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CTV National News: Fan frenzy across the nation as the Jays chase baseball's big prize

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 3h

CTV National News: Fan frenzy across the nation as the Jays chase baseball's big prize - Fans across Canada are catching the Blue Jays fever. Paul Hollingsworth on their rise in popularity.

Fans across Canada are catching the Blue Jays fever. Paul Hollingsworth on their rise in popularity.

CTV National News: High demand putting strain on food banks this Thanksgiving

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 5h

CTV National News: High demand putting strain on food banks this Thanksgiving - The high cost of living is leaving many Canadians struggling to feed their families. Sarah Plowman on the growing food bank demands.

The high cost of living is leaving many Canadians struggling to feed their families. Sarah Plowman on the growing food bank demands.

Sandhill crane spotted at Wascana Lake, wildlife experts suspect injuries

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 7h

Sandhill crane spotted at Wascana Lake, wildlife experts suspect injuries - Most birds have started their migration south as winter is right around the corner, but a Regina man recently spotted an odd sight, an outlier bird just south of the Broad Street bridge.

Most birds have started their migration south as winter is right around the corner, but a Regina man recently spotted an odd sight, an outlier bird just south of the Broad Street bridge.

Heavy rain in Mexico sets off floods and landslides, killing at least 41

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 8h

Heavy rain in Mexico sets off floods and landslides, killing at least 41 - Some people in the low-lying working class neighbourhoods of Poza Rica heard the wall of water before they saw it.

Some people in the low-lying working class neighbourhoods of Poza Rica heard the wall of water before they saw it.

Traffic advisory for Walterdale Hill and area due to demonstration: EPS

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 9h

Traffic advisory for Walterdale Hill and area due to demonstration: EPS - Edmonton police have issued a traffic advisory in and around Walterdale Hill due to a demonstration.

Edmonton police have issued a traffic advisory in and around Walterdale Hill due to a demonstration.

Tiger Woods has a seventh back surgery to have disk replaced

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 10h

Tiger Woods has a seventh back surgery to have disk replaced - Tiger Woods has gone through a seventh back surgery, this time to replace a disk in his lower back and had caused pain and mobility issues.

Tiger Woods has gone through a seventh back surgery, this time to replace a disk in his lower back and had caused pain and mobility issues.

Hundreds of families came out to the Wellington County Museum and Archives in Fergus to welcome the fall harvest season with pumpkin-themed activities.

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 11h

Families come out to Pumpkin Day in Fergus for a ‘gourd’ time

Waterloo Regional Police said officers responded around 10:45 a.m. on Friday to a report of an “unwanted male” in a parking lot near Fountain Street North and Airport Road.

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 12h

Kitchener man charged after vehicle theft and trespassing in Woolwich Township

Police said between Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, an unknown suspect entered a vehicle parked in a residential driveway near Ira Needles Boulevard and Highland Road West in the Forest Heights area.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 13h

Police investigate theft from vehicle, fraudulent card use in Kitchener

Kingston, Ont. names cardinal, crow as official city birds following vote

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 14h

Kingston, Ont. names cardinal, crow as official city birds following vote - The cardinal and the crow received the most votes in the City of Kingston's poll to choose the official City Bird, so both will share the designation.

The cardinal and the crow received the most votes in the City of Kingston's poll to choose the official City Bird, so both will share the designation.

Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in Wellesley Township.

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 15h

10-year-old boy dies following Wellesley Township collision

Family Fuse seminar local influencers aim to inspire Windsor youth

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 16h

Family Fuse seminar local influencers aim to inspire Windsor youth - Some Windsor youth found inspiration Friday from community mentors and leaders at the WFCU Centre.

Some Windsor youth found inspiration Friday from community mentors and leaders at the WFCU Centre.

Police across Quebec are increasing road patrols and enforcement this Thanksgiving long weekend

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 17h

Police across Quebec are increasing road patrols and enforcement this Thanksgiving long weekend - Police across Quebec are increasing road patrols and enforcement this Thanksgiving long weekend, targeting distracted and reckless driving.

Police across Quebec are increasing road patrols and enforcement this Thanksgiving long weekend, targeting distracted and reckless driving.

The first night of Oktoberfest at the Concordia Club in Kitchener kicked off on Friday, with the tent hall and the club itself full of partygoers.

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 18h

Concordia Club full of revellers on their first night of Oktoberfest

Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 19h

Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls - Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas.

Orange Naturals provides ways to help boost our immune system ahead of cold and flu season. For full product line, Visit orangenaturals.com

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 21h

Healthy immune system - Orange Naturals provides ways to help boost our immune system ahead of cold and flu season. For full product line, Visit orangenaturals.com

Healthy immune system

The haunting history of Hamilton House on Henderson Highway

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 23h

The haunting history of Hamilton House on Henderson Highway - A historic Winnipeg home with a haunted heritage is officially off the market.

A historic Winnipeg home with a haunted heritage is officially off the market.

‘Why would we buy U.S. wines?’ Ontario vintners reap benefits of trade dispute

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1d

‘Why would we buy U.S. wines?’ Ontario vintners reap benefits of trade dispute - The grape harvest is well underway and sales of local wines are booming, thanks in part to the province’s ongoing boycott of U.S. wines and spirits.

The grape harvest is well underway and sales of local wines are booming, thanks in part to the province’s ongoing boycott of U.S. wines and spirits.

It won’t be long on Saturday before you start to see the shift in the weather

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1d

It won’t be long on Saturday before you start to see the shift in the weather - Happy Thanksgiving! Although you may not be as thankful about the weather for this long weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving! Although you may not be as thankful about the weather for this long weekend.

Riders take down Argos to clinch West Division regular season title

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1d

Riders take down Argos to clinch West Division regular season title - The win earns Saskatchewan the right to host the West Final for the first time since 2019.

The win earns Saskatchewan the right to host the West Final for the first time since 2019.

London Knights win against Erie Otters

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1d

London Knights win against Erie Otters - The London Knights faced off against the Erie Otters tonight.

The London Knights faced off against the Erie Otters tonight.

Location of new drug detox centre gathers mixed reviews

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1d

Location of new drug detox centre gathers mixed reviews - The site of a new drug detox centre in Winnipeg has gathered mixed reviews.

The site of a new drug detox centre in Winnipeg has gathered mixed reviews.

Winnipeg Jets celebrate 15th season since return

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1d

Winnipeg Jets celebrate 15th season since return - When the Winnipeg Jets took to the ice Thursday night, it marked the beginning of the team’s 15th season back in Winnipeg.

When the Winnipeg Jets took to the ice Thursday night, it marked the beginning of the team’s 15th season back in Winnipeg.

Brother testifies that he was behind the wheel during crash that killed a London woman

CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 1d

Brother testifies that he was behind the wheel during crash that killed a London woman - The younger brother of a man charged with dangerous driving causing death told the court that he was driving the Black Mercedes Benz almost five years ago and not the accused.

The younger brother of a man charged with dangerous driving causing death told the court that he was driving the Black Mercedes Benz almost five years ago and not the accused.