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08/23/2024

Women identified in 19-year-old suspicious death case near Guelph

On August 28, 2005, human remains were found in a wooded picnic area on Highway 7 between Rockwood and Guelph.

08/23/2024

Police searching for woman who stole hundreds of dollars worth of cosmetics from business in Guelph

According to police, the woman entered a business near Woolwich St. and Speedvale Ave. at around 3:30 p.m.

08/23/2024

ICYMI: Canadian National Railway has ended lockout, recovery plan underway

Canada’s two biggest railways are preparing to get trains running again after Ottawa said it would step in to end a bitter labour dispute. Canadian National Railway Co. says it has ended its lockout of workers that began earlier today and is to immediately begin a recovery plan. The company says w...

08/23/2024

Person of interest sought following jewellery theft in Cambridge

Police would like to identify this man in connection with a reported theft incident at a jewellery store in the Cambridge Centre mall.

08/23/2024

Caribbean carnival and belly rubbin’ good BBQ: A jam-packed weekend of events in Waterloo Region

Caribana Ignite, Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival, and Waterloo Rib Fest all happening this weekend in Waterloo Region.

08/23/2024

The Big Story: What’s behind the rise of ‘hormone imbalance’?

People are suffering from these ailments and are dealing with a health-care system that is either unavailable or dismissive towards them.

08/23/2024

Bridge work brings lengthy closure to Roseville Road in North Dumfries

A substantial closure is on the way for the drive around the 401 in North Dumfries. The Region of Waterloo is expected to begin bridge work on Roseville Road in early September, closing the roadway between Whistle Bare Road and Kings Road from Sept. 2 through to Nov. 21, 2025. Detours have been prov...

08/23/2024

Local Rabbi pleads for community attention after N**i flag flown in Kitchener

After the flag displaying offensive symbols was spotted in Kitchener, a local Rabbi says it points to a lack of humanity in those who support it.

08/23/2024

Panthers stun Jackfish in Game 1 of IBL playoff series

Kitchener scored a big extra-inning win against Welland, with a two-out RBI single by Raul Gonzalez in the 10th bringing a 3-2 final.

08/23/2024

Liberals move to force binding arbitration, return to work in railway labour dispute

The Liberal government is "not taking this lightly" and is working to find the right solution for the economy.

08/23/2024

Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery improving online presence with $106K in grants

The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery says the cash will help make major improvements to online programming and their website.

08/23/2024

This AM on All News Mornings with Christine Clark & Mark Douglas:

🚉: Ottawa intervenes, ends a rail lockout
🎙️: Local rabbi speaks out after hateful flag flown at Kitchener house
🎉: Big weekend in the region! Busker Carnival, Caribana Ignite and ribs

Listen live to 570 NewsRadio Kitchener for Kitchener-Waterloo's breaking news, traffic and weather.

08/22/2024

Golden Windows to expand in Kitchener, adding 50 jobs

The $30M investment will feature product lines to support high-rise construction in Toronto in a new 240,000 square-foot facility.

08/22/2024

UPDATE: Water restrictions lifted for Waterloo Region after crews complete repairs to ‘critical’ pipe

According to Waterloo Region, crews finished repairing the 'critical' pipe ahead of schedule on Thursday, Aug. 22.

08/22/2024

Rail strike means no freight trains for the Toyota plant in Cambridge for foreseeable future

Toyota Manufacturing Canada says they've taken 'proactive countermeasures' to mitigate short-term interruptions of service - amid a nationwide rail strike

08/22/2024

The Big Story: Should you really be scared of Mpox?

The Africa CDC previously said that Mpox has been detected in 13 countries, and that more than 96% of all cases and deaths are in Congo.

08/22/2024

Drug Poisoning Awareness Day event held amid provincial changes for safe consumption sites

The event, meant to bring attention to International Overdose Awareness Day, allowed residents to mourn those lost to drug poisoning.

08/22/2024

One-third of Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll

A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change. The results from a recent Leger poll suggest more than one in three Canadians have been touched directly by extreme weather such as forest fires, heat...

08/22/2024

Canada rail shutdown begins as employees locked out

Trains across the country have ground to a halt as both of Canada’s major railways locked out 9,300 workers after they failed to agree on a new contract before a 12:01 a.m. EDT deadline. The shutdown marks the first-ever simultaneous work stoppage at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific ...

08/22/2024

This AM on All News Mornings with Christine Clark & Mark Douglas:

🚃: Canada rail work stoppage officially begins today
🏘️: Region talks affordable housing in Cambridge on Lauris
🏫: Should kids have a shorter summer break? More from a expert

Listen live to 570 NewsRadio Kitchener for Kitchener-Waterloo's breaking news, traffic and weather.

08/21/2024

Three teenagers arrested and charged in connection with Cambridge shooting

Regional police have arrested three youths, including one 12-year-old, in relation to a shooting that took place in Cambridge on Sunday.

08/21/2024

Guelph Police search for man who reached into female’s car while exposing himself

A man allegedly reached into a victim's car while he was exposing himself to her, in a downtown Guelph parking lot, Saturday evening.

08/21/2024

Business groups call on feds to prevent Canada rail work stoppage

A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada’s two biggest railways. A phased shutdown of the networks at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. is already underway as the clock ticks down on contact talks wit...

08/21/2024

ICYMI: Rail strike could have swift impacts at grocery stores, expert says

Canadians could see empty shelves at local grocery stores "within days" if a railway strike happens this week, one expert says.

08/21/2024

The Big Story: Can Kamala Harris ride her momentum to a November win?

This week, the biggest names in United States Democratic politics are united in Chicago for one purpose: To give Kamala Harris the momentum she needs to defeat Donald Trump. Thus far, her campaign has been a stunning success, but can that last until November? Jonathan Weisman is a political reporter...

08/21/2024

‘We need every tool possible’: CTS sites in Kitchener, Guelph to close amid new provincial guidelines

This decision will force sites in Kitchener and Guelph to close, and health officials say the decision will leave thousands without access.

08/21/2024

Ontario parties spend summer preparing for possibility of an early election

Ford told Ottawa radio station CFRA that Ontario would "100 per cent" not have an election this summer or fall.

08/21/2024

A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC

The Democratic National Convention's second night highlighted the party's past presidents, particularly Chicago's own Barack Obama.

08/21/2024

‘Substantial progress’ made in Ayr post-tornado clean-up efforts

The Township of North Dumfries latest update boasts "substantial progress" in clearing Greenfield Road of tree debris.

08/21/2024

This AM on All News Mornings with Christine Clark & Mark Douglas:

🎙️: reacts re: Ford Govt to close 10 CTS sites, including in Kitchener
❤️: Progress made in Ayr tornado clean-up
🇺🇸: Harris named Democratic Presidential Nominee

Listen live to 570 NewsRadio Kitchener for Kitchener-Waterloo's breaking news, traffic and weather.

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VIDEO: St. Patrick's Day is here, and officials are starting to move into position for the day, as they try to prevent 2022 from turning into 2019, and an unsanctioned street gathering on Ezra Avenue that attracted over 33,000 people and cost officials a combined $760K+.

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Ontario's top doctor announces lifting of mask mandates

Ford, Elliott making an announcement

Premier Doug Ford is making an announcement alongside Health Minister Christine Elliott.

Ford, Elliott speaking to reporters

Ontario's Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Christine Elliott, is speaking about not seeking re-election in June. Premier Doug Ford will also be addressing the media.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes an announcement

Federal officials discussing the situation in Ukraine

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is holding a press conference, along with National Defence Minister Anita Anand and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser.