Waterloo Region reports 45 more COVID-19 cases as Ont. extends stay-at-home for two weeks
Waterloo Region has surpassed 15,000 total COVID-19 cases to date, reporting 45 more on Thursday.
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Parents left in limbo about future of in-person learning as province extends stay-at-home order
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Victim dragged by vehicle during arranged sale of cell phone: Police
A man who advertised a cell phone for sale using an online platform was dragged by a vehicle when the purchasers came to pick up the item.
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