in-residence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/meet-kitcheners-new-artist-in-residence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Ontario school boards seeing fewer candidates running for trustee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slate of municipal election candidates for school trustee in some boards under provincial supervision is set to be thinner than in the past, as would-be contenders face the prospect of running for a job they may not be able to do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-ontario-school-boards-seeing-fewer-candidates-running-for-trustee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-ontario-school-boards-seeing-fewer-candidates-running-for-trustee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the difference between traditional and AI data centres? This Waterloo prof says it's their computers]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help us understand the difference between traditional data centres and the new AI data centres, CBC News spoke with Martin Karsten, professor of computer science at the University of Waterloo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-the-difference-between-traditional-and-ai-data-centres-this-waterloo-prof-says-its-their-computers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-the-difference-between-traditional-and-ai-data-centres-this-waterloo-prof-says-its-their-computers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Owners are afraid': New tariffs could cut sales in half for some Canadian businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new slate of tariffs are set to hit a range of industries, ranging from lumber to electronics, manufacturing to dairy. Regardless of the sector, these small business owners fear the new levies will take a massive bite out of their cross-border sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/owners-are-afraid-new-tariffs-could-cut-sales-in-half-for-some-canadian-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/owners-are-afraid-new-tariffs-could-cut-sales-in-half-for-some-canadian-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario is banning several procedures on pets. Why not tail docking?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario will ban declawing, ear cropping, and devocalization in 2027, but tail docking remains allowed. Some veterinarians and animal advocates say the province has not explained the omission, while some breeders argue the procedure can prevent injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-is-banning-several-procedures-on-pets-why-not-tail-docking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-is-banning-several-procedures-on-pets-why-not-tail-docking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region's big city mayors once again demand urgent action from province, feds to solve homeless crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's big city mayors have renewed their call to the provincial and federal governments for more support to take on the mental health, addictions and homelessness crises in their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regions-big-city-mayors-once-again-demand-urgent-action-from-province-feds-to-solve-homeless-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-regions-big-city-mayors-once-again-demand-urgent-action-from-province-feds-to-solve-homeless-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada launches alliance to tackle advanced manufacturing workforce shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is launching a new alliance aimed at addressing workforce shortages and preparing workers for the changing demands of the country&rsquo;s advanced manufacturing sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-launches-alliance-to-tackle-advanced-manufacturing-workforce-shortages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-launches-alliance-to-tackle-advanced-manufacturing-workforce-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man critically injured in downtown Kitchener shooting over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old man was taken to an out of region hospital in critical condition after police responded to reports of a shooting Sunday morning in downtown Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-critically-injured-in-downtown-kitchener-shooting-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-critically-injured-in-downtown-kitchener-shooting-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Ford to give speech to Ontario's municipal leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to give a speech to the province's mayors and other municipal leaders at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference Monday around 10:50 a.m. ET. CBC News will carry it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/premier-ford-to-give-speech-to-ontarios-municipal-leaders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/premier-ford-to-give-speech-to-ontarios-municipal-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Ford giving speech to Ontario's municipal leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford is giving a speech to the province's mayors and other municipal leaders at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/premier-ford-giving-speech-to-ontarios-municipal-leaders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/premier-ford-giving-speech-to-ontarios-municipal-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Ford gives speech to Ontario's municipal leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford gave a speech to the province's mayors and other municipal leaders at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/premier-ford-gives-speech-to-ontarios-municipal-leaders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/premier-ford-gives-speech-to-ontarios-municipal-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['42-year-old Canadian musical cold case' may have Kitchener-Waterloo ties, say online sleuths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not much is known about the song CIA &mdash; only that it was recorded onto a cassette tape from a Toronto radio broadcast in the mid-1980s. Online detectives using Reddit are searching for the band, and think there could be a connection to Ontario's Waterloo region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/42-year-old-canadian-musical-cold-case-may-have-kitchener-waterloo-ties-say-online-sleuths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/42-year-old-canadian-musical-cold-case-may-have-kitchener-waterloo-ties-say-online-sleuths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU investigating after single-vehicle crash in Wellington County]]></title><description><![CDATA[OPP officers had tried to stop the vehicle in Guelph/Eramosa Township shortly after midnight, but it failed to stop. That same vehicle was then found after a single-vehicle crash. The SIU has invoked its mandate and is now investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/siu-investigating-after-single-vehicle-crash-in-wellington-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/siu-investigating-after-single-vehicle-crash-in-wellington-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in measles cases risks 'horrific' health consequences: immunologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worrying trend of rising measles cases in Canada is setting the stage for a host of very bad and potentially lethal health consequences for Canadians, according to an expert on immunity at Hamilton's McMaster University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/surge-in-measles-cases-risks-horrific-health-consequences-immunologist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/surge-in-measles-cases-risks-horrific-health-consequences-immunologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for Canadian citizenship certificates soaring, fuelled by Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications from people around the world seeking Canadian citizenship certificates have been rising rapidly, fuelled by thousands from the United States, CBC News has learned. So many people have applied following a change in the law that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says those who apply today could have to wait more than two years for a decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/demand-for-canadian-citizenship-certificates-soaring-fuelled-by-americans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/demand-for-canadian-citizenship-certificates-soaring-fuelled-by-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province, feds roll out $1B for municipalities that don't charge development fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial and federal governments are spending $1 billion to help Ontario municipalities that don't levy development charges build and renew critical infrastructure. The new funding stream was rolled out Sunday at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-feds-roll-out-1b-for-municipalities-that-dont-charge-development-fees/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-feds-roll-out-1b-for-municipalities-that-dont-charge-development-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food bank's summer campaign saw a lot of donations, but there's still a need]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food Bank of Waterloo Region exceeded its initial goal of 1.5 million meals for its Full Bellies, Happy Hearts campaign this year. The annual campaign aims to help feed children over the summer months when school programs operate differently. Kim Wilhelm, CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about the summer campaign's progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/food-banks-summer-campaign-saw-a-lot-of-donations-but-theres-still-a-need/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/food-banks-summer-campaign-saw-a-lot-of-donations-but-theres-still-a-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Peter Lin explains why researchers are developing a vaccine for Lynch syndrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've never heard of Lynch syndrome, you're not alone. It's a condition that increases your risk of certain cancers. CBC Radio medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin talks about a new vaccine that's being developed and why it could be the next step in the wider fight against all cancers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dr-peter-lin-explains-why-researchers-are-developing-a-vaccine-for-lynch-syndrome/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dr-peter-lin-explains-why-researchers-are-developing-a-vaccine-for-lynch-syndrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work underway to re-install Prime Ministers Path in Wilmot Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to reinstall the Prime Ministers Path project in Baden is getting underway. The group behind the re-installation hopes the location will be a place for people to discuss the decisions made by the former leaders of Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/work-underway-to-re-install-prime-ministers-path-in-wilmot-township/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/work-underway-to-re-install-prime-ministers-path-in-wilmot-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 people running to be Guelph's next mayor with less than a week left to file nomination papers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nomination papers for this October's municipal election are due at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21. So far, there are four people in the race to replace current Mayor Cam Guthrie, who announced he is not seeking re-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-people-running-to-be-guelphs-next-mayor-with-less-than-a-week-left-to-file-nomination-papers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-people-running-to-be-guelphs-next-mayor-with-less-than-a-week-left-to-file-nomination-papers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Customers are looking for authenticity': New Kitchener store promotes local vendors]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an age of online commerce, a new store at a mall in Kitchener, Ont., is offering local vendors a physical location to sell their wares. The Local opened on Saturday in Fairview Park Mall, bringing together about 80 Canadian vendors in one place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/customers-are-looking-for-authenticity-new-kitchener-store-promotes-local-vendors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/customers-are-looking-for-authenticity-new-kitchener-store-promotes-local-vendors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Bif Naked, Dan Mangan, Summersets, Damnhait Doyle and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's show, the music industry is pushing for labels on AI-generated songs and host Craig Norris hears about a new study that finds more people are getting away from our digital selves. Plus, of course lots of music in the show, tunes from Summersets, Bif Naked, Dan Mangan, Damnhait Doyle and more!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-bif-naked-dan-mangan-summersets-damnhait-doyle-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-bif-naked-dan-mangan-summersets-damnhait-doyle-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local author hopes young adult novel will help people understand epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Lori Wolf-Heffner was 11 years old when she was diagnosed with eyelid myoclonia &mdash; a rare form of epilepsy. She didn't realize until she was older that people around her sometimes looked at her differently because of her condition. She hopes to change that perception with her young adult novel Be Right Back: First Position. Wolf-Heffner spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about her condition and how it led to her writing the book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/local-author-hopes-young-adult-novel-will-help-people-understand-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/local-author-hopes-young-adult-novel-will-help-people-understand-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawn bowling beer garden a 'lifeline' for downtown Guelph brewery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brothers Brewing had to close its patio this summer at 15 Wyndham St. because of a major reconstruction project in downtown Guelph. But a new beer garden at the Guelph Lawn Bowling Club is helping the brewery keep business open for the duration of the construction project while introducing customers to a new sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/lawn-bowling-beer-garden-a-lifeline-for-downtown-guelph-brewery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/lawn-bowling-beer-garden-a-lifeline-for-downtown-guelph-brewery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Ontario farm uses bees for relaxation therapy. Is it a buzzkill for stress?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half a million bees are buzzing at a southwestern Ontario farm to offer visitors a way to help them relax and reduce stress. Those providing bee bed therapy, which is offered at a handful of Canadian locations, say it provides mental health benefits. But there&rsquo;s still a dearth of scientific evidence around it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/this-ontario-farm-uses-bees-for-relaxation-therapy-is-it-a-buzzkill-for-stress/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/this-ontario-farm-uses-bees-for-relaxation-therapy-is-it-a-buzzkill-for-stress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition calls for Canada to officially commemorate soldiers killed in Fenian raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[An obscure battle that took place on Canadian soil just a year before Confederation may not reverberate in the historical consciousness of Canadians outside of the town of Fort Erie, Ont. &mdash; but it lays claim to a number of historical focal points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/petition-calls-for-canada-to-officially-commemorate-soldiers-killed-in-fenian-raids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/petition-calls-for-canada-to-officially-commemorate-soldiers-killed-in-fenian-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge man arrested in connection with international drug trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old Cambridge, Ont., man has been charged in connection with an ongoing international drug trafficking investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-man-arrested-in-connection-with-international-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-man-arrested-in-connection-with-international-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge man arrested in connection to international drug trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old Cambridge man has been charged in connection to an ongoing international drug trafficking investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-man-arrested-in-connection-to-international-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-man-arrested-in-connection-to-international-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UW students' GPS spoofing solution wins international aerospace competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of University of Waterloo students recently won the Airbus "Fly Your Ideas" challenge with a technology that aims to make air travel safer. The technology, called Ariadne, offers protection from GPS spoofing. The competition saw more than 19,000 students from 60 countries compete to develop solutions for the aerospace industry. University of Waterloo students Norah Shibu and Manasa Srivatsan explain what GPS spoofing is and how their winning project solves the problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/uw-students-gps-spoofing-solution-wins-international-aerospace-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/uw-students-gps-spoofing-solution-wins-international-aerospace-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not where an e-scooter belongs': Video shows rider zooming along with traffic on expressway in Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video of a person riding on e-scooter at high speeds alongside traffic on the Conestoga Expressway has been shared online and police are warning people it's against the law and unsafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/not-where-an-e-scooter-belongs-video-shows-rider-zooming-along-with-traffic-on-expressway-in-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/not-where-an-e-scooter-belongs-video-shows-rider-zooming-along-with-traffic-on-expressway-in-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 (or more) fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 14 to 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, enjoy events like KidsPark, Strummerfest, Moparfest, The Cookout Experience and Riverside Reads, among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-or-more-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-aug-14-to-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-or-more-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-aug-14-to-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's just 1 week left to file paperwork to run in October's municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is one week left to file paperwork to run in this October's municipal election. The deadline is 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. The election will be held Oct. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/theres-just-1-week-left-to-file-paperwork-to-run-in-octobers-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/theres-just-1-week-left-to-file-paperwork-to-run-in-octobers-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 100, the Legion makes its biggest push yet for new members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through yoga nights, concerts and affordable dinners, Legion branches across the country are making a big play to welcome new members in their 100th year &mdash; not only to fill needs in the community and provide third spaces for a younger generation, but also to ensure they can continue surviving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/at-100-the-legion-makes-its-biggest-push-yet-for-new-members/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/at-100-the-legion-makes-its-biggest-push-yet-for-new-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate dies in custody at Kitchener's Grand Valley Institution for Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inmate at Kitchener's Grand Valley Institution for Women has died while in custody, a spokesperson for Correctional Service Canada (CSC) said. Monique Frank, 58, died Wednesday of "apparent natural causes," a release from CSC on Thursday said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/inmate-dies-in-custody-at-kitcheners-grand-valley-institution-for-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/inmate-dies-in-custody-at-kitcheners-grand-valley-institution-for-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodland dancer wins hearts at the Saugeen powwow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiniw Tenasco, a Woodland dancer, won the hearts of folks at the Saugeen First Nation powwow this past weekend and online after his mom shared a video of him. Sunshine Tenasco, who is Anishinabe from Kitigan Zibi in Que., captioned the video that her son was born with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woodland-dancer-wins-hearts-at-the-saugeen-powwow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woodland-dancer-wins-hearts-at-the-saugeen-powwow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario changing social assistance rules based on immigration status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is enacting new rules for social assistance payments so people without legal immigration status in Canada cannot receive the benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-changing-social-assistance-rules-based-on-immigration-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-changing-social-assistance-rules-based-on-immigration-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario unveils new data centre framework amid calls for moratoriums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Guelph Thursday to announce the province's new data centre framework. The framework will serve as the basis for data centre approvals in the province. The announcement comes amid widespread calls for data centre moratoriums in Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-unveils-new-data-centre-framework-amid-calls-for-moratoriums/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-unveils-new-data-centre-framework-amid-calls-for-moratoriums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stuff happens': Ford says he was unaware party allegedly followed former Liberal leader to Jamaica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was unaware until yesterday of the Progressive Conservative Party spending money to allegedly surveil former Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/stuff-happens-ford-says-he-was-unaware-party-allegedly-followed-former-liberal-leader-to-jamaica/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/stuff-happens-ford-says-he-was-unaware-party-allegedly-followed-former-liberal-leader-to-jamaica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says he was unaware party allegedly followed former Liberal leader to Jamaica, but 'stuff happens']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was unaware until yesterday of the Progressive Conservative Party spending money to allegedly surveil former Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-he-was-unaware-party-allegedly-followed-former-liberal-leader-to-jamaica-but-stuff-happens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-he-was-unaware-party-allegedly-followed-former-liberal-leader-to-jamaica-but-stuff-happens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says he was unaware, did not approve party to allegedly follow former Liberal leader to Jamaica in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was unaware until yesterday of the Progressive Conservative Party spending money to allegedly surveil former Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-he-was-unaware-did-not-approve-party-to-allegedly-follow-former-liberal-leader-to-jamaica-in-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-he-was-unaware-did-not-approve-party-to-allegedly-follow-former-liberal-leader-to-jamaica-in-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GO trains from Stratford, Kitchener and Guelph cancelled this weekend for track work]]></title><description><![CDATA[GO trains will not be running on the Kitchener line between Stratford and Mount Pleasant station this weekend due to track work. On Monday and Tuesday, the schedules will be adjusted slightly, leaving the stations two minutes earlier than usual and arriving back in the region two minutes later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/go-trains-from-stratford-kitchener-and-guelph-cancelled-this-weekend-for-track-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/go-trains-from-stratford-kitchener-and-guelph-cancelled-this-weekend-for-track-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph Tool Library refurbishes old laptops and tablets to give them away]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have a laptop or tablet that's less than six year old that you're not using anymore, the Guelph Tool Library knows exactly what to do to give it a second life. They're running an initiative called the Circular Computer Project where they collect used laptops and tablets and give them away to people in need. John Dennis, the director of the Guelph Tool Library and chair of the Circular Computer Project, explains what he is trying to achieve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-tool-library-refurbishes-old-laptops-and-tablets-to-give-them-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-tool-library-refurbishes-old-laptops-and-tablets-to-give-them-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well owners concerned Waterloo region is taking their water could get new complaint process]]></title><description><![CDATA[How residents will file a complaint on potential well interference they may be experiencing due to the region's pumping of groundwater will change in the coming months. Council was presented with a new draft policy and provided feedback to staff before it's voted on in ealry September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/well-owners-concerned-waterloo-region-is-taking-their-water-could-get-new-complaint-process/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/well-owners-concerned-waterloo-region-is-taking-their-water-could-get-new-complaint-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Exponential rise': Canadian pediatricians document severe e-scooter injuries, deaths in children, teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[From skull fractures to ICU admissions, pediatric specialists across Canada say severe e-scooter trauma in kids is becoming routine &mdash; and current rules are failing to protect them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/exponential-rise-canadian-pediatricians-document-severe-e-scooter-injuries-deaths-in-children-teens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/exponential-rise-canadian-pediatricians-document-severe-e-scooter-injuries-deaths-in-children-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babies and toddlers are sweltering in some daycares. Should there be mandatory AC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days and daycares are getting hotter. And a growing number of parents, educators, and health and legal advocates are lobbying formaximum indoor temperature at daycares, likely 26 C, akin to standards adopted for long-term care facilities in Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/babies-and-toddlers-are-sweltering-in-some-daycares-should-there-be-mandatory-ac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/babies-and-toddlers-are-sweltering-in-some-daycares-should-there-be-mandatory-ac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in London sexual assault granted bail, will live with parents in New Hamburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[A St. Thomas, Ont., man charged with sexually assaulting a woman in London has been granted bail after a contested hearing, despite Crown prosecutors arguing he should remain in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-charged-in-london-sexual-assault-granted-bail-will-live-with-parents-in-new-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-charged-in-london-sexual-assault-granted-bail-will-live-with-parents-in-new-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph Humane Society searching for owner of boa constrictor found in Arthur]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Guelph Humane Society is looking for the owner of a 1.5 metre boa constrictor found on a rural road in Arthur over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-humane-society-searching-for-owner-of-boa-constrictor-found-in-arthur/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-humane-society-searching-for-owner-of-boa-constrictor-found-in-arthur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With 1 week to go until 50% tariffs in U.S. kick in, Waterloo region businesses prepare for what may be next]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is one week left before U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50 per cent tariffs are set to take effect. Waterloo region's chambers of commerce say businesses in Waterloo region are scrambling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/with-1-week-to-go-until-50-tariffs-in-us-kick-in-waterloo-region-businesses-prepare-for-what-may-be-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/with-1-week-to-go-until-50-tariffs-in-us-kick-in-waterloo-region-businesses-prepare-for-what-may-be-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Canada suspensions remain for four players on 2018 junior team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five members of Canada's 2018 world junior team were found to have breached Hockey Canada's code of conduct, with four remaining suspended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hockey-canada-suspensions-remain-for-four-players-on-2018-junior-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hockey-canada-suspensions-remain-for-four-players-on-2018-junior-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents arrested in 2023 death of 20-month-old son in Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Guelph have arrested a man and woman after an "extensive investigation" into the death of a 20-month-old boy in the city in 2023. Police confirmed the man and woman were the parents of the boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parents-arrested-in-2023-death-of-20-month-old-son-in-guelph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/parents-arrested-in-2023-death-of-20-month-old-son-in-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain and strong winds expected this afternoon in Waterloo region, Guelph and area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a yellow alertfor severe thunderstorms for Waterloo region and Guelph. The weather agency warns heavy rain and winds up to 90 km/h are expected Wednesday afternoon that may come with toonie-sized hail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-expected-this-afternoon-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-expected-this-afternoon-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo rgion will work to provide an overview of how data centres impact local economy, environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional staff will look into the implications that data centres have on the local economy, infrastructure and the environment, and provide an overview in early 2027. Coun. Colleen James tabled a motion asking for staff to create a report to help officials "learn as much as possible" about the issue to make informed decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-rgion-will-work-to-provide-an-overview-of-how-data-centres-impact-local-economy-environment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-rgion-will-work-to-provide-an-overview-of-how-data-centres-impact-local-economy-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region will work to provide an overview of how data centres impact local economy, environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional staff will look into the implications that data centres have on the local economy, infrastructure and the environment, and provide an overview in early 2027. Coun. Colleen James tabled a motion asking for staff to create a report to help officials "learn as much as possible" about the issue to make informed decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-will-work-to-provide-an-overview-of-how-data-centres-impact-local-economy-environment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-will-work-to-provide-an-overview-of-how-data-centres-impact-local-economy-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region will work to provide an overview of how data centres impact local economy and environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional staff will be looking into the implications data centres have on the local economy, infrastructure and the environment and provide an overview in early 2027. Coun. Colleen James tabled a motion asking for staff to create a report to help officials "learn as much as possible" about the issue to make informed decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-will-work-to-provide-an-overview-of-how-data-centres-impact-local-economy-and-environment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-will-work-to-provide-an-overview-of-how-data-centres-impact-local-economy-and-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auto theft down 8.4% in Ontario in the first half this year, new report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[&Eacute;quit&eacute; Association reports stolen vehicle numbers are trending downward in Ontario and across Canada after rising numbers prompted the creation of a national auto theft strategy in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/auto-theft-down-84-in-ontario-in-the-first-half-this-year-new-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/auto-theft-down-84-in-ontario-in-the-first-half-this-year-new-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare river otter spotted in Niagara wetland, pointing to species' comeback in southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local photographer captured images of a river otter in the Grimsby Wetlands early this month. Experts say otters used to be rare in southwestern Ontario, but this and other sightings point to a welcome comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rare-river-otter-spotted-in-niagara-wetland-pointing-to-species-comeback-in-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rare-river-otter-spotted-in-niagara-wetland-pointing-to-species-comeback-in-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario growers, business owners hopeful food terminal expansion will make food more affordable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario farmers and growers say they are hopeful the country&rsquo;s new food security strategy, which includes an Ontario Food Terminal expansion, could lower grocery prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-growers-business-owners-hopeful-food-terminal-expansion-will-make-food-more-affordable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-growers-business-owners-hopeful-food-terminal-expansion-will-make-food-more-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could more food terminals make groceries more affordable? Ontario growers hope so]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario farmers and growers say they are hopeful the country&rsquo;s new food security strategy, which includes an Ontario Food Terminal expansion, could lower grocery prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/could-more-food-terminals-make-groceries-more-affordable-ontario-growers-hope-so/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/could-more-food-terminals-make-groceries-more-affordable-ontario-growers-hope-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HST removal prompts surge in new home sales in Ontario in 2nd quarter: industry groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[New home sales in Ontario surged during the second quarter of this year thanks to the removal of the harmonized sales tax, according to new data released by two industry groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hst-removal-prompts-surge-in-new-home-sales-in-ontario-in-2nd-quarter-industry-groups/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hst-removal-prompts-surge-in-new-home-sales-in-ontario-in-2nd-quarter-industry-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-vehicle collision east of Stratford kills one person, sends three to hospital: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead following a three-vehicle collision between a motorcycle and two passenger vehicles east of Stratford, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/three-vehicle-collision-east-of-stratford-kills-one-person-sends-three-to-hospital-opp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/three-vehicle-collision-east-of-stratford-kills-one-person-sends-three-to-hospital-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3-vehicle collision east of Stratford kills one person, sends 3 to hospital: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead following a three-vehicle collision between a motorcycle and two passenger vehicles east of Stratford, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-vehicle-collision-east-of-stratford-kills-one-person-sends-3-to-hospital-opp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-vehicle-collision-east-of-stratford-kills-one-person-sends-3-to-hospital-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph receives $33M in federal funding to upgrade wastewater plant to support more housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Guelph is receiving $33.4 million in federal funding for upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility, which will allow for more housing development. MP Dominique O&rsquo;Rourke announced on Tuesday morning that the wastewater treatment centre will be expanded and receive upgrades, enabling the construction of 4,400 housing units across Guelph by 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-receives-33m-in-federal-funding-to-upgrade-wastewater-plant-to-support-more-housing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-receives-33m-in-federal-funding-to-upgrade-wastewater-plant-to-support-more-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener's Caribana Ignite Festival cancelled this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Caribana Ignite Festival, scheduled to take place Aug. 20 to 23 in downtown Kitchener, has been cancelled, organizers and city officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-caribana-ignite-festival-cancelled-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitcheners-caribana-ignite-festival-cancelled-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local officials weigh in on idea of mayors holding the position of regional chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayors in Waterloo region are weighing in on the possible idea of an elected mayor also holding the position of regional chair. Doug Craig, Cambridge's former mayor and current regional councillor, brought forward a notice of motion to a committee meeting on Tuesday opposing the suggestion, saying "it's incomprehensible."