Kitchener Daily News

Opposition Leader Takes Strong Stand Against Government’s New Legislation Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was ejected from the legislature recently following a heated exchange during Question Period. Stiles openly condemned the provincial government’s latest education and housing bills, calling them problematic and criticising Labour Minister David Piccini’s handling of a scandal-plagued Skills Development Fund. Her refusal to withdraw remarks describing the government as “corrupt” led to her removal from the chamber. Defending Her Actions and Commitment to Accountability In a candid interview with Caryn Ceolin, Stiles said she does not take being ejected lightly. As the opposition leader, every day…

With the 2025 Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge Santa Claus parades now concluded, the spirit of the season continues to brighten smaller communities across Waterloo Region. Families and festive enthusiasts will have multiple opportunities in the coming weeks to witness the arrival of Santa Claus in town, as holiday parades travel through Ayr, Elmira, Hespeler, Baden, Fergus, New Hamburg, and Wellesley. Ayr Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off Local Festivities The parade season will resume on Saturday, November 29 at 1 p.m. with the Ayr Santa Claus Parade. This event begins at the intersection of Northumberland and Inglis Streets, progressing along Northumberland before…

Cambridge police have made a significant arrest related to a vehicle theft that occurred on August 29 in the Hespeler area. On November 7, authorities apprehended a 31-year-old man from Cambridge in connection to the long-standing investigation. This arrest marks a key development in addressing vehicle-related crime in the community. Police Response and Initial Incident Details The original incident unfolded late August when police received reports of a stolen vehicle. Responding officers located the vehicle in question and confirmed it had been unlawfully taken. A passenger inside the vehicle at the time was immediately detained; however, the driver managed to…

Starting Sunday morning, Kitchener residents will experience a major enhancement to their transit options as GO Transit officially launches weekend train service with stops at Kitchener GO station. For the first time, passengers can travel between Kitchener and Toronto’s Union Station on weekends by train, with four trips scheduled—two departures from each city daily. Weekend Schedule Details The weekend schedule includes a morning departure from Kitchener at 7:49 a.m., arriving in Toronto at 9:35 a.m., and an afternoon departure at 3:49 p.m., which arrives in Toronto by 5:35 p.m. Return trips from Toronto depart at 4:48 p.m. and 10:48 p.m.,…