Waterloo Region Record

3,000 reports from residents in first week of cart-based waste collection During the first week of Waterloo Region’s cart-based waste pickup, thousands of residents reached out about missed collection, getting carts and with general questions. An additional 35 trucks were…

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U.S. border officials ramp up electronic device searches, data shows The searches raise privacy concerns among some travellers.

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Record 2026 JUNO Awards Contest The JUNO Awards are coming to Hamilton, and we’re giving you the keys to Canada’s Biggest Night in Music.

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Woman wanted after series of store thefts in Kitchener, Waterloo Police seek a woman in relation to thefts reported in Kitchener and Waterloo between Dec. 4, 2025, and Feb. 8, 2026.

Woman wanted after series of store thefts in Kitchener, Waterloo www.therecord.com/news/crime/w...

Ontario’s once robust tire recycling industry hits another road bump Organization responsible for most tire recycling in Toronto cuts tire processing this month by 50 per cent.

Ontario’s once robust tire recycling industry hits another road bump www.therecord.com/business/ont...

Man wanted in Kitchener immigration fraud case Police are looking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted in an ongoing fraud investigation.

Man wanted in Kitchener immigration fraud case www.therecord.com/news/crime/k...

Truck driver charged after man suffers life-altering injuries saving girlfriend in Guelph Ariss truck driver charged after hitting Guelph pedestrian who was pulling his girlfriend out of the truck’s path.

Truck driver charged after man suffers life-altering injuries saving girlfriend in Guelph www.therecord.com/news/crime/t...

Waterloo Warriors to host East-West Bowl for third straight year The East-West Bowl returns to Waterloo, showcasing the top university football players for CFL.

Waterloo Warriors to host East-West Bowl for third straight year www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Dozens of townhomes approved in south Kitchener Kitchener’s planning committee has approved a proposal to build dozens of townhomes in the city’s south end.

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Waterloo Region’s water shortage is a warning. It shouldn’t have been a surprise In 2015, the moraines feeding Waterloo Region’s aquifers were identified as areas needing protection by a provincial advisory panel. This wasn’t buried in a footnote, writes the chair of that panel,…

In 2015, the moraines feeding Waterloo Region’s aquifers were identified as areas needing protection by a provincial advisory panel. This wasn’t buried in a footnote, it was a central finding, writes the former mayor of Toronto. www.therecord.com/opinion/cont...

Food safety inspections ‘increasingly complex’ in Waterloo Region Food safety inspections are “increasingly complex” in Waterloo Region.

The number of food premises in Waterloo Region continued to increase last year, and so did the number of safety inspections; however, complaints and enforcement actions were down compared to 2024. www.therecord.com/news/council...

FunGuyz open new Cambridge magic mushroom dispensary location FunGuyz magic mushroom dispensary opens in Galt after former store closure.

FunGuyz, which owned the former magic mushroom dispensary location in Preston before it closed in 2024, has opened a new location in the downtown Galt area of Cambridge. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

She waited five days for her garbage to be picked up. Here’s what the region has to say about that The start of the new garbage collection system was a rocky road, Luisa D’Amato writes

She waited five days for her garbage to be picked up. Here’s what Waterloo Region has to say about that. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...

Waterloo council advances ‘complex’ project to enable 2 towers in the heart of the city City hall is expropriating a commercial parcel in support of two towers planned beside Public Square.

Waterloo City Hall is edging closer to seeing two towers built beside Public Square in the downtown, after pursuing an expropriation meant to help put new housing on a parking lot. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

The Record today: Two towers beside Public Square + Rainfall warning + Kitchener townhomes approved The Record today: Two towers beside Public Square + Rainfall warning + Kitchener townhomes approved

The Record morning update for Wednesday, March 11: Waterloo council advances ‘complex’ project to enable two towers in the heart of the city + Dozens of townhomes approved in south Kitchener + Food safety inspections ‘increasingly complex’ in Waterloo Region www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Two hospitalized after significant weekend fire in Cambridge Pets in the house were unable to escape the fire.

