Niska Road bridge in Guelph to close indefinitely due to safety concerns

A one-lane, but often used, bridge in the southwest corner of Guelph will be closed at the end of the month because of safety concerns.

Non-venomous ball python found hiding under desk at University of Guelph

A small ball python that went missing at the University of Guelph last week was found Sunday afternoon.

Fewer working-age Canadians putting money into RRSPs than they used to

Fewer people in their prime-aged working years contribute to registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) now than they used to, according to new data analysis by Statistics Canada.

Ontario Liberals eye 'global adjustment' to cut hydro bills

by Mike Crawley

Premier Kathleen Wynne and her cabinet are considering two key changes that could see hydro bills drop another eight per cent or more, multiple sources tell CBC News.

Former ambassador to U.S. warns Trudeau not to 'moralize' with Trump

Former ambassador to the U.S. Frank McKenna urged the prime minister to avoid the temptation of 'taking on' Trump and risking appearing sanctimonious.

South Doon residents want better infrastructure and internet

by Joe Pavia

People living along Dodge Drive in Kitchener are upset they don't have the same infrastructure and internet that a new subdivision within a stone's throw of their rural homes will receive.

Waterloo Regional Police investigate gunshot in Kitchener parking lot

Waterloo Regional Police is investigating a shooting in Kitchener after a 25-year-old man was shot Saturday in a parking lot in Green Valley Drive.

Ingersoll man in custody after a gunshot in Zorra Township

Waterloo Regional Police located a 22-year-old Ingersoll man in relation to a gunshot that happened in Zorra Township on Sunday.

Video Retro fountain pens push for placement in digital world

by Colin Butler

Don't write off the fountain pen just yet, say aficionados. The tool seems to have defied the winds of change by re-writing its image in an increasingly paperless world.

Spike in patient numbers has Ontario hospitals bursting at seams

Hospitals across Ontario have been near or overcapacity in recent months. Administrators point to flu, weather and an aging population as factors that have led to bed shortages and increased stress on front-line staff.

In The Key of C: 3 'heart' songs you need to hear this pre-Valentine's weekend

by Adam Carter

Check out tunes from Stars, Arkells and Terra Lightfoot.

Restaurant owners love Valentine's Day, says Andrew Coppolino

by Andrew Coppolino

Valentine's Day ranks in the top three revenue generators for the food and beverage industry every year along with New Year's Eve and Mother's Day. Depending on where it falls during the week, it can take top spot, food columnist Andrew Coppolino says.

LRT Cambridge proposed route announced

Proposed route plans for the second stage of the Ion LRT in Waterloo Region as the project moves to its next phase into Cambridge were announced Friday.

Man facing several charges after alleged sex assault near Resurrection CSS

A man is facing several charges after police say he sexually assaulted a female near Resurrection Catholic Secondary School in Kitchener Thursday afternoon.

Police Chief Bryan Larkin pens open letter in wake of sex assault report

Waterloo Regional Police Chief Bryan Larkin has issued an open letter to sexual assault victims and the community following a report the force records 27 per cent of all sexual assault complaints as unfounded.

Seven arrested after drug raids in Cambridge, Guelph

Guelph police say seven people have been arrested after raids Thursday in Cambridge and Guelph netted methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, MDMA, cannabis resin and marijuana.

Welcome signs in French, English, Arabic pop up in Ontario

by Melanie Ferrier

As politicians in Canada and the United States take stands on who belongs in a country and who doesn't, residents near Waterloo, Ont. are showing signs of acceptance. Literally.

Andrea's Five Fun Things To Do This Weekend - Feb. 10-12

Get outside and go on a hike, skate around the public square in Waterloo or take a train ride with your sweetheart this weekend.

Significant snow for Guelph, Wellington county Friday

Guelph and Wellington county could see up to 10 cm of snow Friday afternoon and evening, while Waterloo region is only expected to get 4 cm.

How math education in Ontario is dividing educators

by Kate Bueckert

Educators can be passionate about their work and it seems they don't all agree on how best to help students learn math.

Profile Meet some cancer patients rallying to support cash-strapped HopeSpring centre

by Melanie Ferrier

Cancer patients in Waterloo region are rallying around a local support centre after hearing it needs more than $400,000 to remain open. CBC went to the centre to meet some of the people directly affected.

Guelph fires deputy CAO after privacy breach

Guelph has “ended its employment relationship” with deputy CAO of corporate services Mark Amorosi after files were inadvertently provided to the lawyer of a former employee who is suing the city.

Waterloo Regional Police launch sex assault investigation task force

Waterloo Regional Police are launching a community-based task force to examine how they handle sexual assault cases, after a national investigation into how often police classify assaults as "unfounded" revealed the force dismisses over a quarter of reports.

Video Stolen: donations meant for child with cancer

Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a donation container from a Cambridge bakery. The container was used to collect money for a family whose child has leukemia.

MP Charlie Angus on Indigenous equality, NDP leadership

Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is in Waterloo region speaking with students about Indigenous equality issues. He told CBC K-W's The Morning Edition host Craig Norris he hasn't ruled out a run for the NDP leadership.

