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A couple walk past an inspirational mural in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday May 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Waterloo Region adds 41 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Health officials in Waterloo Region reported 41 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend. 20

Search continues for missing 11-year-old girl in Perth County

Police are continuing to search for a missing 11-year-old girl last seen in Perth County this weekend. 1

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

Police investigating bomb threats allegedly sent to two Waterloo Region businesses

Waterloo regional police are investigating two reports of bomb threats emailed to businesses over the weekend. 1

A speed limit sign is seen in a school zone in this undated file image. (Bryan Bicknell / CTV London)

Kitchener city council votes to lower speed limits to 40 km/h in residential areas

Kitchener city council voted to approve lowering speed limits in residential areas at a Monday night meeting. 1

A Waterloo Regional Police car is shown in this file photo.

303 charges laid during Thanksgiving weekend road safety blitz: WRPS

Waterloo regional police doled out more than 300 charges during a Thanksgiving weekend crackdown on unsafe driving. 1

A health-care worker holds a vial of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, in this Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Pfizer officially requests Health Canada approval for kids' COVID-19 shot

Pfizer has asked Health Canada to approve the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 years old. 1

'A silver lining': Cambridge mosque donates vandalism repair funds to local shelter

A Cambridge mosque that was vandalized this summer is diverting donations it received to repair the damage to a local homeless shelter. 1

Ontario government asks for patience after COVID-19 vaccine certificate QR code site crashes

Some 215,000 Ontarians successfully downloaded their COVID-19 vaccine certificate QR code Monday morning and they should consider themselves lucky. 6

The Stratford train station is seen here on Aug. 8, 2021. (Colton Wiens/CTV Kitchener)

GO train makes first trip through Stratford with launch of new line

Stratford residents now have a new way to travel to Kitchener and Union Station in Toronto. 2

Police searching for owner of WWII medals recovered during break and enter investigation

Waterloo regional police are seeking the public's assistance is identifying the owner of three World War II medals recovered during a break and enter investigation.

Three charged after reports of shots fired in Guelph parking lot

Three people have been charged after a firearm was reportedly shot during an altercation in a Guelph parking lot over the weekend. 2

A health-care worker holds up a sign signalling she needs more COVID-19 vaccines at the 'hockey hub' mass vaccination facility at the CAA Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brampton, Ont., on Friday, June 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario logs 373 new COVID-19 cases as province launches vaccine QR code

Ontario has logged 373 new COVID-19 cases on Monday as the province's new enhanced vaccine certificate becomes available to all residents. 20

A doctor prepares for a surgical procedure at a hospital in Washington on June 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Molly Riley

Two Ontario doctors banned from giving medical exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine

The regulatory body for Ontario's medical profession has barred two outspoken doctors from issuing any medical exemptions related to COVID-19 vaccinations. 2

Ontario government asks for patience after COVID-19 vaccine certificate QR code site crashes

Some 215,000 Ontarians successfully downloaded their COVID-19 vaccine certificate QR code Monday morning and they should consider themselves lucky. 6

Guelph teen charged for allegedly sharing intimate images of girlfriend's ex-boyfriend

A 15-year-old Guelph boy has been charged after he allegedly shared intimate images of his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend online.

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.

Person injured after being shot by airsoft gun in Kitchener: WRPS

Waterloo regional police are investigating an incident in Kitchener they say involved a person being shot by an airsoft gun.

City acknowledges potential harm from statues

Despite new signage, advocates continue to call for removal of Queen Victoria statue in Kitchener

Newly stationed plaques in front of the controversial Queen Victoria statue in Kitchener’s Victoria Park are drawing mixed reaction from area residents. 1

Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Tecumseh, Ont., on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Angelo Aversa / CTV Windsor)

Ford reaffirms $9.8-million investment towards new hospital in Windsor-Essex

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is reaffirming the province’s commitment of $9.8 million for a new mega hospital in Windsor-Essex. 1

Halloween decorations reportedly smashed in Guelph neighbourhood, police investigating

Guelph police are searching for a person who reportedly went around a neighbourhood smashing Halloween decorations with a piece of wood.

40th Annual World Religions Conference held in Cambridge

Eight different faith groups gathered Sunday at the Baitul Kareem Mosque in Cambridge for the 40th Annual World Religions Conference. 1

Ben Flanagan of Kitchener wins 10K Championships

Kitchener native captures 1st place at Canadian 10K Championships

Kitchener, Ont. native Ben Flanagan reached a career milestone on Sunday after taking the top spot at the Canadian 10K Championships in Toronto.

Serious injuries following crash in Brant County

Three people have been hospitalized, one with serious injuries, after a crash in Brant County.

Annual Six Nations Remembrance Day ceremony

'Today is our remembrance': Six Nations veterans hold annual Remembrance Day ceremony

Members of the Six Nations Veterans Association gathered at Six Nations Veterans Park on Sunday for a ceremony to honour its war heroes. 1

People wear face masks as they shop at a market in Montreal, Saturday, July 24, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Ontario logs fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases for seventh day in a row

Ontario has logged fewer than 500 COVID-19 cases for the seventh day in a row. 20

Randy Nguyen of Cambridge identified in shooting

Cambridge man identified as victim in Toronto shooting

27-year-old Randy Nguyen from Cambridge has been identified as the shooting victim in a homicide investigation in Toronto. 1

Frederick Art Walk returns after one-year layoff

Frederick Art Walk returns to Kitchener

After a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic, the Frederick Art Walk returns to Kitchener to celebrate 20 years of combining art and community. 1

Shop owners warn of possible winter tire shortage

'Not expecting to see much restock this year': Drivers could face snow tire shortage this winter

Tire shops have already begun installing winter tires for customers gearing up for the upcoming season, but a lack of overseas shipments is causing industry professionals to worry about their inventory in the coming months. 1

Project Serve helps U of G students give back

'Project Serve' helps U of G students stay connected while giving back to the community

Students enrolled at the University of Guelph are connecting with the community through short-term volunteering opportunities made possible through Project Serve. 1

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