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/local-officials-weigh-in-on-idea-of-mayors-holding-the-position-of-regional-chair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/local-officials-weigh-in-on-idea-of-mayors-holding-the-position-of-regional-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's plenty for local astronomy fans to be happy about this week. The Perseid meteor shower is set to peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning and will be visible in Waterloo region, Guelph and surrounding areas. There's also a solar eclipse. Orbax is a science educator from Guelph and the co-founder of Royal City Science. He spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about what to look forward to this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-perseid-meteor-shower/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-perseid-meteor-shower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk for Wellness in Waterloo aims to build social connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Neha Juwale and her peers learned people in the region felt disconnected and distracted, they realized there was a need for ways to socialize and connect. Juwale, founder of Book My Therapy, decided to organize Walk for Wellness. The activity aims to help newcomers build a shared sense of community. She spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about how the walk came to be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/walk-for-wellness-in-waterloo-aims-to-build-social-connections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/walk-for-wellness-in-waterloo-aims-to-build-social-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, U.S. trade officials mapping out potential deal to pitch to Trump next week: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his American counterpart are aiming to present U.S. President Donald Trump a path to a potential trade deal as early as Monday, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-us-trade-officials-mapping-out-potential-deal-to-pitch-to-trump-next-week-sources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-us-trade-officials-mapping-out-potential-deal-to-pitch-to-trump-next-week-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A new adventure': Local athletes set to compete in Special Olympics Canada Summer Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Team Ontario, this year's Special Olympics Canada Summer Games is unique. All three of the basketball teams representing the province are from Guelph, which Guelph Gryphons One head coach Andrew MacLean says is "exceedingly rare." Basketball player Jordan Embro says he's ready to play against new competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-new-adventure-local-athletes-set-to-compete-in-special-olympics-canada-summer-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-new-adventure-local-athletes-set-to-compete-in-special-olympics-canada-summer-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada's updated tornado, severe thunderstorm warning system aims to target specific areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada has updated its warning system for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to allow for more precise warnings about severe weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/environment-canadas-updated-tornado-severe-thunderstorm-warning-system-aims-to-target-specific-areas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/environment-canadas-updated-tornado-severe-thunderstorm-warning-system-aims-to-target-specific-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elected mayors should not be allowed to serve as Region of Waterloo's next chair: Coun. Doug Craig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former mayor of Cambridge and current regional Coun. Doug Craig wants regional council to oppose any government model that would allow an elected mayor to also hold the position of regional chair after this fall's municipal election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/elected-mayors-should-not-be-allowed-to-serve-as-region-of-waterloos-next-chair-coun-doug-craig/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/elected-mayors-should-not-be-allowed-to-serve-as-region-of-waterloos-next-chair-coun-doug-craig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 candidates for Ontario Liberal Party leadership to take part in 1st debate Monday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five candidates vying to be leader of the Ontario Liberal Party will square off on Monday evening in their first official debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-candidates-for-ontario-liberal-party-leadership-to-take-part-in-1st-debate-monday-evening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-candidates-for-ontario-liberal-party-leadership-to-take-part-in-1st-debate-monday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 candidates for Ontario Liberal Party leadership to take part in 1st debate Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five candidates vying to be leader of the Ontario Liberal Party will square off on Monday evening in their first official debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-candidates-for-ontario-liberal-party-leadership-to-take-part-in-1st-debate-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-candidates-for-ontario-liberal-party-leadership-to-take-part-in-1st-debate-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 candidates for Ontario Liberal Party leadership take part in 1st debate Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Liberal leadership candidates are taking to the stage for the first debate in their race to lead the third-place party, with the early focus on whether it is important to have a seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-candidates-for-ontario-liberal-party-leadership-take-part-in-1st-debate-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-candidates-for-ontario-liberal-party-leadership-take-part-in-1st-debate-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people injured after serious crash in Cambridge early Monday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a collision in Cambridge Monday morning, including a 29-year-old man and two youths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-people-injured-after-serious-crash-in-cambridge-early-monday-morning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-people-injured-after-serious-crash-in-cambridge-early-monday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feds announce $100M program to cover 50% of shipping steel in Canada by rail and water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is pumping $100 million into Canada's steel industry with a new program that will pay for half the costs of transporting Canadian-made steel by ship or by rail within the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feds-announce-100m-program-to-cover-50-of-shipping-steel-in-canada-by-rail-and-water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feds-announce-100m-program-to-cover-50-of-shipping-steel-in-canada-by-rail-and-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate serious collision involving e-bike, SUV in Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo Regional Police Service's Traffic Services Unit is investigating a serious collision between an e-bike and a Honda SUV around the area of Victoria Street North and Margaret Avenue that happened in Kitchener Friday afternoon. The driver of the e-bike, a 33-year-old man from Kitchener, was brought to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say charges are anticipated as they continue to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-investigate-serious-collision-involving-e-bike-suv-in-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-investigate-serious-collision-involving-e-bike-suv-in-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge Elects aims to boost voter engagement with series of town halls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The municipal election is Oct. 26. Ahead of that, a Cambridge local group will host a series of town halls to give voters a chance to connect with candidates. Roz Gunn is with Cambridge Elects. She spoke with CBC K-W's John Dalusong about the group's motivations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-elects-aims-to-boost-voter-engagement-with-series-of-town-halls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-elects-aims-to-boost-voter-engagement-with-series-of-town-halls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifor, General Motors to begin contract negotiation talks today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unifor, the union that represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, is set to begin contract negotiations with General Motors today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/unifor-general-motors-to-begin-contract-negotiation-talks-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/unifor-general-motors-to-begin-contract-negotiation-talks-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand River Transit says it had 1 million drop in passengers this year due to fewer students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand River Transit, which is set to present its mid-year report findings to Waterloo regional council this week, saw a ridership drop of more than one million, with just 10.3 million, for the first six months of this year. That's a 9.6 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2025. The report attributes it to "another drop in the local student population" following changes to immigration caps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grand-river-transit-says-it-had-1-million-drop-in-passengers-this-year-due-to-fewer-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grand-river-transit-says-it-had-1-million-drop-in-passengers-this-year-due-to-fewer-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand River Transit saw drop of more than 1 million passengers this year and says it's due to fewer students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand River Transit is set to present its mid-year report findings to regional council on this week. GRT saw a more than one million decline in ridership with just 10.3 million for the first six months of the year. That's a 9.6 per cent drop compared to the same period in 2025. The report attributes the decline to "another drop in the local student population" following changes to the immigration caps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grand-river-transit-saw-drop-of-more-than-1-million-passengers-this-year-and-says-its-due-to-fewer-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/grand-river-transit-saw-drop-of-more-than-1-million-passengers-this-year-and-says-its-due-to-fewer-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about new coffee and heart health research: Dr. Christopher Labos]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many people, a morning cup of coffee is a daily ritual. Recently, the American Heart Association released some new scientific guidance on coffee consumption. Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos unpacks what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-coffee-and-heart-health-research-dr-christopher-labos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-coffee-and-heart-health-research-dr-christopher-labos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I wanna get out of the shelters': Guelph teen starts pressure washing business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Guelph teen has started his own pressure washing business to get out of the shelter system. Seventeen-year-old Johnathon Mcintosh started Speed River Pressure Washing in July. He hauls an almost 50-kilogram pressure washer behind his bike to get to his customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-wanna-get-out-of-the-shelters-guelph-teen-starts-pressure-washing-business/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-wanna-get-out-of-the-shelters-guelph-teen-starts-pressure-washing-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life after West Nile virus: Ontario families call for more awareness at height of mosquito season]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the arrival of mosquito season, health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus.<br />
While most people experience flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, some people do experience severe illness, or death.<br />
Residents whose lives have been impacted by the virus believe there should be more public awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/life-after-west-nile-virus-ontario-families-call-for-more-awareness-at-height-of-mosquito-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/life-after-west-nile-virus-ontario-families-call-for-more-awareness-at-height-of-mosquito-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult summer camps offer grown-ups a chance to get away from it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interest in summer camps for grown-ups is on the rise. More and more adults are seeking them out because they're nostalgic for the fun-filled summer days of childhood. Campers say they're eager to disconnect from their responsibilities and meet other people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/adult-summer-camps-offer-grown-ups-a-chance-to-get-away-from-it-all/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/adult-summer-camps-offer-grown-ups-a-chance-to-get-away-from-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key of C: Hear Shakura S'Aida, Bros. Landreth, The Strumbellas and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A University of Waterloo researcher signed up for an A-I boyfriend. We hear about the experience and what we need to know about having relationships with chatbots. Plus, there's a ton of music in the show. Hear tunes from Shakura S'Aida, Bros. Landreth, The Strumbellas, Tegan &amp; Sara and more!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-shakura-saida-bros-landreth-the-strumbellas-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-shakura-saida-bros-landreth-the-strumbellas-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener chef Emily Schlieper dishes on her favourite eats with Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[She&rsquo;s a butcher, a baker, and when she&rsquo;s not developing delicious foods at The Lanc and Back of House Pizza, a candlestick maker. CBC K-W's Jasmine Mangalaseril sits down with chef Emily Schlieper to talk about her favourite chef&rsquo;s treats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-chef-emily-schlieper-dishes-on-her-favourite-eats-with-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-chef-emily-schlieper-dishes-on-her-favourite-eats-with-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July sizzled but saw average amount of rain, UW weather station reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Waterloo weather station's monthly report says July started off hot, but became more moderate as the month progressed. The hottest day was July 14 at 34.2 C and the region only saw seven days of rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/july-sizzled-but-saw-average-amount-of-rain-uw-weather-station-reports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/july-sizzled-but-saw-average-amount-of-rain-uw-weather-station-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo taekwondo instructor convicted of sexual assault allowed to continue teaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo taekwondo instructor Gregory Bauer has been sentenced to a conditional sentence of two years less than a day for sexual assault. The conditions of his sentencing says he can continue teaching at Five Rings Taekwondo in Waterloo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-taekwondo-instructor-convicted-of-sexual-assault-allowed-to-continue-teaching/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-taekwondo-instructor-convicted-of-sexual-assault-allowed-to-continue-teaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford writes Carney asking to extend gas and diesel excise tax holiday to Jan. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford has written to Prime Minister Mark Carney asking him to extend the federal gas excise tax holiday until at least the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-writes-carney-asking-to-extend-gas-and-diesel-excise-tax-holiday-to-jan-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-writes-carney-asking-to-extend-gas-and-diesel-excise-tax-holiday-to-jan-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada prepared to halt booze bans, meet other U.S. demands in exchange for tariff relief: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian government is preparing to meet some U.S. demands &mdash; including ending bans on American alcohol sales &mdash; as trade talks heat up ahead of the latest tariff deadline, according to sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-prepared-to-halt-booze-bans-meet-other-us-demands-in-exchange-for-tariff-relief-sources/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-prepared-to-halt-booze-bans-meet-other-us-demands-in-exchange-for-tariff-relief-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Aug. 7 to 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Kitchener Blues Festival weekend, but there's also Guelph Fringe Festival, Cambridge Ribfest and Craft Beer Show and CritterFest in Elmira among other events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-aug-7-to-9/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-aug-7-to-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready for 'meteor Christmas' with an added bonus: a partial solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every August we are treated to one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Perseids. But this year, during the day of the peak, much of Canada will also get a partial solar eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/get-ready-for-meteor-christmas-with-an-added-bonus-a-partial-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/get-ready-for-meteor-christmas-with-an-added-bonus-a-partial-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians' climate change concerns rebound amid wildfire season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The percentage of Canadians who see addressing climate change as a top priority spiked this summer after years of it taking a back seat to other issues, recent polling has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadians-climate-change-concerns-rebound-amid-wildfire-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadians-climate-change-concerns-rebound-amid-wildfire-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservative MP Larry Brock set to resign Sept. 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative Member of Parliament Larry Brock announced Thursday he will be resigning on Sept. 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/conservative-mp-larry-brock-set-to-resign-sept-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/conservative-mp-larry-brock-set-to-resign-sept-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green party calls on Ontario government to pause all new AI data centres in province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party of Ontario has called on the provincial government to place a moratorium on all new AI data centres until more is known about their impact on the environment, energy grid, people's health and jobs. The province says new centres aren't approved unless unless it contributes to the local economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/green-party-calls-on-ontario-government-to-pause-all-new-ai-data-centres-in-province/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/green-party-calls-on-ontario-government-to-pause-all-new-ai-data-centres-in-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expect heavy rain, strong winds and possible hail in Waterloo region, Guelph areas Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo region and Guelph areas are under a yellow severe thunderstorm watch from Environment Canada. The weather agency warns heavy rain, strong winds and possible hail are expected Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/expect-heavy-rain-strong-winds-and-possible-hail-in-waterloo-region-guelph-areas-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/expect-heavy-rain-strong-winds-and-possible-hail-in-waterloo-region-guelph-areas-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford visits Niagara municipalities recovering after massive floods but gives no financial help yet, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has met with the mayors of two flood-stricken municipalities under states of emergency in the Niagara Region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-visits-niagara-municipalities-recovering-after-massive-floods-but-gives-no-financial-help-yet-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-visits-niagara-municipalities-recovering-after-massive-floods-but-gives-no-financial-help-yet-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario plans to reopen Brantford jail to add beds to strained correctional system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says the province is looking at the feasibility of reopening the Brantford jail as a way to help add capacity to a strained correctional system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-plans-to-reopen-brantford-jail-to-add-beds-to-strained-correctional-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-plans-to-reopen-brantford-jail-to-add-beds-to-strained-correctional-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's privacy commissioner continues investigation into Waterloo region hospital data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been almost six months since the privacy commissioner was notified about a data breach affecting the Waterloo Regional Health Network. The privacy commissioner's office has set up dedicated complaint lines to help sort through calls from potentially affected patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-privacy-commissioner-continues-investigation-into-waterloo-region-hospital-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-privacy-commissioner-continues-investigation-into-waterloo-region-hospital-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Flooded, absolutely flooded,' Ontario winemaker says after extreme rain hammers Niagara towns, vineyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some vintners in Ontario's popular winemaking area were in cleanup mode on Wednesday, days after major rainfalls swept through<br />
the Niagara Region and caused severe flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/flooded-absolutely-flooded-ontario-winemaker-says-after-extreme-rain-hammers-niagara-towns-vineyards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/flooded-absolutely-flooded-ontario-winemaker-says-after-extreme-rain-hammers-niagara-towns-vineyards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Flooded, absolutely flooded,' Ontario winemaker says after extreme rain hammers Niagara towns and vineyards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some vintners in Ontario's popular winemaking area were in cleanup mode on Wednesday, days after major rainfalls swept through<br />
the Niagara Region and caused severe flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/flooded-absolutely-flooded-ontario-winemaker-says-after-extreme-rain-hammers-niagara-towns-and-vineyards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/flooded-absolutely-flooded-ontario-winemaker-says-after-extreme-rain-hammers-niagara-towns-and-vineyards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP lay more than 1,800 charges in southwestern Ontario over Civic Holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Provincial Police laid 1,815 charges during the Civic Holiday weekend in the West Region including hundreds for speeding and dozens for impaired driving. Police say the enforcement campaign aimed to prevent deadly collisions, not simply issue tickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-lay-more-than-1800-charges-in-southwestern-ontario-over-civic-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-lay-more-than-1800-charges-in-southwestern-ontario-over-civic-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet cabin crew union reveals details of tentative deal following strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-cabin-crew-union-reveals-details-of-tentative-deal-following-strike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-cabin-crew-union-reveals-details-of-tentative-deal-following-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$3.4M in provincial funding puts region's townships on track for more public transit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province has announced $15.8 million will fund five projects in 30 communities. The list of beneficiaries includes Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot and North Dumfries, which will receive a combined $3.4 million to expand public transit in their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/34m-in-provincial-funding-puts-regions-townships-on-track-for-more-public-transit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/34m-in-provincial-funding-puts-regions-townships-on-track-for-more-public-transit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$3.4M in Ontario funding puts region's townships on track for more public transit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government has announced $15.8 million will fund five projects in 30 communities. The beneficiaries include Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot and North Dumfries, which will receive a combined $3.4 million to expand public transit in their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/34m-in-ontario-funding-puts-regions-townships-on-track-for-more-public-transit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/34m-in-ontario-funding-puts-regions-townships-on-track-for-more-public-transit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$3.4 M fund puts region's townships on track for more public transit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of $15.8 million will be going into five projects benefitting 30 communities. The list of beneficiaries includes Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot and North Dumfries, which will receive a combined $3.4 million to expand public transit in their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/34-m-fund-puts-regions-townships-on-track-for-more-public-transit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/34-m-fund-puts-regions-townships-on-track-for-more-public-transit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU no longer investigates most off-duty sex assault complaints. Advocates fear fewer people will come forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of police-involved sexual assault complaints reviewed by the Special Investigations Unit has been declining since 2021, data analyzed by CBC News shows. Researchers say changes to the Ontario police watchdog&rsquo;s investigative mandate may be behind the decline and advocates warn it could result in fewer people reporting police-involved sexual assaults to law enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/siu-no-longer-investigates-most-off-duty-sex-assault-complaints-advocates-fear-fewer-people-will-come-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/siu-no-longer-investigates-most-off-duty-sex-assault-complaints-advocates-fear-fewer-people-will-come-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's Liberal leadership race is heating up. Here's who could take the party's helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent opinion polling suggests the Ontario Liberals may be righting the ship after years of heavy defeats to Doug Ford&rsquo;s Progressive Conservatives as the race to take the helm of the party&rsquo;s future begins to heat up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-liberal-leadership-race-is-heating-up-heres-who-could-take-the-partys-helm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-liberal-leadership-race-is-heating-up-heres-who-could-take-the-partys-helm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change made Canadian wildfires in N.W.T. and Ontario roughly twice as likely, analysis finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rapid analysis has found that human-induced climate change has made wildfire in the Northwest Territories and Ontario about twice as likely to occur, and it warns that the world must step away from fossil fuels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/climate-change-made-canadian-wildfires-in-nwt-and-ontario-roughly-twice-as-likely-analysis-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/climate-change-made-canadian-wildfires-in-nwt-and-ontario-roughly-twice-as-likely-analysis-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Ford's popularity falls, Ontario's Liberal leadership race heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent opinion polling suggests the Ontario Liberals may be righting the ship after years of heavy defeats to Doug Ford&rsquo;s Progressive Conservatives as the race to take the helm of the party&rsquo;s future begins to heat up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-fords-popularity-falls-ontarios-liberal-leadership-race-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-fords-popularity-falls-ontarios-liberal-leadership-race-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian hacker pleads guilty in Snowflake data breach case, stealing data and extorting people for millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Canadian man accused in a massive data breach of the company Snowflake Inc., has pleaded guilty to four charges including computer fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and a related conspiracy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadian-hacker-pleads-guilty-in-snowflake-data-breach-case-stealing-data-and-extorting-people-for-millions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadian-hacker-pleads-guilty-in-snowflake-data-breach-case-stealing-data-and-extorting-people-for-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississauga man charged following sudden death of Cambridge man after taking part in 'healing experience']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Waterloo region have arrested and charged a Mississauga man in the death of a Cambridge man last month. Police say the Cambridge man took part in a private ibogaine healing experience. Ibogaine is a psychoactive alkaloid that is not authorized for use in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mississauga-man-charged-following-sudden-death-of-cambridge-man-after-taking-part-in-healing-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mississauga-man-charged-following-sudden-death-of-cambridge-man-after-taking-part-in-healing-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississauga man charged following sudden death of Cambridge man after taking part 'healing experience']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Waterloo region have arrested and charged a Mississauga man in the death of a Cambridge man last month. Police say the Cambridge man took part in a private ibogaine healing experience. Ibogaine is a psychoactive alkaloid that is not authorized for use in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mississauga-man-charged-following-sudden-death-of-cambridge-man-after-taking-part-healing-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mississauga-man-charged-following-sudden-death-of-cambridge-man-after-taking-part-healing-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antisemitism on campus is 'systemic' and going unaddressed, says new report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national report documenting antisemitism on Canadian university and college campuses has found an "alarming prevalence" of the prejudicial behaviour across the country and a widespread failure to address the problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/antisemitism-on-campus-is-systemic-and-going-unaddressed-says-new-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/antisemitism-on-campus-is-systemic-and-going-unaddressed-says-new-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario PCs launch review of public agencies amid spending controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is putting several large public agencies under the microscope, launching reviews that will look at efficiency and productivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-pcs-launch-review-of-public-agencies-amid-spending-controversy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-pcs-launch-review-of-public-agencies-amid-spending-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver rescued after vehicle flips into Guelph Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle flipped into Guelph Lake on Sunday night, trapping the driver inside until a passing bystander entered the water and pulled them to safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/driver-rescued-after-vehicle-flips-into-guelph-lake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/driver-rescued-after-vehicle-flips-into-guelph-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone loved Marineland &mdash; then the tide turned. A look inside the park's final days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gone are the millions of visitors from the marine park's glory days who came to see apex predators such as killer whales, lovable seals, sea lions and dolphins and the world's largest pod of captive belugas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/everyone-loved-marineland-mdash-then-the-tide-turned-a-look-inside-the-parks-final-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/everyone-loved-marineland-mdash-then-the-tide-turned-a-look-inside-the-parks-final-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police charge driver involved in a fatal weekend crash in Wilmot Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police have laid charges in a crash that killed a 70-year-old woman in Wilmot Township over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-charge-driver-involved-in-a-fatal-weekend-crash-in-wilmot-township/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-charge-driver-involved-in-a-fatal-weekend-crash-in-wilmot-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleep-related genes may influence a child's obesity risk, new University of Guelph study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A University of Guelph study suggests genes linked to the body's internal clock may influence eating behaviours and obesity risk in young children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sleep-related-genes-may-influence-a-childs-obesity-risk-new-university-of-guelph-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sleep-related-genes-may-influence-a-childs-obesity-risk-new-university-of-guelph-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue warning after uptick in thefts from unlocked cars in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police say there has been a sharp uptick in the number of thefts from unlocked cars in the City of Cambridge. It has led the service to launch a two-week educational campaign reminding residents to remove valuables from their cars and lock them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-issue-warning-after-uptick-in-thefts-from-unlocked-cars-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-issue-warning-after-uptick-in-thefts-from-unlocked-cars-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Green MP Mike Morrice announces he's running to be party's next leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Morrice, the former Member of Parliament for the riding of Kitchener Centre in southern Ontario, has announced he's one of two candidates running to be the next leader of the federal party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/former-green-mp-mike-morrice-announces-hes-running-to-be-partys-next-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/former-green-mp-mike-morrice-announces-hes-running-to-be-partys-next-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford calls byelections in 3 Ontario ridings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A writ was issued Wednesday for byelections in Scarborough Southwest, York&ndash;Simcoe and Hamilton East&ndash;Stoney Creek. In a news release, the province said that voting day will be on Sept. 