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B.C. woman found dead near Rockwood, Ont., in 2005 was seen at Midland mall, Mississauga truck stop: police

A B.C. woman found dead near Rockwood, Ont., in 2005 likely visited a mall in Midland and a Mississauga truck stop in the weeks before her death, police have revealed as they appeal for fresh leads in the cold case.

Province optimistic, education unions frustrated by stall in Ontario teachers' contract negotiations

Education Minister Paul Calandra says he remains optimistic over ongoing contract negotiations for teachers and education workers, while unions are expressing frustrations over the government's demands and a stall on discussions.

Back-to-back rock docs offer inside look at K-W's music history

Two local rock documentaries, "Rock this Town" and "Rock this Town: A New Wave," will be shown at The Princess Twin Cinemas on Sunday afternoon. The documentaries explore the history of rock music and concerts in Kitchener-Waterloo from the 1960s to the 1980s. Film producers Betty Anne Keller and Gary Stewart discuss the documentaries and their own history with K-W's music scene.

Some Ontario municipal seats remain uncontested ahead of election nomination deadline

With the window to run in this year's Ontario municipal elections about to close, observers and advocates are paying attention not only to those vying to lead their communities, but also to the number of people who aren't.

Serious e-scooter collisions increase in Waterloo region: WRPS

As e-scooters become more popular throughout Waterloo region, the number of serious collisions is rising. According to Waterloo regional police, there were three e-scooter collisions resulting in serious injury, as opposed to one last year.

Kitchener children’s author featured on CBC Kids Reads longlist

From a chicken who believes she's a dinosaur to a 'boo-boo' looking for his new home to a bee who likes her alone time, the 15 Canadian picture books on this year's longlist all inspire joy.

Jobs in Waterloo, Guelph impacted by province-wide WSIB staffing cuts, union says

The Ontario Compensation Employees Union says the provincial government has deemed hundreds of WSIB jobs redundant — and Windsor's WSIB workers will be among those worst-hit with job cuts.

Cambridge business says tariff delay brings relief but 'durable agreement' still needed

U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday that he's putting a pause on the levies that were set to take effect Wednesday. The pause, while welcome, is still not enough according to a local business. Cambridge-based textile company MW Canada sells most of its products to the U.S., and says what is needed is a "durable agreement" moving forward.

Ford's Texas trip to talk trade, tariffs cost taxpayers over $93K, internal document reveals

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's spring trip to Texas to talk trade and tariffs cost taxpayers just over $93,000, a decision note obtained by CBC News through a freedom of information request reveals. The office of the premier said in a statement the trip laid the groundwork for billions in new investment, more good-paying jobs, and stronger economic ties between Ontario and the U.S.

Global study found many people don't understand the dangers of smoking

A global study led by a University of Waterloo researcher found that many smokers worldwide are still unaware of the dangers of tobacco use. The study followed around 240,000 people from 46 countries over two decades. Geoffrey Fong, the principal investigator of the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project and a professor at the University of Waterloo, explains his research.