Region of Waterloo reports 51 new cases of COVID-19, active cases drop
There are 51 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region, as the number of active cases has dropped for the first time in over a week.
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64 new COVID-19 vaccination pharmacy locations announced in Waterloo-Wellington
There will soon be 64 new pharmacies that residents of Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph can go to for their COVID-19 vaccination.
Kitchener hot spots, stay-at-home order, Jeopardy!: Top stories of the week
COVID-19 hot spot in Kitchener, a stay-at-home order in effect, and a controversial plan for a warehouse in Cambridge round out the top stories of the week.
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Ontario breaks COVID-19 record with more than 4,400 new cases reported
Ontario health officials are reporting more than 4,400 new cases of COVID-19, marking the highest number of infections ever reported in a single day since the pandemic started.
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Some Guelph businesses push to stay open during stay-at-home order
A few Guelph businesses are trying to stay opening during the provincial stay-at-home order, while the city’s mayor is asking for doors to stay shut and everyone to be patient.
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Waterloo Region businesses adjust and blossom during pandemic
Two Waterloo Region businesses have found ways to adjust to the online-centric world of business during the COVID-19 pandemic and are now doing better than they ever have.
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COVID-19 vaccine town halls being hosted by local community groups
Several community groups in Waterloo Region are hosting a series of town halls to discuss COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among priority populations.
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Waterloo Region hospitals preparing for transfer patients from outside the area
Hospitals in Waterloo Region are scaling back non-urgent surgeries to prepare to take patients from outside the area in the coming week.
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One arrested after man reportedly stabbed in forearm
A man has been arrested following a reported stabbing in Downtown Kitchener.
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Canada is outpacing U.S. for new COVID-19 cases per capita
Daily new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada have skyrocketed amid the third wave of the pandemic and have now outpaced the United States per capita.
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COVID-19 vaccine coming to 700 more pharmacies across Ontario
The Ontario government says it’s expanding its COVID-19 vaccine pharmacy program to 700 more locations across the province.
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Majority of Canadians not using COVID Alert app, study finds
A recent study by York University has found that the majority of Canadians are not using the COVID Alert app, citing accessibility issues and privacy concerns as the biggest obstacles.
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COVID-19 by the numbers: Apr. 11, 2021
A breakdown of the COVID-19 cases from Region of Waterloo Public Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Brant County Health Unit, Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Huron Perth Public Health.
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Parents look for spring break activities during Ontario's third stay-at-home order
Panos Kelamis had to get creative for his son's sixth birthday this year since, once again, he won't be able to have a party due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association holds anti-Asian racism discussion with local leaders
Local mayors, police, and MP’s joined the Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association for an online panel discussion on anti-Asian racism.
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Some Guelph businesses push to stay open during stay-at-home order
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25 rats surrendered to Guelph Humane Society
Someone dropped off 25 rats at the Guelph Humane Society on Tuesday.
Woman in custody for puppy scam arrested again for breaking into elderly woman's home: Guelph police
Guelph police have charged a woman, who was already in their custody for trying to run an online puppy scam, for breaking into an elderly woman’s apartment.
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Canada is outpacing U.S. for new COVID-19 cases per capita
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Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors
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Canadian special forces supported major Iraqi military assault on ISIS last month
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Seven Catholic clergy kidnapped in Haiti: church spokesman
Seven Catholic clergy, including two French citizens, were kidnapped Sunday in Haiti, said the spokesman of the Bishop's Conference for the island nation, which has been rocked by unrest.
More volcanic eruptions on Caribbean island of St. Vincent
Conditions worsened on Sunday at a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent as loud rumbling, lightning and heavy ashfall were observed and residents reported power cuts.
Laughed off for years as gaffes, Prince Philip's outbursts complicate his legacy
For many Britons, the defining characteristic of Prince Philip was not his public service or his royal standing, but his propensity to make unscripted, off-the-cuff and sometimes wildly inappropriate comments.
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