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Some B.C. teachers have expressed apprehension about returning to the classroom on Mon. June 1.

WRDSB releases back-to-school plan, parents must fill out attendance form

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) has released its plan to welcome students back in September. 1

A red cloud hangs over Beirut in the wake of an explosion at the port on Tuesday. (AFP)

Woman living in Kitchener working to connect with loved ones in Beirut

A woman who now lives in Kitchener spent Tuesday connecting with loved ones who live in Beirut, and fielding calls from concerned loved ones around the world. 10

Two police cruisers seen on Forsyth Drive in Waterloo after emergency services responded to a medical call there. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener)

Death of toddler being investigated as homicide after he and his mother die

Police say they're treating the death of a two-year-old boy as a homicide after he and his mother died. 2

Wellington County OPP have launched a death investigation near Watson Road in Guelph-Eramosa Township. (Terry Kelly / CTV News).

Provincial police investigating death in Wellington County

Wellington County OPP have launched a death investigation near Watson Road in Guelph-Eramosa Township on Tuesday evening.

Bakery closes over possible COVID-19 exposure

Anna Mae's in Millbank shuts down temporarily after COVID-19 exposure

Anna Mae's Bakery and Restaurant has shut its doors temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. 1

Sara Kennely, cleans one of the dining tables at Max's Allegheny Tavern, Thursday, June 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Leaving your phone number, staying seated: New rules for restaurants in Waterloo Region

The provincial government has updated safety measures for restaurants reopening their doors now that Ontario is in Stage 3 of its economic recovery plan. 1

Marino Gazzola is shown in this file image (Supplied: Wellington Catholic District School Board)

Wellington Catholic school board chair resigns after board learns of social media posts

The Chair of the Wellington Catholic District School Board of Trustees has resigned after the board said it was "made aware of social media posts."

Employees work at the Canadian Hospital Specialities (CHS) helping take dual COVID-19 testing swab kits and separating them into two units to help with swab capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Oakville, Ont., on Monday, June 8, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

Two new cases of COVID-19 reported in Waterloo Region after slight spike

Public health officials in Waterloo Region reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday after six were reported right before the long weekend. 1

Officers responded to a crash in Kitchener on Aug. 4, 2020 (Terry Kelly / CTV News Kitchener)

Police respond to crash on Lancaster Street

Waterloo regional police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Lancaster Street in Kitchener on Tuesday evening.

A empty hallway is seen at a school in this Sept. 5, 2014 file photo. (Jonathan Hayward / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Virus testing, contact tracing essential for schools to safely reopen, studies find

Effective contact tracing and virus testing are essential for the safe reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to two new studies. 29

Ontario Premier Doug Ford attends press availability in Markham, Ontario, on Friday July 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Social circles of 10 people will likely last until 2021, Ontario premier says

Social circles of up to 10 people will likely be sticking around until at least the new year, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says.

Three youths arrested in Mississauga after robbery at mobile phone store in Cambridge

Three young people have been arrested in connection to the robbery of a Cambridge business over the weekend.

A cyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash in Cambridge

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Charges pending after cyclist injured in Cambridge crash

Waterloo Regional Police say that charges are pending after a collision involving a vehicle and cyclist in Cambridge on Monday.

CTV National News: Hockey card collection

Card collecting gaining popularity during COVID-19 pandemic

Hockey cards are making a comeback thanks to big players like Sidney Crosby and Auston Matthews. 1

Around 215 people -- farmers, rural labourers and cattle graziers - have now died from strikes in the country's poorest state. (AFP)

Tornado warning ends for parts of Wellington County

Environment Canada has ended a tornado warning for Wellington County.

'We're bringing the fun to you': Kitchener introduces DIY summer camps

The City of Kitchener is launching do-it-yourself summer camps so that families can enjoy some summer activities from the comfort of their own neighbourhoods.

A woman is tested at a temporary COVID-19 test clinic in Montreal, on Friday, May 15, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Paul Chiasson)

Dozen new COVID-19 cases in Elgin-Oxford, Perth County restaurant closed

As COVID-19 cases in Oxford and Elgin climbed by 12 on Tuesday, no new COVID-19 cases were reported in Middlesex-London.

Firefighters douse an overnight barn fire in Malahide, Ont. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (Brent Lale / CTV News)

Suspicious fire burns down massive hay barn for second time in less than two years

A massive barn fire on Vienna Line just north of Port Bruce, Ont. has caused an estimated $4 million in damage. 1

Car slams into back of OPP cruiser in Cambridge

Ontario Provincial Police say a vehicle slammed into the back a police car as officers were assisting another driver on the side of the road in Cambridge.

Downtown Guelph is pictured on Friday, May 6, 2016.

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Arrest made after woman assaulted with bear spray in Guelph: police

Guelph police have arrested a man after a woman was allegedly sprayed with a noxious substance in the city’s downtown last month.

The sun shines through a plant in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, May 25, 2020. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)

Almost half of July saw temperatures over 30 degrees: weather station

While many people may have suspected it, it's official: last month was one of the hottest months of July on record.

Memorial for Ingersoll woman who died on July 31, 2020 after she was struck by a transport truck while pushing a baby stroller. (Carmen Wong / CTV Kitchener)

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OPP identify woman killed in collision while pushing stroller

Oxford County OPP have identified a woman who was killed on Friday in Ingersoll while pushing a baby stroller across the road. 1

Newlyweds Emily Sehl and Jane Ozkowski embark on a tiny home passion project after their travel plans were cancelled. (Source: CampLoveSick / Instagram)

Waterloo couple turns cancelled trip into tiny home passion project

A Waterloo couple had been on the adventure of a lifetime in a bus they renovated themselves, until it was brought to a halt because of the pandemic. 1