Waterloo Region Record

Parking ban, safety rules planned for Waterloo University District ahead of St. Patrick’s Day A parking ban and community safety event plan enforced by Waterloo authorities for St. Patrick’s Day aims to prevent unsafe gatherings, with fines for violations ranging from $400 to $1,200.

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Waterloo’s Maban Jabriel goes from local courts to March Madness Waterloo’s forward embracing shot at national NCAA hoops crown with Queens University of Charlotte.

Waterloo’s Maban Jabriel goes from local courts to March Madness www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after hit by SUV in Waterloo A 23-year-old pedestrian in Waterloo suffered serious injuries after being hit by an SUV on King Street North.

Pedestrian suffers serious injuries after hit by SUV in Waterloo www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

‘A proactive investment’: Kitchener to adopt its first newcomer strategy A new strategy will look to make Kitchener even more welcoming to its newcomers.

‘A proactive investment’: Kitchener to adopt its first newcomer strategy www.therecord.com/news/council...

Council orders third-party investigation into current water capacity issues Lake Erie pipeline “potential” is being considered for Waterloo Region.

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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…

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 brought in to help with delays. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

University of Waterloo prepares for first generation of students raised on GenAI The university is launching a new project to find practical ways for faculty to use GenAI in their teaching — from course and program design to delivery and assessment

University of Waterloo prepares for first generation of students raised on GenAI www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Cambridge has plan to clean up ‘soggy and dirty’ leaves left behind last fall At least 30 per cent of Cambridge has been left with soggy piles of leaves lining the streets

Starting at the end of March, city crews will pick up where they left off in November when snow storms interrupted loose leaf collection www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Kitchener swatting cases causing ‘real harm,’ police say Police in Kitchener have investigated four swatting incidents in a month, causing panic and diverting resources. Officers warn people of the serious legal consequences for making false reports.

Police in Kitchener have investigated four swatting incidents in a month, causing panic and diverting resources. Officers warn people of the serious legal consequences for making false reports. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Kitchener teen had no criminal record, then he went off the rails In a six-week spree, 17-year-old fired a handgun from a moving car, stole high-end Acuras and was tied to a cache of drugs found in a storage unit

A Kitchener teen with no criminal record racked up more than 40 charges in a six-week spree, court was told. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

The Record today: Cambridge leaf collection program relaunched + Swatting cases causing ‘real harm’ + Raised on GenAI The Record today: Cambridge leaf collection program relaunched + Swatting cases causing ‘real harm’ + Raised on GenAI

The Record morning update for Thursday, March 12: Cambridge to relaunch leaf collection to clean up from last fall + Kitchener teen had no criminal record, then he went off the rails + University of Waterloo prepares for first generation of students raised on GenAI www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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…

3,000 reports from residents in first week of cart-based waste collection www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

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

U.S. border officials ramp up electronic device searches, data shows www.therecord.com/news/canada/...

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...