Another 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, hospitalization rates stay steady
There have been 50 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Waterloo Region, while the number of those being treated in the hospital has remained the same.
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Serious crash second one in under a month at North Dumfries intersection
There have been two serious crashes at a North Dumfries intersection in less than a month, with the first one taking the lives of two children.
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Canadian Armed Forces train at Guelph Lake over weekend
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Family of victim speaks out after two fatal waste truck crashes in Kitchener
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Grey Bruce unveils first 'hockey hub' mass vaccination site
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Driver seriously hurt after two-vehicle crash outside Cambridge
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Toronto Raptors' game against Chicago postponed due to COVID-19 cases
The NBA called off Toronto's game against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Sunday night due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
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COVID-19 by the numbers: Feb. 28, 2021
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Injuries, impaired driving charges for man following crash in Guelph
A man suffered minor injuries and has been handed impaired driving charges following an early morning crash in Guelph, according to police.
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Demonstrators in Waterloo gather to shine light on food production
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Guelph Knights back on the basketball court
![From CTV Kitchener's Jessica Smith: The Guelph Knights youth basketball training program was allowed back on the courts this week.]()
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Future of patio season up for debate in Guelph
![From CTV Kitchener's Krista Sharpe: Guelph city council will be reviewing options and debating rules for their upcoming patio season.]()
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Second serious crash at intersection in one month
![From CTV Kitchener's Carmen Wong: A recent crash at a North Dumfries intersection is the second serious incident there in under a month.]()
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Armed forces training at Guelph Lake
![From CTV Kitchener: The Canadian Armed Forces were training at Guelph Lake this weekend.]()
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Hovering around the freezing mark this work week
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Community garden blossoms into more
![From CTV Kitchener's Jessica Smith: A community garden and library based in Cambridge has blossomed into so much more since last summer.]()
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Conestoga College holds annual Pow Wow virtually
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