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Seven arrested in Waterloo Region tied to child luring crackdown: OPP. #Police #Waterloo #OPP ckwr.com/2026/03/27/sev…

VIDEO: Clearcutting efforts underway along Huron Natural Area #Kitchener #Waterloo #Environment ckwr.com/2026/03/27/cle…

Head-on crash in Cambridge sends one to hospital: WRPS. ckwr.com/2026/03/26/hea…

Contention at regional council with no police mention in new safety plan. ckwr.com/2026/03/26/con…

Kitchener driver facing speeding, cannabis charges after traffic stop: OPP. ckwr.com/2026/03/25/kit…

Police seize fentanyl, cocaine, over 300 pills in drug investigation. ckwr.com/2026/03/25/pol…

Local community, business leaders named Citizens of the Year. ckwr.com/2026/03/25/bus…

Filming for Disney, FX mini-series headed to Ayr. The Township of North Dumfries is set to enter the spotlight next month, with filming for a new mini-series slated to hit the streets of Ayr... #Disney #Ayr #WaterlooRegion ckwr.com/2026/03/25/fil…

Road closure in effect after pedestrian struck on University Avenue. An investigation is ongoing through WRPS following a “motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian” in Waterloo... #waterloo #kitchener #cambridge #traffic ckwr.com/2026/03/24/cyc…

Good news for drivers as gas prices are expected to trend downward tomorrow, upwards of an 11 cent drop. We're also talking Ontario's BYOB plan, a triplex fire in #Kitchener, and more. All on the region's FM 985 CKWR.com #waterloo #kitchener #Cambridge #gasprices

‘No better feeling’: Kitchener awarded for thriving festivals, events. The City of Kitchener has received a big nod regarding its vast list of festivals, markets, and growing attractions... #Kitchener #Events #Festivals #Ontario ckwr.com/2026/03/24/no-…

Double-digit drop expected at the pumps Wednesday. Some relief at the pumps is on the way, with projections showing an 11-cent dip for gas prices and upwards of 20 cents for diesel... #gasprices #diesel #Waterloo #Kitchener #Cambridge ckwr.com/2026/03/24/dou…

Gas prices officially up over 25 per cent since 2026 began. The impacts of the US-Iran war are still being felt worldwide, but here in Waterloo Region, it can be felt at the pumps... #Gas #Diesel #Kitchener #Cambridge #Waterloo ckwr.com/2026/03/23/gas…

Do your civic duty and request the songs you want to hear at the All-Request Civic Monday Brunch with Pete Fowler - just ONE WEEK away! Send your requests in to pete@ckwr.com. Supporting @Lutherwood & sponsored by @DonovanInsures

To our favourite mid-day host Pete Fowler... happy birthday!

Coming up today... The All-Canadian All-Request Brunch with Pete Fowler from 10 am - 2 pm!

The All-Request Brunch is back on July 1st, featuring all of YOUR favourite Canadian music! Send in your requests now to pete@ckwr.com. Thank you to @allanbushCIBC for sponsoring this show in support of the @FoodBankWatReg Full Bellies Happy Hearts 1 Million Meal Challenge!

Happy #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! Today and every day, we celebrate and recognize the heritage, diverse cultures, and achievements of Indigenous Peoples and communities.

Signal upgrades have been completed and we are now back on-air!

Final upgrades to improve the CKWR signal are happening today! As always, you can listen online at ckwr.com