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  Another 81 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region, over 2,000 now identified as B.1.1.7 variant

  There are 81 new cases of COVID-19 that have been confirmed in Waterloo Region, as over 2,000 cases in the area have been identified as the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the U.K.

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  Anti-lockdown rally marches from Uptown Waterloo to Victoria Park

  A march from Uptown Waterloo to Victoria Park saw over 100 people carrying anti-lockdown and anti-mask signs along King Street. 1

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  Waterloo Region businesses and residents pivot for second Mother’s Day during pandemic

  Both residents and businesses have been able to pivot for Mother’s Days during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

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  COVID-19 vaccines, boxer’s fight, bat in a box: Top stories of the week

  The latest on COVID-19 vaccines in Waterloo Region, a Kitchener boxer fights the IOC, and an iconic country music tavern closing its doors round out the top stories of the week. 5

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  'We're really disappointed': Golf clubs lobby province to reopen courses

  Golf clubs are taking a swing at the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions by lobbying the province to reopen courses. 1

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  Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 47 additional deaths

  Ontario health officials are reporting more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases and 47 additional deaths related to the disease, which marks the highest death tally since mid-February. 27

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  Pfizer, Moderna vaccines expanded to dozens of Ontario hot spot pharmacies as AstraZeneca supply dwindles

  The Ontario government is expanding its pharmacy vaccine rollout by bringing Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna into dozens of pharmacies heavily impacted by COVID-19 for people 18 years of age and older. 1

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  Guelph man in stable condition following reported assault, another man arrested

  A 68-year-old Guelph man is in stable condition after he was reportedly assaulted, while another man was later arrested in connection to the incident.

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  OPP identify human remains found near Mount Forest as missing man

  Wellington OPP say human remains found last week near Mount Forest are that of a man who went missing last fall.

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  COVID-19 by the numbers: May 9, 2021

  A breakdown of the COVID-19 cases from Region of Waterloo Public Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Brant County Health Unit, Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Huron Perth Public Health.

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  Driver who helped lead ducklings off Hwy. 85 being sought

  One community member has started a search for a driver who she saw guide a group of ducklings away from the fast lane of Hwy. 85.

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  For a view of a COVID-19 future, Canadians should look across the pond

  Britain, like Canada, is one of the only countries in the world to delay second doses for several months, so that more people can get protected from at least one dose faster. Now, after half the British population has had a single vaccine dose, new cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all down significantly. 8

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  Army reserves take to Guelph for artillery training

  Canadian Armed Forces personnel will begin conducting artillery training in Guelph Friday evening, with exercises and drills set to run until month’s end. 1

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  Registered practical nurses struggling with pandemic stress, workload: poll

  One of two new polls shows that more than half of those surveyed said they were coping 'poorly' or 'extremely poorly' at work over the past year of the pandemic. And 86 per cent said they believe the potential for medical errors has increased over the past 12 months. 1

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  Online forum documenting Black history in Waterloo Region on display at UW art gallery

  An online forum documenting the rich history of Waterloo Region’s Black community has partnered with the University of Waterloo Art Gallery to go on display in a safe and unique way. 1

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  Wilmot Township anti-racism rally in response to ‘White Lives Matter’ march sees no opposition

  Despite being organized in response to an anticipated “White Lives Matter” march, an anti-racism rally in Wilmot Township saw no opposition on Saturday. 1

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  Patios popping up in Downtown Kitchener in anticipation of restrictions being lifted

  Those walking through Downtown Kitchener may have noticed a number of new patios popping up on the sidewalks. 1

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  Reports of a weapons call ends in an arrest of a 15-year-old in Woodstock

  Woodstock police responded to a weapons call, Saturday

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  Region of Waterloo reports 105 new cases of COVID-19, nearly twice as many as day before

  Health officials are reporting 105 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region on Saturday, a day after adding just 54 to the running total.

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  'I was scared': Kitchener woman finds dead bat in furniture delivery

  A Kitchener woman said she was shocked to find a dead bat in the packaging of a furniture delivery. 1

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  Tam warns that full vaccination does not equal full protection from COVID-19

  Canada's chief public health officer reminded Canadians on Saturday that even those who are fully vaccinated remain susceptible to COVID-19. 41

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  Ontario nurses call for better pay after redeployed doctor funding shows drastic differences for similar work

  More than a year after a state of emergency was first declared in Ontario, nurses are feeling underappreciated, undercompensated and under respected—feelings heighted by knowledge of a temporary COVID-19 pay scale being used by physicians redeployed to work alongside the “health-care heroes.” 32

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  Angie's Kitchen, The Atrium closing to make room for new development

  After 59 years of serving the Uptown Waterloo community, Angie’s Kitchen is turning off the oven. 1

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  Brantford police lay charges in two April homicides

  Brantford police have laid charges in a pair of homicides that happened within days of each other last month. 2

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  Ontario reports fewer than 2,900 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate continue to dip

  Ontario health officials are reporting fewer than 2,900 new cases of COVID-19 as the province’s positivity rate continues to dip. 11

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  Obstructive sleep apnea may increase risk of severe COVID-19: study

  A new study has found that people with a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea had increased odds of having COVID-19 and were twice as likely to be hospitalized with the disease or treated for it in an intensive care unit. 6

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  Waterloo regional police investigating death of one-year-old boy in Cambridge

  Waterloo regional police are investigating the death of a one-year-old infant at a residence on Byton Lane in Cambridge. 1

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  Anti-racism rally planned in Wilmot Township amid posters promoting 'White Lives Matter' parade

  Multiple rallies are planned in Wilmot Township this weekend despite the stay-at-home order and pandemic restrictions. 1