Josh Piercey

3 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

A notorious Waterloo Region road has landed high on the Canadian Automobile Association's (CAA) list of the worst roads in Ontario. Ira Needles Boulevard, a regional road running through Kitchener and Waterloo from Highway 7/8 to Erb Street, was named the second worst road in Ontario's Western region for 2025, only behind Dundas Street in London.

3 weeks ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

For many Canadians, the Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. If you're thinking about getting outside for some yardwork or taking a trip to the cottage, you may want to consider making back-up plans. According to 570's Meteorologist Jill Taylor, the forecast is looking wet and chilly. "With the warm air today, you may be thinking 'Oh man, I'm heading right to the lake.' Yeah, no. You don't want to jump in the lake," said Taylor.

3 weeks ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

It's a dream come true for a young quarterback from London. Former Laurier Golden Hawk star quarterback Taylor Elgersma has made Canadian football history after signing a rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers. The 23-year-old is just the fourth quarterback from a Canadian university to sign a pro deal with an NFL franchise, and the first since the 1980s. Elgersma went undrafted in the NFL draft, but was selected in the second round by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL draft in April.

3 weeks ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

Farmers all over Waterloo Region are preparing for another busy season in the fields, and say more people are turning to local growers this season to fill their plates. The push to shop local has been fueled by the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute, as local governments, like the City of Kitchener, urge residents to opt into buying goods and products made and grown within our borders. Local farmers said the beginning of this season has been busier than usual because of the "buy Canadian" movement.

3 weeks ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Josh Piercey

In Wilmot, statues of former Prime Ministers continue to collect dust in storage as council weighs the opinions of residents in the creation of a plan for the future of a controversial project. Staff at the Township of Wilmot have been gathering community opinions about the future of the Prime Ministers Path at Castle Kilbride since October, 2024, and shared a detailed report with council at a meeting on Monday.