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 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
A teen from Elmira has been sentenced as adult to life in prison for killing his 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
A homicide investigation has both the OPP and Owen Sound police on the case.
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Ontario will reopen outdoor recreational amenities 'on or before June 2'
Health Minister Christine Elliott says that her government will reopen recreational amenities 'on or before June 2' when the current stay-at-home order is set to expire.
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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
A targeted initiative to clamp down on street racing and high-risk driving behaviour in Waterloo Region resulted in 26 charges being laid, police say.
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Two people charged after alleged pharmacy robbery in Waterloo
Two people are facing multiple charges after an alleged robbery at a Weber Street North pharmacy Monday afternoon.
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Guelph piloting mobile-pay parking on Delhi Street
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Planning vaccinations for students aged 12+
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Federal government shows support for Mandy Bujold
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Oktoberfest headquarters on the move
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Reopening camps a relief for Kitchener family
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Construction projects disrupt downtown traffic
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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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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.
Airstrikes continue as violence in Gaza enters second week
Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes on what it said were militant targets in Gaza, leveling a six-story building, and militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel on Tuesday. Palestinians across the region observed a general strike as the war, now in its second week, showed no signs of abating.
'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.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Will a pandemic move outside urban centres still make sense in the long run?
Will a pandemic move outside urban centres still make sense in the long run? Chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid ponders the question that more and more families are asking, in her new column on CTVNews.ca
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First case of recurring upper extremity blood clots linked to COVID-19 in U.S.
U.S. researchers found the first case of recurring deep vein thrombosis in the arm of an 85-year-old male COVID-19 patient.
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.
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