Stage set for Waterloo Region’s next chair to be appointed The legislation will open the door to appointing upper-tier council chairs in eight regions and granting these council chairs ‘strong chair’ powers to help them deliver on government priorities, such…

BREAKING: The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing will have the power to appoint the Region of Waterloo’s next chair if legislation introduced Thursday passes. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Aberfoyle Mill closes suddenly after 35 years Popular restaurant in Puslinch Township announced closure on its website, thanking customers and saying the industry has been struggling since the pandemic.

The iconic Aberfoyle Mill in Puslinch Township has closed “with heavy hearts.” www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

In the Garden: A pretty painful crown The crown of thorns is a strong plant with bright flowers and sharp thorns, writes David Hobson.

In the Garden: The crown of thorns is a strong plant with bright flowers and sharp thorns, writes David Hobson. www.therecord.com/life/home-an...

Saginaw Spirit strikes gold with free-agent find Egor Barabanov was bypassed in the OHL draft but GM Dave Drinkill saw untapped potential in the Russian centre

Good teams find gems. And Saginaw Spirit general manager Dave Drinkill hit the jackpot with top-line centre Egor Barabanov. www.therecord.com/sports/hocke...

Cambridge SUV driver loses vehicle, charged after crash with transport A two-vehicle collision in Guelph-Eramosa led to charges against a Cambridge resident for careless driving and other violations, resulting in a 45-day vehicle impound.

A two-vehicle collision in Guelph-Eramosa led to charges against a Cambridge resident for careless driving and other violations, resulting in a 45-day vehicle impound. www.therecord.com/news/crime/s...

Stellantis considering a deal to make Chinese EVs in Brampton: Report Industry sources suggest a deal with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology could be for "knockdown" assembly kits, meaning all the parts to build a finished vehicle would be shipped from China.

Stellantis is considering a deal to make Chinese electric vehicles at its idled assembly plant in Brampton, bringing furious condemnation from Canada’s automotive industry, a top union leader, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. www.therecord.com/business/ste...

WRHN patient data may have been involved in massive ‘security incident’ The Waterloo Regional Health Network reported a potential data breach affecting 150,000 patients, prompting concerns and calls for transparency.

The Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) sent a letter to patients stating over a 10-month period their patient medical data could have been compromised in a recent “security incident.” www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Kitchener vice-principal, 6 other Waterloo Region men charged in provincewide child exploitation investigation The arrest of a Kitchener vice-principal in Project Series exposed a provincial internet child exploitation strategy, leading to 33 arrests and 136 charges across Ontario.

Kitchener vice-principal, 6 other Waterloo Region men charged in provincewide child exploitation investigation www.therecord.com/news/crime/p...

“Hidden cost of running a business,” city councillor shares photo of piles of wires in Cambridge A Cambridge city councillor wants to see something done about theft from local businesses

Ward 1 Coun. Helen Shwery said businesses in her ward are constantly being stolen from and this has become a “hidden cost of running a business” in Cambridge. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

‘A giant question mark on our future’ — Kitchener sounds alarm over development charge shortfall Changes to the way development charges are collected are on pace to put Kitchener in a serious financial bind, city staff warned councillors this week.

Changes to the way development charges are collected are on pace to put Kitchener in a serious financial bind, city staff warned councillors this week. www.therecord.com/news/council...

Ion trains are slower than buses. How can we speed them up? Rail transit carries one-third fewer passengers today than initially forecast in Kitchener and Waterloo.

Ion trains are slower than buses. How can we speed them up?
Rail transit in Kitchener and Waterloo carries one-third fewer passengers than projected upon launch in 2019. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

The Record today: Alarm over development charge shortfall + How can we speed up Ion trains? + Wire theft in Cambridge The Record today: Alarm over development charge shortfall + How can we speed up Ion trains? + Wire theft in Cambridge

The Record morning update for Thursday, April 2: Kitchener sounds alarm over development charge shortfall + Ion trains are slower than buses. How can we speed them up? + He claimed self-defence. The judge ruled it murder. Now he claims a mental disorder. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Warm and soggy March for Waterloo Region March in Waterloo Region was the wettest in 15 years and the temperature was above average, with the mercury climbing to 20 C on March 30, according to the University of Waterloo weather station.

March was the wettest for Waterloo Region in 15 years, and the sixth most precipitation since records started in 1914. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

WRHN patient data may have been involved in massive ‘security incident’ The Waterloo Regional Health Network reported a potential data breach affecting 150,000 patients, prompting concerns and calls for transparency.

The Waterloo Regional Health Network reported a potential data breach affecting 150,000 patients, prompting concerns and calls for transparency. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Accused Guelph hit-and-run driver’s honesty sinks him deeper in trouble A Guelph man involved in a hit-and-run was arrested for failing to comply with court orders and leaving the scene. He will appear in court on June 23.

Accused Guelph hit-and-run driver’s honesty sinks him deeper in trouble www.therecord.com/news/crime/d...

