Mugging robberies on increase in Waterloo's university district

There's an increasing trend of muggings and robberies in the university district of Waterloo, police reported Friday.

Youth employment charity gets $1.1M for job sourcing program

by Flora Pan

K-W charity Ray of Hope is receiving $1.1 million to fund their employment program for youth with challenges obtaining and maintaining employment.

Ager Hasan may not be extradited from the U.S. until September

by Jackie Sharkey

Extraditing Ager Hasan from the U.S. may take longer than initially thought. Initially, WRPS said it could take as little as a week and as long as a month before Hasan, 24, is returned to Canada to face his second-degree murder charge. CBC News has learned that his next court date in Texas is in September.

Kate's five fun things to do this weekend — July 14 to 16

by Kate Bueckert

This weekend, take in RibFest in Kitchener, music at Hillside Festival in Guelph, Scottish heritage in Cambridge or check out some exotic cars while helping a good cause.

Scientists expect 'significant' algae bloom on Lake Erie

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and research partners released their annual algae forecast for the shallowest and warmest of the Great Lakes, where massive algae formations are a recurring threat to the environment and the economy.

Teen girl faces murder charge in case of missing Six Nations man: police

Two people are facing charges in the case of a 48-year-old Six Nations man missing since June.

Updated Family of Indigenous woman who died in police custody seeks answers and justice

by Hala Ghonaim

Debra Chrisjohn was arrested early September in 2016 after London police received reports of a woman who was obstructing traffic at a major intersection. She was transferred on an outstanding warrant into the custody of Ontario Provincial Police. She was later sent to hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Audio Listen to Megan Follows and Antoni Cimolino as Romeo and Juliet

by Jackie Sharkey

To celebrate the 65th season of the Stratford Festival, nearly a dozen past Romeos and Juliets reunited on Thursday. Listen as Megan Follows and Antoni Cimolino perform one of Shakespeare's most well-known sonnets, exclusively for CBC.

Kitchener credit union asks 'what's changed?' with banking words

by Carmen Ponciano

Kindred Credit Union in Kitchener is among many across the country opposing the federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions advisory to cease using the terms “bank”, “banker” or “banking” in interactions with their members.

Sears managers to earn thousands in bonuses while laid-off workers get no severance

by Sophia Harris

Sears Canada plans to dole out up to $9.2 million in retention bonuses to senior staff still working at Sears during its restructuring.

Post-mortem scheduled for human remains found in North Dumfries

A post-mortem will be conducted in Hamilton Thursday on a body, believed to be that of a man found in a North Dumfries farmers field yesterday.

Video Tornado sightings north of London as severe thunderstorms move through southern Ontario

Watch video of a funnel cloud spotted north of London Wednesday prompting Environment Canada to send a team to investigate.

Sears Canada gets court approval to begin soliciting bids for its sale

by Linda Nguyen, David Paddon

An Ontario judge has given Sears Canada the green light to immediately proceed with reaching out to potential buyers while it's under creditor protection.

President's Choice pub recipe chicken nuggets recalled for possible salmonella contamination

Some President’s Choice brand chicken nuggets are being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Wednesday night.

Romeos and Juliets to mark Stratford Festival's 65th season with reunion

by Muriel Draaisma

Star crossed lovers will meet again on Thursday when nearly a dozen actors who played Romeo and Juliet will gather to mark the 65th season of the Stratford Festival.

High collision road in Guelph to pilot green bike lanes and bike boxes

by Joe Pavia

The high volume of collisions between cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles on the section of Gordon Street between Waterloo Ave. and Wellington St. has prompted the City of Guelph to launch a safety pilot project that will introduce green-painted bike lanes and a bike box.

Threat of severe thunderstorm has passed in Waterloo region

The threat of severe thunderstorm has passed here in Waterloo region. An Environment Canada warning issued at 8:25 a.m. this morning ended at 10:11 a.m.

Man accused of fatally stabbing Melinda Vasilije arrested in Texas

by Kate Bueckert

The suspect in the fatal stabbing of Melinda Vasilije of Kitchener — Ager Hasan, 24, of Hamilton — has been arrested in Texas. He has been a fugitive and reportedly posting online since Vasilije was found dead in her apartment April 28.

