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• Replacement of Hwy. 401 bridges over Grand River slated to start in spring

  The province is set to begin the process of replacing the Highway 401 bridges over the Grand River this spring.

  

• Donor pledges to match $50K in donations for Guelph Youth Music Centre

  A generous donor has offered to match up to $50,000 in donations for the Guelph Youth Music Centre, which said it's facing a $100,000 deficit.

  

• Waterloo Region surpasses 11,000 cases of COVID-19 as officials report 47 more

  With 47 new COVID-19 cases added to Waterloo Region's total on Sunday, the region surpassed 11,000 cases since the start of the pandemic.

• Concert in a Box expands to help local musicians and venues

  Since attending a concert in person is still not an option, there are new efforts by a Kitchener music production company to support the local music scene.

• Kitchener man does almost 900 burpees in an hour, setting Guinness World Record

  A Kitchener man sought to put his name in the record books on Saturday, aiming to do the most chest-to-ground burpees in an hour.

• Trial for mother of boy swept into Grand River delayed

  The trial for the mother of a boy who died when he was swept into the Grand River has been delayed for a few months due to pandemic restrictions.

• Canada set to receive more than 910,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week

  Canada is set to receive 910,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week as pharmaceutical companies ramp up deliveries to make good on their contractual obligations by the end of the month.

• 'It's been a good week': Tam hopeful on vaccines as pandemic anniversary nears

  Several provinces were preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday, as Canada's chief public health officer expressed optimism over vaccines ahead of the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 crisis.

• Waterloo Region, Guelph area preparing for next steps in COVID-19 vaccination campaigns

  Waterloo Region and the Guelph area are getting ready to shift their COVID-19 vaccine programs into a higher gear.

• Statistics Canada considered delaying this year's census to 2022 due to pandemic

  Newly released documents show Statistics Canada considered delaying this year's census until 2022 over pandemic-related health concerns that could erode the quality of data relied on by policymakers across the country.

• One person injured after stabbing in Guelph

  At least one person suffered minor injuries after a stabbing in Guelph on Saturday night.

• Signs of spring? Waterloo Region to see double-digit temperatures this week

  After facing off against the polar vortex last month, many people in Waterloo Region are looking forward to a taste of spring.