The first weekend of May brings a giant book sale in Elora, Mother's Day markets, a tree planting event and music.

Conservative candidates in Cambridge, Kitchener Centre and Kitchener South-Hespeler have won those ridings, unseating Liberal and Green incumbents in those races. In Kitchener-Conestoga, Liberal incumbent Tim Louis held on to keep his seat. Liberal incumbent Bardish Chagger also won in Waterloo.

Elections Canada has found new Canadians tend to be generally less passionate about local politics. Researchers have found new Canadians are also slightly less likely to vote. But some new citizens are passionate about casting their ballot for the first time in a federal election.

Find out voting information and learn about the candidates in your local riding.

The pope's funeral will take place Saturday in Rome and Guelph's Cardinal Thomas Collins will be there for the ceremony and help choose the new pope.

The last weekend of April is a busy one with a pet expo, cultural celebrations and belated Earth Day events.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health sent a notice to parents of Brisbane Public School in Erin, Ont., this week letting them know about a case of measles at the school. Parents and families were reminded to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccinations.

There are now 30 cases of measles in the area covered by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and medical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer says they're seeing cases spread within the city's elementary schools.

Federal election candidates in Cambridge and Guelph are reporting their campaign signs are being stolen or vandalized. One Cambridge candidate says he's lost hundreds of signs in this campaign.

Three candidates in Guelph, Ont., joined CBC K-W's The Morning Edition on Wednesday to talk about issues in their riding, including the impact U.S. tariffs could have on the local economy, how to build more affordable housing and what needs to happen to address climate change.

Here's what's open and closed this Easter long weekend in the region. Reminder that advanced polls in the federal election begin on Friday and run until Monday. Voting day is April 28.

Each election, CBC K-W invites candidates to take part in panel discussions about issues important to the people they want to represent. Here's a list of when those panel discussions will take place.

Food Banks Canada is calling on federal leaders to make pledges to end food insecurity in the next five years, as local food banks and advocates say it needs to be a top election issue.

Meg Alford, owner of Guelph’s Two Faces natural wine bar, said there’s an uptick in interest in Ontario-made wines and people are starting to ask more questions about what they're drinking.

The K-W Titans are home for two semi-final games this weekend, the Guelph Beer Bus is back, there are egg hunts, a tree trimming event and a walking tour followed by some soup in Cambridge.

U.S. tariffs on the automobiles and auto parts are affecting the way a Cambridge motorhome manufacture and a Guelph auto-parts company are doing business. The union that represents Roadtrek workers says workers have received temporary layoff notices for this week. Meanwhile, Linamar is keeping its eye on new tariffs expected May 3.

Wilfrid Laurier University students say they were surprised when two Canada geese nested on the front lawn of their home in Waterloo, Ont., last week. Now, they're afraid to go out their front door, saying the geese are very aggressive.

Five people have been charged in relation to several butter and ghee thefts at grocery stores in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. Police say they are still looking to talk to two other people as part of the investigation.

Elections Canada has finalized the list of candidates for the April 28 federal election.

Curtis McGowan, 32, was found unresponsive in his cell at Maplehurst Correctional Complex on Oct. 6, 2017. An inquest is mandatory under the Coroner's Act.

Guelph Family Martial Arts is hosting a free self-defence workshop for women in hopes of equipping them with the tools to protect themselves in worst-case scenarios. This comes after an increase of sexual assaults were reported in the city last month.