As Waterloo Region's vaccine rollout slows, new strategies to address barriers, hesitancy emerge
The vaccine rollout in Waterloo Region is beginning to slow, prompting a strategy shift it continue getting jabs into arms.
Kitchener News | Local Breaking | CTV News Kitchener
Waterloo Region adds 11 COVID-19 cases on Monday
Health officials in Waterloo Region logged 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as hospitalizations increased slightly.
Indoor sports and recreation facilities reopen in Kitchener
The City of Kitchener has started to reopen some of its indoor sports and recreation facilities.
MORE TOP STORIES
-
Both Pfizer and Moderna now available at Cambridge Pinebush clinic
The Cambridge Pinebush COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be administering both Pfizer and Moderna for the next two weeks.
-
'Put us at ease': Kitchener pharmacist praised for kindness while administering COVID-19 vaccines
A Kitchener pharmacist is being praised by his patients for administering big doses of kindness when giving out COVID-19 vaccine jabs.
-
Caution urged as northern wildfires trigger air quality concerns in southern Ontario
The wildfires in northwestern Ontario are being felt in Guelph and Wellington County, causing hazy and smoky skies and triggering air quality statements.
-
Serious injuries in head-on crash in Woolwich Township
Three people suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a head-on crash in Woolwich Township late last week.
-
Man allegedly punched in face in downtown Guelph: police
Guelph police are searching for a suspect who allegedly punched a man in the face in the downtown core on Saturday.
-
Kitchener man facing charges after police find loaded handgun, meth during investigation
A Kitchener man is facing a slew of charges after Waterloo regional police seized a loaded handgun and suspected methamphetamine during an investigation.
-
Ontario pushing feds to ensure people who received mixed vaccines can travel internationally
Ontario has asked the federal government to ensure Canadians who received mixed COVID-19 vaccines will be recognized for international travel as border measures lift.
-
Ontario reports dip in COVID-19 cases after four days above 150 mark
After four straight days of new COVID-19 case counts above 150, the number of infections in Ontario has dipped yet again.
-
Man charged with damaging cars, assault in Cambridge
Waterloo regional police have arrested a man who allegedly damaged cars and got into a fight in Cambridge.
-
'An alarming exodus': Ontario nursing sector slammed with staffing shortage as many rethink careers
After experiencing a pandemic on the frontlines of an understaffed and overworked healthcare sector, many nurses are rethinking their careers.
-
Pilot in hospital with serious injuries after helicopter crash in Brantford, Ont.
Rural roads have been closed off as investigators work the scene of a helicopter crash in Brantford, Ont.
-
Off-duty York Regional Police officer dies after motorcycle crash in southern Ontario
A 31-year York Regional Police (YRP) veteran has died after being in a motorcycle collision while off-duty in southern Ontario.
Guelph Top Stories
Man allegedly punched in face in downtown Guelph: police
Guelph police are searching for a suspect who allegedly punched a man in the face in the downtown core on Saturday.
Guelph man arrested for reportedly breaking into Waterloo home, stealing vehicle
Regional police have arrested a Guelph man after they say he broke into a Waterloo home and stole the resident’s vehicle.
Waterloo, Guelph universities will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students living in residence
Students living in residence at the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, or the University of Guelph in the next school year will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
CTV News On the Go
Don't Miss Videos
Veteran celebrates 100th birthday with Navy helicopter ride
Sask. farmer looking for love on Finnish dating show
A closer look at the duties of Canada's governor general
Since 1867, the governor general has represented the Crown in Canada, but what other tasks lay ahead for Mary Simon?
B.C. man transforms 6,000-pound tree burl into art piece
A Duncan, B.C. man spent 7 years transforming a 6,000-pound tree burl into a massive art piece.
This $3M home was built too close to road, will be torn down
Aylmer family told to tear down their home, even though plans were approved by City officials.
Snake emerges from car hood while Ont. man driving
N.L. retirement home residents finally allowed to dance
Heroic little terrier saves her owner from aggressive coyote
A six-year-old Yorkie was attacked by a coyote that followed its 10-year-old owner.
