Some southern Ontario health units move into new tiers
Several areas in southwestern Ontario are moving into different tiers under the province's reopening framework for COVID-19 restrictions.
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Waterloo Region weather: Above-average temperatures expected for spring
Monday marked that start of meteorological spring and experts say that they expect above-average temperatures this year.
Stratford Festival moving outdoors for 2021 season
The Stratford Festival is back this year with live performances in an outdoor setting.
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Six Nations students to do online learning for rest of school year
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Blowing snow causes trouble on roads
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Waterloo Region adds 42 more COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations jump
Region of Waterloo Public Health added another 42 COVID-19 cases to the region's total on Monday, bringing that number to 10,744.
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Waterloo MPP questions province about Ontario-made PPE stuck on shelves
Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife questioned the Ford government on Monday after a CTV Kitchener story revealed that local manufacturing company The Canadian Shield had laid off dozens of employees.
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WRPS partners with St. John Ambulance to offer therapy dog program
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Are you 80 or older? Region of Waterloo Public Health begins vaccinations for adults 80 and over
Adults over the age of 80 have started receiving their first doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Waterloo Region.
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Six Nations officials urge people to stay home at COVID-19 cases spike
Health officials in Six Nations of the Grand River are urging people to stay home as active cases of COVID-19 spike locally.
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Driver loses licence for week after travelling 54 km over speed limit
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Guelph councillors vote to only close streets in dining district for special events
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Kitchener tech executive awarded governor general's medal
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Elderly man arrested after allegedly pointing toy gun at bartender: police
An elderly man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a toy gun at a bartender in downtown Guelph.
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Alberta allows low-intensity indoor fitness, reopens libraries as part of Step 2
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