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-calls-byelections-in-3-ontario-ridings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-calls-byelections-in-3-ontario-ridings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community drug alert issued for Waterloo region after 37 suspected overdoses, 1 death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) issued a community drug alert for Waterloo region Tuesday afternoon after 37 suspected drug overdoses and one suspected drug-related death were recorded between July 30 and Aug. 3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/community-drug-alert-issued-for-waterloo-region-after-37-suspected-overdoses-1-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/community-drug-alert-issued-for-waterloo-region-after-37-suspected-overdoses-1-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged following early-morning fire at Kitchener townhome Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police arrested a 34-year-old man after a fire at a home in Kitchener, Ont., on Sunday morning. Fire crews found the exterior area that served two units was engulfed in flames. Police said no injuries were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-charged-following-early-morning-fire-at-kitchener-townhome-sunday-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-charged-following-early-morning-fire-at-kitchener-townhome-sunday-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged following early morning fire at Kitchener townhome Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police arrested a 34-year-old man after a fire at a home in Kitchener Sunday morning. When fire crews arrived, the exterior area that served two units was engulfed in flames. Police said no injuries were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-charged-following-early-morning-fire-at-kitchener-townhome-sunday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-charged-following-early-morning-fire-at-kitchener-townhome-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. trade minister back in Washington as countries 'intensify' trade talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is back in Washington, D.C., for another slate of meetings as the latest U.S. tariff threat is just over two weeks away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-us-trade-minister-back-in-washington-as-countries-intensify-trade-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-us-trade-minister-back-in-washington-as-countries-intensify-trade-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready to travel the nation at this year's Kitchener Blues Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in its 26th year, Kitchener's Blues Fest is back once again to give downtown Kitchener four days of music. Blues Fest president Peter Beacock says this year's festival is the most inclusive yet, featuring over 35 performers from across Canada. He spoke with CBC K-W's Carmen Groleau about what people can expect from this year's lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/get-ready-to-travel-the-nation-at-this-years-kitchener-blues-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/get-ready-to-travel-the-nation-at-this-years-kitchener-blues-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 7 fire-related deaths in the city, Guelph firefighters will knock on doors as part of education campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters in Guelph will be knocking on doors for the next three months as part of an education campaign to make sure people know what to do to protect themselves from fires or carbon monoxide and what to do in the case of an emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/after-7-fire-related-deaths-in-the-city-guelph-firefighters-will-knock-on-doors-as-part-of-education-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/after-7-fire-related-deaths-in-the-city-guelph-firefighters-will-knock-on-doors-as-part-of-education-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Helping others and giving back': Over 1,000 volunteers helped Ontario Summer Games run smoothly]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 volunteers supported the Ontario Summer Games in Waterloo region this past weekend. Volunteers helped with medical support, event coordination, venue operations and data collection during the four-day competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/helping-others-and-giving-back-over-1000-volunteers-helped-ontario-summer-games-run-smoothly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/helping-others-and-giving-back-over-1000-volunteers-helped-ontario-summer-games-run-smoothly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet, union reach tentative deal to end strike by flight attendants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary-based WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike &#8203;that has led to the cancellation &zwnj;of hundreds of flights, both sides said early Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-union-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-strike-by-flight-attendants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-union-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-strike-by-flight-attendants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relying on GPS for directions makes your brain lazy. Here's how to give it a workout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting lost is actually great exercise for your brain. As is putting limits on how much guidance you get from your mapping and GPS tools this summer, be it on a drive to the cottage or exploring a new city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/relying-on-gps-for-directions-makes-your-brain-lazy-heres-how-to-give-it-a-workout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/relying-on-gps-for-directions-makes-your-brain-lazy-heres-how-to-give-it-a-workout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo family left with no choice, buys new tickets as WestJet strike grounds flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though WestJet rescheduled her family's Sunday afternoon flight out of Calgary to the Region of Waterloo International Airport, Waterloo's Victoria Richardson ended up having to spend $1,500 just so she and her family can be home before the next work week starts. Richardson's family is one of many affected by the WestJet flight cancellations following a strike action from its flight attendants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-family-left-with-no-choice-buys-new-tickets-as-westjet-strike-grounds-flights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-family-left-with-no-choice-buys-new-tickets-as-westjet-strike-grounds-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 sets of sisters compete in table tennis at Ontario Summer Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least two sets of siblings competed in table tennis at the Ontario Summer Games. The competition was held at the Conestoga College Doon Campus' Student Recreation Centre. CBC K-W's John Dalusong spoke with two sets of sisters: Julia and Amber Lin of Elite Table Tennis, and Stephanie and Sophia Bai of The TrueNorth Table Tennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-sets-of-sisters-compete-in-table-tennis-at-ontario-summer-games/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-sets-of-sisters-compete-in-table-tennis-at-ontario-summer-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate Wilmot collision that killed one person]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead following a collision between two vehicles at the intersection of Bridge Street and Diamond Road in Wilmot Township Saturday afternoon. Waterloo Regional Police Service is asking anyone with information on the collision to call the police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-investigate-wilmot-collision-that-killed-one-person/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-investigate-wilmot-collision-that-killed-one-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A not-so-magical moment with a well-known mouse sets stage for Cambridge comedian's memoir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge, Ont., comedian Freddy Proia says as a kid, he was so excited to meet Mickey Mouse. Well, there's a reason they say never meet your heroes. He chronicles the experience and more stories from his life in a new book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-not-so-magical-moment-with-a-well-known-mouse-sets-stage-for-cambridge-comedians-memoir/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-not-so-magical-moment-with-a-well-known-mouse-sets-stage-for-cambridge-comedians-memoir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From mosquito bites to sunburns, Dr. Peter Lin offers tips on how to stay healthy during the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer can be fun but it also brings additional hazards, everything from bee and wasp stings and sunburn to the risk of drowning. CBC Radio medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin offers tips on how to stay safe and healthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/from-mosquito-bites-to-sunburns-dr-peter-lin-offers-tips-on-how-to-stay-healthy-during-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/from-mosquito-bites-to-sunburns-dr-peter-lin-offers-tips-on-how-to-stay-healthy-during-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Logan Staats, CJ Wiley, Lu Kala, 4Korners and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's show, host Craig Norris interviews Sarah Pratt-Parsamian, artistic director of the Music on the Bruce festival, and hears about a unique boat took a trip from Georgian Bay to Ohio. Plus there's lots of music including from Logan Staats, Lu Kala, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Avery Florence and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-logan-staats-cj-wiley-lu-kala-4korners-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-logan-staats-cj-wiley-lu-kala-4korners-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you be an eco-friendly foodie? Here's some tips from Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to food, environmental sustainability concerns are high, but many of us are struggling to balance eco-consciousness with rising food prices. Here's some tips and ideas on how to enjoy eco-friendly food and stay within budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/can-you-be-an-eco-friendly-foodie-heres-some-tips-from-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/can-you-be-an-eco-friendly-foodie-heres-some-tips-from-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water safety expert urges caution at Great Lakes beaches this long weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Great Lakes researcher is reminding beachgoers heading out for the Civic Holiday long weekend that conditions can change rapidly, making even familiar beaches dangerous.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/water-safety-expert-urges-caution-at-great-lakes-beaches-this-long-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/water-safety-expert-urges-caution-at-great-lakes-beaches-this-long-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal candidate numbers have been sliding in Ontario for years. Will this election buck the trend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With municipal candidate nominations set to close in three weeks, researchers and civic organizations are watching closely to see if Ontario is able to reverse a long-term trend of declining participation in local politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/municipal-candidate-numbers-have-been-sliding-in-ontario-for-years-will-this-election-buck-the-trend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/municipal-candidate-numbers-have-been-sliding-in-ontario-for-years-will-this-election-buck-the-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is your windshield cleaner after road trips? It's a bad sign for bugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people remember road trips back in the day that left windshields splattered with insects &ndash; and may get the uncomfortable feeling that things have changed. Here's what researchers are finding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/is-your-windshield-cleaner-after-road-trips-its-a-bad-sign-for-bugs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/is-your-windshield-cleaner-after-road-trips-its-a-bad-sign-for-bugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS | Ontario Summer Games in full swing in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Summer Games are underway in Waterloo region and CBC K-W's reporters went to some of the events on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-photos-ontario-summer-games-in-full-swing-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-photos-ontario-summer-games-in-full-swing-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday is the civic holiday. Here's what's open and closed in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the August long weekend and that means on Monday there will be some closures or changes to services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/monday-is-the-civic-holiday-heres-whats-open-and-closed-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/monday-is-the-civic-holiday-heres-whats-open-and-closed-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet to begin parking planes ahead of possible strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet says it's still bargaining with flight attendants in hopes of a deal, but the company is beginning to keep planes on the ground as a "necessary measure" to protect travellers and their operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-to-begin-parking-planes-ahead-of-possible-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-to-begin-parking-planes-ahead-of-possible-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port Burwell Lighthouse one step closer to being saved as local historians take ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Municipality of Bayham handed ownership over the landmark to the Bayham Historical Society in a special council meeting, Thursday night, in a move Bayham's mayor calls a "win-win-win," for the residents, the municipality and local historians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/port-burwell-lighthouse-one-step-closer-to-being-saved-as-local-historians-take-ownership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/port-burwell-lighthouse-one-step-closer-to-being-saved-as-local-historians-take-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Market vendors asked to move inventory, equipment as restoration work could take months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kitchener Market vendors have until Aug. 19 to remove inventory and equipment from the space, as city crews continue with recovery and restoration work after a fire earlier in the month. The City of Kitchener said vendors will not be charged rent during the recovery period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-vendors-asked-to-move-inventory-equipment-as-restoration-work-could-take-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-vendors-asked-to-move-inventory-equipment-as-restoration-work-could-take-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region July 31 to Aug. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of athletes are in the area for the Ontario Summer Games and the sporting events are all free to attend. There is also a pirate festival, band crawl, dive-in movie night and fireworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-july-31-to-aug-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-july-31-to-aug-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener pilot transforms part of King Street into pedestrian block]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the City of Kitchener and the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area held King Street Unplugged and transformed a section of King Street into a pedestrian-only area filled with activities, games, music and fun for the whole family. CBC K-W's John Dalusong spoke with Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic about the initiative. He also spoke with Payal Mongia of Libro Credit Union, one of the stalls at the pop-up park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-pilot-transforms-part-of-king-street-into-pedestrian-block/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-pilot-transforms-part-of-king-street-into-pedestrian-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are some tips for your mid-summer gardening]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the long weekend around the corner, you might be thinking of spending a few extra hours in the garden. Local garden guru, Perry Grobe, has some tips and advice on planting and dealing with pesky pests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/here-are-some-tips-for-your-mid-summer-gardening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/here-are-some-tips-for-your-mid-summer-gardening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter rider taken to out-of-region hospital after being hit by an SUV in Waterloo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old Kitchener man has been taken to an out-of-region hospital for treatment after the e-scooter he was riding Thursday morning was hit by a RAV4 compact SUV in Waterloo. Police continue to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/e-scooter-rider-taken-to-out-of-region-hospital-after-being-hit-by-an-suv-in-waterloo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/e-scooter-rider-taken-to-out-of-region-hospital-after-being-hit-by-an-suv-in-waterloo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province, feds fund $5M program to connect Ontario businesses to European markets amidst tariff threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Ontario products will soon be making their way overseas to Europe, all thanks to the latest collaboration and funding announcement between the federal and provincial government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-feds-fund-5m-program-to-connect-ontario-businesses-to-european-markets-amidst-tariff-threats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-feds-fund-5m-program-to-connect-ontario-businesses-to-european-markets-amidst-tariff-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province, feds fund $5M program to connect Ontario businesses to European markets amid tariff threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Ontario products will soon be making their way overseas to Europe, all thanks to the latest collaboration and funding announcement between the federal and provincial government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-feds-fund-5m-program-to-connect-ontario-businesses-to-european-markets-amid-tariff-threats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-feds-fund-5m-program-to-connect-ontario-businesses-to-european-markets-amid-tariff-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation into Cambridge stormwater spill shows 'no evidence of contaminants of concern,' province says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province's Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks said initial samples taken from a stormwater pond in Cambridge, where crews have been investigating an "odorous, white milky substance," have no contaminants of concern. The company that owns the property where the pond is located said the substance is likely bacterial bloom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/investigation-into-cambridge-stormwater-spill-shows-no-evidence-of-contaminants-of-concern-province-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/investigation-into-cambridge-stormwater-spill-shows-no-evidence-of-contaminants-of-concern-province-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 80 wildfires extinguished in Ontario in past 2 weeks: minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natural Resource Minister Mike Harris said 80 wildfires have been extinguished over the past two weeks in Ontario. 59 wildfires are still raging, with 30 burning out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-than-80-wildfires-extinguished-in-ontario-in-past-2-weeks-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-than-80-wildfires-extinguished-in-ontario-in-past-2-weeks-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario ministers take questions as wildfires burn in northwest of province]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Harris, Ontario's minister of natural resources, is appearing alongside the ministers of emergency preparedness and Indigenous affairs as wildfires continue to burn across a broad swath of the province's northern region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-ministers-take-questions-as-wildfires-burn-in-northwest-of-province/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-ministers-take-questions-as-wildfires-burn-in-northwest-of-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing at a Kitchener home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after police responded to reports of a stabbing Tuesday night in the Ottawa and Mill Street area of Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-following-stabbing-at-a-kitchener-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-following-stabbing-at-a-kitchener-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As region looks to revamp accessibility committee, advocate wants politicians to be 'a little more proactive']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo is seeking public feedback as it aims to restructure the Grand River Accessibility and Advisory Committee. One advocate says he hopes change means local municipalities will seek input before projects "as opposed to once things are already built."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-region-looks-to-revamp-accessibility-committee-advocate-wants-politicians-to-be-a-little-more-proactive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-region-looks-to-revamp-accessibility-committee-advocate-wants-politicians-to-be-a-little-more-proactive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Summer Games bringing thousands of athletes to Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Summer Games are in Waterloo region this week, bringing together thousands of athletes ages 12 to 18 from across the province. Athletes will compete in a wide range of sports including basketball, softball, archery, swimming and many more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-summer-games-bringing-thousands-of-athletes-to-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-summer-games-bringing-thousands-of-athletes-to-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph author makes list of 20 Canadian writers to watch in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, CBC Books makes of list of writers making their mark on the Canadian literary scene. From romance to nonfiction, these authors are telling fresh and interesting stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-author-makes-list-of-20-canadian-writers-to-watch-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-author-makes-list-of-20-canadian-writers-to-watch-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike during a busy summer travel season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-flight-attendants-union-serves-72-hour-strike-notice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/westjet-flight-attendants-union-serves-72-hour-strike-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CO poisoning isn't just a winter hazard. And a portable AC unit can increase the risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaskEnergy is urging the public to understand how their portable, wall-mounted and window-mounted air conditioning units work to help prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide from fuel-burning appliances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/co-poisoning-isnt-just-a-winter-hazard-and-a-portable-ac-unit-can-increase-the-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/co-poisoning-isnt-just-a-winter-hazard-and-a-portable-ac-unit-can-increase-the-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It makes us feel uneasy': Kitchener Market vendors express concern over lack of clear information on closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interior of Kitchener Market has been closed since July 12, when a fire broke out at one of the indoor stalls. Gordon Hum and Grace Thampiromporn are the owners of Mango &amp; Rollz, one of the many businesses that serve customers at the market's lower level. The Kitchener couple say they're concerned about the lack of clear information about the market's current status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/it-makes-us-feel-uneasy-kitchener-market-vendors-express-concern-over-lack-of-clear-information-on-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/it-makes-us-feel-uneasy-kitchener-market-vendors-express-concern-over-lack-of-clear-information-on-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apply now to jobs in southern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News is hiring for several roles in our newsrooms in southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/apply-now-to-jobs-in-southern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/apply-now-to-jobs-in-southern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial dates set for ex-neurologist Jeffrey Sloka on additional sexual assault charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Kitchener neurologist Jeffrey Sloka will be back in court as trial dates have been set for two separate sexual assault charges. In April, Sloka was acquitted of 48 counts of sexual assault. The new charges stem from alleged incidents in 2011 and 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trial-dates-set-for-ex-neurologist-jeffrey-sloka-on-additional-sexual-assault-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trial-dates-set-for-ex-neurologist-jeffrey-sloka-on-additional-sexual-assault-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario trial dates set for ex-neurologist Jeffrey Sloka on additional sexual assault charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Kitchener, Ont., neurologist Jeffrey Sloka, who was acquitted in April on 48 counts of sexual assault, is due back in court early in the new year to face two separate sexual assault charges, relating to alleged incidents in 2011 and 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-trial-dates-set-for-ex-neurologist-jeffrey-sloka-on-additional-sexual-assault-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-trial-dates-set-for-ex-neurologist-jeffrey-sloka-on-additional-sexual-assault-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Rangers name Jeff Kyrzakos as new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Rangers have named Jeff Kyrzakos as the new head coach. He replaces Jussi Ahokas, who left the Rangers earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-rangers-name-jeff-kyrzakos-as-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-rangers-name-jeff-kyrzakos-as-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Waterloo region's capacity crisis over? Officials say not yet, but there's been progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo identified a water capacity constraint eight months ago that has impacted Kitchener, Waterloo and parts of Cambridge, Woolwich and Wilmot. The constraint meant there had been a pause on new development, but since December, the region has brought a balance to its water system and started to flow new water to resume development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/is-waterloo-regions-capacity-crisis-over-officials-say-not-yet-but-theres-been-progress/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/is-waterloo-regions-capacity-crisis-over-officials-say-not-yet-but-theres-been-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survivor's report led to dozens of charges in largest-ever human trafficking case in Ontario's Halton region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 10-month human trafficking investigation that began after a woman came forward to police has led to 85 criminal charges against nine people in what the Halton Regional Police Service calls the largest human trafficking case in the history of the service in southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/survivors-report-led-to-dozens-of-charges-in-largest-ever-human-trafficking-case-in-ontarios-halton-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/survivors-report-led-to-dozens-of-charges-in-largest-ever-human-trafficking-case-in-ontarios-halton-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survivor's report led to dozens of charges in largest-ever human trafficking case in Halton region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 10-month human trafficking investigation that began after a woman came forward to police has led to 85 criminal charges against nine people in what the Halton Regional Police Service calls the largest human trafficking case in the history of the service in southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/survivors-report-led-to-dozens-of-charges-in-largest-ever-human-trafficking-case-in-halton-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/survivors-report-led-to-dozens-of-charges-in-largest-ever-human-trafficking-case-in-halton-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's taken over': Giant hogweed expert sees invasive plant spreading along Grand River]]></title><description><![CDATA[When he first saw a picture of a giant hogweed in 2010, John Kemp thought it was a joke. Today, he looks at the plant and sees a serious threat. Kemp founded the Giant Hogweed Mitigation Project, an organization dedicated to combating the spread of this dangerous, invasive plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-taken-over-giant-hogweed-expert-sees-invasive-plant-spreading-along-grand-river/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-taken-over-giant-hogweed-expert-sees-invasive-plant-spreading-along-grand-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian government removes cap on online passport renewals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is lifting a limit on how many Canadians can apply online to renew their passports, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadian-government-removes-cap-on-online-passport-renewals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canadian-government-removes-cap-on-online-passport-renewals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eligible Canadians can now renew their passports online]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eligible Canadian adults can now apply online to renew their passports, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/all-eligible-canadians-can-now-renew-their-passports-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/all-eligible-canadians-can-now-renew-their-passports-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All eligible Canadian adults can now renew their passports online]]></title><description><![CDATA[All eligible Canadians over the age of 16 can now apply online to renew their passports, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/all-eligible-canadian-adults-can-now-renew-their-passports-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/all-eligible-canadian-adults-can-now-renew-their-passports-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 men charged after seniors targeted in home renovation fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victims lost a combined $500,000 to renovation scammers. One of the victims reported also being approached by a man posing as a police officer. Waterloo regional police have arrested three men in connection to the scams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-men-charged-after-seniors-targeted-in-home-renovation-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-men-charged-after-seniors-targeted-in-home-renovation-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do not underestimate the power of the Great Lakes, Waterloo researcher warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Houser is dean of the faculty of science at the University of Waterloo. He's got years of experience studying Canada's coastlines and he's hoping to reduce the number of drownings and rescues in the Great Lakes. He says the focus should be on water safety, no matter what kind of beach you're on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-not-underestimate-the-power-of-the-great-lakes-waterloo-researcher-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-not-underestimate-the-power-of-the-great-lakes-waterloo-researcher-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwestern Ont., health units push for change as worsening food insecurity strains public health]]></title><description><![CDATA[A joint statement issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, Southwestern Public Health, Grey Bruce Public Health, and Huron Perth Public Health, says income supports and social assistance rates must be improved, calling it a matter of public health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/southwestern-ont-health-units-push-for-change-as-worsening-food-insecurity-strains-public-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/southwestern-ont-health-units-push-for-change-as-worsening-food-insecurity-strains-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hogweed is spreading along the Grand River. Here's why you should avoid it]]></title><description><![CDATA[When he's not decked out in a hazmat suit digging out giant hogweed twice as tall as he is along the Grand River, he's teaching canoers, hikers and high school explorers how to avoid the invasive species. John Kemp founded the Giant Hogweed Mitigation Project. He spoke to CBC's Aastha Shetty about his goal to educate more people about this extremely toxic plant, which is growing rapidly in Waterloo region and throughout southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hogweed-is-spreading-along-the-grand-river-heres-why-you-should-avoid-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hogweed-is-spreading-along-the-grand-river-heres-why-you-should-avoid-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant hogweed is spreading along the Grand River. Here's why you should avoid it]]></title><description><![CDATA[When he's not decked out in a hazmat suit digging out giant hogweed twice as tall as he is along the Grand River, he's teaching canoers, hikers and high school explorers how to avoid the invasive species. John Kemp founded the Giant Hogweed Mitigation Project. He spoke to CBC's Aastha Shetty about his goal to educate more people about this extremely toxic plant, which is growing rapidly in Waterloo region and throughout southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/giant-hogweed-is-spreading-along-the-grand-river-heres-why-you-should-avoid-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/giant-hogweed-is-spreading-along-the-grand-river-heres-why-you-should-avoid-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police continue to investigate shooting in Waterloo that seriously injured 31-year-old man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police continue to investigate a weekend shooting in Waterloo that seriously injured a 31-year-old man. Police believe the involved parties were known to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-continue-to-investigate-shooting-in-waterloo-that-seriously-injured-31-year-old-man/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-continue-to-investigate-shooting-in-waterloo-that-seriously-injured-31-year-old-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Consulate fired upon for 2nd time this year, police seeking suspect vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the U.S. Consulate, which was previously shot at in March, was again the target of gunfire early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/us-consulate-fired-upon-for-2nd-time-this-year-police-seeking-suspect-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/us-consulate-fired-upon-for-2nd-time-this-year-police-seeking-suspect-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Consulate fired upon for 2nd time this year, police seek suspect vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, which was shot at in March, was again the target of gunfire Monday morning. Investigators say they pursued a suspect vehicle to the Don Valley Parkway immediately after the shooting, but called off the chase when it reached dangerous speeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/us-consulate-fired-upon-for-2nd-time-this-year-police-seek-suspect-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/us-consulate-fired-upon-for-2nd-time-this-year-police-seek-suspect-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto police surrounding U.S. Consulate after officers found evidence of gunfire outside building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they found evidence of a firearm discharge outside the U.S. Consulate early Monday morning. Police did not confirm the Consulate had been targeted, as was the case in a shooting earlier this year, but a U.S. embassy spokesperson said at least one gunshot had impacted the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/toronto-police-surrounding-us-consulate-after-officers-found-evidence-of-gunfire-outside-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/toronto-police-surrounding-us-consulate-after-officers-found-evidence-of-gunfire-outside-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punjabi Chamber of Commerce launching Waterloo region chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Punjabi Chamber of Commerce is expanding into Waterloo region, launching a Western Ontario chapter to support the area&rsquo;s growing Punjabi business community. The organization says the new chapter will provide networking opportunities while working alongside existing business groups in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/punjabi-chamber-of-commerce-launching-waterloo-region-chapter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/punjabi-chamber-of-commerce-launching-waterloo-region-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the age of AI, how do we teach young people to think critically?