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BREAKING | Ontario advised to 'stay the course' with pandemic restrictions, health minister says
Ontario has been advised to 'stay the course' with the province's pandemic restrictions, which could see the stay-at-home order extended until June.
Hate-motivated graffiti found on trees, fence in Kitchener neighbourhood
Waterloo regional police are investigating hate-motivated graffiti spray-painted on trees and a fence in a Kitchener neighbourhood.
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Paws-itively fascinating: U of G researchers using 'catcams' to study how felines behave outdoors
A research team at the University of Guelph is aiming to get a cat-eye-view of the world as part of a study that will see felines outfitted with camera collars and sent off to explore the great outdoors.
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Ontario reports fewer than 2,800 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate climbs
Ontario health officials are reporting fewer then 2,800 new cases of COVID-19 as the province’s positivity rate shoots slightly up.
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Two women who switched seats after crash both charged with impaired driving: Guelph police
Two women who allegedly switched seats after a minor crash in a Guelph parking lot on Friday evening have both been charged with impaired driving.
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Anti-lockdown rally marches from Uptown Waterloo to Victoria Park
A march from Uptown Waterloo to Victoria Park saw over 100 people carrying anti-lockdown and anti-mask signs along King Street.
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Conestoga Meat Packers to receive $150K to improve safety, production
Breslau's Conestoga Meat Packers will receive $150,000 in funding to upgrade equipment in order to improve production and safety at the plant.
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Ontario moving up second COVID-19 vaccine doses for most healthcare workers, first responders
The provincial government says it can now offer medical workers dealing with COVID-19 patients, COVID-19 testing centre staff and first responders a second vaccine dose at a shorter interval than the general public due to increasing supply.
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Kitchener apartment building evacuated after fire
Some Kitchener residents were forced out of their apartment following a fire there on Sunday evening.
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Ontario's surgical backlog will take more than 3.5 years to clear, fiscal watchdog says
Ontario's fiscal watchdog says it will take the province approximately three and a half years to clear the surgical backlog from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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B.1.617 variant first identified in India classified as variant of global concern
The World Health Organziation said on Monday that the B.1.617 variant first identified in India was being classified as a variant of global concern.
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Another 81 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region, over 2,000 now identified as B.1.1.7 variant
There are 81 new cases of COVID-19 that have been confirmed in Waterloo Region, as over 2,000 cases in the area have been identified as the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the U.K.
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Waterloo Region businesses and residents pivot for second Mother’s Day during pandemic
Both residents and businesses have been able to pivot for Mother’s Days during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 vaccines, boxer's fight, bat in a box: Top stories of the week
The latest on COVID-19 vaccines in Waterloo Region, a Kitchener boxer fights the IOC, and an iconic country music tavern closing its doors round out the top stories of the week.
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Paws-itively fascinating: U of G researchers using 'catcams' to study how felines behave outdoors
A research team at the University of Guelph is aiming to get a cat-eye-view of the world as part of a study that will see felines outfitted with camera collars and sent off to explore the great outdoors.
Two women who switched seats after crash both charged with impaired driving: Guelph police
Two women who allegedly switched seats after a minor crash in a Guelph parking lot on Friday evening have both been charged with impaired driving.
Guelph man in stable condition following reported assault, another man arrested
A 68-year-old Guelph man is in stable condition after he was reportedly assaulted, while another man was later arrested in connection to the incident.
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Third grader shows off amazing voice singing national anthem
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Toronto company plans to build e-sports stadium in city
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BREAKING | Ontario advised to 'stay the course' with pandemic restrictions, health minister says
Ontario has been advised to 'stay the course' with the province's pandemic restrictions, which could see the stay-at-home order extended until June.
Woman accused of using bear spray to abduct Ottawa newborn on Mother's Day
A Quebec woman is facing charges after allegedly breaking into the Ottawa home of a new mother and using bear spray on the occupants before abducting an eight-day-old infant.
NEW | COVID-19 cases break 500 again in Manitoba, 60 people in intensive care
The number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba has broken 500 once again, as health officials announce more deaths linked to variants and 60 COVID-19 patients in intensive care.
B.1.617 variant first identified in India classified as variant of global concern
The World Health Organziation said on Monday that the B.1.617 variant first identified in India was being classified as a variant of global concern.
Minister backtracks comments on Bill C-10, says social media users 'will never' be regulated
After suggesting that under Bill C-10, the Canadian Radio-television and telecommunications Commission (CRTC) could impose discoverability regulations on individuals who have a large-enough following online, Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault now says that's not the case.
Pandemic public washroom closures a critical issue for people with IBD, those experiencing homelessness
The closure of public washrooms during lockdowns has made leaving the house even to go to the park a struggle for people with inflammatory bowel diseases, highlighting existing inequities that affect not only those with IBD, but older people and those experiencing homelessness as well.
Ontario reports fewer than 2,800 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate climbs
Ontario health officials are reporting fewer then 2,800 new cases of COVID-19 as the province’s positivity rate shoots slightly up.
More than 40 U.S. attorneys general urge Facebook to stop plans for an Instagram for kids
On Monday, 44 U.S. attorneys general signed a letter addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to scrap plans for an Instagram intended for younger users, citing mental health and privacy concerns.
Novavax developing combination flu, COVID-19 vaccine
US biotech firm Novavax on Monday said it had positive results from preclinical studies of a shot combining its influenza and COVID vaccine candidates.
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Pascal Siakam gifts his mom a new home for Mother's Day
Video shows the Toronto Raptors star surprising his mom on Mother's Day.