Advocates press Kitchener for stronger renoviction bylaw Housing advocates pressed Kitchener councillors Monday for additional measures like compensation for moving costs and rent top-ups that would make a proposed renoviction bylaw the “gold standard.”

Housing advocates pressed Kitchener councillors Monday for additional measures such as compensation for moving costs and rent top-ups that would make a proposed renoviction bylaw the “gold standard.” www.therecord.com/news/council...

Third person charged in Cambridge stabbing after ‘high-risk arrest’ A third person charged in connection with a Cambridge stabbing. Man, 45, facing multiple charges after arrest on Hespeler Road.

A third person has been charged in connection with a Cambridge stabbing. Waterloo Regional Police said a man, 45, was charged after a “high-risk arrest” Tuesday on Hespeler Road. www.therecord.com/news/crime/c...

Cambridge resident one of 3 dead after crash with transport in Norwich A fatal collision in Norwich involved an SUV and a transport truck, resulting in three deaths, including a Cambridge resident, and two suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Cambridge resident one of 3 dead after crash with transport truck in Norwich www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

She lives with chronic pain that went undiagnosed. Her story is part of a decade-long decline in Canadians’ health Statistics Canada finds “functional health” of adults had dipped, attributed to declining emotional health and the increasing prevalence of pain.

She lives with chronic pain that went undiagnosed. Her story is part of a decade-long decline in Canadians’ health www.therecord.com/news/canada/...

Artemis II launch live: NASA counting down to historic moon mission; Canada’s Jeremy Hansen one of four astronauts aboard The crew, which includes Canadian Jeremy Hansen, will travel about 8,000 kilometres past the moon, the furthest humans have ever travelled from Earth.

Artemis II launch live: NASA counting down to historic moon mission; Canada’s Jeremy Hansen one of four astronauts aboard www.therecord.com/news/canada/...

Many local ways to help the environment when all seems lost Everyone can model the behaviour we want and need to see by making a difference in their own community, and there are many ways to do that, writes Susan Koswan.

Everyone can model the behaviour we want and need to see by making a difference in their own community, and there are many ways to do that, writes Susan Koswan. www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...

On The Record newsletter: An inside-the-newsroom look at when we choose to name someone This is from the On The Record newsletter, giving subscribers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into chasing news stories in Waterloo Region.

On The Record newsletter: An inside-the-newsroom look at when the Waterloo Region Record chooses to name someone. www.therecord.com/opinion/on-t...

Ford is sending Wilmot’s water, farmland into crisis, opposition says Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner and local residents representing Wilmot Township held a news conference at Queen’s Park on Tuesday urging the Doug Ford government to cancel the Wilmot industrial…

Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner and local residents representing Wilmot Township held a news conference at Queen’s Park urging the Doug Ford government to cancel the Wilmot industrial project and protect farmland and water resources in Waterloo Region. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Earth Day good reminder to connect with nature, even in the city Earth Day events will be held across Waterloo Region in April, including the annual cleanup at Kitchener’s Lakeside Park, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Earth Day events will be held across Waterloo Region in April, including the annual cleanup at Kitchener’s Lakeside Park, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Luca Romano’s OT heroics give Rangers a stranglehold on Spirit Kitchener up 3-0 in western conference quarterfinal series after 4-3 comeback win in Saginaw

Luca Romano’s OT heroics give the Kitchener Rangers a stranglehold on the Saginaw Spirit. www.therecord.com/sports/hocke...

Waterloo Region’s community safety plan needs broader scope, councillors say Main pillars of focus don’t represent majority of concerns, say regional councillors, who have directed staff to bring forward an updated plan by June 30, 2027.

An updated Waterloo Region community safety and well-being plan has left councillors wanting more. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Waterloo council approves 310 new homes, but an uncertain water supply may stall them Condo townhouses and rental apartments are proposed in western parts of the city

Waterloo city council voted Monday to approve 170 condominium townhouses and 140 rental apartments in different parts of the city. However, the housing can’t be built until regional government confirms it can supply enough drinking water. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

The Record today: Waterloo development approved but waiting on water supply + Councillors call for broader community safety plan The Record today: Waterloo development approved but waiting on water supply + Councillors call for broader community safety plan

The Record morning update for Wednesday, April 1: Waterloo council approves 310 new homes, but an uncertain water supply may stall them + Earth Day good reminder to connect with nature, even in the city + Community safety plan needs broader scope, councillors say www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Vrbanovic to lead national Green Municipal Fund Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic will head up the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund.

Vrbanovic to lead national Green Municipal Fund www.therecord.com/news/council...

Advocates press Kitchener for stronger renoviction bylaw Housing advocates pressed Kitchener councillors Monday for additional measures like compensation for moving costs and rent top-ups that would make a proposed renoviction bylaw the “gold standard.”

Advocates press Kitchener for stronger renoviction bylaw www.therecord.com/news/council...