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How are we teaching critical thinking to students? Some want to see more explicit methods of guiding students from elementary through post-secondary to practise and build their critical thinking skills &mdash; and in spelling out why it's necessary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-age-of-ai-how-do-we-teach-young-people-to-think-critically/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-age-of-ai-how-do-we-teach-young-people-to-think-critically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As AI proliferates, students need critical thinking. That may require teaching it more clearly]]></title><description><![CDATA[How are we teaching critical thinking to students? Some want to see more explicit methods of guiding students from elementary through post-secondary to practise and build their critical thinking skills &mdash; and in spelling out why it's necessary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-ai-proliferates-students-need-critical-thinking-that-may-require-teaching-it-more-clearly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-ai-proliferates-students-need-critical-thinking-that-may-require-teaching-it-more-clearly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 10 emergency physicians leaving Canadian ERs, national survey suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[One out of every 10 emergency physicians in Canada have left their specialty, while the vast majority of others are reducing their hours or taking time off to manage burnout. The findings, part of a study out Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, are based on a 2025 cross-country survey of hundreds of emergency medicine doctors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-in-10-emergency-physicians-leaving-canadian-ers-national-survey-suggests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-in-10-emergency-physicians-leaving-canadian-ers-national-survey-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's behind the cyclospora outbreak in the U.S.? Dr. Peter Lin explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though it's mainly affecting people in the United States, Canadians have questions about the diarrhea-causing cyclospora parasite and how to avoid it. Dr. Peter Lin has some answers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-behind-the-cyclospora-outbreak-in-the-us-dr-peter-lin-explains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-behind-the-cyclospora-outbreak-in-the-us-dr-peter-lin-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These young environmental leaders are helping local churches reduce their carbon footprints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young adults who took part in the United Church of Canada's Climate Motivator program are putting what they learned to good use by helping local churches become more environmentally friendly. Meet Lucas Shin, Esther Hope Pridmore and Amber Culley who did an eight-week internship at different churches in Waterloo region and Guelph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-young-environmental-leaders-are-helping-local-churches-reduce-their-carbon-footprints/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-young-environmental-leaders-are-helping-local-churches-reduce-their-carbon-footprints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key of C: Hear Caity Gyorgy, Shebad, TheHonestGuy, Basia Bulat and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Craig Norris spins songs from Shebad, TheHonestGuy, Basia Bulat, Caity Gyorgy, just to name a few. Plus, he'll highlight some music festivals that are happening in Ontario in the next couple of weeks, with tunes from Angelica Appelman, The Dears, Sydney Riley and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-caity-gyorgy-shebad-thehonestguy-basia-bulat-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-caity-gyorgy-shebad-thehonestguy-basia-bulat-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeing more monarchs? Great winter has had 'knock-on effect' for this summer's butterflies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you spotted a monarch butterfly fluttering around the milkweed or zinnia flower in a greenspace? While scientists say the overall monarch population remains historically low, there seems to be a lot of them this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/seeing-more-monarchs-great-winter-has-had-knock-on-effect-for-this-summers-butterflies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/seeing-more-monarchs-great-winter-has-had-knock-on-effect-for-this-summers-butterflies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's more than just eating. Explore the world of food judging with Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve ever thought &ldquo;I could be a food judge,&rdquo; well, there's more to it than just eating. CBC K-W food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril takes a peek into the world of food and drink judging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-more-than-just-eating-explore-the-world-of-food-judging-with-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-more-than-just-eating-explore-the-world-of-food-judging-with-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s it like having an AI boyfriend? 2 Waterloo researchers decided to find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you imagine dating someone who agrees with everything you say without you ever having to contribute to the relationship? According to two University of Waterloo researchers, that&rsquo;s what it&rsquo;s like dating an AI companion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-it-like-having-an-ai-boyfriend-2-waterloo-researchers-decided-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-it-like-having-an-ai-boyfriend-2-waterloo-researchers-decided-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford's approval dips to 24%, Ontario PCs still trail Liberals amid hotel expense scandal: poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Doug Ford's government responds to outrage over Toronto-area MPPs charging thousands of dollars for hotels in the city, a new poll from Liaison Strategies show the Ontario Liberals now have a five-point lead over the Progressive Conservatives, while the premier's approval rating is the lowest the firm has ever recorded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fords-approval-dips-to-24-ontario-pcs-still-trail-liberals-amid-hotel-expense-scandal-poll/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fords-approval-dips-to-24-ontario-pcs-still-trail-liberals-amid-hotel-expense-scandal-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors are using a regulatory gap to prescribe an unauthorized peptide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Health Canada's warnings against the use of unauthorized peptides as a health and fitness shortcut, a CBC News investigation uncovered doctors using a regulatory loophole to administer one of the unproven products to patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doctors-are-using-a-regulatory-gap-to-prescribe-an-unauthorized-peptide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doctors-are-using-a-regulatory-gap-to-prescribe-an-unauthorized-peptide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to this weekend in and around Waterloo region: July 24 to 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the last weekend of July and it's a busy one with the Wayback Festival and Waycool Vintage Market in Kitchener, the Emancipation Day Celebration in Cambridge, Flamenco in the Square in Waterloo and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-this-weekend-in-and-around-waterloo-region-july-24-to-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-this-weekend-in-and-around-waterloo-region-july-24-to-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gaps' in Guelph's bylaw allows encampments to be too close to homes and parks, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie says he sees gaps in the city's public space use bylaw which doesn't prohibit tents or encampments close to people's homes, parks, splash pads and rivers. He says there are currently 56 encampments in the city and staff regularly receive complaints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/gaps-in-guelphs-bylaw-allows-encampments-to-be-too-close-to-homes-and-parks-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/gaps-in-guelphs-bylaw-allows-encampments-to-be-too-close-to-homes-and-parks-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gaps' in Guelph's bylaw allow encampments to be too close to homes and parks, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie says he sees gaps in the city's public space use bylaw that doesn't prohibit tents or encampments close to people's homes, parks, splash pads and rivers. He says there are 56 encampments in the city and staff regularly receive complaints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/gaps-in-guelphs-bylaw-allow-encampments-to-be-too-close-to-homes-and-parks-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/gaps-in-guelphs-bylaw-allow-encampments-to-be-too-close-to-homes-and-parks-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New $40M federal investment will strengthen tech businesses in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investment of nearly $40.5 million from the federal government will be split up between 23 businesses across Waterloo and Brant regions. The announcement was made in Kitchener on Thursday by Evan Solomon, the federal minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-40m-federal-investment-will-strengthen-tech-businesses-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-40m-federal-investment-will-strengthen-tech-businesses-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of popular Millbank, Ont., bakery &lsquo;panicked&rsquo; after Google's AI overview mistakenly said it was closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of a beloved restaurant-bakery in Millbank in southern Ontario is doing everything she can to let people know the business is still open after Google's AI overview said it would close for good at the end of the month. It turns out the AI had mistaken Anna Mae's for a bakery of the same name in Illinois.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/owner-of-popular-millbank-ont-bakery-lsquopanickedrsquo-after-googles-ai-overview-mistakenly-said-it-was-closing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/owner-of-popular-millbank-ont-bakery-lsquopanickedrsquo-after-googles-ai-overview-mistakenly-said-it-was-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of popular Millbank bakery &lsquo;panicked&rsquo; when Google's AI Overview mistakenly said they were shutting down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of a beloved restaurant and bakery in Millbank is doing everything she can to let people know the business is still open after Google's AI Overview said that they would be closing for good at the end of the month. It turns out the AI had mistaken the local Anna Mae's for a bakery of the same name in Illinois.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/owner-of-popular-millbank-bakery-lsquopanickedrsquo-when-googles-ai-overview-mistakenly-said-they-were-shutting-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/owner-of-popular-millbank-bakery-lsquopanickedrsquo-when-googles-ai-overview-mistakenly-said-they-were-shutting-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 5 siblings killed in Mapleton Township crash in Ontario hire lawyer to learn what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of five siblings killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mapleton Township in southern Ontario last month have hired a Windsor-area lawyer to help them get answers about what exactly happened. Provincial police say the collision remains under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/family-of-5-siblings-killed-in-mapleton-township-crash-in-ontario-hire-lawyer-to-learn-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/family-of-5-siblings-killed-in-mapleton-township-crash-in-ontario-hire-lawyer-to-learn-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 5 siblings in Mapleton Township crash in Ontario hire lawyer to learn what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of five siblings killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mapleton Township in southern Ontario last month have hired a Windsor-area lawyer to help them get answers about what exactly happened. Provincial police say the collision remains under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/family-of-5-siblings-in-mapleton-township-crash-in-ontario-hire-lawyer-to-learn-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/family-of-5-siblings-in-mapleton-township-crash-in-ontario-hire-lawyer-to-learn-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 5 children killed in Mapleton Township crash hire lawyer to help get answers about what happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of five children killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mapleton Township in southern Ontario last month have hired a lawyer to help them get answers about what exactly happened. Ontario Provincial Police say the collision remains under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/family-of-5-children-killed-in-mapleton-township-crash-hire-lawyer-to-help-get-answers-about-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/family-of-5-children-killed-in-mapleton-township-crash-hire-lawyer-to-help-get-answers-about-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the local athletes to watch at the Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow, Scotland on Thursday. There are seven athletes with local ties competing in the Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/here-are-the-local-athletes-to-watch-at-the-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/here-are-the-local-athletes-to-watch-at-the-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of charges laid after $139M in illegal drugs seized in southern Ontario bust involving CBSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low-level truckers serving as couriers all the way up to top-tier brokers co-ordinating an international drug operation are among those arrested in one of the largest drug seizure investigations in Ontario, according to police. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Drug Enforcement Administration also assisted with Project Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dozens-of-charges-laid-after-139m-in-illegal-drugs-seized-in-southern-ontario-bust-involving-cbsa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/dozens-of-charges-laid-after-139m-in-illegal-drugs-seized-in-southern-ontario-bust-involving-cbsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener to allocate new water capacity to affordable housing and 'priority community' projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Kitchener says it will allocate incoming water capacity from the Region of Waterloo to support the development of several affordable housing projects and other priority community projects, which include infrastructure and the construction of a new fire station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-to-allocate-new-water-capacity-to-affordable-housing-and-priority-community-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-to-allocate-new-water-capacity-to-affordable-housing-and-priority-community-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario cottagers told to stay vigilant as fire danger rating remains high in Muskoka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario political leaders are urging cottagers in Muskoka not to get complacent about forest fire risks as dry conditions in mid-summer take hold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-cottagers-told-to-stay-vigilant-as-fire-danger-rating-remains-high-in-muskoka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-cottagers-told-to-stay-vigilant-as-fire-danger-rating-remains-high-in-muskoka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario cottagers told to stay vigilant about fire as Muskoka faces dry conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario political leaders are urging cottagers in Muskoka not to get complacent about forest fire risks as dry conditions in mid-summer take hold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-cottagers-told-to-stay-vigilant-about-fire-as-muskoka-faces-dry-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-cottagers-told-to-stay-vigilant-about-fire-as-muskoka-faces-dry-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endangered freshwater mussels brought back to Canadian waters for 1st time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 800 kidneyshell mussels were released in the Medway Creek in London, Ont. on Wednesday. This is the first time a freshwater mussel species has been reintroduced to a lost habitat in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/endangered-freshwater-mussels-brought-back-to-canadian-waters-for-1st-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/endangered-freshwater-mussels-brought-back-to-canadian-waters-for-1st-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's emergency preparedness minister defends wildfire response as staff cuts radio interview short]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop defended the province's wildfire response on CBC Radio's As It Happens on Tuesday, but her staff abruptly cut the interview short after she was asked to respond to criticism from community leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-emergency-preparedness-minister-defends-wildfire-response-as-staff-cuts-radio-interview-short/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-emergency-preparedness-minister-defends-wildfire-response-as-staff-cuts-radio-interview-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario emergency minister's interview cut short after wildfire response questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop defended the province's wildfire response on CBC Radio's As It Happens on Tuesday, but her staff abruptly cut the interview short after she was asked to respond to criticism from community leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-emergency-ministers-interview-cut-short-after-wildfire-response-questions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-emergency-ministers-interview-cut-short-after-wildfire-response-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Odorous milky white substance' in a Cambridge stormwater pond prompts investigation by region, province]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental enforcement with the Region of Waterloo and the province's Ministry of Environment are investigating an "odorous milky white substance" spill at a stormwater pond in Cambridge that happened on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/odorous-milky-white-substance-in-a-cambridge-stormwater-pond-prompts-investigation-by-region-province/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/odorous-milky-white-substance-in-a-cambridge-stormwater-pond-prompts-investigation-by-region-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheaper and faster. Waterloo researchers are 3D printing hard contact lenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new technology that uses 3D printing to create custom hard contact lenses in about 20 minutes. Lead researcher Dr. Shirley Tang explains how the innovation could make specialized lenses faster to get and more accessible for people with irregularly shaped corneas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cheaper-and-faster-waterloo-researchers-are-3d-printing-hard-contact-lenses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cheaper-and-faster-waterloo-researchers-are-3d-printing-hard-contact-lenses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not welcome news': Trump's latest tariff threat creating uncertainty with Waterloo region businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past Monday, Trump announced another round of tariffs on Canadian products. Some of these products include Canadian dairy, wine and whiskey. The announcement is creating uncertainty among Canadian business owners, including those in Waterloo region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/not-welcome-news-trumps-latest-tariff-threat-creating-uncertainty-with-waterloo-region-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/not-welcome-news-trumps-latest-tariff-threat-creating-uncertainty-with-waterloo-region-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How wildfire smoke travels from Ontario to New York City — and turns distant city skies orange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires that have torched huge areas of forest and devastated communities are also sending smoke far and wide, prompting air quality warnings in distant cities and heated political rhetoric from the U.S. Experts say there's nothing particularly unusual about this summer's smoke patterns &mdash; but they say wildfires are getting worse, and that's not likely to stop on either side of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-wildfire-smoke-travels-from-ontario-to-new-york-city-and-turns-distant-city-skies-orange/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-wildfire-smoke-travels-from-ontario-to-new-york-city-and-turns-distant-city-skies-orange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken thighs are how much? Here's what's driving the latest grocery sticker shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices for fresh or frozen chicken thighs jumped 8.2 per cent from May to June &mdash; far above the monthly increases for the usual offenders like beef and coffee, according to inflation numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/chicken-thighs-are-how-much-heres-whats-driving-the-latest-grocery-sticker-shock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/chicken-thighs-are-how-much-heres-whats-driving-the-latest-grocery-sticker-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provinces to introduce direct-to-consumer sales for Canadian alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provinces across Canada will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales &mdash; a step forward in breaking down interprovincial trade barriers that prevent the free movement of alcohol across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/provinces-to-introduce-direct-to-consumer-sales-for-canadian-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/provinces-to-introduce-direct-to-consumer-sales-for-canadian-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provinces across Canada will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales &mdash; a step forward in breaking down interprovincial trade barriers that prevent the free movement of alcohol across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/9-premiers-to-allow-wineries-distilleries-breweries-to-sell-directly-to-consumers-across-provinces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/9-premiers-to-allow-wineries-distilleries-breweries-to-sell-directly-to-consumers-across-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region of Waterloo faces $110M lawsuit over LRT by consortium that built transit network]]></title><description><![CDATA[GrandLinq, the consortium of companies that built and operates the LRT, is suing the Region of Waterloo for $110 million. They allege in a statement of claim that the region refuses to give certification of final completion on the project, even though the LRT has been running since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloo-faces-110m-lawsuit-over-lrt-by-consortium-that-built-transit-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloo-faces-110m-lawsuit-over-lrt-by-consortium-that-built-transit-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 arrested after break-in, theft at Waterloo Region District School Board office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested after the Waterloo Region District School Board's office was broken into earlier this month. The board says it alerted all affected families to the possibility "sensitive information" was accessed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-arrested-after-break-in-theft-at-waterloo-region-district-school-board-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-arrested-after-break-in-theft-at-waterloo-region-district-school-board-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 arrested after break-in and theft at Waterloo Region District School Board office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested after the Waterloo Region District School Board's office was broken into earlier this month. The board says it alerted all affected families to the possibility "sensitive information" was accessed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-arrested-after-break-in-and-theft-at-waterloo-region-district-school-board-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-arrested-after-break-in-and-theft-at-waterloo-region-district-school-board-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Canadian goods is Trump targeting with his latest tariff move?]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose a new 50 per cent import duty on dozens of Canadian goods. Here are the products he's targeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-canadian-goods-is-trump-targeting-with-his-latest-tariff-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/what-canadian-goods-is-trump-targeting-with-his-latest-tariff-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nothing but a bully': Ford on Trump after 50% tariffs threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Ford says Canadian provinces need to work together and is urging the federal government to come up with a plan after U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he will impose 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian exports in 30 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/nothing-but-a-bully-ford-on-trump-after-50-tariffs-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/nothing-but-a-bully-ford-on-trump-after-50-tariffs-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms could bring torrential downpours, strong winds to Waterloo region, Guelph Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms could roll in Tuesday and hit Waterloo region and Guelph area with heavy rain, wind and hail, warns Environment Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thunderstorms-could-bring-torrential-downpours-strong-winds-to-waterloo-region-guelph-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thunderstorms-could-bring-torrential-downpours-strong-winds-to-waterloo-region-guelph-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario is in the middle of its worst wildfire season, early estimates suggest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province's latest numbers suggest fires have burned through more than 7,250 square kilometres of Ontario's forest, surpassing the previous record set in 2021. Most of the burning has been in the past 10 days, and the forecast for August suggests much of northern Ontario could remain hotter and drier than normal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-is-in-the-middle-of-its-worst-wildfire-season-early-estimates-suggest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-is-in-the-middle-of-its-worst-wildfire-season-early-estimates-suggest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme weather is cancelling more events in Ontario. What does that mean for the future of summer festivals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several outdoor events that have been cancelled throughout the region this summer due to unexpected weather conditions, including extreme heat, storm warnings and wildfire smoke. Some organizers say this is changing the way they think about event planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/extreme-weather-is-cancelling-more-events-in-ontario-what-does-that-mean-for-the-future-of-summer-festivals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/extreme-weather-is-cancelling-more-events-in-ontario-what-does-that-mean-for-the-future-of-summer-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's escalating trade war puts pressure on premiers with U.S. booze boycotts as they gather in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise escalation in his trade war with Canada puts renewed pressure on the premiers &mdash; most of whom have pulled American booze from liquor stores &mdash; as they descend on Charlottetown for their annual summer meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trumps-escalating-trade-war-puts-pressure-on-premiers-with-us-booze-boycotts-as-they-gather-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trumps-escalating-trade-war-puts-pressure-on-premiers-with-us-booze-boycotts-as-they-gather-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's escalating trade war puts pressure on premiers with U.S. booze bans as they gather in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise escalation in his trade war with Canada puts renewed pressure on the premiers &mdash; most of whom have pulled American booze from liquor stores &mdash; as they descend on Charlottetown for their annual summer meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trumps-escalating-trade-war-puts-pressure-on-premiers-with-us-booze-bans-as-they-gather-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trumps-escalating-trade-war-puts-pressure-on-premiers-with-us-booze-bans-as-they-gather-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From keeping booze boycotts to withholding energy, premiers talk how to hit back at Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[As U.S. President Donald Trump takes another swing to Canada's economy, the country's premiers are musing about whether retaliatory measures are needed to, as Ontario's Doug Ford put it, "hit him back as hard as we can."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/from-keeping-booze-boycotts-to-withholding-energy-premiers-talk-how-to-hit-back-at-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/from-keeping-booze-boycotts-to-withholding-energy-premiers-talk-how-to-hit-back-at-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford says Canada could 'dismantle the U.S. if we wanted to' as premiers gather in P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's "losing patience" following U.S. Donald Trump's latest tariff hit and urged the federal government to "hit him back as hard as we can."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-canada-could-dismantle-the-us-if-we-wanted-to-as-premiers-gather-in-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-says-canada-could-dismantle-the-us-if-we-wanted-to-as-premiers-gather-in-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say no firearm was used to damage downtown Kitchener building after reports of gunshots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating what could have damaged a building in downtown Kitchener Monday afternoon after initial reports of gunshots were deemed unfounded. No one was injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-say-no-firearm-was-used-to-damage-downtown-kitchener-building-after-reports-of-gunshots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-say-no-firearm-was-used-to-damage-downtown-kitchener-building-after-reports-of-gunshots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate daytime shooting in downtown Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a shooting in downtown Kitchener Monday afternoon. No one was injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-investigate-daytime-shooting-in-downtown-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-investigate-daytime-shooting-in-downtown-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's new 50% tariffs to hit even CUSMA-compliant goods]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trumps-new-50-tariffs-to-hit-even-cusma-compliant-goods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trumps-new-50-tariffs-to-hit-even-cusma-compliant-goods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-to-hit-canada-with-new-50-tariff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-to-hit-canada-with-new-50-tariff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Emergency rescue' of Marineland's beluga whales to U.S. aquariums has begun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first group of Marineland beluga whales that have been at a permanently closed theme park and zoo in Niagara Falls, Ont., have begun their journey to their new homes in the U.S. "The first wave of the rescue mission at Marineland is underway," Canada's fisheries minister said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/emergency-rescue-of-marinelands-beluga-whales-to-us-aquariums-has-begun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/emergency-rescue-of-marinelands-beluga-whales-to-us-aquariums-has-begun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 10, who was struck by van in Wellesley Township dies in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 10-year-old girl who was struck by a van in Wellesley Township las week has died in hospital from her injuries. Police said the investigation is ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/girl-10-who-was-struck-by-van-in-wellesley-township-dies-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/girl-10-who-was-struck-by-van-in-wellesley-township-dies-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman and child found safe after kidnapping and shooting in Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting someone and kidnapping a woman and child in Kitchener early Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woman-and-child-found-safe-after-kidnapping-and-shooting-in-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woman-and-child-found-safe-after-kidnapping-and-shooting-in-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor pools reopen, burn bans ended as wildfire smoke clears out from Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor pools have reopened and burn bans put into place last week have been lifted in Waterloo region now that smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario has cleared out from the area and the air quality readings are back in the low-risk range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/outdoor-pools-reopen-burn-bans-ended-as-wildfire-smoke-clears-out-from-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/outdoor-pools-reopen-burn-bans-ended-as-wildfire-smoke-clears-out-from-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor pools reopen, burn bans end as wildfire smoke clears out from Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor pools have reopened and burn bans put into place last week have been lifted in Waterloo region now that smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario has cleared out from the area and the air quality readings are back in the low-risk range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/outdoor-pools-reopen-burn-bans-end-as-wildfire-smoke-clears-out-from-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/outdoor-pools-reopen-burn-bans-end-as-wildfire-smoke-clears-out-from-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's moving quickly': Ford provides update on northern Ontario wildfires, evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford is speaking to reporters at 10:30 a.m. ET, as nearly 200 wildfires burn across northern parts of the province. Ford's government has recently defended criticisms over its handling of evacuations and its wildfire response budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-moving-quickly-ford-provides-update-on-northern-ontario-wildfires-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-moving-quickly-ford-provides-update-on-northern-ontario-wildfires-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford provides update on northern Ontario wildfires, evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford is set to speak at 10:30 a.m. ET, as nearly 200 wildfires burn across northern parts of the province. Ford's government has recently defended criticisms over its handling of evacuations and its wildfire response budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-provides-update-on-northern-ontario-wildfires-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-provides-update-on-northern-ontario-wildfires-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30, 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[They're winning big prizes, graduating from top music schools, writing bold new works, making exciting debuts &mdash; and we think they're amazing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/30-hot-canadian-classical-musicians-under-30-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/30-hot-canadian-classical-musicians-under-30-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed following a multi-vehicle crash near Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington County OPP are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian near Guelph late Sunday night. Highway 6 between Stone Road and Kortright Road was closed for several hours and reopened early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pedestrian-killed-following-a-multi-vehicle-crash-near-guelph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pedestrian-killed-following-a-multi-vehicle-crash-near-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed following a multi-vehicle crash in Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington County OPP are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian near Guelph late Sunday night. Highway 6 between Stone Road and Kortright Road was closed for several hours and reopened early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pedestrian-killed-following-a-multi-vehicle-crash-in-guelph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pedestrian-killed-following-a-multi-vehicle-crash-in-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region teacher's book tells children it's OK to make mistakes in life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Katie Bresseau wanted to be a perfect child. But as a she grew older and wiser, she learned life is so much better when you make mistakes because there's always something to learn from them. To help children embrace who they are, she wrote her book "Perfectly You," and she's going public libraries in Waterloo region this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-teachers-book-tells-children-its-ok-to-make-mistakes-in-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-teachers-book-tells-children-its-ok-to-make-mistakes-in-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How soccer headers affect the brain: Dr. Peter Lin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beautiful game can be bad for the brain. Dr. Peter Lin talks about new research on the health consequences of "heading" a soccer ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-soccer-headers-affect-the-brain-dr-peter-lin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-soccer-headers-affect-the-brain-dr-peter-lin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key of C: Hear Bahamas, Divka, Steven Page and Tom Green, Fuses and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[On today's show, host Craig Norris takes a look at "trinket trades". Plus a chat with author Currie Russell about his new book with a title so long it almost doesn't fit on the spine of the book, and of course you'll hear some great music. Tunes from Steven Page and Tom Green, Divka, Bahamas, Fuses, Hawksley Workman and lots more!