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Growing memorial for eight-month-old found dead

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'His life was taken too soon': Memorial grows for infant found dead over the weekend

A memorial is growing at an apartment building where an eight-month-old boy was found dead on Sunday afternoon. 2

Concerns raised about what to do if COVID-19 outbreak happens at school

Just four weeks before children across Ontario head back to school, some are raising concerns about the lack of guidance provided when it comes to dealing with a possible COVID-19 outbreak. 1

Shawn Willard shows bites on his arm he says are from an infestation of bed bugs and cockroaches in his apartment. (Stephanie Villella/CTV Kitchener) (Aug. 11, 2020)

Tenants of Brantford apartment building say unit infested with bugs, landlord not doing enough

Tenants of an apartment building in Brantford are speaking about an infestation of bed bugs and cockroaches, and claim the landlord isn’t doing enough to keep them out. 1

Waterloo Region reports three new COVID-19 cases; Ont. sees lowest increase since March

Region of Waterloo Public Health officials reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. 1

A confederate flag is seen at a residence. Both Region of Waterloo and Perth East council are debating whether or not they are allowed to ban symbols of hate. (Tyler Calver - CTV Kitchener) (Aug. 11, 2020)

Councils talk about how to deal with symbols of hate at meetings

How to deal with symbols of hate were both discussion points at council meetings for the Region of Waterloo and municipality of Perth East.

The first of many baby turtles have hatched at the RARE reserve in Cambridge. (Dave Pettitt/CTV Kitchener) (Aug. 11, 2020)

First of many turtles hatch at RARE reserve in Cambridge

The first of many turtles have hatched at the RARE charitable reserve in Cambridge, and are soon going to be returned to the wild. 1

A stretch of greenspace on Beechwood Drive in Waterloo is expected to be the site of development for an affordable housing project. (CTV Kitchener) (Aug. 11, 2020)

Beechwood affordable housing project guidelines approved by Region of Waterloo council

The Region of Waterloo council have approved the design guidelines and neighbourhood communications strategy for the Beechwood affordable housing pilot project.

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Regional council cancels bike lane pilot in Cambridge

It is the end of the road for a series of temporary bike lanes in Cambridge, with regional councillors voting to end the pilot project in the city. 3

A 55-year-old Caledon woman is dead following a crash between a transport truck and SUV. (Photo: Perth County OPP) (Aug. 10, 2020)

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Police identify fatal victim in collision near Palmerston

A 55-year-old woman from Caledon is dead following a collision between a transport truck and an SUV near Palmerston. 1

Some of the 45 beds in the emergency shelter at the YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo are pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014.

Region of Waterloo working on plan to meet emergency shelter demand

Waterloo Region’s demand for more emergency shelter was a thoroughly discussed point during a Tuesday council meeting.

A pedestrian wears a protective mask as she walks in the winter weather downtown in Toronto on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Summer has been the easy part of the pandemic. It's what comes next that worries experts

Winter is just months away and it could mean big changes for people in Ontario, who now get to spend their days basking in warm weather as the global pandemic continues to plague the world.

The Brant County Health Unit building. (Source: BCHU)

Brant County resident dies of COVID-19, unrelated to ongoing hospital outbreak

Brant County Public Health is reporting a fifth death related to COVID-19 and say it is unrelated to the current outbreak of the virus at Brantford General Hospital.

Police say this dog was stolen from a farm in North Perth (Supplied: OPP)

Bulldog stolen in break-and-enter from farm in North Perth

The OPP says a bulldog worth $3,500 was stolen during a break-and-enter in North Perth earlier this month.

Homicide investigation continues for infant's deat

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Mother charged with second-degree murder in infant's death, Waterloo police say

Waterloo regional police say they have charged a 26-year-old woman with second-degree murder in the death of her eight-month-old son. 3

Bakery closes over possible COVID-19 exposure

Anna Mae's reopens after closure due to COVID-19 exposure

A popular bakery in Millbank reopened its doors Tuesday morning following a temporary closure.

A massive amount of birds taking off near Long Point, Ont. was captured on weather radar on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (Environment Canada / LPBO)

That’s a lot of birds: Hundreds of thousands of birds captured on weather radar

Astute weather watchers on Sunday may have noticed an odd formation on weather radars near Long Point, Ont. but it wasn’t rain… it was birds, a lot of birds.

Guelph police arrest two after finding fentanyl in traffic stop

Two men from Toronto have been charged after police found fentanyl and other drugs during a traffic stop in Guelph.

The Waterloo Region District School Board administration building is seen on Thursday, May 9, 2013. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

WRDSB passes budget ahead of drastically altered upcoming school year

Waterloo Region’s Public School trustees have passed the budget for the 2020-2021 school year. 1

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle is seen in Waterloo, Ont., on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Two people charged after stealing delivery packages from porches

Two people have been arrested in a series of delivery package thefts from homes in a Kitchener neighbourhood.

Laura Atwood, public relations coordinator for Anchorage Animal Care and Control, demonstrates how to touch a dog to whom a person has just been introduced by petting Riley, a mixed-breed dog, below its chin. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

City-dwellers more likely to have suffered dog bites, researchers say

A new study from the University of Guelph found that dog bites are more common among people who live in urban areas compared to those living in the country.

A generic photo of a chef is seen here. (andresr/Istock.com)

Stratford Chefs School announces scholarship for BIPOC chefs

The Stratford Chefs School is doing its part to contribute to movements of economic justice.

Passengers wear masks as they wait to check-in at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Saturday, May 16, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Air travellers who refuse to wear a mask now ordered to provide medical proof

Canadians boarding a flight without a mask will now be forced to provide medical proof that they can't wear one, a revised federal travel order states. 18

An Air Canada plane is seen landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. (Tom Podolec / CTV News Toronto)

Passengers with COVID-19 keep arriving in Canada on international flights

Eighteen flights arriving in Canada from international destinations since the start of August have had people on board with COVID-19. 2

Tim House and his mother are seen in this undated photograph provided by family.

American man not allowed into Canada to visit dying mother because he isn't considered immediate family

A group of about 5,000 strangers are calling for changes that would allow loved ones to enter Canada while still adhering to safety measures put in place at the height of the pandemic.