Three new COVID-19 outbreaks declared in Waterloo Region as officials report 77 new cases
Public health officials have reported another 77 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region, alongside three new workplace and business outbreaks.
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Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes part of Highway 7/8 in Kitchener
One woman has died after a serious, multi-vehicle crash closed several lanes of traffic on Highway 7/8 on Tuesday morning.
Two Cambridge firefighters test positive for COVID-19, prompting outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has been reported at one of Cambridge's fire stations after two firefighters tested positive.
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Waterloo Region students get their first virtual 'snow day'
Tuesday's wintry blast cancelled school buses and in-class learning for all students in Waterloo Region, marking the first virtual school snow day.
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Grand River Hospital pauses some non-urgent surgeries amid pandemic
Grand River Hospital has temporarily paused some non-urgent elective surgeries as COVID-19 cases continue to impact the hospital.
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Some communities have had 30 cm of snow already, but another 20 to 30 cm could be on the way
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'I'm not giving up': Sister of woman found dead in March speaking out
The sister of a woman who was found dead in her Brantford home nearly nine months ago is speaking out about her death.
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Map shows every publicly funded school in Waterloo Region with COVID-19 cases
As public health officials report more COVID-19 cases in schools, CTVNewsKitchener.ca tracks every known case in the school system.
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BlackBerry shares soar in wake of Amazon deal to develop vehicle data platform
Shares in BlackBerry Ltd. gained nearly 40 per cent in the wake of a deal with Amazon Web Services to develop and market BlackBerry's intelligent vehicle data platform, IVY.
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In pictures: Winter storm kicks off December in southern Ontario
A winter storm blanketed most of southern Ontario to start the month of December.
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Waterloo Region's top doc issues enforcement order for Old Order Mennonite communities
Region of Waterloo's medical officer of health has issued an order enabling enforcement of public health orders in Old Order Mennonite communities.
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Reusable take out packages aimed at reducing waste
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Fire crews battle early morning barn fire in Woolwich
Fire crews in Woolwich Township spent their Tuesday morning battling flames from a barn fire.
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Ontario records another 1,700 new cases of COVID-19 as testing slumps
Ontario is reporting another 1,700 new cases of COVID-19 as testing for the disease falls well below the province’s own daily goal of 50,000.
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Storm Watch: Today's closures and cancellations
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Multi-vehicle highway crash leaves woman dead
![From CTV Kitchener's Stephanie Villella: Weather is believed to be a factor in a multi-vehicle crash that left a 23-year-old woman dead.]()
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Dog found at construction site weeks after going missing
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COVID-19 outbreak puts staffing strain on school
![From CTV Kitchener: At least one Kitchener school is dealing with a strain on staffing because of community spread of COVID-19.]()
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Students go online for first 'snow day'
![From CTV Kitchener's Nicole Lampa: With infrastructure in place for online learning, the year's first 'school day' looks a little different.]()
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Staffing difficulties due to COVID-19 cases
![From CTV Kitchener's Nicole Lampa: A Waterloo Region school is having some staffing issues due to COVID-19 cases at the school.]()
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Food bank demand increasing amid pandemic
![From CTV Kitchener’s Krista Sharpe: Food banks across Ontario have seen an increase in need for their services during the pandemic.]()
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Police investigating woman's death as homicide
![From CTV Kitchener's Krista Simpson: Police are now investigating the death of a woman in March as a homicide.]()
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Reusable take out packages aimed at reducing waste
A pair of University of Waterloo graduates have started a business aimed at reducing waste.
Holiday office parties on hold amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to press pause on the holiday office party this year.
Driver charged after allegedly fleeing from scene of serious crash in Guelph
A Brampton driver is facing a number of charges after allegedly fleeing from the scene of a crash in Guelph that left two people seriously hurt.
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PM: Feds, provinces agree vaccine prioritization should be consistent Canada-wide
As the precise order of who will follow seniors, health care workers and high-risk populations in line to get COVID-19 vaccines is still being sorted out, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal and provincial governments agree that there should be a cross-Canada "consensus" on the matter.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the Liberal approach to lifting the country out of the COVID-19 economic recession won't be achieved through cuts.
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CTVNews.ca posed reader questions to infectious disease experts to get answers on the many uncertainties surrounding a potential COVID-19 vaccine and its rollout across Canada.
U.S. Supreme Court asked to block Biden's win in Pennsylvania
Republicans attempting to undo U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's victory in Pennsylvania asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to take up their lawsuit, three days after it was thrown out by the highest court in the battleground state.
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UDPATED | Quebec Christmas gatherings seem less likely as hospitals are stretched thin: Legault
Less than two weeks after Quebec government announced it would allow Christmas gatherings, Premier François Legault warned he may need to backtrack on that plan as hospitalizations soar and health-care staff show signs of burnout.
Indian politicians slam Trudeau for 'unwelcome' remarks on farmers' protest
Politicians in India are slamming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for wading into the escalating farmers’ protests in their country.
High demand for Christmas trees sparking worries of a holiday shortage
There’s been a mad dash for Christmas trees this season and some Canadians are worried about a shortage of evergreens.
Arrest of Nunavut man knocked down by police truck door lawful: investigation
An investigation by the Ottawa Police Service has determined that the arrest of a Nunavut man who appeared to have been knocked down by an RCMP truck door was lawful.
Trump admin silent after Hajdu pushes back on U.S. plan to raid Canada's drug cabinet
Canada's decision to block American imports of certain prescription drugs from north of the border is getting stony silence from the Trump administration.
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