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Snow problem: Crews say it could take 2 weeks or more to clear snow in K-W
In both Kitchener and Waterloo, city officials estimate it could take at least two weeks to fully remove all the snow from this past weekend's winter storm. Meanwhile, Cambridge officials confirmed they anticipate cleanup efforts will continue into next week.
Ruff day at work: Actors of Stratford Festival's Annie meet their furry castmates
Tails were wagging and it was treats galore as the cast of Stratford Festival’s upcoming production of Annie met the newest members of their crew. The cast playing the orphans said it was an exciting day getting to meet the dogs playing Annie’s companion in the show, Sandy.
Jewelry store smash-and-grabs becoming 'commonplace' in Waterloo region and GTA, police chief says
Last year in Waterloo region there were nine jewelry store robberies in total, which was an 80 per cent increase from the year prior. During the first two months of the 2025, regional police have already been called to three robberies or attempted robberies at local jewelry stores.
Police behind dramatic takedown of hatchet-wielding man in Kitchener acted with 'compassion,' chief says
Waterloo region's police chief is praising officers involved in a dramatic takedown of a hatchet-wielding man in the middle of a busy road in Kitchener, Ont., that ended with no one being injured.
From housing to health care, local municipal leaders share their top priorities in this provincial election
CBC K-W spoke with municipal leaders in Waterloo region about their top issues in this provincial election.
Deliberations continue in Wilmot's 2025 municipal budget approval
Wilmot Township’s 2025 municipal budget remains unfinalized as deliberations continue. On Tuesday, the township’s council met for its fourth round of discussion. The next meeting will be Feb. 24.
Linamar invests $1B to expand operations and develop EV technologies
Guelph, Ont.-based auto parts manufacturer Linamar Corporation announced Tuesday it is expanding its operations across the province and creating thousands of jobs by investing $1 billion into the automotive industry.
Welcome to Iceopolis: A Waterloo gardener's way of surviving winter
While many residents may dread the cool winter temperatures Waterloo region has experienced over the last week, Robert Aitkin has been reveling in the frosty forecast.
Advocacy group says new men-only warming centres in Waterloo region 'not an acceptable solution'
As Waterloo region remains under an extreme cold warning, local advocates are calling on the Region of Waterloo to address gender stipulations on newly announced warming centres.
As a deep freeze sets over the region, a new Cambridge overnight warming centre is announced
The Region of Waterloo announced Monday that a new overnight warming centre will open in Cambridge. Though details are limited about when the centre will open, the location will be at the Wesley United Church.