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Health-care workers give a COVID-19 vaccination on March 4, 2021 (Supplied: Region of Waterloo)

Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens for priority groups

Waterloo Region's first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic opened for priority groups on Thursday morning. 3

Average price for detached home in Kitchener-Waterloo passes $900K for first time

The average price for a detached home in Kitchener-Waterloo surpassed $900,000 for the first time in February.

Waterloo Region reports 34 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Public health officials in Waterloo Region reported 34 more COVID-19 cases and one new death on Thursday.

Community leaders call for B & B help

Currently bed-and-breakfast establishments do not meet the criteria set out for government aid, and are ineligible for funding under the Ontario Small Business Support Grant.

Crews at the scene of a Guelph fire that left one person dead. (Photo: Keith Binding) (March 4, 2021)

One person dead following early morning fire in Guelph

An early morning house fire in Guelph has resulted in one person dying. 2

In this file photo, grade one teacher Heidi Dimou arranges the desks in line with physical distancing policy in her class at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Low turnout for student targeted COVID-19 testing in Waterloo Region

The turnout for targeted asymptomatic COVID-19 testing appears to be low in Waterloo Region. 1

Increase in overdose deaths in Waterloo Region last year

There was a record-breaking number of overdose deaths in Waterloo Region in 2020. 1

A vehicle at the scene of a crash on Hwy. 7 between Kitchener and Guelph. (Krista Sharpe/CTV Kitchener) (March 3, 2021)

Driver dies following Highway 7 crash between Kitchener and Guelph

One driver has died following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph on Wednesday. 2

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports people are getting sick and even dying after swallowing hand sanitizer. Four died and others have suffered impaired vision or seizures, the CDC says. (Shutterstock/CNN)

Drop in demand for hand sanitizer produced by Cambridge company

A Cambridge company that pivoted to supplying hand sanitizer during a global shortage has seen a drop in demand. 1

The Region of Waterloo administrative building is pictured on Friday, June 5, 2015. (Brian Dunseith / CTV Kitchener)

Over $18 million given from Ontario government to Waterloo Region municipalities for COVID-19 relief

The Ontario government is providing the Region of Waterloo and the seven municipalities with $18,058,694 to help with costs relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Komal Singh shares an image of her book showing girls working in STEM jobs

'Representation is monumental': Kitchener author pens inclusive STEM books

As International Women's Day approaches, a Kitchener author and tech worker is hoping that her books will help inspire young women to pursue a career in a male-dominated industry.

Workers prepare to greet passengers at the COVID-19 testing centre in the International Arrivals area at Pearson Airport in Toronto on Tuesday January 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario records fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for third straight day

Ontario is reporting fewer than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the third straight day. 28

A street in a Cambridge neighbourhood where speed limits are dropping to 40 km/h (Dave Pettitt / CTV News Kitchener)

'Everybody needs to be safe': Cambridge pilot project aims to curb speeding

In an effort to slow down drivers, Cambridge council has approved a new pilot project as a part of the Speed Management Program. 1

Elephants at the African Lion Safari can be seen in this photo. (African Lion Safari website)

Ontario's African Lion Safari named worst place for elephants in North America

An Ontario zoo is being called the worst place for elephants in North America due to practices that are allegedly killing and harming the animals, a new report by an international animal rights organization has found.

A handgun seized during a theft in Vaughan is seen in this image. (York Regional Police)

Waterloo Region, Guelph leaders meeting with federal minister to discuss new firearms legislation

Canada's public safety minister met with mayors from the Waterloo Region and Guelph area to talk about the Trudeau government's new firearm legislation. 2

Ontario Premier Doug Ford watches a health-care worker prepare a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a UHN vaccine clinic in Toronto on Thursday, January 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Freezer failures and damaged vials behind wasted COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario

Freezer failures, damaged vials and administrative issues are being blamed for COVID-19 vaccine wastage in Canada, after it was revealed that 1,500 doses of the vaccine went to waste in Ontario during the first three months of the immunization campaign. 28

A person typing on their keyboard is seen in this file photo.

Suspect facing numerous child pornography charges following Woodstock raid

A 38-year-old man is facing a slew of child pornography offences following a search warrant at a Woodstock home.

Techo-Bloc is bringing a manufacturing facility to Ayr (techo-bloc.com)

Province invests $1.5M in company's Ayr manufacturing facility, first Ontario location

The provincial government has invested $1.5 million in a manufacturing facility in Waterloo Region.

A new ION train arrives in Waterloo Region free of charge from Bombardier. (CTV Kitchener) (March 4, 2021)

Free ION train arrives in Waterloo Region courtesy of Bombardier

The Region of Waterloo has received one more vehicle for the LRT free of charge.

Pedestrian hit in Guelph suffers serious head injuries

A pedestrian suffered serious head injuries after he was hit by a vehicle walking home from work in Guelph on Wednesday.

A nurse holds a vial containing a patients test swab during a demonstrates of the drive-thru Covid-19 testing centre at the National Arts Centre Wednesday November 18, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

A year of pandemic: Here's what's changed in Waterloo Region since the first case of COVID-19

One year has passed since Region of Waterloo Public Health reported the first case of COVID-19. 6

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

Woman arrested after reportedly stealing credit cards from injured senior

Guelph police have arrested a 34-year-old after they say she stole credit and debit cards from an elderly woman who had been taken to the hospital.

A man walks past a COVID-19 retail supplies sign during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Friday, February 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Region of Waterloo reports 46 new COVID-19 cases one year after first case

Region of Waterloo Public Health officials reported 46 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, holds a press conference in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout in Canada. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters

Canada's chief medical adviser says her department is constantly receiving and reviewing any data on vaccines and COVID-19 variants and will be ready to quickly authorize needed boosters when they're available. 12

CTV News Kitchener has everything you need know about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in Kitchener. (AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)

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How do I get the coronavirus vaccine in Waterloo Region?

CTVNewsKitchener.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the vaccines in Waterloo Region, including locations, how to register, and who is next in line. 26