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-bahamas-divka-steven-page-and-tom-green-fuses-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-bahamas-divka-steven-page-and-tom-green-fuses-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From farm to table, these local chefs serve up food from their own farms and gardens: Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re getting into the height of growing season and locally, there are a few spots offering dishes made from ingredients they&rsquo;ve grown themselves. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril shares more about some local farm-to-fork experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/from-farm-to-table-these-local-chefs-serve-up-food-from-their-own-farms-and-gardens-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/from-farm-to-table-these-local-chefs-serve-up-food-from-their-own-farms-and-gardens-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help wanted: Events and festivals in Waterloo region and area say they need more volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cambridge Scottish Festival announced it cancelled this year's event because of a lack of volunteers. Other festivals say they're finding it's slow to fill the volunteering posts they have available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/help-wanted-events-and-festivals-in-waterloo-region-and-area-say-they-need-more-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/help-wanted-events-and-festivals-in-waterloo-region-and-area-say-they-need-more-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump is adding his voice to the chorus of Republican politicians who are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke drifting across the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-threatens-increased-tariffs-for-wildfire-smoke-that-has-unnecessarily-invaded-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/trump-threatens-increased-tariffs-for-wildfire-smoke-that-has-unnecessarily-invaded-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop 'chirping' about wildfire smoke and send help like Canada has, Ford tells Republican politicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says American politicians need to stop complaining about the wildfire smoke that's drifting over the border and do the right thing by sending help &mdash; like Canada has done when U.S. states were struck by recent natural disasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/stop-chirping-about-wildfire-smoke-and-send-help-like-canada-has-ford-tells-republican-politicians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/stop-chirping-about-wildfire-smoke-and-send-help-like-canada-has-ford-tells-republican-politicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch the Commonwealth Games on CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC is the home of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with daily coverage from July 23 through Aug. 2. CBC has television coverage of Glasgow 2026 every afternoon. The schedule changes daily, so check here for listings. The opening ceremony goes Thursday, July 23 at 2:30 pm ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-to-watch-the-commonwealth-games-on-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-to-watch-the-commonwealth-games-on-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Rangers announce head coach Jussi Ahokas leaving team to lead Colorado Avalanche affiliate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Rangers have announced head coach Jussi Ahokas is leaving the team. Ahokas has accepted the role of head coach for the Colorado Eagles, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-rangers-announce-head-coach-jussi-ahokas-leaving-team-to-lead-colorado-avalanche-affiliate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-rangers-announce-head-coach-jussi-ahokas-leaving-team-to-lead-colorado-avalanche-affiliate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As wildfires rage, Waterloo region is welcoming an influx of pets evacuated from northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires continue to rage throughout northwestern Ontario, people aren't the only ones evacuating their homes.Northern Reach Network, a non-profit, volunteer-based pet rescue facilitator, has received an influx of pets from pet owners who are fleeing the fires, and Friday night they're sending about 120 animals to southern Ontario to go into foster homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-wildfires-rage-waterloo-region-is-welcoming-an-influx-of-pets-evacuated-from-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-wildfires-rage-waterloo-region-is-welcoming-an-influx-of-pets-evacuated-from-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontarians react to province's response to ongoing wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC's Ontario Today has the latest on how the province is responding to wildfires in Northern Ontario after Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarians-react-to-provinces-response-to-ongoing-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarians-react-to-provinces-response-to-ongoing-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Market will open this Saturday with outdoor market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kitchener Market says they're welcoming back shoppers with a limited-time outdoor market Saturday. The market was shut down Tuesday after a fire broke out last weekend, which caused approximately $50,000 in damages. Environment Canada reminds people to limit time spent outside however, extending the orange-level air quality alert throughout the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-will-open-this-saturday-with-outdoor-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-will-open-this-saturday-with-outdoor-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford taking questions as northern Ontario faces severe wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford is appearing alongside the province's minister of natural resources and emergency preparedness as communities in parts of northern Ontario deal with wildfires and heavy smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-ford-taking-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-ford-taking-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford provides update as northern Ontario faces severe wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford is appearing alongside the province's ministers of natural resources and emergency preparedness as communities in parts of northern Ontario deal with wildfires and heavy smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-ford-provides-update-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-ford-provides-update-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPP Stan Cho resigns from cabinet after hotel expense saga: Ford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mpp-stan-cho-resigns-from-cabinet-after-hotel-expense-saga-ford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mpp-stan-cho-resigns-from-cabinet-after-hotel-expense-saga-ford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPP Stan Cho resigns from cabinet after hotel expense controversy: Ford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mpp-stan-cho-resigns-from-cabinet-after-hotel-expense-controversy-ford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mpp-stan-cho-resigns-from-cabinet-after-hotel-expense-controversy-ford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPP Stan Cho resigns from cabinet after hotel expense controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mpp-stan-cho-resigns-from-cabinet-after-hotel-expense-controversy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mpp-stan-cho-resigns-from-cabinet-after-hotel-expense-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford, ministers expected to take questions as northern Ontario faces severe wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Premier Doug Ford will appear alongside the province's ministers of natural resources and emergency preparedness Friday as communities in parts of northern Ontario deal with wildfires and heavy smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-ford-ministers-expected-to-take-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:36:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-ford-ministers-expected-to-take-questions-as-northern-ontario-faces-severe-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquitos in York, Halton regions test positive for West Nile virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[York Region Public Health and Halton Region have confirmed some mosquitos in the regions have tested positive for West Nile virus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mosquitos-in-york-halton-regions-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mosquitos-in-york-halton-regions-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquitoes in Toronto, York and Halton test positive for West Nile virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A batch of mosquitoes in Toronto has tested positive for West Nile virus, Toronto Public Health says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mosquitoes-in-toronto-york-and-halton-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/mosquitoes-in-toronto-york-and-halton-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange-level air quality warning extended into weekend in Waterloo region, Guelph and area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The orange-level warning for air quality has been extended for Waterloo region, Guelph and area. Environment and Climate Change Canada says "poor air quality may persist into the weekend."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/orange-level-air-quality-warning-extended-into-weekend-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/orange-level-air-quality-warning-extended-into-weekend-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 10, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by van in Wellesley Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police continue to investigate a collision Thursday evening in Wellesley township where a van hit a child who was rollerblading. The 10-year-old girl was taken to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/girl-10-taken-to-hospital-with-life-threatening-injuries-after-being-hit-by-van-in-wellesley-township/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/girl-10-taken-to-hospital-with-life-threatening-injuries-after-being-hit-by-van-in-wellesley-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: July 17 to 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several events in Waterloo region and area this weekend including the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival, AfroVibes Festival in Kitchener, Comic Con at the Guelph Public Library and the Preston Legion marks 100 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-july-17-to-19/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-july-17-to-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario asks for federal help as northern communities prepare for possible wildfire evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires burn out of control in parts of Ontario, the province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case assistance is needed. Premier Doug Ford responded to criticisms Thursday that the government was underfunding emergency firefighting, saying the it would spare no expense to keep people safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-asks-for-federal-help-as-northern-communities-prepare-for-possible-wildfire-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-asks-for-federal-help-as-northern-communities-prepare-for-possible-wildfire-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford defends Ontario emergency firefighting budget as province asks Ottawa to help with evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As wildfires burn out of control in parts of Ontario, the province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case assistance is needed. Premier Doug Ford responded to criticisms Thursday that the government was underfunding emergency firefighting, saying the it would spare no expense to keep people safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-defends-ontario-emergency-firefighting-budget-as-province-asks-ottawa-to-help-with-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-defends-ontario-emergency-firefighting-budget-as-province-asks-ottawa-to-help-with-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As northern Ontario communities prepare for possible wildfire evacuations, province asks Ottawa for help]]></title><description><![CDATA[As dozens of wildfires burn out of control in northern Ontario, several communities have already started evacuations or are considering them. The province is asking the federal government to ensure aircraft and crews could be deployed in 24 hours or less in case the province needs assistance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-northern-ontario-communities-prepare-for-possible-wildfire-evacuations-province-asks-ottawa-for-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/as-northern-ontario-communities-prepare-for-possible-wildfire-evacuations-province-asks-ottawa-for-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region and area set to experience 2nd day of bad air quality due to wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo region, Guelph and area remain under an orange-level weather warning for air quality. Wildfire smoke from fires in northwestern Ontario is hanging over much of southern Ontario creating a hazy, sometimes yellow hue, look to the sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-and-area-set-to-experience-2nd-day-of-bad-air-quality-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-and-area-set-to-experience-2nd-day-of-bad-air-quality-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo region and area set for 2nd day of bad air quality due to wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo region, Guelph and area remain under an orange-level weather warning for air quality. Wildfire smoke from fires in northwestern Ontario is hanging over much of southern Ontario, creating a hazy, sometimes yellow hue look to the sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-and-area-set-for-2nd-day-of-bad-air-quality-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-region-and-area-set-for-2nd-day-of-bad-air-quality-due-to-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's Hillside Festival has sold out for the 1st time in 14 years thanks, in part, to Angine de Poitrine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ont., hasn't sold out since 2012. But the three-day music festival has sold out completely for this year and it's at least in part thanks to a long-planned performance by Quebec math rock duo Angine de Poitrine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-hillside-festival-has-sold-out-for-the-1st-time-in-14-years-thanks-in-part-to-angine-de-poitrine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-hillside-festival-has-sold-out-for-the-1st-time-in-14-years-thanks-in-part-to-angine-de-poitrine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant dinosaurs, oversized sausages: Are Canada's roadside attractions worth keeping around?]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a towering dinosaur in Drumheller, Alta., to a giant nickel coin in Sudbury, Ont., quirky landmarks have drawn visitors for decades. But as tourism changes and maintenance costs rise, some communities in Canada are questioning their future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/giant-dinosaurs-oversized-sausages-are-canadas-roadside-attractions-worth-keeping-around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/giant-dinosaurs-oversized-sausages-are-canadas-roadside-attractions-worth-keeping-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A U.S. prof suspects most of his students used AI to cheat. It's a growing concern here, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brown University professor has gone public about what appears to be a large-scale case of cheating using generative AI. The case isn't uncommon, according to Canadian educators and academic integrity experts, with the issue require attention from students, profs and institutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-us-prof-suspects-most-of-his-students-used-ai-to-cheat-its-a-growing-concern-here-too/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-us-prof-suspects-most-of-his-students-used-ai-to-cheat-its-a-growing-concern-here-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No screening of FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Kitchener Market today due to poor air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Downtown Kitchener BIA has cancelled Wednesday's FIFA World Cup 2026 screening due to the poor air quality. Other events in the region and Guelph are being modified or cancelled as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/no-screening-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-at-kitchener-market-today-due-to-poor-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/no-screening-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-match-at-kitchener-market-today-due-to-poor-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expect 'very poor' air quality lasting until Friday in Waterloo region and Guelph areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be a hazy next couple of days in Waterloo region and Guelph as Environment Canada issued an orange level warning for very poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/expect-very-poor-air-quality-lasting-until-friday-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-areas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/expect-very-poor-air-quality-lasting-until-friday-in-waterloo-region-and-guelph-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, wildfire smoke combine to create dangerous conditions across southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for much of southwestern Ontario as wildfire smoke combines with an ongoing heat wave. Officials are urging people to limit time outdoors, particularly those most vulnerable to smoke and extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heat-wildfire-smoke-combine-to-create-dangerous-conditions-across-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heat-wildfire-smoke-combine-to-create-dangerous-conditions-across-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ontario Summer Games is looking for volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Ontario Summer Games will be held in Waterloo region later this month. Hundreds of athletes and visitors are expected to attend. Allister Scorgie is the director of sport hosting for Explore Waterloo Region. He's helping to make sure there are enough volunteers to run the biennial multi-sport event this year. Scorgie spoke to CBC's Aastha Shetty about his search for volunteers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-ontario-summer-games-is-looking-for-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/the-ontario-summer-games-is-looking-for-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gun licence applications have surged in the Toronto area since 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of people in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area applying for their firearms licences has increased significantly in the last decade, most notably in Peel region. It&rsquo;s not clear what exactly is behind the increase, though it appears &mdash; at least in part &mdash; to be linked to growing interest in shooting sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/gun-licence-applications-have-surged-in-the-toronto-area-since-2016/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/gun-licence-applications-have-surged-in-the-toronto-area-since-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 20,000 hogs killed in Simcoe, Ont., barn fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 20,000 hogs are dead following a hog barn fire in Norfolk County near Highway 3 early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/at-least-20000-hogs-killed-in-simcoe-ont-barn-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/at-least-20000-hogs-killed-in-simcoe-ont-barn-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a look inside the Brantford, Ont., dental office that was flagged by public health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the closure of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., after an investigation found lapses in sterilization of reusable equipment, CBC News obtained photos from Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) of what was found during the investigation. Earlier this week, GEPH reminded about 800 patients to get HIV and hepatitis testing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/take-a-look-inside-the-brantford-ont-dental-office-that-was-flagged-by-public-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/take-a-look-inside-the-brantford-ont-dental-office-that-was-flagged-by-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener waterpark packed as heat wave blankets southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow warning for heat is hanging over Waterloo region, with Tuesday expected to be the hottest day of the week seeing temperatures of up to 37 C. Many people are looking to beat the heat with a visit to Kitchener's Bingemans Big Splash waterpark. CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-waterpark-packed-as-heat-wave-blankets-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-waterpark-packed-as-heat-wave-blankets-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4-year-old found safe after SUV stolen from Guelph plaza as child slept inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Guelph are warning people about not leaving pets or children alone in vehicles after an SUV was stolen from a west-end plaza Monday with a sleeping child inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-year-old-found-safe-after-suv-stolen-from-guelph-plaza-as-child-slept-inside/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-year-old-found-safe-after-suv-stolen-from-guelph-plaza-as-child-slept-inside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener Market closed until further notice following fire at vendor stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kitchener Market is closed until further notice after a fire happened at a vendor stall over the weekend. The viewing area outside the market for the FIFA World Cup 2026 games is still open and showing games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-closed-until-further-notice-following-fire-at-vendor-stall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-market-closed-until-further-notice-following-fire-at-vendor-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free local workshops are available to help patients and caregivers with various health concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program offers free and local workshops for people who need help with cravings, sleeping better, understanding perimenopause or dealing with the stress of chronic pain, as well as other health concerns. Program co-ordinators Kyla Pautler and Stephanie Bunn say they've seen people benefit from the free workshops and they want more people to know about them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/free-local-workshops-are-available-to-help-patients-and-caregivers-with-various-health-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/free-local-workshops-are-available-to-help-patients-and-caregivers-with-various-health-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat can impact medications, street drugs leading to adverse health effects, experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures soar this week in southern Ontario, experts say the heat can affect people taking medications and street drugs and cause adverse health effects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heat-can-impact-medications-street-drugs-leading-to-adverse-health-effects-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heat-can-impact-medications-street-drugs-leading-to-adverse-health-effects-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat can have adverse effect on people taking certain medications, street drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures soar this week in southern Ontario, experts say the heat can affect people taking medications and street drugs, and cause adverse health effects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heat-can-have-adverse-effect-on-people-taking-certain-medications-street-drugs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heat-can-have-adverse-effect-on-people-taking-certain-medications-street-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classroom care 'rationed' because of EA shortages, say Ontario education workers ahead of contract deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates say a province-wide educational assistant shortage is leaving high-needs students unsupported and forcing classroom evacuations, while the province highlights record funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/classroom-care-rationed-because-of-ea-shortages-say-ontario-education-workers-ahead-of-contract-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/classroom-care-rationed-because-of-ea-shortages-say-ontario-education-workers-ahead-of-contract-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations leaders accuse Liberals of playing politics with drinking water bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations leaders are gathering in Ottawa for three days to debate and discuss issues like fast-tracking major projects, new proposed drinking water legislation, and a promised first ministers' meeting with the prime minister and premiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/assembly-of-first-nations-leaders-accuse-liberals-of-playing-politics-with-drinking-water-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/assembly-of-first-nations-leaders-accuse-liberals-of-playing-politics-with-drinking-water-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations gathers for summer assembly amid concerns about water bill, major projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations leaders are gathering in Ottawa for three days to debate and discuss issues like fast-tracking major projects, new proposed drinking water legislation, and a promised first ministers' meeting with the prime minister and premiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/assembly-of-first-nations-gathers-for-summer-assembly-amid-concerns-about-water-bill-major-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/assembly-of-first-nations-gathers-for-summer-assembly-amid-concerns-about-water-bill-major-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Erie Public Health is reminding former patients of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. According to files from GEPH obtained by CBC News through a freedom-of-information request, 884 patients were sent letters advising them to get screening. Chan resigned in July, the dental college says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/over-800-patients-of-brantford-ont-clinic-reminded-to-get-hiv-hepatitis-tests-after-dentist-resigns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/over-800-patients-of-brantford-ont-clinic-reminded-to-get-hiv-hepatitis-tests-after-dentist-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener approves plans to build new fire station downtown that will combine housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors with the City of Kitchener have a approved the development of a new fire station in the downtown core that will also have a 19-storey apartment building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-approves-plans-to-build-new-fire-station-downtown-that-will-combine-housing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-approves-plans-to-build-new-fire-station-downtown-that-will-combine-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Celebrates brings FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration to downtown Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soccer fans gathered near city hall in downtown Kitchener on Saturday for a FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration.<br />
The celebration was brought to Kitchener by Canada Celebrates, a first-of-its-kind programme travelling across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-celebrates-brings-fifa-world-cup-2026-celebration-to-downtown-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-celebrates-brings-fifa-world-cup-2026-celebration-to-downtown-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures set to soar in Waterloo region and area this week, reaching peak of 37 C on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a yellow-level heat warning for Waterloo region, Guelph and area for this week as temperatures are set to soar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/temperatures-set-to-soar-in-waterloo-region-and-area-this-week-reaching-peak-of-37-c-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/temperatures-set-to-soar-in-waterloo-region-and-area-this-week-reaching-peak-of-37-c-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Home away from home': Couple saves beloved Kitchener bowling alley from closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kitchener bowling alley Frederick Lanes was slated to close in May. Concerned that the place they spend so much time at would be gone, Mason Tikl and Kassandra Ahlin bought the business. The bowling alley is currently undergoing repairs, but the couple hopes to open to the public later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/home-away-from-home-couple-saves-beloved-kitchener-bowling-alley-from-closing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/home-away-from-home-couple-saves-beloved-kitchener-bowling-alley-from-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario runs $8M tab storing U.S. alcohol, as province's plans for stockpile still uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario government won't explain what will happens to its $79 million U.S. alcohol stockpile, even as new figures obtained by CBC News show taxpayers have spent about $8 million storing it and that roughly $2.6 million worth has expired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-runs-8m-tab-storing-us-alcohol-as-provinces-plans-for-stockpile-still-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-runs-8m-tab-storing-us-alcohol-as-provinces-plans-for-stockpile-still-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 16 taken to hospital following multi-vehicle collision in Cambridge: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provincial police say a person is dead after a multi-vehicle collision in Cambridge Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-dead-16-taken-to-hospital-following-multi-vehicle-collision-in-cambridge-opp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-dead-16-taken-to-hospital-following-multi-vehicle-collision-in-cambridge-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How wearable fitness trackers like the ones used by soccer players can lead to better health: Dr. Peter Lin]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you try to close your activity rings or reach your step count goal, you might find it interesting that athletes are doing the same thing. Sort of. Dr. Peter Lin explains how wearable fitness tech is factoring into the FIFA World Cup 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-wearable-fitness-trackers-like-the-ones-used-by-soccer-players-can-lead-to-better-health-dr-peter-lin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-wearable-fitness-trackers-like-the-ones-used-by-soccer-players-can-lead-to-better-health-dr-peter-lin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can now take a scenic flight aboard an electric plane at Waterloo region's airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre is now offering scenic flights to the public aboard one of a handful of electric aircrafts in the country. The concept of electric aviation is no longer a concept of the future and work is also being done to improve electric batteries and the charging infrastructure needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/you-can-now-take-a-scenic-flight-aboard-an-electric-plane-at-waterloo-regions-airport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/you-can-now-take-a-scenic-flight-aboard-an-electric-plane-at-waterloo-regions-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Sam Roberts Band, Steven Page, Elisapie, The Pairs and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, host Craig Norris delves into the past and present of protest songs. We also remember Canada's country gentleman, Tommy Hunter. Plus, there'll be lots and lots of music. You'll hear tunes from the Sam Roberts Band, Steven Page, Elisapie, The Pairs, Alicia Kayley and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-sam-roberts-band-steven-page-elisapie-the-pairs-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-sam-roberts-band-steven-page-elisapie-the-pairs-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick-your-own farms can be berry sweet, but remember to follow the rules: Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re in pick-your-own season with strawberries and raspberries. And soon we&rsquo;ll be adding other delicious fruits and vegetables to our harvesting lists. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril shares how to have a great pick-your-own experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pick-your-own-farms-can-be-berry-sweet-but-remember-to-follow-the-rules-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pick-your-own-farms-can-be-berry-sweet-but-remember-to-follow-the-rules-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fergus-based fly rod maker is 1st Canadian company featured in Fly Fusion Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[After selling fishing gear for over a decade, Scott Hall of Fergus decided to make his own. Hall, owner of the Hall Rod Company, was recently featured in Fly Fusion Magazine. It's the only Canadian fly rod company featured in the magazine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fergus-based-fly-rod-maker-is-1st-canadian-company-featured-in-fly-fusion-magazine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/fergus-based-fly-rod-maker-is-1st-canadian-company-featured-in-fly-fusion-magazine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A ship exploded in Lake Huron 143 years ago. Now, a team is trying to find its wreckage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of marine archaeologists and volunteers will take to Boiler Beach near Kincardine, Ont., this summer to learn more about the SS Erie Belle steamboat explosion from 1883.