Waterloo Region Record

The Waterloo Region Record, which used to be known simply as The Record, is a daily newspaper that serves the Waterloo Region in Ontario, Canada. This includes the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, along with the nearby areas. The newspaper has been published by Metroland Media Group, a part of Torstar Corporation, since December 1998. On May 26, 2020, Torstar announced an agreement to be acquired by NordStar Capital, a private investment company, with the transaction anticipated to finalize by the end of the year.

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Village Biergarten in St. Jacobs abruptly closes as owner is evicted from unit

1 day ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

A once popular restaurant and bar in St. Jacobs is up for sale after the owner was evicted over a rent dispute. In a notice posted at the the Village Biergarten and shared on social media, the landlord claims the restaurant’s owner, Denis Fontana, had breached the lease contract.
Hospital has placed more restrictions on Kitchener killer’s freedom, review board says

1 day ago | therecord.com | Gordon Paul

A forensic hospital has placed more restrictions on Udo Haan, the Ontario Review Board says. Haan was found not criminally responsible (NCR) for fatally strangling his wife, Edra Haan, with a rope in 2018 and then triggering an explosion that obliterated their Kitchener house. Haan, now 65, was recently charged with three counts of disobeying an order made by the review board, which has jurisdiction over people found NCR due to a mental disorder.
Released goldfish a potential disaster for Waterloo Region waterways

1 day ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

Goldfish are being introduced into Waterloo Region waterways at an alarming rate. The stormwater management team at the City of Waterloo said that nearly all of the 59 city-operated stormwater ponds contain goldfish. “Generally speaking, we find goldfish in most of our ponds when we go to do cleanouts,” said Jessica Kellerman, manager of stormwater operations in Waterloo.
Rangers’ long game with Adam Valentini pays off

2 days ago | therecord.com | Josh Brown

The Kitchener Rangers have made their first off-season signing, and it’s a big one. The Ontario Hockey League team inked centre Adam Valentini on Thursday in a move that was a long time coming. The Blueshirts acquired Valentini’s rights from the Mississauga Steelheads this past September, knowing that last year’s first round pick (13th overall) was going to spend the entire season with the Chicago Steel in the United States Hockey League.
Three Waterloo Region roads among worst in Ontario: CAA rankings

2 days ago | therecord.com | Josh Brown

Ira Needles Boulevard is moving up, and not in a good way. The road, which runs through Kitchener and Waterloo, was ranked as the second worst in Ontario’s western region — which includes Brant, Huron, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth County and Waterloo Region — in the annual list of patchy pathways put out by the Canadian Automobile Association. It’s the third year in a row that the bumbling boulevard has cracked the list after ranking fourth worst in each of the past two years.
County launces new voluntary multi-residential organics program

2 days ago | therecord.com | Brian Lockhart

Simcoe County Council has approved a new voluntary organics collection program for multi-residential properties. Ready to start in the spring and summer of 2026, this initiative aims to expand access to organics diversion for residents living in multi-residential buildings that currently do not receive County-provided waste and recycling services.
What's in the way of a new municipal complex in Mt. Brydges?

2 days ago | therecord.com | Brian Williams

Driven by a desire to prepare for a growing population, a local municipal mayor is eyeing a possible new municipal complex. Strathroy-Caradoc Mayor Colin Grantham’s motion to direct staff to complete a land-needs analysis for a future facility – including, but not limited to, an arena and fire hall in the community of Mt. Brydges, just west of London – received support from fellow councillors at a meeting earlier this week.
Cambridge filmmaker crossing the country to share 'the power of deaf stories'

2 days ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

It all started with an 8mm film camera for Alvin Witcher, who was captivated by being able put his ideas onto film. Witcher, who was born deaf, began filmmaking as a way to express himself, his ideas and his passions. “It gives me the power to tell stories that matter — especially stories from the deaf community that are often overlooked,” said Witcher.
Jobs minister urges Canada Post and its unionized postal workers to resume negotiations

3 days ago | therecord.com | Mike Pearson

Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to return to the bargaining table to hammer out an agreement in a long-standing labour dispute. While CUPW has asked for binding arbitration, Hajdu posted an update to X on Wednesday (June 4) and called for a negotiated settlement.
More changes at Man United as Dave Brailsford scales back role with the troubled club

3 days ago | therecord.com | James Robson

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s soccer operations are undergoing yet more change with one of its key figures Dave Brailsford scaling back his role with the troubled club, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the information has not been made public.