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Police release video as part of Kitchener break-and-enter investigation
The Waterloo Regional Police Service has released a video as part of an investigation into a break-and-enter in Kitchener. The Waterloo Regional Police Service has released a video as part of an investigation into a break-and-enter in Kitchener. The Waterloo Regional Police Service has released a video as part of an investigation into a break-and-enter in Kitchener. Officers were called to the Highland Road East and Stirling Avenue South area on Friday around 10:55 a.m. They were told an unknown man walked into a home and stole various property. Police are trying to identify and speak to the person featured in the video.
CTV News
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- Entertainment
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National Youth Orchestra performing free shows in Waterloo ahead of national tour
The future of classical music was on display at Wilfrid Laurier University. CTV's Jeff Pickel takes a listen. The best classically trained young musicians from across Canada have set up residency in Waterloo this month. The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) of Canada, consisting of 91 musicians between the ages of 16 and 28, are using the Wilfrid Laurier University music faculty for rehearsals and as performance space. As part of their preparations for a national tour, the NYO musicians are putting on free shows throughout June and early July. This year the orchestra consists of several members with local connections. Manuel Galvez is a third-year music student at Wilfrid Laurier University. 'It's really nice to know that there's like-minded people, they're very passionate about what they do. They're very disciplined,' said Galvez, who plays the viola. Galvez and others look at the NYO as part of their path to a professional music career. 'There's a lot of connections to be made because you never know if the person you're sitting across from while you're eating lunch is going to be the future concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra,' said Galvez. Lauren Lee is a violinist from Kitchener, now attending the University of Toronto. 'It feels kind of new to me, seeing lots of talented musicians play together and the opportunity to watch everyone play in chamber and in orchestra,' Lee said. The Big Little Concert series runs until July 11th before the national tour begins on July 18th in Toronto.
CTV News
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Bicycle ‘chop shop' discovered at Kitchener home: police
Several bicycles and parts are seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police Service) The Waterloo Regional Police Service has recovered more than $25,000 in bicycles and parts after they said they found a 'chop shop' in Kitchener. On Thursday, officers searched a home as part of an ongoing investigation that began after a stolen bike was found inside a residence near King Street West and Green Street. Officers said in addition to the original bike, numerous other bicycles and parts were found at a nearby home. The investigation in ongoing. In the meantime, officers will be trying to return the bicycles they found to their proper owners.
CTV News
8 hours ago
- General
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Getting messy for International Mud Day
Kids played in the mud at Rising Oaks Early Learning | John Sweeney in Kitchener during International Mud Day celebrations on June 27, 2025. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News) From mud piles to mud slides, kids had a chance to get messy on Friday at Rising Oaks Early Learning | John Sweeney in Kitchener. Children took part in some International Mud Day fun. 'I think the kids love it,' Chase Hyde, Registered Early Childhood Educator at Rising Oaks Early Learning, said to CTV News on Friday. 'It's very sensory-rich so a lot of kids love that sensory aspect.' Registered Early Childhood Educator Simon Haughton said this helps kids communicate, and 'it's also great for fine motor and gross motor,' adding they get to do it all. This idea started back in 2009 at the World Forum for Early Childhood Care and Education, where two members of the Nature Action Collaborative for Children from Australia and Nepal discussed the challenges some children face when playing in mud. They said some families were unable to afford a change of clothing if their kids became dirty. That's when a fundraiser was launched. In three weeks, $1,000 was raised to send clothes to Nepal and International Mud Day was born. While International Mud Day falls on June 29, organizers wanted to celebrate today.
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15 hours ago
- Politics
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Waterloo Regional Councillors to fill vacant seat through application process
Councillors with the Region of Waterloo have made the decision to fill a vacant Kitchener seat through an application process, opening next week.
