Episodes

  • Kitchener: Five children killed in tragic crash tops today’s news. | June 22

    Kitchener: Five children killed in tragic crash tops today’s news. | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Kitchener-Waterloo residents are grappling with a tragic crash involving five children in North Dumfries and a legal battle over the encampment near the transit hub project. The Region also faces tough decisions on A Better Tent City funding and a controversial church land housing plan.
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    2 mins
  • Kitchener: Court Challenges Kitchener Encampment Block on Transit Hub Project | June 22

    Kitchener: Court Challenges Kitchener Encampment Block on Transit Hub Project | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Kitchener-Waterloo faces a major legal decision on a transit hub encampment dispute, with the Ontario appeal court's ruling impacting construction plans. The region also grapples with a fatal crash near North Dumfries, a Trigger Wholesale fraud investigation, and Waterloo's proposal to build affordable housing on church land.
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    2 mins
  • Kitchener: Tragic crash near Kitchener claims five lives, authorities investigate | June 21

    Kitchener: Tragic crash near Kitchener claims five lives, authorities investigate | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Kitchener: Law enforcement investigates a fatal crash near Elmira that killed five siblings and the driver, while another crash in Mapleton claims a sixth life. Two teens in Cambridge face charges for stealing a vehicle, and a 42-year-old man from Brampton died in a collision involving five children.
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  • Kitchener: 6th person dead in hospital after fatal collision in Mapleton, Ont. | June 21

    Kitchener: 6th person dead in hospital after fatal collision in Mapleton, Ont. | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Kitchener: A sixth person has died in a fatal collision in Mapleton, bringing regional road safety concerns to a critical point. Two youths in Cambridge were charged with vehicle theft, while a 42-year-old man from Brampton and an SUV driver in Elmira died in crashes that killed multiple children and siblings.
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    2 mins
  • Kitchener: Ontario and Waterloo to appeal Kitchener encampment protection decision | June 20

    Kitchener: Ontario and Waterloo to appeal Kitchener encampment protection decision | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Kitchener officials are appealing a court decision to protect a homeless encampment amid debates over public safety and humane solutions, while the region explores reviving old water wells to address climate change concerns. A funeral for five children killed in a crash near Elmira will take place Saturday, alongside efforts by the Alzheimer’s Society to raise funds for dementia support.
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    2 mins
  • Kitchener: Kitchener killer tells judge he doesn’t want to be alive | June 20

    Kitchener: Kitchener killer tells judge he doesn’t want to be alive | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Kitchener: A man accused of a violent crime in Kitchener expressed no desire to live during his trial, sparking debates on justice and safety. Ontario and Waterloo are appealing a decision to protect a Kitchener encampment, highlighting tensions over housing solutions.
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    2 mins
  • Kitchener: Dedicated Bowlers Save Kitchener Alley | June 19

    Kitchener: Dedicated Bowlers Save Kitchener Alley | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Kitchener's historic Frederick Lanes saved by local bowlers, Waterloo Region hosts Canadian gymnastics championships with weather warnings, and New Hamburg's landmark undergoes revitalization. The Local Wire covers community efforts, major sporting events, and historic preservation in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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  • Kitchener: Local bowlers save Kitchener alley from closure | June 19

    Kitchener: Local bowlers save Kitchener alley from closure | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Kitchener's Frederick Lanes is saved by local bowlers, ensuring its legacy as a community space. The Canadian gymnastics championships head to Waterloo Region this weekend despite weather warnings.
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    2 mins