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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 36m

Kitchener man charged after vehicle theft and trespassing in Woolwich Township

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.

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

Police investigate theft from vehicle, fraudulent card use in Kitchener

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 · 2h

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.

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.

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

10-year-old boy dies following Wellesley Township collision

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

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 4h

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.

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.

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

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

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

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 6h

Concordia Club full of revellers on their first night of Oktoberfest

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 · 11h

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

The haunting history of Hamilton House on Henderson Highway

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

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

‘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.

‘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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

London Knights win against Erie Otters

The London Knights faced off against the Erie Otters tonight.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 20h

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

Location of new drug detox centre gathers mixed reviews

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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CTV News Kitchener @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social · 22h

Two municipal parties propose different visions for NDG’s Empress Theatre - The Empress Theatre in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) has been sitting vacant for more than 30 years. Now, two municipal parties are offering competing plans for the historic site.

Two municipal parties propose different visions for NDG’s Empress Theatre

The Empress Theatre in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) has been sitting vacant for more than 30 years. Now, two municipal parties are offering competing plans for the historic site.

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

Accessibility discussion delayed as security measures remain in place at Cambridge City Hall

As access to Cambridge City Hall remains limited following security concerns, a father and son who had hoped to speak during a council meeting said their delegation has been pushed back.

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

It’s the end of a long chapter for one local bookstore - A beloved used bookstore in Ottawa is turning the page on decades of business in the capital.