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Another 14 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Waterloo Region, no change to variant totals
Region of Waterloo Public Health officials confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, but did not identify any cases as variants of concern.
Kitchener’s Sarah Pavan wins opening beach volleyball match at Olympics
Sarah Pavan of Kitchener and teammate Melissa Humana-Paredes have earned their first win of the Tokyo Olympics.
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New community garden in Guelph looking to make big expansion
The West Village Co-Op is looking to help its community create a sustainable and accessible food source one seed at a time.
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Special weather statement upgraded to severe thunderstorm watch for Waterloo-Wellington area
Residents of Waterloo Region and Wellington County should be on the lookout for stormy weather conditions, according to Environment Canada.
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Kitchener Rangers players selected in NHL draft
Two players who once laced up their skates with the Kitchener Rangers are head to the big league.
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Vaccine bus stops off at St. Jacobs Market, high priority neighbourhoods
A different kind of Grand River Transit bus is making its way to high-traffic areas and a number of neighbourhoods in Waterloo Region.
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'Another virtual event essentially:' Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games welcomes back some competition
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has been forced to scale back its presentation.
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Ontario reports 170 new COVID-19 cases, over 8.4 million fully vaccinated
Ontario is reporting a slight decrease in new COVID-19 cases today from the previous day.
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What Canada did on Saturday at the 2020 Tokyo summer Olympic games
Michael Woods came agonizingly close to opening Canada's medal account on the first full day of competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Here's a roundup.
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Vigil in Kitchener's Victoria Park to honour teen who died of drug overdose
A vigil is taking place in Kitchener's Victoria Park Friday night to honour an 18-year-old who died of a drug overdose in February.
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Toronto Pearson Airport begins separating arrivals based on vaccination status
International passengers arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport will now be separated by vaccination status before heading through customs, the airport confirmed Saturday.
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Man accused of committing indecent act in front of mom and child in Simcoe
Norfolk County OPP are looking for a man who allegedly committed an indecent act in front of mom and child in Simcoe.
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‘Simply immoral’: Ontario pharmacists poised to trash thousands of expiring Moderna doses as demand declines
Toronto pharmacies may be forced to throw out Moderna doses due to a decline in demand, due in part to skepticism about mixing and matching doses and misinformation about the brand.
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Strike averted for thousands of Region of Waterloo public service workers
A strike has been averted for more than 1,000 of Waterloo Region's public service workers, with CUPE 1883 reaching a deal and CUPE 5191 extending talks to next week.
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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.
Guelph businessman donates $50M for building supporting children and youth mental health
A Guelph businessman has donated $50 million to Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington to support children and youth mental health services.
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Artist creates replica of Volkswagen van with driftwood
Check out how this artist from B.C. created a full-sized replica of the iconic Volkswagen van in Tofino.
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Calgary couple shares the secret to 75 years of marriage
A rural Alberta couple reveal a few secrets to their 75 year long marriage.
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Firefighters from Mexico arrive in B.C. to help fight hundreds of active wildfires
So far this wildfire season, about 400,000 hectares have burned, and without rain in the forecast, that total looks likely to grow.
What Canada did on Saturday at the 2020 Tokyo summer Olympic games
Michael Woods came agonizingly close to opening Canada's medal account on the first full day of competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Here's a roundup.
Bus driver in Victoria sends unique message to Olympic diver in Tokyo
Stephen is the sort of bus driver who strives to say “welcome” to all his passengers, which has earned kudos from more than a few.
Death of guest at Alta. Airbnb rental leaves homeowner fighting for compensation
An Okotoks, Alta. woman says she and her husband are in a fight with world-wide rental company Airbnb after a recent guest died on the property, resulting in more than $50,000 in damages.
Toronto Pearson Airport begins separating arrivals based on vaccination status
International passengers arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport will now be separated by vaccination status before heading through customs, the airport confirmed Saturday.
‘I know I caused a lot of harm:’ Habs draft pick Logan Mailloux apologizes for sharing sexually explicit photos without consent
Montreal Canadiens draft pick Logan Mailloux apologized for sending sexually explicit pics without consent to his teammates, an incident he was charged for in Sweden.
Vatican reveals property holdings for first time in transparency drive
The Vatican released information on its real estate holdings for the first time on Saturday, revealing it owns more than 5,000 properties as part of its most detailed financial disclosures ever.
Number of active wildfires in B.C. drops, one evacuation order lifted
The BC Wildfire Service says there are 258 wildfires currently burning in the province.
Relative charged in fire pit incident near Port Burwell, Ont. that killed child, injured four more
Ontario Provincial Police have laid charges following a fire pit incident that left a one-year-old dead, and two more children and two adults injured.
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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.
'I was elated': Hiker survives 2 weeks in B.C. wilderness
How do we prevent a forth wave? Doctor calls for action now
Epidemiologist Colin Furness criticized Ontario removing restrictions, saying first day of Stage 3 is also the 'first day of the fourth wave.'
Warning: One man killed after Vancouver apartment fire
Calgary girl abducted by her grandparents: father says
Linda O'Leary trial ends with heated closing arguments
100 firefighters from Mexico to help with B.C. wildfires
Thousands have already been forced to leave their homes and more have been added to lists of evacuation orders.
'Simply immoral' 350 Moderna vials could go to waste in T.O.
About 350 Moderna doses could go to waste on their August 2 expiry date.
