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A health-care worker takes a woman's details at a COVID-19 testing clinic in Montreal, Sunday, September 27, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Public health officials link 11 COVID-19 cases to event at place of worship

Region of Waterloo Public Health has linked 11 cases of COVID-19 to a place of worship, prompting officials to declare an outbreak.

The Hacienda Sarria seen in this photo from the company's website. (Source: HaciendaSarria.com)

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Popular Kitchener wedding venue the Hacienda Sarria closes

The Hacienda Sarria has closed, saying that the decision was made because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing changes to government restrictions. 2

The Walmart location at the Sunrise Centre in Kitchener seen on Oct. 21, 2020. Police were on scene investigating an arson that happened there, as well as at two other locations in the region. (Natalie van Rooy / CTV Kitchener)

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Fires at three Walmart locations in Kitchener-Waterloo now being investigated as arson

Police are investigating three fires at Walmart locations in Kitchener and Waterloo as arson. 4

Remembering Canadians who have died from COVID-19

As Canada’s COVID-19 death toll grows and tallies reported daily, each statistic represents a Canadian with their own story. CTVNews.ca shares some of the victims’ stories, as told to us by family members and loved ones.

A teacher wearing protective equipment greets her students in the school yard at the Philippe-Labarre Elementary School in Montreal, on Thursday, August 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

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Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region schools

As public health officials report more COVID-19 cases in schools, CTVNewsKitchener.ca tracks every known case in the school system. 2

Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School (Johnny Mazza / CTV News Kitchener)

No outbreak declared at Guelph school with five COVID-19 cases

Nearly 100 people are self-isolating after five COVID-19 cases were confirmed at a Catholic elementary school in Guelph. 1

Former Nazi death squad member Helmut Oberlander is seen in this undated image. (Credit: Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs)

Former Nazi death squad member facing deportation hearing

A Waterloo man who was a former Nazi death squad member has lost his latest bid to remain in Canada. 1

The Land Back Camp set up in Kitchener's Victoria Park on June 21

Land Back Camp relocates to Waterloo Park

The Land Back Camp has relocated to Waterloo Park. 1

Waterloo regional police headquarters (Natalie van Rooy / CTV Kitchener)

Man hospitalized with serious injuries after crash in Wellesley Township

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Wellesley Township on Wednesday afternoon.

An ambulance is shown in a file photo. (CP24)

Guelph-Wellington paramedic tests positive for COVID-19

A paramedic in Guelph-Wellington has tested positive for COVID-19.

Barry Shantz is seen in this undated image. (Submitted)

Ont. woman travels to B.C. for results of police watchdog's investigation into brother's death

A woman from Heidelberg is in British Columbia this week as that province's police watchdog releases the results of an investigation into her brother's death. 1

A Guelph police cruiser is seen in this undated file photo.

Guelph police officer allegedly assaulted near religious establishment

A Guelph police officer was allegedly assaulted by a man near a religious establishment in the city earlier this month.

Windy Wednesday, next system brings showers and a dramatic temperature swing

A wet and windy start to Wednesday, cleared into the afternoon.

Police are investigating a report of a needle found inside a Halloween treat in Burns Lake. (File photo)

Bring Back Halloween: Volunteers delivering tasty treats for spooky season

A group of volunteers have come up with a way to get treats to people during a pandemic Halloween. 1

A Diverse Voices sections at the Waterloo Public Library (CTV News Kitchener)

Waterloo Public Library creates Diverse Voices section

Following the momentum from the Black Lives Matter march and the global outcry for racial equality and more education, the Waterloo Public Library is making finding content that amplifies Black voices more accessible in a new Diverse Voices section. 1

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau votes in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Trudeau government survives confidence vote

After a day of nail-biting tension and accusations of partisan brinkmanship, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberal minority government have survived a confidence vote. By securing the backing needed to defeat a Conservative push create a new committee to probe alleged Liberal corruption, Trudeau has avoided plunging the country into a snap pandemic election. 28