Waterloo Region students will move to online learning after April break
Students in Waterloo Region will move to online learning after the April break.
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Waterloo Region reports highest COVID-19 case increase since January with 98 more
Region of Waterloo Public Health officials reported 98 more COVID-19 cases on Monday, along with one new death related to the disease.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph opens COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration to everyone over 16
People aged 16 and over living in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Waterloo Region hospitals accept transfers from out-of-region hospitals
Hospitals in Waterloo Region have started to accept patient transfers from hospitals outside of the region.
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Person seriously injured following altercation with youths at Stratford skate park
Stratford police are asking for the public's help after they say a person was hurt at a skateboard park last week by a group of youths.
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Ontario schools closing to in-person learning indefinitely as COVID-19 cases soar
Ontario schools will stay closed indefinitely to in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the province.
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'I've lost everything': Some victims of Inn of Waterloo fire still waiting for return of personal belongings
People staying at the Inn of Waterloo at the time of a fire in February are still waiting for access to their personal belongings.
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UPDATED | Air Canada, Canadian government reach agreement in $5.9-billion 'liquidity program'
Air Canada and the federal government have reached an agreement on a $5.9-billion aid package that the company says will speed up customer refunds, protect industry jobs and return service to some communities that were shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FEATURED | How do I get the coronavirus vaccine in Waterloo Region?
CTVNewsKitchener.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the vaccines in Waterloo Region, including locations, how to register, and who is next in line.
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Ontario reports more than 4,400 COVID-19 infections as ICU admissions climb
For the second day in a row, health officials in Ontario are reporting more than 4,400 new cases of COVID-19 as the number of patients in intensive care with the disease continues to climb.
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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.
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Map shows every publicly funded school in Waterloo Region where someone tested positive for COVID-19
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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How to prevent and remove ticks as the weather warms up
Warmer weather means tick season has arrived in Waterloo Region.
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Police respond to six overdoses on Sunday
Waterloo regional police say they responded to six overdose calls on Sunday.
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App maps out stores online to make shopping trips faster
A new app allows people to map out local stores before heading inside to allow for faster shopping trips.
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Listowel golfer has top-10 finish at Masters
![From CTV Kitchener's Stephanie Villella: The Town of Listowel is beaming with pride after hometown golfer Corey Conners finished eighth at the Masters.]()
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Tick season arrives with warm weather
![From CTV Kitchener's Carmen Wong: Tick season is here, meaning people will need to keep a close eye on themselves and their pets.]()
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App provides maps of local stores
![From CTV Kitchener's Nicole Lampa: A new app is mapping out local stores to make it easier for customers to plan their trips.]()
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Fire victims waiting for returned belongings
![From CTV Kitchener's Heather Senoran: Victims of a fire at the Inn of Waterloo in February are still waiting for the return of their belongings.]()
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Hospitals scale back non-urgent surgeries
![From CTV Kitchener's Natalie van Rooy: Local hospitals have scaled back surgeries and are preparing to take in out-of-region transfers.]()
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Schools will move to online learning
![From CTV Kitchener's Nicole Lampa: Students in Waterloo Region will move to online learning indefinitely following April break.]()
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Here's what you need to know about Ontario's school closures
![Ont. Premier Doug Ford announced that schools in the province would move to online learning only as COVID-19 cases spread 'like wildfire.']()
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph opens COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration to everyone over 16
People aged 16 and over living in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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.
25 rats surrendered to Guelph Humane Society
Someone dropped off 25 rats at the Guelph Humane Society on Tuesday.
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UPDATED | Air Canada, Canadian government reach agreement in $5.9-billion 'liquidity program'
Air Canada and the federal government have reached an agreement on a $5.9-billion aid package that the company says will speed up customer refunds, protect industry jobs and return service to some communities that were shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More clashes in Minnesota after police shoot, kill Black man
Police clashed with protesters for a second night in the Minneapolis suburb where a police officer fatally shot a Black man in a traffic stop over the weekend.
Ontario’s hard-hit ICUs aren't just running out of beds, but also doctors and nurses
As the third wave overtakes the province, with no sign of slowing down, Ontario's hospitals are turning into war zones — and those working in the ICUs are warning that we’re not just running out of beds, but people to treat the patients in them.
Why some Canadians believe delaying their COVID-19 vaccination is the ethical choice
Canadians are having to find their own answers to the ethical question of when it is right for them to get the COVID-19 vaccine: as soon as they are eligible or after more vulnerable Canadians have gotten their dose.
Canadian snowbirds landing in U.S. border towns to avoid quarantine hotels
As snowbirds return to Canada, some are opting to fly into the U.S. and hire a car service to drive them home to avoid the mandatory three-day stay at a quarantine hotel.
Ontario schools closing to in-person learning indefinitely as COVID-19 cases soar
Ontario schools will stay closed indefinitely to in-person learning as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the province.
Polls close as Yukon residents take part in pandemic-era territorial election
Polls have closed across Yukon and votes are being counted as three main parties vie to form the territory's next government.
B.1.1.7 variant not linked to more serious infections: study
The B.1.1.7 variant of the novel coronavirus does not increase the severity of COVID-19 compared to other strains, according to new research.
Japan to start releasing Fukushima water to sea in 2 years
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
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Feds outline strict conditions for $5.9B Air Canada aid
Air Canada and the federal government reached an agreement on a $5.9-billion aid package.
Toronto could see 2,500 cases per day, de Villa warns
Toronto Mayor John Tory welcomed new public health measures announced by the Ontario government on Thursday, saying it will help save lives.
Kenney says calls for Hinshaw to be locked up are 'unhinged'
Premier Jason Kenney pushed back against anti-lockdown sentiment among some Albertans, including MLAs in his own party.
Winnipeg man shares 'horrible' experience battling variant
Peter Soliman was among the first in his age group in Manitoba to test positive for the B.1.1.7. variant that landed him in the hospital.
Here's what you need to know about Ontario's school closures
Ont. Premier Doug Ford announced that schools in the province would move to online learning only as COVID-19 cases spread 'like wildfire.'
Ont. hospitals running out of options against third wave
Drastic new measures are now in place in Ontario hospitals as the third wave threatens to overwhelm them.