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-ship-exploded-in-lake-huron-143-years-ago-now-a-team-is-trying-to-find-its-wreckage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-ship-exploded-in-lake-huron-143-years-ago-now-a-team-is-trying-to-find-its-wreckage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo teen awarded scholarship for inclusive school recital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sia Peetush's brother, who has autism, was reprimanded for his restlessness during a singing recital. So she decided to create a safe and inclusive space for him and others like him. The Laurel Heights Secondary School graduate then decided to create Inclusive Music Recitals, an annual talent recital for children with disabilities. Peetush received a $70,000 TD Scholarship for Community Leadership for her inclusive programming efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-teen-awarded-scholarship-for-inclusive-school-recital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-teen-awarded-scholarship-for-inclusive-school-recital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: July 10 to 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's another busy weekend of events in the area including Kultr&uacute;n World Music Festival, Waterloo Rib and Beer Festival, a midway at The Aud, a FIFA World Cup 2026 fan party in Kitchener and the Hespeler Reunion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-july-10-to-12/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-july-10-to-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British man guilty in manslaughter of Owen Sound restaurateur Sharif Rahman sentenced to 3½ years in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of restaurant owner Sharif Rahman nearly three years ago in Owen Sound, Ont., was sentenced Friday to 3&frac12; years in prison. Robert Evans Jr. struck Rahman outside The Curry House, a week before he died. His father and uncle previously pleaded guilty to being accessories after the fact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/british-man-guilty-in-manslaughter-of-owen-sound-restaurateur-sharif-rahman-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/british-man-guilty-in-manslaughter-of-owen-sound-restaurateur-sharif-rahman-sentenced-to-3-years-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British man guilty in death of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur Sharif Rahman to be sentenced today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A British man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of restaurant owner Sharif Rahman nearly three years ago is expected to be sentenced today in Owen Sound, Ont. Robert Evans Jr. struck Rahman outside The Curry House, a week before he died. His father and uncle, also from England, previously pleaded guilty to being accessories after the fact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/british-man-guilty-in-death-of-owen-sound-ont-restaurateur-sharif-rahman-to-be-sentenced-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/british-man-guilty-in-death-of-owen-sound-ont-restaurateur-sharif-rahman-to-be-sentenced-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge Scottish Festival cancelled because of volunteer shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival was scheduled to take place on the weekend of July 18. The board of directors say a lack of volunteers meant it would not be possible to host the event safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-scottish-festival-cancelled-because-of-volunteer-shortage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cambridge-scottish-festival-cancelled-because-of-volunteer-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms on the way Thursday afternoon for Waterloo region and Guelph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued a yellow severe thunderstorm watch for Waterloo region and Guelph Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thunderstorms-on-the-way-thursday-afternoon-for-waterloo-region-and-guelph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/thunderstorms-on-the-way-thursday-afternoon-for-waterloo-region-and-guelph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH LIVE | Teachers debate the biggest issues affecting Ontario schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[From class sizes to special education, we've heard from countless Ontario students about the top issues affecting their classrooms. Now, with the last school year behind them and the fall less than two months away, we're asking teachers to weigh in. Join us at 2 p.m. ET Thursday when Chris Glover sits down with three GTA teachers to deep dive into hot-button issues like absenteeism, exam changes and budget cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/watch-live-teachers-debate-the-biggest-issues-affecting-ontario-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:39:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/watch-live-teachers-debate-the-biggest-issues-affecting-ontario-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you want to be Region of Waterloo's next chair? Applications are due Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The application deadline to apply to become regional chair in Waterloo region is Monday. The province announced in April the position will be appointed rather than voted in after the October municipal election. Current regional chair Karen Redman says she hasn't made a decision yet, but is seriously considering it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-you-want-to-be-region-of-waterloos-next-chair-applications-are-due-monday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-you-want-to-be-region-of-waterloos-next-chair-applications-are-due-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener lawn bowler heading to Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Games are coming up later this month. It's a multi-sport event held every four years with athletes competing from Commonwealth countries. Kitchener athlete John Bezear will represent Team Canada. He was previously part of the Canada Bowls team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and has a long list of international competitions under his belt. Bezear spoke to Craig Norris, host of CBC K-W's The Morning Edition about how he's preparing for the games happening in Glasgow, Scotland late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-lawn-bowler-heading-to-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-lawn-bowler-heading-to-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region of Waterloo's appeal of encampment decision argues Ontario judge made 'multiple errors']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo has issued a notice of appeal of an Ontario judge's May decision that prevented the removal of people living in a Kitchener encampment. The court made "multiple errors and mixed fact and law," the notice filed this month says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloos-appeal-of-encampment-decision-argues-ontario-judge-made-multiple-errors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloos-appeal-of-encampment-decision-argues-ontario-judge-made-multiple-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region of Waterloo's appeal argues judge made 'multiple errors' in encampment decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo has issued a notice of appeal to a decision made about the Kitchener encampment. The region argues the court made "multiple errors and mixed fact and law" in a decision handed down by Justice Michael Gibson in May. Gibson ruled the region was not allowed to removed people from an encampment on Victoria and Weber Streets in Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloos-appeal-argues-judge-made-multiple-errors-in-encampment-decision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloos-appeal-argues-judge-made-multiple-errors-in-encampment-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sad, angry and betrayed': Reactions pour in after Kitchener's 570 NewsRadio taken off air]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news and talk radio station was one of six radio stations in four Canadian cities that were shut down as part of cutbacks by Rogers Sports &amp; Media. A total of 230 jobs were eliminated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sad-angry-and-betrayed-reactions-pour-in-after-kitcheners-570-newsradio-taken-off-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sad-angry-and-betrayed-reactions-pour-in-after-kitcheners-570-newsradio-taken-off-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 golfing buddies each sink an ace at same hole on same day at Cambridge, Ont., course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two golfers who were part of the same group of four sank a hole-in-one at the same hole and on the same day at the Galt Country Club in Cambridge, Ont., last month. The odds of two golfers in the same group hitting a hole-in-one on the same day is 17 million to 1, according to the National Hole-in-One Registry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-golfing-buddies-each-sink-an-ace-at-same-hole-on-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-golfing-buddies-each-sink-an-ace-at-same-hole-on-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 golfing buddies each sinks an ace at same hole on same day at Cambridge, Ont., course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two golfers who were part of the same group of four sank a hole-in-one at the same hole and on the same day at the Galt Country Club in Cambridge, Ont., last month. The odds of two golfers in the same group hitting a hole-in-one on the same day is 17 million to 1, according to the National Hole-in-One Registry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-golfing-buddies-each-sinks-an-ace-at-same-hole-on-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-golfing-buddies-each-sinks-an-ace-at-same-hole-on-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 golfing buddies each sink an ace at the same hole on the same day at Cambridge, Ont., course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two golfers who were part of the same group of four sank a hole-in-one at the same hole on the same day at the Galt Country Club late last month. Data from the National Hole-in-One Registry shows the odds of two golfers in the same group hitting a hole-in-one on the same day is 17 million-to one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-golfing-buddies-each-sink-an-ace-at-the-same-hole-on-the-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-golfing-buddies-each-sink-an-ace-at-the-same-hole-on-the-same-day-at-cambridge-ont-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-wide nocturnal bird sound migration tracker takes flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of UWindsor grad students are using AI software with 100 acoustic box recorders placed across country to identify and monitor how birds communicate and travel at night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-wide-nocturnal-bird-sound-migration-tracker-takes-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-wide-nocturnal-bird-sound-migration-tracker-takes-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was shocked': Kitchener students win gold at international robotics competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team KAAmazing Robotics, a group of eight and nine year olds from Zebra Robotics in Kitchener, won gold in the junior robotics category at the STRIPE Competition. The team entered the competition as a wild card before winning it all in their category against teams from across Canada and the United States. A total of four teams from Zebra Robotics participated in the competition in Niagara Falls Convention Centre last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-was-shocked-kitchener-students-win-gold-at-international-robotics-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-was-shocked-kitchener-students-win-gold-at-international-robotics-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was shocked': Kitchener student and teammates win international robotics competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team KAAmazing Robotics, a group of eight- and nine-year-olds from Zebra Robotics in Kitchener, Ont., won gold in the junior robotics category at the STRIPE Competition in Niagara Falls last month. The team entered the competition, which drew competitors from across Canada and the U.S., as a wild card before winning it all in their category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-was-shocked-kitchener-student-and-teammates-win-international-robotics-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-was-shocked-kitchener-student-and-teammates-win-international-robotics-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woolwich-based aviation school breaks ground on new hangar]]></title><description><![CDATA[After seeing rapid growth in its fleet, Great Lakes Helicopter Corporation is expanding its operations. The Woolwich-based aviation school offers professional pilot training and specialized commercial helicopter operations. The company held a groundbreaking event on Tuesday for its new hangar near the Region of Waterloo International Airport which will serve as the school's main maintenance facility. CBC K-W's John Dalusong was there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woolwich-based-aviation-school-breaks-ground-on-new-hangar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woolwich-based-aviation-school-breaks-ground-on-new-hangar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener students nab gold at STRIPE International Robotics Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of junior robotics students won the top prize at the STRIPE Robotics International Tournament last month. They were one of three teams representing Zebra Robotics in the tournament's international finals, facing more than 50 teams from across Canada and the United States. CBC K-W's John Dalusong met with the winning team KAAmazing Robotics at Zebra Robotics as well as other participants in the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-students-nab-gold-at-stripe-international-robotics-tournament/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-students-nab-gold-at-stripe-international-robotics-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These 1950s women were furniture builders by day, ball players by night. Now, their story is hitting the stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new musical debuting at the Blyth Festival is telling the story of the Kroehler Girls, a group of Stratford women who worked at a furniture factory in the day and were championship ball players at night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-1950s-women-were-furniture-builders-by-day-ball-players-by-night-now-their-story-is-hitting-the-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-1950s-women-were-furniture-builders-by-day-ball-players-by-night-now-their-story-is-hitting-the-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region says it's found more water capacity and that's good news for developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional water supply found near the Mannheim Treatment Plant means water allocation to municipalities in Waterloo region will come sooner than expected. That means development could resume before the end of September. Regional staff made the announcement Tuesday morning at the William Street Pumping Station in Waterloo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-says-its-found-more-water-capacity-and-thats-good-news-for-developers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-says-its-found-more-water-capacity-and-thats-good-news-for-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Canada needs more Guelph': New federal funding to support researchers at Canadian universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Minister of Industry M&eacute;lanie Joly visited the University of Guelph Tuesday morning to announce the federal government will be investing $630 million to support natural sciences and engineering researchers and their teams at universities across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-needs-more-guelph-new-federal-funding-to-support-researchers-at-canadian-universities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-needs-more-guelph-new-federal-funding-to-support-researchers-at-canadian-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers shutters radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement Tuesday, the company said the closures affect stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rogers-shutters-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rogers-shutters-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers cuts 230 jobs, closes radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rogers spokesperson said the cuts affect 230 jobs, 80 of them in radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rogers-cuts-230-jobs-closes-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rogers-cuts-230-jobs-closes-radio-stations-in-vancouver-calgary-halifax-and-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges laid against 2 accused of defrauding international students of $126K in southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two individuals in southwestern Ontario face 12 charges related to an alleged immigration scheme that involved defrauding international students of approximately $126,000, according to the Canada Border Services Agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/charges-laid-against-2-accused-of-defrauding-international-students-of-126k-in-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/charges-laid-against-2-accused-of-defrauding-international-students-of-126k-in-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged immigration scheme leads to 12 criminal charges in southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two individuals in southwestern Ontario are facing 12 charges related to an alleged immigration scheme that defrauded international students approximately $126,000, according to the Canada Border Services Agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/alleged-immigration-scheme-leads-to-12-criminal-charges-in-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/alleged-immigration-scheme-leads-to-12-criminal-charges-in-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver charged after pedestrian struck and killed at Kitchener intersection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a 41-year-old man now faces charges after a 62-year-old woman was struck and killed at a Kitchener intersection on June 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/driver-charged-after-pedestrian-struck-and-killed-at-kitchener-intersection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/driver-charged-after-pedestrian-struck-and-killed-at-kitchener-intersection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer fans gather in Cambridge for Portugal vs Spain watch party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of fans gathered in The Gaslight District in Cambridge to watch Portugal and Spain battle for a spot in the quarterfinals of FIFA World Cup 2026. The majority of fans were rooting for Portugal and went home disappointed as Spain won the game 1-0. CBC K-W's Lauren Kuivenhoven was there and talked to fans before and during the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/soccer-fans-gather-in-cambridge-for-portugal-vs-spain-watch-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/soccer-fans-gather-in-cambridge-for-portugal-vs-spain-watch-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metrolinx launches GO train service between Toronto and Stratford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metrolinx has launched daily GO train service between Toronto and Stratford, Ont., in a move that Premier Doug Ford says will support tourism and employment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/metrolinx-launches-go-train-service-between-toronto-and-stratford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/metrolinx-launches-go-train-service-between-toronto-and-stratford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling summertime sadness? Seasonal affective disorder is not just a winter thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[While we tend to associate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with winter, summer SAD &mdash; also known as reverse SAD &mdash; is a real struggle for some people. And it can be tough to deal with in a season where there's so much pressure to make the most of the hot, sunny days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feeling-summertime-sadness-seasonal-affective-disorder-is-not-just-a-winter-thing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feeling-summertime-sadness-seasonal-affective-disorder-is-not-just-a-winter-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Kitchener residents charged in $20M cocaine trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each of the six suspects from Kitchener have multiple charges, ranging from possession and unlawfully importing a schedule one substance, to conspiracy and possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/6-kitchener-residents-charged-in-20m-cocaine-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/6-kitchener-residents-charged-in-20m-cocaine-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite ending with a heat wave, June's temperatures in Waterloo region were pretty average: Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monthly report from theE.D. Soulis Memorial Weather Station at the University of Waterloo says June's temperatures were pretty average, even though the last day of the month was the first day of a heat warning for the area. Precipitation, though, was "well above the average" during the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/despite-ending-with-a-heat-wave-junes-temperatures-in-waterloo-region-were-pretty-average-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/despite-ending-with-a-heat-wave-junes-temperatures-in-waterloo-region-were-pretty-average-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith, Ford unveil plan for new ‘Northern Shield’ oil pipeline between Alberta and Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premiers of Alberta and Ontario unveiled a proposed 3,300 km pipeline to transport oil from Western Canada to refineries in Southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/smith-ford-unveil-plan-for-new-northern-shield-oil-pipeline-between-alberta-and-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/smith-ford-unveil-plan-for-new-northern-shield-oil-pipeline-between-alberta-and-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, Smith unveil plan for new ‘Northern Shield’ oil pipeline between Alberta and Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premiers of Alberta and Ontario unveiled a proposed 3,300 km pipeline to transport oil from Western Canada to refineries in Southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-smith-unveil-plan-for-new-northern-shield-oil-pipeline-between-alberta-and-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ford-smith-unveil-plan-for-new-northern-shield-oil-pipeline-between-alberta-and-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neuron e-scooters and bikes have been removed from Waterloo region after company sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge will notice the orange e-scooters and bikes are gone. That's because the company that owned them, Neuron Canada, has been purchased by Lime Technology Canada, the region announced Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/neuron-e-scooters-and-bikes-have-been-removed-from-waterloo-region-after-company-sold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/neuron-e-scooters-and-bikes-have-been-removed-from-waterloo-region-after-company-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-City Junior Roller Derby team set to travel to Denmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tri-City Junior Roller Derby team is going to Denmark. The team is the only Canadian team to compete at the Tartupaluk Neighbourship Tournament in Copenhagen and it's the first time they've travelled to Europe to compete. Two athletes from the team, Abby Comfort of Cambridge and Reka Nagy-Toth from Kitchener, spoke about how they're feeling ahead of the tournament later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/tri-city-junior-roller-derby-team-set-to-travel-to-denmark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/tri-city-junior-roller-derby-team-set-to-travel-to-denmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region's first stainless steel pools come to Kitchener, set to open near the end of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cowan Recreation Centre in RBJ Schlegel Park is bringing more pool space to the region, but these pools aren&rsquo;t traditional pools. The two new pools, an eight lane 25 metre pool and a program pool, are made from stainless steel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/regions-first-stainless-steel-pools-come-to-kitchener-set-to-open-near-the-end-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/regions-first-stainless-steel-pools-come-to-kitchener-set-to-open-near-the-end-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool cats and hot dogs: Dr. Shane Bateman explains how to keep pets safe when summer heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer continues, more heat waves are to be expected. The impact of heat waves can differ between humans and pets, since it&rsquo;s not as easy for dogs (and sometimes cats) to regulate their body temperature. To offer advice on how to keep pets safe during heatwaves, Dr. Shane Bateman joined CBC K-W&rsquo;s The Morning Edition host Craig Norris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cool-cats-and-hot-dogs-dr-shane-bateman-explains-how-to-keep-pets-safe-when-summer-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/cool-cats-and-hot-dogs-dr-shane-bateman-explains-how-to-keep-pets-safe-when-summer-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph creating 3D digital map of street trees to help grow urban canopy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile LiDAR-equipped trucks have been scanning streets in Guelph to create a detailed 3D "digital twin" of urban trees and public infrastructure. The data will help the city identify planting opportunities and improve long-term planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-creating-3d-digital-map-of-street-trees-to-help-grow-urban-canopy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-creating-3d-digital-map-of-street-trees-to-help-grow-urban-canopy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How these Ontario women farmers are finding ways to stay on top of industry trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising costs of fuel and fertilizer, paired with the extreme heat, are hitting southwestern Ontario farmers hard. But in the face of challenges and uncertainty, these women farmers are holding strong to their passions to produce healthy, local products for their customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-these-ontario-women-farmers-are-finding-ways-to-stay-on-top-of-industry-trends/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-these-ontario-women-farmers-are-finding-ways-to-stay-on-top-of-industry-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key Of C: Hear Sloan, Rebekah Hawker, Charlotte Cornfield, Idris Lawal and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on In The Key Of C, host Craig Norris spins some brand new tracks, some older ones, a live one and a soccer-themed tune.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-sloan-rebekah-hawker-charlotte-cornfield-idris-lawal-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-sloan-rebekah-hawker-charlotte-cornfield-idris-lawal-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Got thoughts about roundabouts? The region wants to hear them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Region of Waterloo has launched a survey about three roundabouts and recent safety upgrades. They want to hear from all road users, even people who avoid roundabouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/got-thoughts-about-roundabouts-the-region-wants-to-hear-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/got-thoughts-about-roundabouts-the-region-wants-to-hear-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario-grown haskap berry packs a flavourful punch in jams, muffins and drinks: Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[An indigo-coloured, blueberry-like, torpedo-shaped fruit is gaining popularity in Ontario. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril spoke to a haskap berry grower in Guelph about the fruit with endless potential for those who love testing out new liqueurs, jams and vinaigrettes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-grown-haskap-berry-packs-a-flavourful-punch-in-jams-muffins-and-drinks-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-grown-haskap-berry-packs-a-flavourful-punch-in-jams-muffins-and-drinks-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[His mom survived cancer. Now, this student is doing a triathlon in scrubs to give back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western University dental student Moony Madlol is competing in the Ironman Muskoka, planning to swim, bike and run wearing a pair of scrubs. The initiative is meant to bring awareness and fundraise for healthcare workers, which is important to Madlol since his mom was diagnosed with a brain tumor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/his-mom-survived-cancer-now-this-student-is-doing-a-triathlon-in-scrubs-to-give-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/his-mom-survived-cancer-now-this-student-is-doing-a-triathlon-in-scrubs-to-give-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a bug lands, do you swat or step back? We are taught to fear insects, but by looking closer at how they help our environment, we can trade our reflexive panic for wonder and learn to share our outdoor spaces, scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/to-swat-or-not-these-scientists-suggest-we-rethink-our-fear-toward-insects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/to-swat-or-not-these-scientists-suggest-we-rethink-our-fear-toward-insects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pen and paper, typewriters, probing Q&amp;As: why these profs went old school in their classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hand-written notes. Problem-solving through discussion. Using a typewriter to complete an assignment. In-depth Q&amp;As after oral presentations. These are some of the classroom methods from the past that professors are reviving in hopes of boosting student engagement and steering them away from AI shortcuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pen-and-paper-typewriters-probing-qampas-why-these-profs-went-old-school-in-their-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pen-and-paper-typewriters-probing-qampas-why-these-profs-went-old-school-in-their-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brantford Bulldogs hire ex-Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke as adviser, promote Gary Roberts to VP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Hockey League's Brantford Bulldogs have hired 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Brian Burke, as a senior hockey operations adviser and promoted former NHL star Gary Roberts, who is now vice-president of hockey operations, the team announced on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brantford-bulldogs-hire-ex-toronto-maple-leafs-gm-brian-burke-as-adviser-promote-gary-roberts-to-vp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brantford-bulldogs-hire-ex-toronto-maple-leafs-gm-brian-burke-as-adviser-promote-gary-roberts-to-vp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community drug alert issued for Waterloo region after 44 suspected overdoses and 1 death]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s been 44 suspected overdoses and drug poisonings and one suspected drug-related death in Waterloo region since the beginning of this week, the Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/community-drug-alert-issued-for-waterloo-region-after-44-suspected-overdoses-and-1-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/community-drug-alert-issued-for-waterloo-region-after-44-suspected-overdoses-and-1-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: July 3 to 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The biggest event this weekend is likely the Canada vs. Morocco soccer game on Saturday, but there's also music, baseball, art events and the annual Cherry Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-july-3-to-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-july-3-to-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's behind all the wild weather in Canada this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many climate monitors have been predicting an extra-strong El Ni&ntilde;o this year that's expected to peak in the winter. But the summer season has already brought weather-related chaos and even devastation for many Canadians. Here's a look at what's going on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-behind-all-the-wild-weather-in-canada-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-behind-all-the-wild-weather-in-canada-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub sold ‘ghost tickets’ for World Cup months before real ones were issued, CBC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[StubHub claims it doesn&rsquo;t allow the listing of &ldquo;speculative&rdquo; tickets on its platform. But CBC News found &ldquo;ghost tickets&rdquo; were available for the FIFA World Cup months before they were issued &mdash; and was able to list non-existent tickets for the 2028 Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/stubhub-sold-ghost-tickets-for-world-cup-months-before-real-ones-were-issued-cbc-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/stubhub-sold-ghost-tickets-for-world-cup-months-before-real-ones-were-issued-cbc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boating to be allowed in Kitchener's Victoria Park again after brief ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Kitchener says it will permit canoes and kayaks in the water in Victoria Park again. It comes after signs went up in early June prohibiting all recreational activities on the lake because it's considered a stormwater management facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/boating-to-be-allowed-in-kitcheners-victoria-park-again-after-brief-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/boating-to-be-allowed-in-kitcheners-victoria-park-again-after-brief-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 people rescued from Guelph Lake during Canada Day storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten people had to be saved at Guelph Lake on Wednesday after a storm blew in. The city says a rescue team found one person clinging onto a kayak, a second person stranded in open water and eight other people stranded on the land around the lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/10-people-rescued-from-guelph-lake-during-canada-day-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/10-people-rescued-from-guelph-lake-during-canada-day-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario farmers embrace extreme heat after weeks of storms, hail damage crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in southwestern Ontario say that weeks of extreme weather events, including torrential rain and hail, has made growing crops a challenge. Some say they're embracing a week of hot temperatures, which can help crops get healthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-farmers-embrace-extreme-heat-after-weeks-of-storms-hail-damage-crops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-farmers-embrace-extreme-heat-after-weeks-of-storms-hail-damage-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to cool off with a dip in a river or lake? Here's how to stay safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a rash of drowning deaths during Europe's ongoing record-breaking heat wave, advocates are urging Canadians to stay safe this Canada Day as they push for more public swimming access across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/want-to-cool-off-with-a-dip-in-a-river-or-lake-heres-how-to-stay-safe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/want-to-cool-off-with-a-dip-in-a-river-or-lake-heres-how-to-stay-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford&rsquo;s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of the Ontario&rsquo;s municipalities was met with &ldquo;predominantly negative&rdquo; feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system &ldquo;unnecessary&rdquo; and &ldquo;undemocratic," documents obtained by CBC News reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-pushed-ahead-with-strong-mayor-powers-expansion-despite-predominantly-negative-feedback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-pushed-ahead-with-strong-mayor-powers-expansion-despite-predominantly-negative-feedback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen driver charged after man on riding lawnmower killed in fatal collision in North Dumfries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, speeding and stunt driving after a fatal collision between a car and riding lawnmower last month. A 51-year-old North Dumfries Township man died in the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/teen-driver-charged-after-man-on-riding-lawnmower-killed-in-fatal-collision-in-north-dumfries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/teen-driver-charged-after-man-on-riding-lawnmower-killed-in-fatal-collision-in-north-dumfries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen charged after man on lawnmower killed by car going 191 km/h in Ontario's North Dumfries area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old girl has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, speeding and stunt driving after a collision between a car and riding lawnmower last month in southern Ontario. A 51-year-old North Dumfries Township man died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/teen-charged-after-man-on-lawnmower-killed-by-car-going-191-kmh-in-ontarios-north-dumfries-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/teen-charged-after-man-on-lawnmower-killed-by-car-going-191-kmh-in-ontarios-north-dumfries-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario