Encampment developments, field trips, new hospital: Top stories of the week
The latest developments for encampments in Waterloo Region, field trips being paid for, and a new hospital for the area round out the top stories of the week.
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'COVID-19 lingers on': Essential caregiver warns pandemic not over
An essential caregiver in Waterloo Region is looking to remind the community that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over and the protections in place for the most vulnerable may not be enough.
Canada outperformed most G10 countries during first two years of pandemic response: study
Canada handled key aspects of the COVID-19 response better in the first two years of the pandemic than most G10 countries, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto, Unity Health Toronto and St. Michael's hospital.
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Collision between motorcycle and police cruiser
Non life-threating injuries are reported after a crash between a motorcycle and a police cruiser in Tillsonburg.
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Crash in Listowel under investigation
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a crash in Listowel.
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Arson from three years ago still under investigation in Long Point, Ont.
Norfolk County OPP are asking for the public's help with an arson case from three years ago.
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Kitchener woman swims across Lake Erie for good cause
A Kitchener woman has swam across Lake Erie in treacherous conditions to raise money for an organization supporting youth mental health.
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A 100th birthday celebration for the books in Kitchener
A Kitchener woman was able to celebrate a very special birthday with some very special people.
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KW Multicultural Festival returns in-person for 55th year
The Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival returned to Victoria Park in Kitchener for the first time in three years.
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Rock Legend from Port Dover, Ont. gets hall of fame call
You may not know his name, but he’s performed alongside some of the all-time music greats.
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People with COVID-19 can infect and sicken cats and dogs by cuddling them: study
Cat and dog owners who cuddle their pets when infected with COVID-19 could end up making the animals sick with the virus, according to a Canadian study.
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It's a fuel summer: Gas prices, soaring costs leave touring musicians in a tough spot
Thanks to high gas prices, staggering inflation and other ripples of the pandemic, few corners of the live music industry have gone untouched by financial woes.
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'Too big an issue not to talk about': Waterloo Region reacts to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Many in Waterloo Region are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and what it could mean for Canada.
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Townhouse fire leaves three Kitchener families displaced
A fire at a townhouse complex in Kitchener Friday night has resulted in extensive damage.
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Critically injured pedestrian found on side of Norfolk County road, airlifted to hospital
Norfolk County OPP are investigating after they say a pedestrian was found on the side of a road and had to be airlifted to hospital.
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WATCH: Flight attendant proposes to pilot
![This is the moment flight attendant Veronica Rojas proposed to her pilot girlfriend, Alejandra Moncayo, on an Alaska Airlines flight.]()
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CTV National News: G7 leaders begin summit
![Russia's invasion of Ukraine is top of the agenda as world leaders meet for the G7 summit. Kevin Gallagher reports.]()
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Weather for the work week
![From CTV Kitchener's William Aiello: A look ahead at the weather for Waterloo Region's work week.]()
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Multicultural Festival wraps up
![From CTV Kitchener: The second and final day of the KW Multicultural Festival wrapped up in Victoria Park.]()
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A very special birthday celebration
![From CTV Kitchener: Annie Smith marked her 100th birthday with an in-person event at a Kitchener church.]()
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Swimming across Lake Erie for good cause
![From CTV Kitchener's Tegan Versolatto: A Kitchener woman has accomplished her goal of swimming across Lake Erie for mental health awareness.]()
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Continuing to deal with COVID-19 pandemic
![From CTV Kitchener's Carmen Wong: An essential caregiver in Waterloo Region is warning the public that the pandemic isn't over.]()
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Good chance of storms to close out weekend
![From CTV Kitchener's William Aiello: There's a good chance of thunderstorms to close out Waterloo Region's weekend.]()
Guelph Top Stories
Endangered butterfly spotted in southwestern Ontario for first time in 3 decades
The success is thanks to a team of local scientists.
Police release photos of person of interest in Guelph robbery
Guelph police have released photos of a man they’re calling “a person of interest” in a gas station robbery earlier this week.
Tractor-trailer driver charged after steel coils fall onto roadway near Guelph
Coils of steel impeded traffic along Highway 7 at Wellington Road 32 near Guelph on Thursday after coming loose from a tractor-trailer.
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Toronto driver questions parking ticket appeal system after 'nonsense' fine
A Toronto driver is questioning the fairness of the city's administrative penalty system for appealing traffic disputes after he raised concerns about his bogus ticket for months — but was left spinning his wheels.
New survey reveals how many Ontarians can't afford a house in their own city
The dream of home ownership for many Ontarians may never become a reality, according to a new survey.
Ontario student warns about losing debit card after $14,000 lands on RBC account
An Ontario student is warning people of the risk that comes with failing to report a lost debit card after $14,000 in fraudulent deposits landed in her RBC account.
Will Ontario's right to disconnect law actually help improve work-life balance?
Lise Jasmin appreciates the flexibility of her job as a community health nurse in Ottawa, but the mix of at-home and in-office work as well as varied scheduling makes it tough to fully disconnect when she's off the clock.
Ontario homeowners could have a lien placed on their home -- and not even know it
An Ontario woman whose brother died in March said she was put in charge to handle his financial affairs and was shocked at what she discovered.
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Canada outperformed most G10 countries during first two years of pandemic response: study
Canada handled key aspects of the COVID-19 response better in the first two years of the pandemic than most G10 countries, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto, Unity Health Toronto and St. Michael's hospital.
G7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prep new aid for Ukraine
Leading economic powers conferred by video link with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as they underscored their commitment to Ukraine for the long haul with plans to pursue a price cap on Russian oil, raise tariffs on Russian goods and impose other new sanctions.
Avalanche dethrone Lightning to win Stanley Cup for 3rd time
After years of playoff disappointments, the Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey's mountain with a 2-1 Game 6 win against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions Tampa Bay Lightning.
Republican calls overturning Roe v. Wade a 'victory for white life'
U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, speaking at a rally Saturday night with former U.S. President Donald Trump, called the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade a 'victory for white life.'
What's the impact of a Russian debt default?
Russia is poised to default on its foreign debt for the first time since the Bolshevik Revolution more than a century ago, further alienating the country from the global financial system following sanctions imposed over its war in Ukraine.
PM Trudeau to meet India's Modi one-on-one at G7 sidelines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed G7 leaders virtually at their summit in Germany as they discussed the threat to global stability posed by Russia's invasion of his country.
NASA launches first rocket from Australian space centre
NASA has successfully launched a rocket from Australia's remote Northern Territory, making history as the agency's first commercial spaceport launch outside the United States.
Connecting Indigenous inmates to their culture: Grand Chief performs at Manitoba prison
Behind prison walls, National Indigenous People's Day was celebrated this month, with inmates at a Manitoba federal prison granted access to music, drumming and sharing circles — positive steps forward to reconnect Indigenous inmates with their culture and rehabilitate a group that is incarcerated at a disproportionate rate.
Hundreds of thousands celebrate return of Toronto Pride parade to downtown streets
Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Toronto on Sunday as the city's Pride parade returned for the first time in two years.
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'We'll show them our pecs': G7 leaders mock Putin
Justin Trudeau and Boris Johnson were heard mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Germany.
'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin shoved by LAPD at protest
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