TOKYO GAMES
Here's what Canada did while you were sleeping on Day 3 of Tokyo Olympics
Canada added to its medal count on day 3, winning the country's first gold medal of the 2020 Summer Olympics in swimming while adding a bronze in judo.
Olympics primer: A day-by-day look at the big events and Canadians to watch
CTVNews.ca breaks down the big events at the Olympics and Canada's medal hopes with a day-by-day planner.
Canadian world champ Jessica Klimkait makes history with Olympic bronze in women's judo
Jessica Klimkait was dealing with a mix of emotions as she slowly walked into a back hallway of the Nippon Budokan on Monday night.
Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes
At an Olympics aiming to set the highest level of television standards, the head of broadcasting at the Tokyo Games is trying to banish overly sexualized images of female athletes.
Germany's gymnasts wear body-covering unitards, rejecting 'sexualization' of sport
The German women's gymnastics team has forgone bikini-cut unitards in favor of full-body versions at the Tokyo Olympics, in what the German Gymnastics Federation has branded a statement against 'sexualization.'
Olympic Heat: Canadian athletes doing their best to cope with scorching temperatures
Canadian athletes in Tokyo are doing their best to cope as temperatures have so far consistently hovered around 36 or 37 C with the humidity since competition started last week.
Why Taiwan competes in the Olympics as Chinese Taipei
Taiwanese athletes are competing at the Tokyo Olympics under the name Chinese Taipei. Here's why Taiwan's politically contentious status means they can't compete under their country's official name, flag or anthem.
Canadian skateboarder Annie Guglia reflects on whirlwind Tokyo appearance
Annie Guglia's time in Tokyo was brief, but that didn't stop the Montreal skateboarder from enjoying it.
Riendeau and Zsombor-Murray end their diving partnership on a good note
Forty-eight hours before the finals of the 10-metre synchro event with his partner Nathan Zsombor-Murray, Vincent Riendeau worried that his diving career would end with a forfeiture.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Mary Simon installed as Canada's 30th Governor General
Mary Simon is now officially the Governor General of Canada, after being installed in a pared-down but historic and culturally-rich ceremony. A prominent Inuk leader and former ambassador, Simon is the 30th governor general Canada has had, and is the first Indigenous person to take on the role.
From Nunavik to Rideau Hall: How Mary Simon's home will shape her future as Governor General
In the Inuit region of Nunavik in northern Quebec, the family and friends of Canada’s newest Governor General, Mary Simon, swell with pride as they reflect on how far she’s come.
'I will strive to build bridges': Read Governor General Mary Simon's first speech
Mary Simon conveyed a message of hope, inclusiveness, and resilience as she delivered her first speech after being sworn in as the country's 30th Governor General and the first Indigenous person to hold the position.
Quebec offers extra dose to travellers whose vaccination status isn't recognized
Quebec is offering an extra dose of mRNA vaccine to people who want to travel to countries that don't recognize their vaccination status.
U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant: White House
The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions 'at this point' due to concerns over the highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases, the White House confirmed on Monday.
Canada's building codes need more tornado-specific protections: engineering experts
In the wake of a devastating tornado that displaced more than 100 residents in southern Ontario earlier this month, engineering experts are calling for Canada’s building codes to be updated to include more protections against the natural disasters.
Germany's gymnasts wear body-covering unitards, rejecting 'sexualization' of sport
The German women's gymnastics team has forgone bikini-cut unitards in favor of full-body versions at the Tokyo Olympics, in what the German Gymnastics Federation has branded a statement against 'sexualization.'
Mac Neil wins Canada's first gold in Tokyo Games first in women's 100 butterfly
Swimmer Margaret Mac Neil has won Canada's first gold medal of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
'Keep it up': Pink offers to cover bikini fines for Norwegian women's beach handball team
American pop star Pink has offered to pay the fines given to the Norwegian women's beach handball team for their decision to wear shorts instead of bikini bottoms during a recent European championship game.
CTV News Video Network
From the archives: Mary Simon spars with Pierre Trudeau
Baby critical after being pulled from backyard pool in Ont.