becomes 2nd province to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of July 1, Ontarians age 45 and up are eligible to receive the at-home fecal immunochemical screening test &mdash; or FIT &mdash; that detects traces of blood in the stool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-becomes-2nd-province-to-lower-colorectal-cancer-screening-age-to-45/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-becomes-2nd-province-to-lower-colorectal-cancer-screening-age-to-45/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With expanded stories about the people who made Waterloo region, Doon Heritage Village reopens Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doon Heritage Village will reopen Wednesday after a nearly three-year closure. The living museum has been upgraded with improved accessibility features, new exhibits and expanded storytelling. Museum staff say the changes reflect years of community consultation and marks the beginning of a broader effort to tell more of Waterloo region's diverse history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/with-expanded-stories-about-the-people-who-made-waterloo-region-doon-heritage-village-reopens-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/with-expanded-stories-about-the-people-who-made-waterloo-region-doon-heritage-village-reopens-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I walked across Canada and it changed what I thought I knew about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of her life, Sonya Richmond's understanding of Canada came from maps, media and flying quickly between major landmarks. That changed when she spent years walking across the country on the Trans Canada Trail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-walked-across-canada-and-it-changed-what-i-thought-i-knew-about-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/i-walked-across-canada-and-it-changed-what-i-thought-i-knew-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day's a scorcher in southern Ontario. Here's how some are handling the heat wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in southern Ontario are preparing for a super hot Canada Day, with yellow- and orange-level weather warnings from Windsor to Toronto to Tobermory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-days-a-scorcher-in-southern-ontario-heres-how-some-are-handling-the-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/canada-days-a-scorcher-in-southern-ontario-heres-how-some-are-handling-the-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's open and what's closed in Waterloo region on Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday is Canada Day and that means some offices and businesses will be closed. There is no change to curbside garbage, recycling green cart or yard waste collection. Grand River Transit will operate on a holiday schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-open-and-whats-closed-in-waterloo-region-on-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/whats-open-and-whats-closed-in-waterloo-region-on-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to celebrate Canada Day in Waterloo region, Guelph and area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday is Canada Day and that usually means backyard barbecues and time with friends, but there are also lots of community events with live music, family activities and fireworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-to-celebrate-canada-day-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-to-celebrate-canada-day-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario and Utah sign deal to boost trade as Ford seeks to strengthen ties with American states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario has signed a deal with Utah to boost trade as part of a plan by Premier Doug Ford to strengthen economic ties with individual American states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-and-utah-sign-deal-to-boost-trade-as-ford-seeks-to-strengthen-ties-with-american-states/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-and-utah-sign-deal-to-boost-trade-as-ford-seeks-to-strengthen-ties-with-american-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat wave this week may feel like 40 C across Waterloo region, Guelph and area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada is predicting high humidity plus temperatures soaring above 30 C for the rest of the week across Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County. An orange-level heat warning was issued on Monday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heat-wave-this-week-may-feel-like-40-c-across-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/heat-wave-this-week-may-feel-like-40-c-across-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 years ago a boy died of rabies from a bat. Doctors are reminding the public to be aware]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, infectious disease physicians described the case of an 11-year-old child who died of rabies almost two years ago, and urged people to seek medical attention if they have any contact with bats to prevent potential rabies infection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-years-ago-a-boy-died-of-rabies-from-a-bat-doctors-are-reminding-the-public-to-be-aware/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-years-ago-a-boy-died-of-rabies-from-a-bat-doctors-are-reminding-the-public-to-be-aware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pilot program will let older adults ride 1 day a week for free in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 1, Grand River Transit will be launching its Older Adult Day Pass pilot program for anyone turning 65 this year and older. The pilot gives eligible seniors a one-day-a-week pass via the GRT Pay smartphone app that they can use for unlimited rides on GRT buses, ION trains, MobilityPLUS vehicles and Kiwanis Transit on any day of their choosing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-pilot-program-will-let-older-adults-ride-1-day-a-week-for-free-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-pilot-program-will-let-older-adults-ride-1-day-a-week-for-free-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police in Kitchener warn fines will be issued if fireworks are set off in Victoria Park on Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police are reminding the public that fireworks are not allowed in Kitchener's Victoria Park. In a social media post last week, police said there will be no organized fireworks displays in the park and are asking people not to attend the area to set off personal fireworks. With other events happening downtown, police urge the community to "be respectful and responsible."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-in-kitchener-warn-fines-will-be-issued-if-fireworks-are-set-off-in-victoria-park-on-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-in-kitchener-warn-fines-will-be-issued-if-fireworks-are-set-off-in-victoria-park-on-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses in downtown Guelph are feeling the impacts of a major reconstruction project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Guelph is taking on a major reconstruction project in the downtown core. But since construction started in April, many businesses say they have seen foot traffic to their businesses drop with parking also being a big concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/businesses-in-downtown-guelph-are-feeling-the-impacts-of-a-major-reconstruction-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/businesses-in-downtown-guelph-are-feeling-the-impacts-of-a-major-reconstruction-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A key CUSMA 'checkpoint' is coming. Businesses and unions are balancing anxiety and hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses and labour groups are watching with a mix of anxiety and hope as a key trade moment arrives on Wednesday, as Premier Doug Ford sets off on his third trip in less than a month to meet with U.S. lawmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-key-cusma-checkpoint-is-coming-businesses-and-unions-are-balancing-anxiety-and-hope/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-key-cusma-checkpoint-is-coming-businesses-and-unions-are-balancing-anxiety-and-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP1s are all the craze, but what are they? Dr. Peter Lin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there anything drugs like Ozempic can't do? Dr. Peter Lin says the growing hype around GLP1s should be taken with a healthy dose of skepticism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/glp1s-are-all-the-craze-but-what-are-they-dr-peter-lin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/glp1s-are-all-the-craze-but-what-are-they-dr-peter-lin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes are coming to auto insurance policies in Ontario. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed to risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/changes-are-coming-to-auto-insurance-policies-in-ontario-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/changes-are-coming-to-auto-insurance-policies-in-ontario-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's stories behind the games': Arctic sports debut at The Good Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arctic games brought a new category of sports to The Good Games, a two-day festival in Guelph. There were demonstrations and opportunities for people to try traditional Arctic sports, such as seal hop, one-foot high kick and Inuit stick pull. The festival marks the launch of Arctic sports in Ontario by Indigenous Sport &amp; Wellness Ontario. Kyle Worl is an Alaskan Arctic sports athlete, who travelled from Alaska to help with the launch. CBC K-W's Lauren Kuivenhoven was there, and tried some of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/theres-stories-behind-the-games-arctic-sports-debut-at-the-good-games/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/theres-stories-behind-the-games-arctic-sports-debut-at-the-good-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key of C: Hear Billianne, Tom Cochrane, Mimi O'Bonsawin, The Tragically Hip and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, hear tunes from Billianne, Tom Cochrane, Mimi O'Bonsawin, The Tragically Hip, Jessie Reyez and a whole lot more!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-billianne-tom-cochrane-mimi-obonsawin-the-tragically-hip-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-billianne-tom-cochrane-mimi-obonsawin-the-tragically-hip-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's patio time. Take a tour of the best outdoor spots with Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether your idea of a perfect patio experience is people watching in the middle of the city, sitting under a leafy tree as the river rushes or joining friends as you cheer on your favourite soccer teams, there are plenty of outdoor drinking and dining options in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-patio-time-take-a-tour-of-the-best-outdoor-spots-with-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/its-patio-time-take-a-tour-of-the-best-outdoor-spots-with-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do mosquitoes seem to love some people more? An expert explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mosquito season is in full swing, and it comes with plenty of advice about how to avoid getting bitten. London Morning host Andrew Brown spoke with Nusha Keyghobadi, a biology professor at Western University who studies mosquitoes, about why they bite, what attracts them and the best ways to keep them away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-do-mosquitoes-seem-to-love-some-people-more-an-expert-explains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-do-mosquitoes-seem-to-love-some-people-more-an-expert-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Feels like I'm old': Grade 8 grads in Kitchener look forward to summer, starting high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[School's officially out in Waterloo region and students are diving into summer. For some Grade 8s, it's a big moment because they're graduating and heading to high school. CBC KW&rsquo;s Aastha Shetty went to Sunnyside Public School in Kitchener to talk to the grads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feels-like-im-old-grade-8-grads-in-kitchener-look-forward-to-summer-starting-high-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/feels-like-im-old-grade-8-grads-in-kitchener-look-forward-to-summer-starting-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;The sadness is indescribable': Venezuelans in Ontario share concerns after back-to-back earthquakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontarians with ties to Venezuela say they're worried about friends and family after a pair of earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday, and the death toll continues to rise. Some spoke to CBC News about missing family members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/lsquothe-sadness-is-indescribable-venezuelans-in-ontario-share-concerns-after-back-to-back-earthquakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/lsquothe-sadness-is-indescribable-venezuelans-in-ontario-share-concerns-after-back-to-back-earthquakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5 fun things to do this weekend in and around Waterloo region: June 26 to 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first full weekend of summer has lots of events including The Good Games in Guelph, the Portuguese Block Party in Cambridge ahead of the Portugal and Columbia game on Saturday, a Fiesta Extravaganza, Cruising on King and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-and-around-waterloo-region-june-26-to-28/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-and-around-waterloo-region-june-26-to-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for 'reflection and pause:' Waterloo regional police chief speaks out after 3 officers killed in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the span of two weeks, three police officers in Ontario and Montreal have died in the line of duty. Now, the RCMP are warning police services across the country of the possibility of a document or manifesto calling for increased violence targeting police. Waterloo Regional Police Service Chief Mark Crowell spoke about how local police are coping following this string of violence against their peers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/time-for-reflection-and-pause-waterloo-regional-police-chief-speaks-out-after-3-officers-killed-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/time-for-reflection-and-pause-waterloo-regional-police-chief-speaks-out-after-3-officers-killed-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conestoga College seeking partner to complete student housing project in downtown Kitchener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conestoga College is seeking a private partner to help complete its stalled downtown Kitchener student housing project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/conestoga-college-seeking-partner-to-complete-student-housing-project-in-downtown-kitchener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/conestoga-college-seeking-partner-to-complete-student-housing-project-in-downtown-kitchener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional chair appointments 'undemocratic' say civic leaders, calling on Ford to reverse course]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group that represents all 444 of Ontario&rsquo;s municipalities says Doug Ford&rsquo;s push to appoint regional chairs is undemocratic and needs to be reversed. But the premier is defending the move this week, arguing that he&rsquo;s just entrenching a practice that was already underway in some regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/regional-chair-appointments-undemocratic-say-civic-leaders-calling-on-ford-to-reverse-course/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/regional-chair-appointments-undemocratic-say-civic-leaders-calling-on-ford-to-reverse-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He managed Jesuit finances for decades. Now he has to repay the Catholic order $8.8M in stolen funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC News has learned that a former finance director of the Jesuits of Canada has settled with the Catholic order for $8.8 million after fraud allegedly dating back more than a decade was discovered last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/he-managed-jesuit-finances-for-decades-now-he-has-to-repay-the-catholic-order-88m-in-stolen-funds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/he-managed-jesuit-finances-for-decades-now-he-has-to-repay-the-catholic-order-88m-in-stolen-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 401 safety advocate ‘concerned’ with speed limit hike in southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Province bumped it to 110 km/h along several highways, including in Sarnia, Chatham-Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/highway-401-safety-advocate-concerned-with-speed-limit-hike-in-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/highway-401-safety-advocate-concerned-with-speed-limit-hike-in-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metrolinx writing off $504M spent on now-useless signalling upgrades: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metrolinx has determined that over $500 million worth of signalling infrastructure upgrades at Union Station won't be compatible with changing plans to expand GO train service at the central hub, according to the provincial transit agency's annual report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/metrolinx-writing-off-504m-spent-on-now-useless-signalling-upgrades-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/metrolinx-writing-off-504m-spent-on-now-useless-signalling-upgrades-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intense thunderstorms and risk of 'brief tornado' in Waterloo region Thursday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showers and thunderstorms are expected to intensify Thursday afternoon in Waterloo region, with the possibility of a "brief tornado," warns Environment Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/intense-thunderstorms-and-risk-of-brief-tornado-in-waterloo-region-thursday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/intense-thunderstorms-and-risk-of-brief-tornado-in-waterloo-region-thursday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Better Tent City will now be part of regional shelter system, with some pushing back against new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional council passed a stabilization and transition plan for A Better Tent City on Wednesday, which a staff report says will cost almost $6 million to operate, with an additional $2.5 million for one-time expenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-better-tent-city-will-now-be-part-of-regional-shelter-system-with-some-pushing-back-against-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-better-tent-city-will-now-be-part-of-regional-shelter-system-with-some-pushing-back-against-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woolwich Township to end Elmira sidewalk snow-clearing program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woolwich Township is ending Elmira&rsquo;s sidewalk snow-clearing program starting in the 2026-27 winter season. The decision follows rising complaints, contractor challenges and costs, with the township saying it will still look for ways to support residents who may have trouble clearing sidewalks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woolwich-township-to-end-elmira-sidewalk-snow-clearing-program-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woolwich-township-to-end-elmira-sidewalk-snow-clearing-program-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woolwich Township to end Elmira sidewalk snow clearing program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woolwich Township is ending Elmira&rsquo;s sidewalk snow clearing program starting in the 2026-27 winter season. The decision follows rising complaints, contractor challenges and costs, with the township saying it will still look for ways to support residents who may have trouble clearing sidewalks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woolwich-township-to-end-elmira-sidewalk-snow-clearing-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/woolwich-township-to-end-elmira-sidewalk-snow-clearing-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes under $500K taking up bigger share in Ontario real estate market: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report says homes valued under $500,000 are taking up a bigger share of Ontario's real estate landscape, led by a shift in the condominium market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/homes-under-500k-taking-up-bigger-share-in-ontario-real-estate-market-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/homes-under-500k-taking-up-bigger-share-in-ontario-real-estate-market-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph Royals baseball team announces new ownership group]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Guelph Royals have announced a new ownership group will take over the baseball team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-royals-baseball-team-announces-new-ownership-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/guelph-royals-baseball-team-announces-new-ownership-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed limit to increase to 110 km/h on some Ontario highways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speed limits at several stretches of Ontario highways will be increasing to 110 kilometres per hour, according to Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/speed-limit-to-increase-to-110-kmh-on-some-ontario-highways/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/speed-limit-to-increase-to-110-kmh-on-some-ontario-highways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bylaw number aims to divert calls from police in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and North Dumfries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Waterloo Regional Police Service has launched a new phone number for calls related to bylaw enforcement. The service says it's needed to redirect calls that could tie up police resources but don't actually require officers. The new number works for people in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and North Dumfries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-bylaw-number-aims-to-divert-calls-from-police-in-cambridge-kitchener-waterloo-and-north-dumfries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-bylaw-number-aims-to-divert-calls-from-police-in-cambridge-kitchener-waterloo-and-north-dumfries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costs to operate A Better Tent City in Kitchener could reach $6M annually, regional report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the region prepares to take over the tiny home community of A Better Tent City, a staff report says it will cost almost $6 million every year to operate, plus a one-time investment of $2.5 million. A Better Tent City stabilization and transition plan will be brought before the regional council meeting Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/costs-to-operate-a-better-tent-city-in-kitchener-could-reach-6m-annually-regional-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/costs-to-operate-a-better-tent-city-in-kitchener-could-reach-6m-annually-regional-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations artist gets surprise request to recreate father’s pottery for new Obama Presidential Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multidisciplinary artist and former McMaster Chancellor Santee Smith has recreated her father&rsquo;s artwork for display at the Obama Center Oval Office exhibit. Smith says she didn&rsquo;t know her father&rsquo;s work was on display during the Obama presidency at the White House until she was contacted about making a recreation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/six-nations-artist-gets-surprise-request-to-recreate-fathers-pottery-for-new-obama-presidential-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/six-nations-artist-gets-surprise-request-to-recreate-fathers-pottery-for-new-obama-presidential-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows 3 people running on bridge beside Kitchener GO train as crew initiates emergency brakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metrolinx is warning anyone thinking of walking along train tracks to think again after a video shows three people on the Grand River Bridge near Breslau running from a Kitchener line GO train earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/video-shows-3-people-running-on-bridge-beside-kitchener-go-train-as-crew-initiates-emergency-brakes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/video-shows-3-people-running-on-bridge-beside-kitchener-go-train-as-crew-initiates-emergency-brakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Do it for my father': Family of man killed asks North Dumfries to look at safety on Clyde Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbours of Clyde Road in North Dumfries urged councilors to add additional safety measures on the road and surrounding streets. It comes after a 51-year-old man was killed on June 15 after a vehicle hit a riding lawn mower he was driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-it-for-my-father-family-of-man-killed-asks-north-dumfries-to-look-at-safety-on-clyde-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-it-for-my-father-family-of-man-killed-asks-north-dumfries-to-look-at-safety-on-clyde-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Do it for my father': Family of man killed ask North Dumfries to look at safety on Clyde Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbours of Clyde Road in North Dumfries urged councilors to add additional safety measures on the road and surrounding streets. It comes after a 51-year-old man was killed on June 15 after a vehicle hit a riding lawn mower he was driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-it-for-my-father-family-of-man-killed-ask-north-dumfries-to-look-at-safety-on-clyde-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/do-it-for-my-father-family-of-man-killed-ask-north-dumfries-to-look-at-safety-on-clyde-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food banks bracing for influx of need as school nutrition programs 'disappear' for the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[As classes end this week in Waterloo region and Guelph for elementary and high school students, so too do food nutrition programs. Local food banks say the summer is their busiest time for food assistance but they also tend to see donations dip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/food-banks-bracing-for-influx-of-need-as-school-nutrition-programs-disappear-for-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/food-banks-bracing-for-influx-of-need-as-school-nutrition-programs-disappear-for-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food banks brace for influx of need as school nutrition programs 'disappear' for the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[As classes end this week in Ontario's Waterloo region and Guelph for elementary and high school students, so too do food nutrition programs. Local food banks say the summer is their busiest time for food assistance, but they also tend to see donations dip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/food-banks-brace-for-influx-of-need-as-school-nutrition-programs-disappear-for-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/food-banks-brace-for-influx-of-need-as-school-nutrition-programs-disappear-for-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's freedom of information changes are law. Why experts say they could hurt the government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reality of Premier Doug Ford&rsquo;s changes to Ontario&rsquo;s freedom of information system are beginning to take hold as rejections and denials make their way to requesters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-freedom-of-information-changes-are-law-why-experts-say-they-could-hurt-the-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-freedom-of-information-changes-are-law-why-experts-say-they-could-hurt-the-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario has unveiled mandatory changes for schools, starting this fall. Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandatory changes are coming to schools across Ontario starting in September, from attendance, participation and exams counting towards secondary school students' final grades to a digital learning platform being implemented at all school boards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-has-unveiled-mandatory-changes-for-schools-starting-this-fall-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-has-unveiled-mandatory-changes-for-schools-starting-this-fall-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 70, pleads guilty to dangerous driving after crashing into daycare last year, killing toddler]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man, 70, has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving charges after an SUV he was driving crashed into a daycare north of Toronto last year, killing a toddler and injuring other children and staff members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-70-pleads-guilty-to-dangerous-driving-after-crashing-into-daycare-last-year-killing-toddler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-70-pleads-guilty-to-dangerous-driving-after-crashing-into-daycare-last-year-killing-toddler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo is exploring the idea of building housing on church land. Some neighbours are concerned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Waterloo is exploring the idea of using church land as a spot to add more housing. The city has identified 14 church properties to rezone to allow development like six&#8209;storey apartments and stacked townhouses should the churches want to build housing in the future. But there's been push back from some residents, including those in the Westvale neighbourhood who are concerned with the proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-is-exploring-the-idea-of-building-housing-on-church-land-some-neighbours-are-concerned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-is-exploring-the-idea-of-building-housing-on-church-land-some-neighbours-are-concerned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterloo is exploring the idea of allowing housing on church land. Some neighbours are concerned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Waterloo is exploring the idea of using church land as a spot to add more housing. The city has identified 14 church properties to rezone to allow development like six&#8209;storey apartments and stacked townhouses should the churches want to build housing in the future. But there's been push back from some residents, including those in the Westvale neighbourhood who are concerned with the proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-is-exploring-the-idea-of-allowing-housing-on-church-land-some-neighbours-are-concerned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/waterloo-is-exploring-the-idea-of-allowing-housing-on-church-land-some-neighbours-are-concerned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa cut therapy sessions for refugees to 10 hours per year. Now some are pushing back]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the federal government introduced supplemental health copayments for asylum seekers and refugee claimants earlier this spring, it also quietly brought in a 10-hour yearly cap on mental health sessions for them, CBC News has learned. Mental health practitioners have been lobbying for a reversal since, with limited success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ottawa-cut-therapy-sessions-for-refugees-to-10-hours-per-year-now-some-are-pushing-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ottawa-cut-therapy-sessions-for-refugees-to-10-hours-per-year-now-some-are-pushing-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doug Ford’s daily calendar kept secret after changes to Ontario’s FOI law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford&rsquo;s daily calendar will now be kept secret from the public following recent changes to Ontario&rsquo;s freedom of information law &mdash; which no longer includes access to records held by ministers and their offices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-fords-daily-calendar-kept-secret-after-changes-to-ontarios-foi-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/doug-fords-daily-calendar-kept-secret-after-changes-to-ontarios-foi-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Canada charge higher taxes on sugary drinks? Dr. Samir Gupta weighs in]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study from the Lancet found that 64 countries around the world have specific taxes on sugary beverages. Should we do the same in Canada? Dr. Samir Gupta, CBC medical contributor, tackles that question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/should-canada-charge-higher-taxes-on-sugary-drinks-dr-samir-gupta-weighs-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/should-canada-charge-higher-taxes-on-sugary-drinks-dr-samir-gupta-weighs-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchener ceremonial fire space dedicated to Indigenous communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new ceremonial fire space in Kitchener's Victoria Park will be lit for the first time this Sunday to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. The space is a dedicated site for local Indigenous groups to gather for sacred fires, ceremonies and traditional wellness practices. Willow River Centre will host a special celebration there on Sunday. Co-founder Bangishimo shares the significance of the space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-ceremonial-fire-space-dedicated-to-indigenous-communities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kitchener-ceremonial-fire-space-dedicated-to-indigenous-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key of C: Hear Amy Millan, Josh Sahunta, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Arkells and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer officially arrives this weekend! To mark that, host Craig Norris put together a show jam-packed with songs that celebrate the season. Or, at the very least, mention the season. You'll hear songs from Amy Millan, Josh Sahunta, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Arkells, Leeroy Stagger and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-amy-millan-josh-sahunta-beverly-glenn-copeland-arkells-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-amy-millan-josh-sahunta-beverly-glenn-copeland-arkells-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6th person dead in hospital after fatal collision in Mapleton, Ont.: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sixth person is dead after a fatal two vehicle collision in Mapleton, Ont. last week, said Ontario Provincial Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/6th-person-dead-in-hospital-after-fatal-collision-in-mapleton-ont-opp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/6th-person-dead-in-hospital-after-fatal-collision-in-mapleton-ont-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Woodland-style mural celebrates Indigenous community, belonging in Waterloo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bright pink, cheerful orange and soft lilac purple glow against the dark pavement in Waterloo Town Square. It's a freshly-painted mural by mixed-Algonquin artist Maddie Bernard-Resmer, who the City of Waterloo commissioned to create the artwork in the heart of uptown. The mural will be unveiled on Sunday for National Indigenous Peoples Day. CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty spoke to Bernard-Resmer as they put the finishing touches on the mural.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-woodland-style-mural-celebrates-indigenous-community-belonging-in-waterloo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/new-woodland-style-mural-celebrates-indigenous-community-belonging-in-waterloo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These foods can naturally boost your gut's GLP-1 hormone: Jasmine Mangalaseril]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the current GLP-1 craze showing up everywhere, many folks are wondering about natural, food-based alternatives to popping a pill or using an injectable to curb cravings and feel better. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril offers tips on how to harness natural GLP-1s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-foods-can-naturally-boost-your-guts-glp-1-hormone-jasmine-mangalaseril/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/these-foods-can-naturally-boost-your-guts-glp-1-hormone-jasmine-mangalaseril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral for 5 children in Elmira, Ont.