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Rain, warm temperatures and melting snow could cause flooding in Waterloo region Wednesday
Waterloo region is under a special weather statement Wednesday as the temperature is expected to climb to 8 C and rainfall amounts could be 25 mm. That, along with melting snow, could lead to flooding in some areas.
1 case of measles confirmed in Guelph area, warns local public health
Measles is circulating in the Guelph area after a local case of the virus was confirmed by public health Monday. In addition, a person from outside the southern Ontario region with a confirmed case of measles attended an event in Guelph last month, said a release Monday from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
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Disability advocates call on municipalities to have more 'empathy' when it comes to snow removal
Advocates say lack of attention to detail while clearing snow off of sidewalks is creating obstacles for people who use wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches and other mobility aids in Waterloo region and Guelph.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 28 to March 2
Out with February, in with March this weekend. There's lots of music in Guelph, plus a community art project in Waterloo and a food festival in Stratford.
PC candidate Joseph Racinsky to be new MPP in Wellington-Halton Hills
Ted Arnott has served as MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills since 1990, but opted not to run in this Ontario election. Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky won Thursday's election.
Green Leader Mike Schreiner wins 3rd term in Guelph
Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner wins in Guelph and retain his seat at Queen's Park.
Guelph prof makes shocking discovery: Slime that has the power to generate electricity
An associate professor at the University of Guelph has made an electric discovery in her science lab. Erica Pensini has concocted a water-based slime that has the ability to generate electricity when stretched or squeezed.
Snow events ended in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Guelph but cleanup efforts continue
Crews in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph continue to clean up after two storms midway through this month. All of the cities have officially ended their snow events, which means street parking is again allowed.
Waterloo Region Votes
How Guelph candidates plan to address health care, tariff threats and housing the homeless
Candidates from three of the four major parties participated in a CBC K-W candidate panel for the riding of Guelph. They answered questions about voters' top concerns, including health care, the U.S. tariff threat and housing the homeless.
'Do the right thing': Pressure to avoid vote-splitting intensifies in Waterloo region
A second Green Party of Ontario candidate has endorsed the NDP candidate they're running against. During a debate in New Hamburg Monday night, Kitchener-Conestoga candidate Brayden Wagenaar endorsed NDP's Jodi Szimanski. Meanwhile after the debate, Liberal candidate Joe Gowing found graffiti on his car telling him to step aside.
Guelph teen arrested following bomb threat that shut down a high school on Monday
A Guelph, Ont., teen has been arrested after a high school was closed Monday due to a bomb threat. All classes at John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute have been moved online and police are on scene investigating.
Advance polls open and candidates take the airwaves: A look at week 4 of local Ontario election campaigns
Local candidates enter the home stretch of campaigning as voters head to the polls on Thursday. This past week, two leaders visited the region and candidates took part in panels on CBC K-W's The Morning Edition.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 21 to 23
There are several events to mark Black History Month, plus it's Seedy Saturday at the Kitchener Public Library and there's a book fair in Guelph on Sunday.
Man arrested after 26 vehicles damaged downtown Guelph causing over $13K in damage
A Guelph man faces dozens of charges after 26 vehicles were damaged downtown causing over $13,000 in damages.
Here's where and when you can vote in advance polls in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County
Advance polls in the Ontario election run Thursday to Saturday. This story provides you with the need-to-know information to vote at those polls.
Residents asked to help to dig out fire hydrants across Waterloo region
Fire crews across Waterloo region and in Guelph are asking residents to help clear snow from around fire hydrants on their properties or in their neighbourhoods.
Wellington County Votes
Wellington-Halton Hills: Riding to elect first new MPP in decades
Ted Arnott, who has represented this area since 1990, is not running in the current provincial election. That means Wellington-Halton Hills will get a new MPP. There are seven candidates vying for the seat.
Guelph Votes
Guelph: Green leader looks to retain his seat for a 3rd term
Five candidates are running in Guelph, a seat that is currently held by Ontario's first Green MPP.
26 parked vehicles damaged in downtown Guelph, suspect caught on security camera
More than two dozen vehicles parked in the downtown area of Guelph were damaged in the early morning on Tuesday, police say.
Waterloo and Kitchener extend parking ban as clean up continues after weekend winter storm
Schools in Guelph and Wellington County were closed Tuesday, although schools in Waterloo region are open. There are parking bans still in effect in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph after a winter storm brought heavy snow to the region.
Here we go again: Winter storm could bring up to 30 cm of snow to Waterloo region and area this weekend
Another winter storm is on its way to Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County. Environment Canada warns up to 10 cm of snow could fall during the day Saturday, with about another 20 cm of snow by the end of Sunday. A winter storm warning was issued on Saturday.
Here are the local candidates running in the Ontario election
Premier Doug Ford has triggered an election and Ontarians are set to go to the polls on Feb. 27. Here are the candidates listed on the Elections Ontario website as running in the ridings in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington and Perth Counties.
Sweeten up your Valentine with chocolates made in Waterloo region and area: Jasmine Mangalaseril
If you’re looking for a sweet treat to give your valentine, chances are you won’t go wrong with a box of quality chocolate. From Guelph to Stratford, there are about a dozen small chocolate makers to help satisfy that sweet tooth. CBC K-W's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril tells us more.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Family Day weekend
It's Valentine's Day on Friday and Family Day on Monday, which means a fun winter long weekend. If you're not too busy shovelling snow, there are several events to enjoy like TriCon, a travellers tour of downtown Kitchener and music in downtown Guelph.
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Schools closed as Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County digs out after winter storm
A winter storm that brought a lot of snow to Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County has led to bus cancellations, school closures and other programs to be cancelled Thursday morning.