28 new COVID-19 cases logged in Waterloo Region on Friday; active cases rising
Health officials in Waterloo Region reported 28 new COVID-19 cases on Friday as active cases continue to rise for the second day in a row.
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What's open and closed in Waterloo Region on Monday's Civic Holiday
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COVID-19 cases in Ontario climb with another 226 new infections reported
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Canada is heading towards a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave, Tam says
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Fentanyl, cocaine among $45K worth of drugs seized by Guelph police
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Canada extends pandemic benefits through to Oct. 23
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Driver and toddler hospitalized after crash
![From CTV Kitchener: Waterloo regional police are investigating a crash in Woolwich that sent a driver and two-year-old to hospital.]()
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Butterfly Conservatory helping endangered species
![From CTV Kitchener's Heather Senoran: The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is working to reintroduce an endangered species into the wild.]()
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Waterloo tech company creates archery gadget
![From CTV Kitchener's Colton Wiens: A Waterloo tech company has created a tool that's helping Olympic archers prepare for the games.]()
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Gunfire reported in Brantford's west end
![From CTV Kitchener's Carmen Wong: Brantford police are investigating reports of gunfire near Blackburn Drive and Diana Avenue.]()
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Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated
![From CTV Kitchener's Nicole Lampa: Health officials in Waterloo Region are pushing for unvaccinated individuals to get the jab.]()
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Waterloo tech gadget helping Olympic archers
![From CTV Kitchener's Colton Wiens: Marianne Bell, co-founder of Toxon Technologies, explains how a new tool is helping Olympic archers.]()
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COVID-19 update in Guelph area
![From CTV Kitchener's Krista Sharpe: Dr. Nicola Mercer provides a COVID-19 update for the Guelph area.]()
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