Attorney General says marijuana survey will carry 'lots of weight'

by Chris dela Torre

Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi is looking for input on how to keep marijuana away from youth, and to keep Ontario roads safe.

Someone keeps shooting people in Brantford with a BB gun

Police are investigating after two people in Brantford have reportedly been shot with a BB gun.

Bank of Canada raises interest rate for 1st time in 7 years to 0.75%

The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate as expected to 0.75 per cent — the central bank's first move upward in the cost of borrowing in seven years.

Fire destroys about $500,000 worth of farm machinery south of Ingersoll, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say people heard a "loud popping noise" early Wednesday morning before fire destroyed about $500,000 worth of farm machinery south of Ingersoll, Ont.

'This shouldn't even be an amazing thing' Stratford Festival experiments with 'relaxed' shows

by Jackie Sharkey

Stratford Festival has added relaxed performances to its repertoire this season, breaking down some of the barriers that restrict people from seeing live theatre.

Vandalized Canadian flag prompts museum to host reconciliation forum

by Muriel Draaisma

Vandalism, in the form of black liquid spilled onto a huge Canadian flag, has prompted TheMuseum in Kitchener to hold a "special dialogue" on reconciliation Wednesday evening.

2-way, all-day Kitchener-Toronto train 'has to happen,' says Patrick Brown

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown says two-way, all-day GO train service is "absolutely important and it has to happen," in an interview with The Morning Edition's host, Craig Norris.

Aging delivery trucks poisoning us, postal workers claim

by Stu Mills

Some Canada Post workers on rural routes near Ottawa have become so concerned about exhaust spewing into the cabs of their aging delivery trucks that they've started carrying carbon monoxide detectors.

Universities growing more reliant on foreign student fees

by Mike Crawley

Fees from international students are becoming increasingly crucial to the bottom line at universities across Ontario, research by CBC News reveals.

$978K for upgrades to Cambridge Memorial Hospital critical for patient safety

by Flora Pan

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is one of 131 hospitals in Ontario getting money to upgrade or make repairs to hospital facilities, as part of the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund.

7 people face marijuana charges during traffic stops in Wellington County

by Joe Pavia

Seven people were charged with marijuana possession during police traffic stops this past weekend on Wellington County OPP patrolled roads.

Peeling paint, marker messages the reasons why graffiti bear painted over

by Kate Bueckert

People walking through downtown Kitchener may notice a chance in street art on Ontario Street. The owners of a new coffeeshop say they had to replace a graffiti bear because it was 'peeling badly' and had 'messy marker messages' all over it.

Tips to prepare for future interest rate hikes from financial adviser

by Flora Pan

The Bank of Canada is expected to increase the interest rate by 0.25 per cent Wednesday. A Waterloo financial adviser said it's not a reason for panic now, but people need to start planning for further hikes.

Mary Johnston, first female principal in Waterloo County, dies at 87

Mary Johnston, who was named the first female principal in Waterloo County has died at the age of 87. She began her teaching career in a one room school house and would eventually have a school named after her when she retired.

Kitchener Fire investing $1.7M to revamp communications systems

Kitchener Fire communication system to get facelift

105 Ontario FireRangers leave this morning to help battle B.C. wildfires

by Ieva Lucs

As fires continue to rage in the interior of British Columbia forcing more than 14,000 people out of their homes, 105 Ontario firefighters are being flown out on Tuesday morning to help relieve exhausted crews.

Have you seen Emily? This 10-pound rescue dog got lost by customs at Pearson

by Laura Fraser

Animal rescue volunteers began a frantic search Monday night for a 10-pound dog named Emily who ran away from a Toronto airport terminal after customs staff let her out of her crate.

L.M. Montgomery's secret dark side revealed in republished, uncensored, journals

by Carmen Ponciano

Mary Rubio, a retired professor from the University of Guelph who’s done extensive work on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s life, is currently working on publishing the complete versions of Montgomery's journals.