Trinity Bible Chapel hosts in-person services during lockdown, defies court order
Despite a court order being issued by the Attorney General, in-person services went ahead as scheduled at Trinity Bible Chapel in Woolwich Township.
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Waterloo Region sees drastic improvement to daily COVID-19 cases, 34 more reported
The Region of Waterloo is reporting 34 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, a large decrease compared to the 92 confirmed on Saturday.
Ontario reports more than 2,400 new cases of COVID-19, another 50 deaths
Ontario is reporting more than 2,400 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 additional deaths related to the disease.
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A continued increase in COVID-19 cases and lockdown fines, a church service in violation of a court order, and a controversial newspaper round out the top stories of the week.
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Weekday evening GO trains on Kitchener line to be temporarily replaced by buses
Starting Monday, those looking to catch the GO Train on the Kitchener line will have to hop on the bus instead.
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Waterloo Region club sees big boost as cross-country skiing takes off during lockdown
The boost in popularity for cross-country skiing during the COVID-19 Ontario lockdown has been doing wonders for the Waterloo Region Nordic Sports Club.
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OPP investigating fatal collision in Norfolk, Sunday afternoon
Emergency crews responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision in Norfolk, Sunday afternoon
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Human skull found in Brantford by resident, police investigating
Brantford police are investigating the discovery of a human skull by a resident in the city.
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COVID-19 by the numbers: Jan. 24, 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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Church of God Pastor invites large group of maskless parishioners inside church
In Aylmer Ont., Church of God Pastor, Henry Hildebrandt appears to have broken provincial lockdown rules on Sunday morning.
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Kitchener family's home heavily damaged by fire
A home belonging to a Kitchener family has been heavily damaged following an overnight fire.
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Former Maple Leafs captain George Armstrong dead at 90
George Armstrong, who captained the Toronto Maple Leafs to four Stanley Cups in the '60s and wore the blue and white his entire career, has died.
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'It wasn't called COVID at the time': One year since Canada's first COVID-19 case
Both 'Patient Zero' and his wife have long since recovered from COVID-19, but their cases would mark Canada's first minor health-care skirmish of what was to become an all-out global defensive war against a pandemic.
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Police arrest 10 people after anti-lockdown protests in downtown Toronto
Ten people were arrested following anti-lockdown protests in downtown Toronto on Saturday.
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Taxpayers' watchdog sees complaints spike, raising worries about pandemic tax season
Canada's taxpayers' ombudsperson says his office has seen a steep spike in complaints compared to one year ago, delivering an early warning about how complicated returns should be handled this year.
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Local church holds in-person services
![From CTV Kitchener's Natalie Van Rooy: A Woolwich church went against lockdown restrictions and a court order to hold in-person services.]()
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Cross country skiing sees boost during lockdown
![From CTV Kitchener's Jessica Smith: The Waterloo Region Nordic Sports Club has seen a 50 per cent increase in memberships this winter.]()
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Sun, clouds, and snow this work week
![From CTV Kitchener's Jessica Smith: There's a good chance of sun, snow, and clouds for Waterloo Region's work week.]()
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CTV Kitchener webcast for Jan. 24, 2021
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Teenaged nursing home worker dies of COVID-19
![From CTV Kitchener's Spencer Turcotte: A 19-year-old contracted cleaner at an Ontario nursing home has died of COVID-19.]()
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Local church ordered to obey lockdown rules
![From CTV Kitchener's Natalie Van Rooy: Trinity Bible Chapel has been ordered by the Attorney General not to hold in-person services.]()
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Kitchener thrift shops thriving on social media
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Guelph police warn of man with sex assault charges living in city
Guelph police have issued a warning about a man facing sex assault-related charges involving minors who is living in the city.
Guelph conservation group protecting birds from unseen obstacles
A Guelph conservation group made up of a student volunteers is working to protect birds from windows.
Be on the lookout for fake iPhone sales, Guelph police warn
Guelph police are warning residents to be wary of fake iPhone sales after a woman bought one online for over $1,500.
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Mexico's president says he's tested positive for COVID-19
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and that the symptoms are mild.
Too soon to know if Canada's COVID-19 case decline will continue, Tam says
It's still too soon to know whether the recent downward trend in new COVID-19 cases will continue, Canada's chief public health officer said Sunday as several provinces grappled with outbreaks that threatened to derail their fragile progress.
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
Top aides to U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday began talks with a group of moderate Senate Republicans and Democrats on a US$1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package as Biden faces increasing headwinds in his effort to win bipartisan backing for the initial legislative effort of his presidency.
Police in Jamaica probe murder of Markham, Ont. woman
Police in Jamaica say they are investigating the murder of a 43-year-old Markham, Ont. woman.
Atlantic fishing crews retrieve 63 tonnes of 'ghost gear' as part of new program
As part of a new government program, fishing crews in the Atlantic Ocean were hauling up a different kind of catch in 2020: more than 63 tonnes of discarded fishing gear, a major source of marine pollution.
AP source: Lawmakers threatened ahead of impeachment trial
Federal law enforcement officials are examining a number of threats aimed at members of Congress as the second trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump nears, including ominous chatter about killing legislators or attacking them outside of the U.S. Capitol, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
Health Canada recalls 'Anti-Microbe' hand sanitizer that was distributed to schools
Health Canada has announced a recall for a number of 'Anti-Microbe' hand sanitizer products, some of which were distributed to schools in Quebec for children to use.
Biden vows to work with Canada on 'Buy American' policy, but offers no guarantees
U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to work with Canada in relation to his 'Buy American' policy, which would tighten existing rules on government procurement by guaranteeing contracts to U.S. companies, during his call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week.
'It wasn't called COVID at the time': One year since Canada's first COVID-19 case
Both 'Patient Zero' and his wife have long since recovered from COVID-19, but their cases would mark Canada's first minor health-care skirmish of what was to become an all-out global defensive war against a pandemic.
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Second LTC home in Ont. faces U.K. variant outbreak
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Protesters harass Sask.'s Dr. Shahab outside his home
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The COVID-19 pandemic is weighing heavy on the mental health of Canadians.
Drug lord 'Asia's El Chapo' arrested en route to Canada
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