Kitchener Latest News

• Knights top Leafs to snap Toronto’s win streak

  Sheldon Keefe wasn't around to see the conclusion of his team's win streak.

  Sports

  7 hours
• Why thousands of rural Ontarians may be at risk of losing their doctor

  Roughly 10,000 patients in rural Ontario could lose their doctor due to a provincial funding decision that splits a small town into haves and have-nots, a clinic director warns.

  Canada

  11 hours
• Ontario university to remove vending machines due to facial recognition technology concerns

  A southwestern Ontario university says it will be getting rid of more than two dozen vending machines after students raised concerns about facial recognition technology.

  Canada

  Feb 27
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• Toronto cops admit misconduct for arrest, using stun gun on Black man in case of ‘mistaken identity’

  The case, his family says, highlights the disproportionate use of force levelled against Black people and ongoing racial profiling by Toronto’s police force.

  Crime

  Feb 27
• Older man tries to lure children with candy in Waterloo: police

  A man tried to lure children with candy in Waterloo, Ont., late Monday afternoon, according to Waterloo regional police.

  Crime

  Feb 27
• Manoah struggles in first pre-season start

  Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah allowed four earned runs over 1 2/3 innings in his first start of the pre-season Tuesday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers.

  Sports

  Feb 27
• Radar tracking device stolen from light pole in Kitchener, police say

  Police say that a Northline Black Cat Radar device that had been installed near David Bergey Drive and Activa Avenue went missing sometime between Feb. 16 and Monday.

  Crime

  Feb 27
• Immigration minister calls Ontario’s international student claims ‘garbage’

  The federal government has responded to a growing series of attacks from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his ministers over the imposition of a cap on international students.

  Politics

  Feb 27
• United Way raises millions as Better is Possible campaign wraps up

  The 2023 campaign raised $2.54 million, falling just short of the $2.6 million raised in 2022.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Ontario town backs scrapped LCBO pilot program to scan IDs

  The Ford government swiftly cancelled a pilot that would have required ID at the entrances of some LCBO stores. Now, one Ontario town says the program was needed.

  Politics

  Feb 27
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• Homebuyers must save decades before buying in Ontario’s largest cities: report

  A study says gaps in saving timelines between singles and couples seeking to buy a starter home are getting larger across Ontario, particularly in pricier markets.

  Canada

  Feb 27
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• Son of Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson hit by car, in critical condition in hospital

  Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has left the team to be with his family after his son, Toby, suffered serious injuries after he was hit by a car on Sunday.

  Sports

  Feb 27
• One arrest made in connection with Pokémon card theft in Guelph

  Guelph police say one person remains outstanding after a man of turned himself in on Friday after two people stole hundreds of dollars in Pokémon cards earlier this month.

  Crime

  Feb 27
• Drugs, cash seized after stolen vehicle located in Guelph’s southend

  Guelph police say they've made a pair of arrests on Monday afternoon after a man and a woman were seen getting inside of a stolen 2020 Nissan. Officers seized drugs and cash.

  Crime

  Feb 27
• University of Guelph initiative raises $2.5 million for female student athletes

  The initiative has raised $2.5 million for female student athletes. It's also created policy changes and raised awareness since it launched in 2018 at the University of Guelph.

  Sports

  Feb 27
• Ontario euthanizes 84 raccoons and accuses rehab centre of mistreating animals

  Ontario has euthanized 84 raccoons and laid dozens of charges against a wildlife rehabilitation centre it accuses of allowing animals to suffer with no real hope of recovery

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Online buying and selling: Most in Ontario say they’re anxious about meet ups

  A new report suggests the majority of Ontario residents are uncomfortable meeting up in person for buying or selling items through Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji due to scams.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Ford shut down internal push to raise university, college tuition: Docs

  Internal documents obtained by Global News show the minister in charge of universities and colleges was ready to raise tuition fees before Premier Doug Ford shut the plan down.

  Politics

  Feb 27
• Doug Ford reiterates plan for ‘like-minded judges’ on Ontario courts

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford has doubled down on his comments about appointing "like-minded judges" in Ontario as backlash over his original comments continues.

  Politics

  Feb 26
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• Man ignores warnings, loses more than $180,000 in cryptocurrency scam

  Guelph police say a man in his 60s was warned by his bank about the scam but proceeded to send the money.

  Crime

  Feb 26
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• Solar eclipse not a reason to close schools early, Ontario’s education minister says

  Several school boards across Ontario are planning changes to their schedules on April 8, when a rare solar eclipse is set to plunge parts of the province into darkness.

  Education

  Feb 26
• 4 teens arrested after robbery at Kitchener shopping mall

  Two shoppers were at the mall when they were surrounded by four teens with weapons who took their belongings, according to Waterloo regional police.

  Crime

  Feb 26
• Maple Leafs recall goaltender Woll from Marlies

  The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goaltender Joseph Woll from his conditioning stint with the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies, the NHL club announced Monday.

  Sports

  Feb 26
• Ontario police officer allegedly dragged 50 metres during auto-theft suspect arrest

  Police say a foot chase involving a pair of men stealing a Toyota truck resulted in an officer being dragged some 50 metres and suffering minor injuries.

  Crime

  Feb 26
• ‘Weather whiplash’: Arctic blast to follow warm temps, possible thunderstorms in southern Ontario

  Southern Ontario residents are set to experience a "weather whiplash" this week, with an Arctic blast set to follow possible thunderstorms and double-digit high temperatures.

  Weather

  Feb 26