CityNews Kitchener

CityNews 570, located in Kitchener, is the top news and talk radio station in the Waterloo area. We offer extensive coverage of breaking news, whether it's local, national, or international, throughout the day. Our skilled team of journalists and reporters is dedicated to bringing you the most up-to-date and reliable news updates. We also provide traffic and weather information every 10 minutes, along with updates on gas prices and business news.

Local

English

Online/Digital

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

N/A

Country

N/A

Articles

Ontario plans to permanently cut gas tax, remove tolls off Hwy. 407 East

3 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Michael Talbot

The province of Ontario will introduce legislation to permanently cut gasoline and fuel tax rates and remove tolls from the provincially-owned section of Highway 407 East. In a release Tuesday, the province said the legislation would be part of the 2025 budget, which will be introduced on Thursday, May 15.
How the CBSA is guarding the border with new tech

3 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Meredith Bond

Most guns used in crimes are coming from the U.S., illegally sourced and smuggled over the border, primarily via land.
NDP call for major provincial investment in health care

4 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Matt Hutcheson

Provincial New Democrat leader Marit Stiles believes that if the Ford Progressive Conservatives are serious about nation building, it should be investing more in health care. The NPD released a statement on Monday calling for specific spending it believes reinforces the province's efforts to bolster the economy amid the economic pressures expected from the Trump tariffs.
Region developing long-term waste management strategy

4 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Matt Hutcheson

In preparation for the region to reach one million residents, work is underway to ensure the waste management system will be able to handle the added capacity. The municipality is developing a long-term waste management strategy, and a key component in its creation is public input. In fact, public engagement is the first of three phases of the project.
Guelph Police officer charged with assault

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

An officer with the Guelph Police Service (GPS) is facing assault charges after an interaction with a citizen in January. On January 13, the 13-year member of the service had an interaction with a member of the public at an unspecified location which led to a public complaint with GPS. Halton Regional Police conducted an investigation into the interaction and charged the GPS officer with assault.
10 new speed cameras proposed for Cambridge school zones

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

More speed cameras, speed cushions, and signage could be on the way in Cambridge in an effort to make roadways safer. City staff will recommend 10 new speed camera locations at a council meeting on Tuesday evening, all located in school zones and community safety zones in the city.
Bobrovsky blanks Maple Leafs as Panthers even their playoff series

4 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

Carter Verhaeghe's first-period powerplay goal stood up as the game winner as the Florida Panthers evened their playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 2-0 win Sunday night. Sergei Bobrovsky turned aside 21 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout as the Panthers swept both games in south Florida to even the best-of-seven series 2-2. Sam Bennett had the only other goal for the Panthers late in the third. Game five is scheduled for Wednesday night in Toronto. More to come
City of Kitchener set to share plans for parks, gardens, and green spaces

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

The City of Kitchener is set to create and curate some more green spaces for the community to enjoy. If you're someone who enjoys a slow walk on a Sunday afternoon, or a sprint on some freshly cut grass, the Places and Spaces Master Plan has plenty to be excited about.
Rangers looking to future at spring development camp

6 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | Matt Hutcheson |Matthew Hutcheson

It's been a little over a week since the Kitchener Rangers were eliminated from the OHL's Western Conference Finals by the London Knights. But as they say, there is no rest for the wicked, as the coaching staff and management team begin work on identifying the players who will add to the Rangers success in the years to come. There are roughly to the spring development camp at the Activa Sportsplex in Kitchener, most of them still young teens, a couple of years away from making the jump to the OHL.
Florida defeats Toronto 5-4 in OT for their first win in playoff series

6 days ago | kitchener.citynews.ca | John Marchesan

Brad Marchand scored in overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 5-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Friday night to get back into their second-round playoff series. Tomas Nosek, Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe had the other goals for the Panthers, who now trail the best-of-seven series 2-1. John Tavares with two goals, Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly scored for the Maple Leafs. The Panthers will look to even the series in Game 4 on Sunday night in Florida. More to come