Two hospitalized after significant weekend fire in Cambridge www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Guelph pair break into apartment of resident they thought was in custody: police Man and woman break into apartment with resident mistakenly home, caught with cocaine, face multiple charges in Guelph.

Guelph pair break into apartment of resident they thought was in custody: police www.therecord.com/news/crime/b...

Truck driver charged after man suffers life-altering injuries saving girlfriend in Guelph Ariss truck driver charged after hitting Guelph pedestrian who was pulling his girlfriend out of the truck’s path.

Truck driver charged after man suffers life-altering injuries saving girlfriend in Guelph www.therecord.com/news/crime/t...

Victim target of death threats, racial slurs in Waterloo’s University District Waterloo Regional Police investigate hate-motivated threats in University District.

Victim target of death threats, racial slurs in Waterloo’s University District www.therecord.com/news/crime/d...

Man armed with chisel charged in connection with vehicle break-ins in Wilmot: Police Suspect, 35, arrested in the area of Snyder’s Road East and Foundry Street Monday night.

Man armed with chisel charged in connection with vehicle break-ins in Wilmot: Police www.therecord.com/news/crime/w...

Updated flood warning for Cambridge, West Montrose The Grand River Conservation Authority updated its flood warning message on Tuesday ahead of heavy rainfall expected into Wednesday.

Updated flood warning for Cambridge, West Montrose www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

4 charged after $15K worth of cocaine seized in Guelph Four people were arrested in Guelph for drug charges after $15,000 worth of cocaine was seized in three search warrants.

4 charged after $15K worth of cocaine seized in Guelph www.therecord.com/news/crime/d...

Replica firearm draws heavy police presence at Guelph residence Ten officers approached a residence in Guelph in response to a report of a man with a firearm. A replica firearm was found.

Replica firearm draws heavy police presence at Guelph residence www.therecord.com/news/crime/r...

Man charged in ‘unprovoked’ attacks in Guelph: police A 51-year-old man in Guelph was charged with three counts of unprovoked assaults, including throwing coffee and spitting on individuals, leading to his arrest.

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After one week of the new garbage system, we’re exhausted The new garbage collection system is drawing a lot of complaints in its first week. How much of that is simple growing pains, and how much is just inappropriately designed for our community, Luisa…

After one week of the new garbage system, we’re exhausted www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...

Rideshare driver’s stunt driving leaves passenger stranded in Kitchener A rideshare driver in Kitchener was pulled over for driving nearly double the speed limit, resulting in charges of stunt driving and vehicle impoundment.

Rideshare driver’s stunt driving leaves passenger stranded in Kitchener www.therecord.com/news/crime/r...

OSAP’s $4.1-billion dilemma — how did we get here? Just a year after the current OSAP funding formula was introduced in 2017, an auditor general’s report warned that costs would balloon if grants outweighed loans. Now that the province plans to…

Just a year after the current OSAP funding formula was introduced in 2017, an auditor general’s report warned that costs would balloon if grants outweighed loans. Now that the province plans to change the formula, here’s a look at how we got here and what comes next www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Veteran bureaucrat returns to struggling regional government Darshpreet Bhatti will return to a vastly different Waterloo Regional government from when he left a top leadership role there nearly a decade ago.

Darshpreet Bhatti will return to a vastly different Waterloo Regional government from when he left a top leadership role there nearly a decade ago, writes Mike Farwell. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...

VIDEO: Georgian Bay anglers stranded on ice and need helicopter rescue An expensive rescue on Georgian Bay almost cost more than 20 ice fishers their lives

As Kevin Fox climbed into a helicopter on a sheet of ice two kilometres from shore, he saw dozens of sleds, fishing rods and reels, augers and other gear all left to sink to the bottom of Georgian Bay.
But it didn’t matter, because he was alive. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

University of Waterloo names alumnus Bill Rosehart as new president Rosehart is a three-time graduate of Waterloo, first completing his Bachelor of Applied Science in electrical engineering before earning a Master of Applied Science and a PhD

The University of Waterloo has selected Bill Rosehart as its eighth president and vice-chancellor, the first alumnus to lead the university since its inception in 1957. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...