Public health officials report 71 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region
Public health officials in Waterloo Region reported another 71 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, pushing the total number of cases over 3,800.
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What a COVID-19 lockdown would look like in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region's top doctor warned Wednesday that the Region of Waterloo is facing the "real possibility" of a lockdown as COVID-19 continues to spread. Here's what that would look like.
Integrity commissioner finds Wilmot mayor violated codes of conduct
A new report from the integrity commissioner found that Wilmot's mayor violated the codes of conduct of the township and the region.
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Lockdown a 'real possibility' as Waterloo Region continues to see elevated COVID-19 spread
Region of Waterloo's top doctor said a lockdown is a "real possibility" as the spread of COVID-19 continues in the community.
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Waterloo regional council votes to close five child-care centres
Waterloo regional council has decided to close five regionally run child-care centres, despite passionate pleas from local parents who disagree with the move.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared in unit at Stratford General Hospital
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in the medicine unit at Stratford General Hospital, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance announced Thursday.
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Three hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7/8
Three people were taken to hospital after a collision on Highway 7/8 on Thursday evening.
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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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Airbnb rolls out restrictions in Canada to prevent New Year's Eve parties
Just days after the discovery of a large party in one of its rental properties, Airbnb says it has a plan to curb New Year's Eve parties this year while Canada works to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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First COVID-19 vaccines coming early 2021 in Ontario but supply will be 'very limited'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the first COVID-19 vaccines will be available in the province in early 2021 but supply will be "very limited."
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Province announces funding for local festivals
The provincial government is investing nearly $4.4 million to help festivals following a difficult year for tourism.
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Hamilton, Ont. parents left heartbroken after boy struck and killed by pickup truck
An 11-year-old boy who was struck by a pickup truck in Hamilton, Ont. while crossing the road has died and is now being remembered by his father as a "sweet" boy.
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November was another record-breaking sales month for Kitchener-Waterloo real estate
The Kitchener-Waterloo Association of Realtors says November was yet another record-breaking month, and the ongoing pandemic is only “fueling the already hot market.”
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Some Guelph residents concerned about proposed housing project
A proposed supporting housing project in Guelph is causing concerns for some residents.
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Next round of snow moving in as Alberta Clipper impacts southern Ontario
Many communities in southern Ontario still have a good base of snow on the ground, following the multi-day snowfall event earlier in the week dropping over 40 cm in some places.
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Some Guelph residents concerned about proposed housing project
A proposed supporting housing project in Guelph is causing concerns for some residents.
Guelph company building freezers to store, transport COVID-19 vaccine
A Guelph company is adapting its technology to help transport and store a COVID-19 vaccine once it's available.
Guelph approves 2.25 per cent tax increase in 2021 budget
Guelph city council approved a 2.25 per cent tax increase in its 2021 budget on Tuesday night.
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As federal public health officials plot out how to tackle COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is suggesting the lack of Liberal transparency is feeding into some Canadians' anxieties about being immunized against the novel coronavirus.
B.C. surpasses 9,000 active cases for the first time in the COVID-19 pandemic
Another 694 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the 24 hours since health officials' last update on the disease.
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Premier Brian Pallister has a strong message for Manitobans disrespecting public health orders and is telling people to celebrate the holidays differently this year.
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UPDATED | Christmas cancellation: Quebec backtracks and calls off holiday gatherings
The Quebec government has reversed its decision on holiday gatherings in most of the province, citing a worrisome increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths over the past few days as the reason.
Chinese spacecraft carrying lunar rocks lifts off from moon
A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a load of lunar rocks, the first stage of its return to Earth, the government space agency reported.
Among first acts, Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. reports more than 2,800 deaths from COVID-19 in single day
More than 2,800 COVID-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in the United States -- the most the country has ever reported in a single day -- as health care officials say their staff and facilities are struggling to support burgeoning numbers of patients.
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