Around half of all Waterloo-Wellington area residents have received first COVID-19 vaccine dose
The health units for Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph have both announced big milestones on their COVID-19 vaccine journeys.
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A virtual scavenger hunt that started in Wilmot Township is helping communities stay connected and offering a virtual escape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Downtown Kitchener construction deals another blow to already already hard-hit businesses
Two construction projects happening at the same time are disrupting traffic in Downtown Kitchener, with the road closures causing concerns from some area businesses.
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14 charged in connection to April 'No More Lockdowns' rally in Stratford
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Elmira teen sentenced as adult for killing mother
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Region of Waterloo reports 64 new cases of COVID-19, 500 active cases
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Homicide investigation underway in Owen Sound, OPP assisting
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Ontario will reopen outdoor recreational amenities 'on or before June 2'
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Elderly man hurt from crash at Cambridge home
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26 charges laid in Waterloo Region during weekend crackdown on street racing
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Two people charged after alleged pharmacy robbery in Waterloo
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Guelph piloting mobile-pay parking on Delhi Street
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Oktoberfest headquarters on the move
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Reopening camps a relief for Kitchener family
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14 charges laid for 'anti-lockdown' rally
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Elmira teen sentenced for killing mother
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More uncertainty for international students
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Temperatures on the rise in Waterloo Region
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Norm Jary Park in Guelph is getting a facelift this summer with a new basketball court complex designed to "re-invent" the space for the community.
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A Guelph man is facing a slew of charges after police reportedly saw him doing doughnuts on the University of Guelph campus Friday.
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The federal government is passing on responsibility for steering the national logistical rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie, who The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has named the new vice-president of vaccine logistics and operations, replacing Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin.
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The federal government faced new calls Monday to be more transparent with Canadians about Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's departure, with ministers taking questions about the matter in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's absence.
Biden raises ceasefire, civilian toll in call to Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed support for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but stopped short of demanding an immediate stop to the eight days of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket barrages that have killed more than 200 people, most of them Palestinian.
CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme wins Best National Newscast at 2021 CSA's
CTV News won four awards at the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, including Best National Newscast and Best News or Information Program.
'Cave syndrome': Why some people may choose to stay home even after COVID-19 ends
A new term, ‘cave syndrome’, is being used to describe people who plan to remain home even after COVID-19 restrictions end, but psychologists say it’s too broad and could lead to missed diagnoses of more serious mental health issues.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
The Israeli military unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes Monday on the Gaza Strip, saying it destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders. International diplomacy to end the weeklong war that has killed hundreds appeared to make little headway.
Canada to get 4.5M vaccine doses as questions swirl around immunization effort
Canada is set to receive a large infusion of COVID-19 vaccines this week, even as questions swirl around how the immunization drive will be affected by the sudden departure of the man tasked with overseeing it.
New report investigating LGBTQ2S+ inclusivity in federal departments find gaps, 'lack of strategy'
A new report looking at the inclusion and treatment of LGBTQ2S+ employees within federal departments over the last year has found a 'lack of centralized strategy' for inclusion of LGBTQ2S+ people.
House committee hears clashing expert opinions on Bill C-10
Taking a pause from their clause-by-clause review of Bill C-10, the House of Commons' heritage committee heard from experts on Monday who both strongly oppose and defend the contents of the legislation.
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