PC Organics baby food pouches recalled across Canada due to botulism risk

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling PC Organics baby food pouches due to a possibly deadly bacteria that could form in the food.

Shopify CEO digs in against Breitbart backlash

by Mario Carlucci

The CEO of Ottawa-based Shopify is defending the e-commerce company's decision to continue hosting an online store for the extreme right-wing U.S. media organization Breitbart News.

$100K of blueberries stolen in Hamilton

Hamilton police are looking for $100,000 worth of blueberries and other fruits they say were stolen in Stoney Creek on Sunday.

Lantern Ale launched in Guelph to celebrate Black History Month

by Kate Bueckert

The Guelph Black Heritage Society has paired up with Royal City Brewing for special beer to celebrate Black History Month. Lantern Ale is being released Thursday night during a special event.

New 'Ontario 150' ad touts province's diversity

by Mike Crawley

A Syrian refugee girl who came to Canada last year is the star of a new Ontario government TV ad promoting the province's 150th anniversary.

Waterloo region housing starts lower in January

Housing starts in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo trended lower in January 2017, thanks to a decrease in apartment starts.

Cambridge ratifies labour agreement with outside workers

The city of Cambridge has ratified an agreement with CUPE Local 32, representing the city's striking outside workers.

Woman who killed two people backing into Costco loses conviction appeal

The Ontario Court of Appeal said it found no reason to set aside the guilty finding against Ruth Burger, who was convicted in June 2015 of dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm.

Cambridge's Katie Herron, 7, loses lifelong battle against rare cancer

by Jackie Sharkey

Cambridge's Katie Herron has died after a lifelong battle with a rare form of cancer. Her father, Paul, posted to Facebook on Wednesday that his 7-year-old daughter had died Tuesday night.

Councillor considers sliding scale of fines for trash dumpers

Waterloo region's garbage pickup schedule is changing and that means some residents might try to find "creative ways" to dump any extra trash rather than buy garbage tags, one regional councillor says.

K-W population growing faster than national average: 2016 census

New census data shows the population of the metropolitan areas of Waterloo Region outpaced the national growth rate over the last five years.

Waterloo police association keen to have voice in provincial revamp

The head of the Waterloo Regional Police Association says privatization, salaries and discipline are hot topics they want a say in when Premier Kathleen Wynne announces changes to the Police Services Act this spring.

Waterloo startup Epoch to help newcomers to Canada use their skills

by Adetayo Bero

Epoch is a social startup that helps refugees and newcomers to Waterloo region trade their skills in exchange for services that they need.

There's still wiggle room in the Region of Waterloo's LRT plans for Cambridge

by Jackie Sharkey

The Region of Waterloo has unveiled its latest draft of plans for stage two of ION light rail transit, but staff want to hear from residents about several sections of the route.

North Dumfries, Guelph see big growth in population, stats show

New data released from Statistics Canada shows the biggest jump in local population numbers in North Dumfries and Guelph. Kitchener and Waterloo also saw significant increases in the past five years.

Cambridge outside workers reach tentative agreement

Cambridge and its outside workers have reached a tentative agreement. A vote by union members is expected to be held Wednesday to decide whether to accept it.

Ride the GO train? You could be breathing in diesel fumes, researchers say

by Lauren Pelley

A University of Toronto study has found elevated levels of certain airborne pollutants in diesel train cars — particularly the ones being pulled right behind a locomotive.

Census 2016: Canada's population surpasses 35 million

by Éric Grenier

The three prairie provinces boast the top rates of growth in the country for the first time since Confederation as Canada's population increases to 35.2 million, according to 2016 census data released today by Statistics Canada.

Federal government to give $372.5M in loans to Bombardier

The federal government says it will give Bombardier $372.5 million in loans over four years to support the Global 7000 and CSeries aircraft projects.

Q&A MIT researchers one step closer to device that interprets tone of conversations

by Dan Misener

This week, researchers from MIT will present their research into a wearable computer that can predict the emotional tone of a conversation, using artificial intelligence. The prospective device could help people with social anxiety and Asperger syndrome.

Kitchener man arrested in relation to ongoing fentanyl investigation

A 37-year-old Kitchener man is facing numerous charges after he was arrested in Stratford in connection to an ongoing investigation. Police also arrested a 34-year-old Kitchener man in January.

Rise in student housing concerns homeowners near Conestoga College

by Carmen Ponciano

A new townhouse development near Conestoga College has neighbours worried it may eventually turn into student housing.

Can plants in dining area improve seniors' eating habits?

by Adetayo Bero

University of Guelph researcher Karen Shlemkevich is looking at how nature might affect the eating habits of seniors in long-term care. And having plants in the dining room might be key.

Future uncertain for supply of French immersion teachers in Waterloo region

by Jackie Sharkey

Trustees with the Waterloo Region District School Board are drafting a letter to Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter asking for her help to manage the supply of French immersion teachers to the area.

City worker strike prompts region to move Cambridge LRT meetings

Scheduled talks have resumed between Cambridge and the union that represents its outside workers, but the labour disruption is a problem for local sports teams and people planning community meetings.