-area crash that injured 5 other family members is Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five children killed June 12 in a two-vehicle collision in Ontario's Mapleton Township will be honoured Saturday at their funeral. Five other members of the Doerksen family were also injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/funeral-for-5-children-in-elmira-ont-area-crash-that-injured-5-other-family-members-is-saturday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/funeral-for-5-children-in-elmira-ont-area-crash-that-injured-5-other-family-members-is-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate's 5-plus fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: June 19 to 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend is once again full of events including the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival, Juneteenth Festival, Kitchener Comic Arts Festival and Art on the Street. Also note it's National Indigenous Peoples Day and Father's Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-plus-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-june-19-to-21/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/kates-5-plus-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-waterloo-region-this-weekend-june-19-to-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in Waterloo region, Guelph and area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day. To celebrate, there are several events in Waterloo region and Guelph including festivals, markets, sacred fires and music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-to-mark-national-indigenous-peoples-day-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-to-mark-national-indigenous-peoples-day-in-waterloo-region-guelph-and-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Stronach could learn fate in sexual assault trial on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ontario judge could render her decision Friday on whether Frank Stronach is guilty of any of the sexual assault charges against him, four months after the Canadian businessman went on trial in a Toronto courtroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/frank-stronach-could-learn-fate-in-sexual-assault-trial-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/frank-stronach-could-learn-fate-in-sexual-assault-trial-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police launch initiative to combat copper wire and scrap metal theft in Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo regional police are launching an initiative to combat copper wire and scrap metal theft in Cambridge, after police investigated 38 incidents between Feb. 4 and May 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-launch-initiative-to-combat-copper-wire-and-scrap-metal-theft-in-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-launch-initiative-to-combat-copper-wire-and-scrap-metal-theft-in-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Nations calls out Brantford, Ont., councillor who sees land acknowledgments as 'virtue signalling']]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Nations of the Grand River elected council says it "strongly rejects" recent comments by a Brantford, Ont., city councillor who said he doesn't believe in land acknowledgments and thinks they're "virtue signalling."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/six-nations-calls-out-brantford-ont-councillor-who-sees-land-acknowledgments-as-virtue-signalling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/six-nations-calls-out-brantford-ont-councillor-who-sees-land-acknowledgments-as-virtue-signalling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters disrupt regional council meeting over Kitchener encampment decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several individuals entered regional headquarters and walked down to the area where councilors sit during Wednesday night's council meeting to protest the decision made Tuesday to appeal a court decision about the Kitchener encampment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/protesters-disrupt-regional-council-meeting-over-kitchener-encampment-decision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/protesters-disrupt-regional-council-meeting-over-kitchener-encampment-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP officer's funeral service begins after being struck by car in northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gathered in Mississauga for the funeral of an Ontario Provincial Police constable who was killed on the job earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-officers-funeral-service-begins-after-being-struck-by-car-in-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-officers-funeral-service-begins-after-being-struck-by-car-in-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP officer remembered as dedicated, compassionate at funeral service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gathered in Mississauga for the funeral of an Ontario Provincial Police constable who was killed on the job earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-officer-remembered-as-dedicated-compassionate-at-funeral-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-officer-remembered-as-dedicated-compassionate-at-funeral-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral service begins for OPP officer fatally struck by car in northern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gathered in Mississauga for the funeral of an Ontario Provincial Police constable who was killed on the job earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/funeral-service-begins-for-opp-officer-fatally-struck-by-car-in-northern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/funeral-service-begins-for-opp-officer-fatally-struck-by-car-in-northern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brampton OPP officer fatally struck in northern Ontario remembered as 'positive force of energy' at funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gathered in Mississauga for the funeral of an Ontario Provincial Police constable who was killed on the job earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brampton-opp-officer-fatally-struck-in-northern-ontario-remembered-as-positive-force-of-energy-at-funeral/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brampton-opp-officer-fatally-struck-in-northern-ontario-remembered-as-positive-force-of-energy-at-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brampton OPP officer fatally struck in northern Ontario remembered as dedicated, compassionate at funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gathered in Mississauga for the funeral of an Ontario Provincial Police constable who was killed on the job earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brampton-opp-officer-fatally-struck-in-northern-ontario-remembered-as-dedicated-compassionate-at-funeral/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/brampton-opp-officer-fatally-struck-in-northern-ontario-remembered-as-dedicated-compassionate-at-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[87-year-old raises $500K over lifetime for affordable housing in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founder of Beyond Housing, formerly known as MennoHomes, is still actively supporting funding for affordable housing. Although he's now retired, 87-year-old Martin Buhr participated in his last bike-a-thon this year. He's raised a lifetime total of over $500,000 throughout the past 16 years to support affordable housing. This year Buhr raised over $115,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/87-year-old-raises-500k-over-lifetime-for-affordable-housing-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/87-year-old-raises-500k-over-lifetime-for-affordable-housing-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's legislature is set for its shortest sitting in decades. Here's what it means for the Ford government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Doug Ford&rsquo;s government is on pace to sit for the fewest days of any Ontario government over the past five decades in a year when voters aren&rsquo;t headed to the polls.<br />
And experts warn the decision to shorten the calendar at Queen&rsquo;s Park comes with its strategic benefits &mdash; and pitfalls &mdash; for the Tories as the legislature settles into a 21-week break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-legislature-is-set-for-its-shortest-sitting-in-decades-heres-what-it-means-for-the-ford-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontarios-legislature-is-set-for-its-shortest-sitting-in-decades-heres-what-it-means-for-the-ford-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protesters gather in defence of Kitchener encampment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters met outside the Region of Waterloo's Administration Headquarters to protest the region's decision to appeal a court decision that prevented the region from removing people living at an encampment at 100 Victoria St. N. in downtown Kitchener. Fight Back KW organized the rally. About 50 people gathered in the rain, with protestors holding signs and organizers giving speeches about why they disagree with the region's decision to appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/protesters-gather-in-defence-of-kitchener-encampment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/protesters-gather-in-defence-of-kitchener-encampment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton man pleads guilty to drugging, sexually assaulting 7 women, sharing videos online]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hamilton man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting seven women in crimes dating back to 2018. The 37-year-old recorded and posted the assaults online after meeting the women in school, his community, and on dating apps and websites, according to an agreed statement of facts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hamilton-man-pleads-guilty-to-drugging-sexually-assaulting-7-women-sharing-videos-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hamilton-man-pleads-guilty-to-drugging-sexually-assaulting-7-women-sharing-videos-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 charged in $48M fraud investigation involving Ontario firearms distribution business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police allege a firearms and distribution business that submitted nearly 20,000 fraudulent invoices between 2016 and 2020 have racked up an estimated $48 million in losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-charged-in-48m-fraud-investigation-involving-ontario-firearms-distribution-business-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-charged-in-48m-fraud-investigation-involving-ontario-firearms-distribution-business-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 charged in $48M fraud investigation involving Ontario firearms distribution business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police allege a firearms and distribution business that submitted nearly 20,000 fraudulent invoices between 2016 and 2020 have racked up an estimated $48 million in losses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-charged-in-48m-fraud-investigation-involving-ontario-firearms-distribution-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-charged-in-48m-fraud-investigation-involving-ontario-firearms-distribution-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek home, dashcam footage for North Dumfries fatal collision investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Waterloo region are looking for dashcam or home security footage that may show a black BMW sedan as police continue to investigate a collision in North Dumfries. A 51-year-old man died after a car hit a riding lawn mower Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-seek-home-dashcam-footage-for-north-dumfries-fatal-collision-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-seek-home-dashcam-footage-for-north-dumfries-fatal-collision-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek home and dashcam footage for North Dumfries fatal collision investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Waterloo region are looking for dashcam or home security footage that may show a black BMW sedan as police continue to investigate a collision in North Dumfries. A 51-year-old man died after a car hit a riding lawn mower Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-seek-home-and-dashcam-footage-for-north-dumfries-fatal-collision-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/police-seek-home-and-dashcam-footage-for-north-dumfries-fatal-collision-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and woman dead in car crash in East Amaranth, Ont.: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old man and 24-year-old woman are dead after a crash Tuesday night in Amaranth, a rural township located about 75 kilometres northwest of Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-and-woman-dead-in-car-crash-in-east-amaranth-ont-opp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-and-woman-dead-in-car-crash-in-east-amaranth-ont-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead in car crash in East Amaranth, Ont.: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old man and 24-year-old woman are dead after a crash Tuesday night in Amaranth, a rural township located about 75 kilometres northwest of Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-dead-in-car-crash-in-east-amaranth-ont-opp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-dead-in-car-crash-in-east-amaranth-ont-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead, 1 in hospital after car crash in East Garafraxa, Ont.: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are dead after a crash Tuesday night in East Garafraxa, a rural township located about 68 kilometres northwest of Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-dead-1-in-hospital-after-car-crash-in-east-garafraxa-ont-opp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/2-dead-1-in-hospital-after-car-crash-in-east-garafraxa-ont-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 100 Canadian authors take part in 2-week virtual writers' fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian authors from across the country are coming together as part of a new virtual book festival. It's called the Canada Fiction Fest and will run from June 21 until July 4. The online event will feature more than 100 authors including local ones. Vanessa Ricci-Thode is a local author and the events director for the K-W Writers Alliance. She explains why the event was organized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-than-100-canadian-authors-take-part-in-2-week-virtual-writers-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/more-than-100-canadian-authors-take-part-in-2-week-virtual-writers-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rohingya student reflects on journey to Waterloo]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the time she was 15, Tasmida Johar and her family had moved from Myanmar to Bangladesh and then to India. She lived in refugee camps, struggled to get an education and even had to change her name. This week, she's graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University. Johar spoke to CBC K-W's Aastha Shetty as part of an ongoing series featuring graduates of Laurier's International Students Overcoming War program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rohingya-student-reflects-on-journey-to-waterloo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rohingya-student-reflects-on-journey-to-waterloo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-first burn treatment helps Western student recover from injuries suffered in frat house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hamilton hospital says it has become the first in the world to use an experimental exosome treatment on a burn patient, helping a Western University student recover from severe injuries suffered in a London fraternity house fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/world-first-burn-treatment-helps-western-student-recover-from-injuries-suffered-in-frat-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/world-first-burn-treatment-helps-western-student-recover-from-injuries-suffered-in-frat-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 people charged in $48M fraud investigation tied to Waterloo firearms distributor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four former executives of Waterloo-based firearms distribution company are facing fraud-related charges after Waterloo regional police allege the company defrauded commercial lender Clearflow Commercial Finance of around $48 million through thousands of fake invoices and falsified business records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-people-charged-in-48m-fraud-investigation-tied-to-waterloo-firearms-distributor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/4-people-charged-in-48m-fraud-investigation-tied-to-waterloo-firearms-distributor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather alert warns wind, hail and heavy rain possible Tuesday afternoon in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow-level weather warning for severe thunderstorms has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for Waterloo region Tuesday afternoon. The weather agency says a storm is being tracked through the area it could bring high winds, hail and heavy rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/weather-alert-warns-wind-hail-and-heavy-rain-possible-tuesday-afternoon-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/weather-alert-warns-wind-hail-and-heavy-rain-possible-tuesday-afternoon-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather alert ended but thunderstorms still possible Tuesday afternoon in Waterloo region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow-level weather warning for severe thunderstorms has ended for Waterloo region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/weather-alert-ended-but-thunderstorms-still-possible-tuesday-afternoon-in-waterloo-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/weather-alert-ended-but-thunderstorms-still-possible-tuesday-afternoon-in-waterloo-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pressing crisis of road safety' in rural Ontario needs to be addressed, provincial group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Association of Ontario Road Supervisors says it has been asking the province to do more to improve safety on rural roads and provide more funding to municipalities to make simple but effective upgrades. The need to address rural road safety is top of mind following the fatal collision in Mapleton Township where five children died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pressing-crisis-of-road-safety-in-rural-ontario-needs-to-be-addressed-provincial-group-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/pressing-crisis-of-road-safety-in-rural-ontario-needs-to-be-addressed-provincial-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person injured, highway closed after 5-vehicle collision in Morriston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two transport trucks and three vehicles were involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 6 in Morriston on Tuesday morning. The collision resulted in the closure of the highway. One person was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-person-injured-highway-closed-after-5-vehicle-collision-in-morriston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-person-injured-highway-closed-after-5-vehicle-collision-in-morriston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threats that put 3 Waterloo region schools in a hold and secure were 'swatting calls']]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional police are now investigating the calls made to three schools in Waterloo region Tuesday morning as swatting incidents. This comes after these schools were placed under hold and secure orders Tuesday morning for threats of violence. Cherri Greeno, spokesperson for Waterloo Regional Police Service, says the three schools received calls around the same time from someone "threatening acts of violence."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/threats-that-put-3-waterloo-region-schools-in-a-hold-and-secure-were-swatting-calls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/threats-that-put-3-waterloo-region-schools-in-a-hold-and-secure-were-swatting-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hold and secure lifted from 3 schools in Waterloo region after calls 'threatening acts of violence']]></title><description><![CDATA[The hold and secure has been lifted for the three schools in Waterloo region that were placed under a hold and secure Tuesday morning for threats of violence. Cherri Greeno, spokesperson for Waterloo Regional Police Service, says the three schools received calls around the same time from someone "threatening acts of violence."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hold-and-secure-lifted-from-3-schools-in-waterloo-region-after-calls-threatening-acts-of-violence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hold-and-secure-lifted-from-3-schools-in-waterloo-region-after-calls-threatening-acts-of-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 schools in Waterloo region under hold and secure after calls 'threatening acts of violence']]></title><description><![CDATA[Three schools in Waterloo region were placed under a hold and secure Tuesday morning for threats of violence. Cherri Greeno, spokesperson for Waterloo Regional Police Service, says the three schools received calls around the same time from someone "threatening acts of violence."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-schools-in-waterloo-region-under-hold-and-secure-after-calls-threatening-acts-of-violence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/3-schools-in-waterloo-region-under-hold-and-secure-after-calls-threatening-acts-of-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hate-motivated graffiti forces closure of Cambridge's new multi-sport court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a vandalism incident in Cambridge that forced the closure of a new multi-sport court in Hespeler Optimist Park. The court had opened last week to the public, but was closed shortly after when police said hate-motivated graffiti was found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hate-motivated-graffiti-forces-closure-of-cambridges-new-multi-sport-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/hate-motivated-graffiti-forces-closure-of-cambridges-new-multi-sport-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region of Waterloo to appeal court decision on whether it can evict people from Kitchener encampment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The encampment at 100 Victoria St. N. in Kitchener was the focus of a special council meeting Tuesday morning. More than a dozen people called for a safe tenting protocol, but the councillors voted in favour to appeal a court decision in May. That ruling said the region was not allowed to remove residents of the encampment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloo-to-appeal-court-decision-on-whether-it-can-evict-people-from-kitchener-encampment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/region-of-waterloo-to-appeal-court-decision-on-whether-it-can-evict-people-from-kitchener-encampment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province, Region of Waterloo to appeal court decision on whether it can evict people from Kitchener encampment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The encampment at 100 Victoria St. N. in Kitchener was the focus of a special council meeting Tuesday morning. More than a dozen people called for a safe tenting protocol, but the councillors voted in favour to appeal a court decision in May. That ruling said the region was not allowed to remove residents of the encampment. The province said it will also appeal Gibson's ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-region-of-waterloo-to-appeal-court-decision-on-whether-it-can-evict-people-from-kitchener-encampment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/province-region-of-waterloo-to-appeal-court-decision-on-whether-it-can-evict-people-from-kitchener-encampment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over a dozen people to speak on encampment, tenting protocol at special regional council meeting Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The encampment at 100 Victoria St. N. in Kitchener is the focus of a special council meeting Tuesday morning. More than a dozen people are expected to offer their thoughts on a safe tenting protocol, although the region has not confirmed what exactly will be discussed at the meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/over-a-dozen-people-to-speak-on-encampment-tenting-protocol-at-special-regional-council-meeting-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/over-a-dozen-people-to-speak-on-encampment-tenting-protocol-at-special-regional-council-meeting-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why honeybees are now living in Ontario's legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honeybees are now living in wooden houses on the roof of Queen's Park. CBC&rsquo;s Lorenda Reddekopp spoke with Speaker Donna Skelly &mdash; the driving force behind the initiative &mdash; about how and why it came together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-honeybees-are-now-living-in-ontarios-legislature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/why-honeybees-are-now-living-in-ontarios-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Canadians are crowdfunding their way through the cost of living crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with rising costs for necessities such as rent, groceries and utilities, more Canadians are turning to GoFundMe to help make ends meet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-canadians-are-crowdfunding-their-way-through-the-cost-of-living-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/some-canadians-are-crowdfunding-their-way-through-the-cost-of-living-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister of 5 children killed in Elmira, Ont.-area crash details 'unimaginable reality' of loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are stepping up to help after five children died and other members of the same family were injured in a crash between a van and an SUV on Friday in Elmira, Ont. The second oldest daughter, who wasn't involved in the collision, is allowing CBC News to share an image of the family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sister-of-5-children-killed-in-elmira-ont-area-crash-details-unimaginable-reality-of-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/sister-of-5-children-killed-in-elmira-ont-area-crash-details-unimaginable-reality-of-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after collision between car and riding lawnmower in North Dumfries Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 51-year-old North Dumfries man has died after a car hit a riding lawnmower in North Dumfries Township Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-dead-after-collision-between-car-and-riding-lawnmower-in-north-dumfries-township/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/man-dead-after-collision-between-car-and-riding-lawnmower-in-north-dumfries-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after crash in North Dumfries Township]]></title><description><![CDATA[Person injured after two-vehicle collision in the area of Clyde Road and Clydebank Drive, east of Cambridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-person-taken-to-hospital-with-life-threatening-injuries-after-crash-in-north-dumfries-township/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/1-person-taken-to-hospital-with-life-threatening-injuries-after-crash-in-north-dumfries-township/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Laurier's ISOW program helped this grad pursue her dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeyneb Ozdemir is graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University this week with a biology degree but her trip to the convocation stage involved a few more hurdles than some of her classmates faced. Ozdemir and her family lived in Brazil. Her father had moved there from Turkey. The family came to Canada to get away from the Turkish government, which was working to extradite her father from Brazil after a failed coup in that country in 2016. She said if it wasn't for Laurier's International Students O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-lauriers-isow-program-helped-this-grad-pursue-her-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/how-lauriers-isow-program-helped-this-grad-pursue-her-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[His colon cancer was originally misdiagnosed. Now he's encouraging screening as Ontario boosts capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting next month, Ontarians who are 45 years old will be eligible for colorectal cancer screening. Some patients and advocates question whether the province is ready for the additional pressure on the system, but Ontario says it's boosting capacity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/his-colon-cancer-was-originally-misdiagnosed-now-hes-encouraging-screening-as-ontario-boosts-capacity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/his-colon-cancer-was-originally-misdiagnosed-now-hes-encouraging-screening-as-ontario-boosts-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario long-term care nurses head to arbitration after bargaining breakdown, criticism over process]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time in two years, a group of Ontario nurses are headed into arbitration after negotiations with employers failed to yield a collective agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-long-term-care-nurses-head-to-arbitration-after-bargaining-breakdown-criticism-over-process/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-long-term-care-nurses-head-to-arbitration-after-bargaining-breakdown-criticism-over-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario long-term care nurses head to arbitration after another bargaining breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time in two years, a group of Ontario nurses are headed into arbitration after negotiations with employers failed to yield a collective agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-long-term-care-nurses-head-to-arbitration-after-another-bargaining-breakdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/ontario-long-term-care-nurses-head-to-arbitration-after-another-bargaining-breakdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural Ontario communities reeling with grief after crash that killed 5 children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural Ontario communities are reeling with grief after a deadly crash on Friday took the lives of five children in one family from a town near Kitchener-Waterloo. The township's mayor says many in the area are turning to religion to reckon with the loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rural-ontario-communities-reeling-with-grief-after-crash-that-killed-5-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/rural-ontario-communities-reeling-with-grief-after-crash-that-killed-5-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP to launch intersection safety campaign following deadly crash in rural Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[As rural Ontario community is dealing with the grief of a deadly crash, the province's police force is preparing a new safety blitz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-to-launch-intersection-safety-campaign-following-deadly-crash-in-rural-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-to-launch-intersection-safety-campaign-following-deadly-crash-in-rural-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP launches intersection safety campaign planned before deadly crash in rural Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Provincial Police force is preparing for a new safety blitz as a rural community is dealing with the grief of a crash in Mapleton Township that killed five children and injured six other people. The collision isn't the reason for the campaign, but it does "highlight the importance of safe driving behaviours at intersections."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-launches-intersection-safety-campaign-planned-before-deadly-crash-in-rural-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-launches-intersection-safety-campaign-planned-before-deadly-crash-in-rural-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OPP launch intersection safety campaign following deadly crash in rural Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[As rural Ontario community is dealing with the grief of a deadly crash in Mapleton Township that killed five children and injured six other people, the province's police force says it is preparing a new safety blitz. While the collision wasn't the reason for the campaign, it does "highlight the importance of safe driving behaviours at intersections."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-launch-intersection-safety-campaign-following-deadly-crash-in-rural-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/opp-launch-intersection-safety-campaign-following-deadly-crash-in-rural-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are AI-created vaccines reliable? Dr. Peter Lin explains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Would you take a vaccine developed with the help of AI? Researchers have already made one and our medical columnist, Dr. Peter Lin tells us how they did it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/are-ai-created-vaccines-reliable-dr-peter-lin-explains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/are-ai-created-vaccines-reliable-dr-peter-lin-explains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A boy and a butternut squash: Waterloo author Heather Smith's new picture book tells unique tale of friendship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterloo, Ont., author Heather Smith has a new picture book called "My Best Friend Is A Butternut Squash." She says she was inspired by an online post about a child growing attached to an item and her own son's love of a Halloween skeleton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-boy-and-a-butternut-squash-waterloo-author-heather-smiths-new-picture-book-tells-unique-tale-of-friendship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-boy-and-a-butternut-squash-waterloo-author-heather-smiths-new-picture-book-tells-unique-tale-of-friendship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just how many days do provincial politicians spend legislating? We did the math]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some politicians say the number of days spent in the legislature doesn't matter too much, because the most important work is done in their constituency offices. Others say less time in legislatures allows provincial and territorial governments to avoid accountability and pass flawed legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/just-how-many-days-do-provincial-politicians-spend-legislating-we-did-the-math/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/just-how-many-days-do-provincial-politicians-spend-legislating-we-did-the-math/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A more conciliatory Ford says 'I love the U.S.' as trade talks loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doug Ford appears to be throttling back on aggressive anti-Trump rhetoric with key trade talks looming with the U.S., stepping up a charm offensive aimed at politicians and lobby groups in the mercurial president&rsquo;s orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-more-conciliatory-ford-says-i-love-the-us-as-trade-talks-loom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/a-more-conciliatory-ford-says-i-love-the-us-as-trade-talks-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Key of C: Hear Shawnee Kish, The Weakerthans, Chxrry, Ale Nunez and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, host Craig Norris speaks with author, Heather Smith about her new picture book, "My Best Friend Is A Butternut Squash." Plus, he spins tracks from Shawnee Kish, The Weakerthans, Chxrry, Ale Nunez, Skydiggers and a whole lot more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-shawnee-kish-the-weakerthans-chxrry-ale-nunez-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/in-the-key-of-c-hear-shawnee-kish-the-weakerthans-chxrry-ale-nunez-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several people killed, injured after crash near Kitchener-Waterloo: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple people were killed, and several others were injured in a two-vehicle collision in rural Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/several-people-killed-injured-after-crash-near-kitchener-waterloo-opp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/several-people-killed-injured-after-crash-near-kitchener-waterloo-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several people killed, injured after crash near Guelph: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple people were killed, and several others were injured in a two-vehicle collision in rural Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/several-people-killed-injured-after-crash-near-guelph-opp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/several-people-killed-injured-after-crash-near-guelph-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 children killed in a crash near Kitchener-Waterloo: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple children were killed, and several other people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in rural Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-children-killed-in-a-crash-near-kitchener-waterloo-opp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/5-children-killed-in-a-crash-near-kitchener-waterloo-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churn, baby, churn: Jasmine Mangalaseril spreads the word about local butter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything's better with butter. A local cheesemaker uses whole, fresh, pasteurized milk cultures and sometimes salt to create fresh local European-style cultured butter. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril spreads the word about local butter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/churn-baby-churn-jasmine-mangalaseril-spreads-the-word-about-local-butter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/waterloo-ontario/churn-baby-churn-jasmine-mangalaseril-spreads-the-word-about-local-butter/</guid></item></channel></rss>