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  Air ambulance called to serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph

  Ornge confirmed Wednesday that it was responding to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph.

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  Then and now: What's changed since Waterloo Region's first case of COVID-19

  One year has passed since Region of Waterloo Public Health reported the first case of COVID-19. 6

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  'I used to always call her super mom': Mother of three killed in crash near Grand Valley

  A woman from Arthur is dead following a three-vehicle collision near Grand Valley Monday afternoon. 1

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  Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens for adults over 80 this week

  Waterloo's mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic will open for adults over the age of 80 later this week. 1

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  Man who couldn't pay for coffee with $100 bill causes scene, faces impaired charges: Guelph police

  Guelph police say they've arrested a man after he tried to pay for his coffee with a $100 bill, became irate, and later offered officers some rubbing alcohol to drink.

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  Cambridge council discusses independent auditor for Preston Springs demolition

  Councillors for the city of Cambridge were discussing whether or not to bring in an independent auditor to look over how the Preston Springs demolition process went down. 1

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  Speed limit going down in 4 Cambridge neighbourhoods for pilot project

  Four neighbourhoods in Cambridge will soon have their speed limits dropped from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

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  Alek Minassian found criminally responsible for Toronto van attack, guilty on all 26 counts

  A judge has ruled that Alek Minassian is criminally responsible for the 2018 Toronto van attack, finding him guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder. 3

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  Waterloo's Steven Lorentz scores first goal in NHL

  Carolina Hurricanes player and Waterloo native Steven Lorentz has netted his first goal in the National Hockey League. 1

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  Can we hug our vaccinated grandparents? Experts say it depends

  As some provinces open COVID-19 vaccinations to their oldest residents, experts say meeting up with older loved ones who've received the vaccine remains a dilemma. 26

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  Cyberattack stalls report cards in Huron-Perth schools

  Parents in Huron and Perth counties attempting to access their children’s electronic report cards are being being met with a blank screen. 1

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  Assault at Kitchener prison under investigation

  A reported assault at Kitchener's Grand Valley Institution, which sent three of the prison's staff members to hospital, is under investigation.

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  This Ontario nurse worked for 25 years before retiring. Now she's back to help administer vaccines

  The pandemic has been full of tragic tales, but it has also inspired some to step up in service of their fellow human beings — such as Junghee Ahn, an Ontario nurse who recently came out of retirement to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. 1

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  Ontarians need 'realistic' guidance on seeing friends, relatives, expert says

  Ontarians should be encouraged to see friends and relatives outdoors in the coming months, some health experts said Tuesday in stressing the need for realistic pandemic guidance following a winter of isolation.

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  Waterloo Region adds another 46 COVID-19 cases to its total, reports 1 new death

  Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 46 more COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the region's total to 10,790.

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  Haldimand-Norfolk's top doc receives $160K bonus for overtime during pandemic

  The top doctor in Haldimand-Norfolk has received a big bonus for working overtime during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

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  SARS Commission recommended creating Canadian certification body, former advisor says

  A former advisor on the SARS Commission says they recommended the Ontario government set up a NIOSH equivalent in Canada more than a decade ago. 1

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  Body found in Kitchener park not considered suspicious

  A body that was found in a Kitchener park Tuesday afternoon is not being considered suspicious.

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  Some southern Ontario health units move into new tiers

  Several areas in southwestern Ontario are moving into different tiers under the province's reopening framework for COVID-19 restrictions. 1

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  One seriously hurt after incident in Kitchener, woman in custody

  Police said one person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an incident in Kitchener on Tuesday.

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  School officials urge people to follow public health advice as COVID-19 cases increase

  Officials working in Waterloo Region schools are urging people to follow public health orders as more classes show up in local classrooms. 1

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  Dozens of tires slashed on vehicles in Woodstock: police

  Woodstock police are investigating after several vehicles in a north-end neighbourhood had their tires slashed over the weekend. 2

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  Waterloo Region weather: Above-average temperatures expected for spring

  Monday marked that start of meteorological spring and experts say that they expect above-average temperatures this year. 1

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  Map shows every publicly funded school in Waterloo Region with confirmed COVID-19 cases

  As public health officials report more COVID-19 cases in schools, CTVNewsKitchener.ca tracks every known case in the school system. 3

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  Head-on crash sends three people to hospital north of Listowel

  Three people were injured following a head-on crash Tuesday morning near Listowel.

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  Province announces over $500K in funding for Waterloo Region's art sector

  The Ontario government announced more than $500,000 in funding for Waterloo Region's arts sector on Tuesday.

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  Industrial fire in Cambridge prompts response from 4 stations

  Four fire stations responded to an industrial fire in Cambridge on Tuesday morning.

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  Going to the chapel: Revival for Kitchener's downtown wedding space

  A revival is planned for the chapel inside of Kitchener City Hall as its longtime owner retires and a new one takes over.