'Absolute insanity': Arthur, Ont. family able to move into N.B. home
An Arthur, Ont. family who moved to New Brunswick last week are now isolating in their new home.
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'It's a huge relief': Local hospitals avoid triage protocol as ICU admissions level out
With admissions to Ontario's critical care units levelling out, local hospitals say it looks like they’ll be able to steer clear of ‘last resort’ triage protocols for the time being.
Region of Waterloo reports 47 COVID-19 cases, one death
Health officials in Waterloo Region reported 47 more COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, along with another death related to the disease.
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Ontario reports fewer than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day as death count remains high
Ontario is reporting fewer than 3,000 new daily COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row while also recording its highest death tally since mid-February.
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CMH's COVID-19 testing site shuttered; Mystery behind what's causing staff to feel dizzy persists
The Cambridge Memorial Hospital’s COVID-19 testing site on Holiday Inn Drive is staying closed until May 11 as crews continuing to investigate a mysterious odour that’s believed to be causing some staff to feel nauseated and light-headed.
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Driver reportedly tries to ram bylaw officer after getting ticket
A 22-year-old man is facing charges after reportedly trying to ram a bylaw officer for giving him a parking ticket.
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Guelph police charge driver going nearly twice the speed limit in 60 km/h zone
Guelph police have charged a driver who was clocked going nearly double the speed limit in a 60 km/h zone.
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Risk of frost, but an advisory might not be issued for certain areas. Here's why:
After a rainy start to the week conditions are forecast to clear, but as temperatures remain cool the risk of frost returns for parts of southwestern Ontario.
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'Extremely troubling': Ontario teachers' unions slam province for considering permanent online learning option
Ontario teachers’ unions are sounding the alarm after the provincial government announced its holding consultations on whether or not to make online learning options a permanent choice for families once the pandemic ends.
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Red Dress Day gathering held by The Healing of the Seven Generations in Kitchener
A Kitchener-based organization is joining with others across the nation to help raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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Children 12 and older now cleared to receive Pfizer vaccine: Health Canada
Health Canada says the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now safe to give to children ages 12 and up. Canada is the first country in the world to sign off on giving shots to these younger age groups.
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One person dead, at least four others injured after multi-vehicle crash in Hamilton
One person is dead and at least four other people are injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Hamilton, Ont.
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Ontario offering mobile clinics to help vaccinate essential workers in small and medium businesses
Ontario is on track to offer a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of all adults by the end of May, officials say as the province prepares to launch mobile units to help vaccinate essential workers in small and medium size businesses in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Group of police officers files constitutional challenge over Ontario pandemic rules
A group of active and retired police officers from several forces has launched a legal challenge over Ontario's pandemic orders, alleging that enforcing the rules requires officers to breach their oath to uphold the constitution.
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Concerns about second vaccine dose amid shortage of AstraZeneca supply
Hundreds of people in Waterloo Region don't know when they'll be able to receive a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine due to a supply shortage.
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COVID-19 situations at local hospitals
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Ont. to launch mobile vaccine clinics for essential workers
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Health Canada approves Pfizer shot for children 12 and older
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Virtual classes for the foreseeable future
![From CTV Kitchener’s Carmen Wong: Ontario students will be able to choose to continue learning from home next school year as well.]()
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Day camps remain in high demand
![From CTV Kitchener's Natalie van Rooy: Despite the pandemic, there's a high demand for day camps this summer with COVID-19 protocols in place.]()
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Students struggle to find summer jobs
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Historians fight for future of bunker
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Guelph police charge driver going nearly twice the speed limit in 60 km/h zone
Guelph police have charged a driver who was clocked going nearly double the speed limit in a 60 km/h zone.
Two critically injured after crash on Woodlawn Road in Guelph
Three people were taken to hospital and two are now critically injured following a crash between a car and transport truck at Woodlawn Road W. and Regal Road in Guelph, police say.
Guelph police warn public of high-risk offender released into community
Guelph police are warning the public about a high-risk offender that has been released into the community.
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The adorable boy ordered some sprinkle donuts and gave the workers some smiles!
Condo buyer says builder added $50K charge after purchase
A woman who purchased a condo in Old Montreal says she was hit with a surprise $50,000 increase; the builder blames construction costs.
This refugee is giving back to his first home in Canada
Merella Fernandez has the story of a former Syrian refugee's journey coming full circle back to the hotel that first gave him shelter.
Triple triumph: Toronto Zoo announce birth of tiger cubs
Heather Butts has the story of a trio of newborn tiger cubs that have the Toronto Zoo roaring with excitement.
N.J. breweries giving free beer to those who get vaccinated
Breweries in New Jersey are offering free beer to residents who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, and it has the blessing from health officials.
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Some COVID-19 long-haulers are developing a 'devastating' syndrome
Experts warn there could be a dramatic rise in the number of cases of chronic fatigue syndrome in the wake of the pandemic as some patients with long-term COVID-19 symptoms develop the debilitating disease.
Children 12 and older now cleared to receive Pfizer vaccine: Health Canada
Health Canada says the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now safe to give to children ages 12 and up. Canada is the first country in the world to sign off on giving shots to these younger age groups.
Moderna booster increases antibodies against COVID-19 variants, early data shows
Moderna Inc said on Wednesday early human trial data shows that a third dose of either its current COVID-19 shot or an experimental new vaccine candidate increases immunity against variants of COVID-19 first found in Brazil and South Africa.
MPs vote against Tories' call to fire Trudeau's chief of staff over Vance complaint
Opposition parties rejected a call from Conservatives for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to fire his chief of staff over the handling of a complaint against Canada's former top soldier.
Alberta to begin mass immunization with 12+, Kenney says 'no tools left' to pull out of COVID-19 spike
Within a week, all Albertans aged 12 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Nova Scotia sets daily high with 175 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday
Nova Scotia Public Health reported 175 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the most the province has reported in one day since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
Don Martin: Being Jason Kenney is the worst job in politics today
Spare some pity for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney as he tries to straddle two marching bands of public opinion, which are on a nasty collision course over his handling of the pandemic, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
Tourism minister in talks with international counterparts about how to safely open up travel
The federal tourism minister spoke with her G20 counterparts about how to resume safe international travel, a plan that may include a vaccine certificate of sorts as a pre-boarding requirement.
'She deserved more': Alberta reports first death linked to AstraZeneca
Family and friends say a woman from Edmonton has died after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine in late April.
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