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Waterloo Record & the Waterloo Region Media Landscape
A clear guide to the Waterloo Region Record, The Waterloo Journal and the newsrooms covering Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the communities around them.
Updated August 2026
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Regional newspaper
The Waterloo Region Record
The Waterloo Region Record—widely known as The Record and often searched for as the Waterloo Record—is the region's long-established daily newspaper.
Its roots reach back to 1878, when the Daily News of Berlin began publishing. Through later mergers and name changes, the paper became the Berlin News Record, the Kitchener Daily Record and the Kitchener-Waterloo Record. It adopted the name Waterloo Region Record in 2008.
Today, the publication covers Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the wider region, reporting on local government, public institutions, business, culture, sports and community life. Its official website is the authoritative place to read its current coverage.
Independent and locally owned
The Waterloo Journal
The Waterloo Journal is a locally owned, independent publication serving Waterloo Region. It reports on civic affairs, development, transit, weather, public institutions and the stories shaping life across Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. Its journalism is free for everyone.
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Local news in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge
Three cities, one fast-changing region. Follow the reporting most relevant to each community.
Waterloo
Local government, universities, development and daily life in Waterloo.
Waterloo coverage →Cambridge
Growth, infrastructure, civic affairs and community news from across Cambridge.
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Waterloo Region media overview
A concise directory of significant news organizations serving the region. Descriptions are informational and links lead to each outlet's official website.
Regional newspaper
Waterloo Region Record
The long-established daily newspaper serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the surrounding region.
Official website ↗Public broadcasterCBC Kitchener-Waterloo
CBC's local digital, radio and broadcast newsroom for Waterloo Region and nearby communities.
Official website ↗Television and digitalCTV News Kitchener
Regional television and digital reporting for Waterloo Region and southwestern Ontario.
Official website ↗Digital local newsCityNews Kitchener
Local breaking news, traffic, community reporting and regional updates for Kitchener-Waterloo.
Official website ↗Independent publicationThe Community Edition
An independent monthly publication covering culture, community and civic life across Waterloo Region.
Official website ↗Independent weeklyThe Observer
An independent community newspaper focused on Woolwich, Wellesley and the northern townships.
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Frequently asked questions
Waterloo news, explained
Quick answers for readers looking for local news sources across Waterloo Region.
What is the Waterloo Record?
The Waterloo Region Record is a regional newspaper serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding communities. It is commonly called The Record and is also frequently searched for as the Waterloo Record.
Is the Waterloo Record the same as the Waterloo Region Record?
Yes. Waterloo Record is a common shorthand and search term for the publication whose current name is the Waterloo Region Record.
Where can I read Waterloo Region news?
Waterloo Region news is available from several local organizations, including The Waterloo Journal, the Waterloo Region Record, CBC Kitchener-Waterloo, CTV News Kitchener, CityNews Kitchener and independent community publications.
What is The Waterloo Journal?
The Waterloo Journal is a locally owned, independent news publication covering Waterloo Region. Its journalism is available free to all readers.
Does Waterloo Region have local news for Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge?
Yes. Regional outlets cover all three cities, while municipal and community reporting also focuses on the distinct councils, neighbourhoods and institutions in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.
How can I follow the latest Waterloo Region news?
Visit The Waterloo Journal's homepage for the newest stories, browse its local sections, subscribe to the free Monday briefing or follow its social accounts.