Kate Bueckert

Content producer

Kate has been covering issues in southern Ontario for more than 20 years. She is currently the content producer for CBC Kitchener-Waterloo. Email: [email protected]

Latest from Kate Bueckert

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 17 to 19

With a bit of a winter warm-up for temperatures, it might be a great weekend to get outside. Or you can take in curling action in Guelph, a hockey game on a big outdoor screen in Cambridge or learn some Irish dances in Waterloo.

Gastrointestinal illness cases at University of Guelph rise to at least 234

There are now 234 self-reported cases of a stomach flu linked to an outbreak at the University of Guelph's on-campus residence. Public health said there's been one lab-confirmed case of norovirus.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: Jan. 10 to 12

Music Weekends are back in downtown Guelph, take in a comedy show or visit your local library and learn to crochet or trade Pokémon cards.

Number of Guelph university students sick with norovirus more than triples to 190

An Ontario public health unit is reminding people to wash their hands and avoid people who aren't feeling well as the number of University of Guelph students with gastroenteritis has grown to 190, leading to the school pausing some programs.

Waterloo region's municipal leaders pledge to keep local issues top of mind at federal, provincial level

Waterloo region's municipal leaders says work will carry on as usual in the community, despite political turmoil at the provincial and federal levels with talks of possible elections and news the prime minister will step down.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Jan. 3 to 5

There will be carolling for 12th night, a new year's levee with Kitchener's city council, a nightsky viewing party to see the planets, a psychic fair in Guelph and some local hockey action this weekend.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Dec. 27 to 29

The last weekend of 2024 brings basketball action, family events and a chance to check out local light displays.

Mom and daughters say 'great people, great community' keep them volunteering at Kitchener's Tiny Home Takeout

Nada Offak and her daughters Andrea and Dani have volunteered at Tiny Home Takeout in Kitchener since it opened nearly four years ago. They shared their experience with CBC K-W during a special Make The Season Kind show earlier this month.

Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Dec. 20 to 22

This weekend, there are some last-minute markets, lots of music, crafting and a solstice fire event along with hockey and basketball.

New owners, GM announced for Kitchener Panthers baseball team

The Kitchener Panthers have new owners and a new general manager. They plan to make going to the ballpark a different experience for fans next spring, Shanif Hirani says.