Hannah Kavanagh

Hannah Kavanagh is a reporter/editor with CBC KW. Have a story? Send an email at [email protected]

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Surveillance or saviour? Guelph police find elderly man with locating technology

Guelph Police Service and Victim Services Wellington have long been operating a program that helps police find missing vulnerable people through a bracelet that emits a specific radio frequency. Following the media release of a success story, they're praising the program for what it is - although other experts are more cautious.

As Festive RIDE campaigns end in Waterloo region, Guelph, police warn drivers checks can happen 'anytime'

Every holiday season kicks off the Festive RIDE campaigns, where regional and provincial police perform routine stops for drivers to check for signs of impairment on the road. Waterloo Regional Police Service Sgt. Scott Griffiths said that while there's emphasis on impaired driving during the holidays, it's a problem year-round.

Kitchener, Guelph CTS sites among 9 officially being transitioned into HART hubs

Under Bill 223, the Ontario government made it illegal to operate supervised consumption sites in certain areas. They gave sites in illegal areas the opportunity to apply to be a HART hub instead. Now, nine applications have been approved, and the transition to new mental health and addictions services is starting.

Vaccine record update notices sent to 18,000 students in Waterloo region

Region of Waterloo Public Health has now sent out 13,100 notices to elementary students to update their vaccination records or risk suspension. Another 5,500 are expected to be sent out to high school students mid-January.

All that glitters is microplastics this New Year's Eve, Waterloo researcher warns

Glitter is often used in celebrations. On New Year's Eve especially, you may find it everywhere you look. But some venues don't allow it at all anymore because of its mess, and environmental advocates say the mess extends to our entire ecosystem.

Business is picking up for this Waterloo region pet waste removal company

It all started with a backyard party and a thought. Now, Rick Couchman and his wife, Sherry, co-own a pet waste removal business that goes above and beyond and they're being recognized with small business awards.

'Sigh of relief': Cambridge gets provincial cash for meeting housing targets after initially being denied

Earlier this year, municipalities received funding from a three-year provincial project that awards millions to those who meet 80 per cent of their housing targets. The province told Cambridge it hadn't met the mark - but after months of recalculating, it was confirmed that Cambridge had actually exceeded the target and would be given funding.

'Here we go again': 3rd break-in of the year leaves thrift store feeling hopeless

For the third time this year, Retail Therapy KW Thrift and Consign has been broken into and items were stolen. Previous thefts happened in April and August. Staff say they are dealing with lingering feelings of anger, frustration and hopelessness as they navigate how to financially and emotionally recover from the incidents.

New working group to include Wilmot community members in Prime Ministers Path decision

For 10 years, the project that would see 22 bronze statues installed somewhere in Waterloo region has been the subject of debate. Many township members felt they weren't included in the decision-making process, and in 2021, the existing statues went into storage indefinitely. Now, they're working towards including everyone in a more permanent plan for the Prime Ministers Path.

Watch for symptoms of walking pneumonia, local health officials say as Canada-U.S. cases rise

Walking pneumonia, a mild but infectious lung disease with many viral and bacterial causes, is hitting higher numbers across Canada and the U.S. Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says they're hearing more about the infection this year and offers tips on how to stay safe.