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  Waterloo Region adds 20 COVID-19 cases on Thursday; active outbreaks decline

  The Region of Waterloo is reporting 20 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday as the number of active outbreaks in the area dropped. 5

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  Llama on the loose: Animal spotted in neighbourhood near Guelph

  An escaped llama was spotted south of Guelph on Wednesday afternoon.

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  Police continue to investigate pair of shootings in Kitchener this week

  Waterloo regional police continue to investigate two shootings in the past three days in Kitchener. 1

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  Kitchener planning 'a summer like no other' with pop-up concerts and events

  The City of Kitchener is launching smaller, mobile versions of its signature summer events and concerts to give residents "a summer like no other."

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  Bring your dog along to these pooch-friendly spaces in Waterloo Region

  Dog Friendly KW has released a summer guide for businesses in Waterloo Region where your pooch can tag along.

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  Concerned citizen calls police, saves teen from human trafficking in Paris, Ont.: OPP

  Provincial police say a concerned citizen's call helped save a teen from human trafficking in Paris, Ont. last weekend. 1

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  Ontario hits first benchmark to leave Step 3 but three more things still need to happen first

  Ontario has hit the first benchmark to exit Step 3 and move toward a complete reopening, but there are already calls for a contingency plan to avoid a fourth lockdown in the fall. 30

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  COVID-19 cases in Ontario jump past 200 for first time in three weeks

  Ontario health officials are reporting a jump in COVID-19 cases Thursday with more than 200 new infections recorded. The 218 cases mark the first time in three weeks in which the province has logged more than 200 new cases. 5

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  London, Ont. terror attack suspect appears in court Thursday

  Nathaniel Veltman, the suspect in a vehicle attack in London, Ont. that killed four members of Muslim family, made a court appearance on Thursday.

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  Brantford police warn of new drug circulating in the community

  Brantford police have issued a warning about a new drug they say was found circulating in the community.

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  No charges from SIU following motorcycle crash in Brantford

  The province's Special Investigations Unit says there are no grounds to charge a Brantford police officer following a collision involving a motorcycle in March.

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  Cambridge man arrested, facing child pornography charges

  A man from Cambridge has been arrested and charged with child pornography-related offences.

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  'There will be differences': Unvaccinated students could face stricter COVID-19 outbreak procedures

  As thousands of unvaccinated Ontario students could face stricter isolation rules when school resumes in September, Guelph's top doctor says vaccination status will be a factor when outbreaks are declared. 2

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  Grey Bruce no longer considered Delta variant hotspot

  The region of Grey Bruce has received some positive developments on the COVID-19 front.

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  Waterloo Region hosting walk-in vaccine clinics for youth at schools in August

  Waterloo Region's vaccine task force is hosting walk-in clinics at schools in early August in a bid to get youth fully vaccinated before school starts. 33

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  LISTEN TO LIFE UNMASKED

  Empty shelves and long lines: What was with all the panic buying during the pandemic?

  In episode 4 of Life Unmasked, the team explores why we all felt the need to panic buy during the pandemic.

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  Motorcyclist dies after collision with horse and buggy: WRPS

  A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a horse and buggy in Woolwich Township on Wednesday. 2

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  Two arrested after shooting near Ingleside Drive in Kitchener: WRPS

  Two men have been arrested after a shooting in the Ingleside Drive area of Kitchener. 2

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  Pick-up truck driver hospitalized after crash in Woolwich Township

  A man is in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle collision on Shantz Station Road in Woolwich Township.

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  Ontario man forced to fly home, may miss mother's burial after vaccine mix rejected in the Caribbean

  An Ontario man says he's devastated after he flew to Trinidad and Tobago only to be turned around and forced to fly home because his vaccine mix is not approved in that country. 12

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  Woman charged after van crashes into hydro pole in Kitchener, knocks out power

  A woman has been charged by regional police following a van crashing into a hydro pole and knocking out power to several homes in Kitchener.

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  18 COVID-19 cases added in Waterloo Region on Wednesday as hospitalizations decline

  Health officials in Waterloo Region reported 18 new COVID-19 cases in Wednesday's update as hospitalizations drop. 33

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  Dinner and a dose? Guelph hosting vaccine pop-up clinic in Downtown Dining District Friday night

  Health officials in Guelph are hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the city's Downtown Dining District on Friday night.

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  'Overwhelming in the best possible way': Live, in-person concerts return to Waterloo Region

  After months of virtual concerts, bands and singers in Waterloo Region are slowly returning to live performances. 1

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  Police warn of vehicle thefts using 'relay and reprogramming technology'

  Waterloo regional police are investigating after four vehicles were stolen earlier this month using 'relay and reprogramming technology.' 1

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  Kitchener man charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement

  A Kitchener man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested in relation to a sexual assault.

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  Ontario to ramp up surgical and medical procedures to 115 per cent to clear backlog

  The Ministry of Health’s Surgical Recovery Plan will see surgical and procedural output increased by 110 to 115 per cent with an investment of $324 million.

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  Ontario premier says 'very comprehensive' back-to-school plan will be revealed next week

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford has confirmed a back-to-school plan will be released early next week, saying he has 'every confidence in the world' the province will be ready for September. 3