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Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen at LifeLabs after being logged upon receipt at the company's lab, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Number of COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region increases by 75

The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region grew by 75 on Friday, marking the third straight day of reporting 70 or more new cases.

Trigger's offices at 588 Colby Dr. in Waterloo (Krista Simpson / CTV News Kitchener)

Waterloo-based gun wholesaler accused of alleged $48-million fraud

Waterloo firearms seller Trigger Wholesale, Inc. is facing allegations that it is millions of dollars in debt, and that its directors and officers were behind what its creditor calls “a massive fraud.”

Medical staff attending to patients stricken with COVID-19 don protective equipment in a unit dedicated to treatment of the novel coronavirus at UW Health in Madison, Wis. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. Until recently, the hospital had four wings for coronavirus patients. To meet growing demand, it added another wing. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

'It will get worse before it gets better': Region's top doc calls for fewer social interactions

Waterloo Region's top doctor called for everyone in the community to do their part when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19. 1

The former Village Manor retirement home, now named St. Jacobs Country Living, is now under direct management of St. Mary's General Hospital (Adam Marsh - CTV Kitchener) (Nov. 22, 2020)

Most recent COVID-19 death linked to outbreak in St. Jacobs

The most recent death from COVID-19 in Waterloo Region has been linked to an outbreak in St. Jacobs. 1

Children wearing masks sit behind screened in cubicles as they learn in their classroom after getting their pictures taken at picture day at St. Barnabas Catholic School during the COVID-19 pandemic in Scarborough, Ont., on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Map shows every publicly funded school in Waterloo Region with COVID-19 cases

As public health officials report more COVID-19 cases in schools, CTVNewsKitchener.ca tracks every known case in the school system. 2

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford restaurant

Health officials in Brant County have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at a restaurant in Brantford.

A set of car keys seen in this undated stock photo. (Brett Jordan / Pexels)

Man arrested after allegedly stealing pair of vehicles from Guelph business

A 23-year-old Guelph man has been charged after he allegedly stole two cars from a Guelph business.

Calm before the storm: Beautiful weekend to end November before rain, snow, wind

The past couple of days in southern Ontario have been cloudy and wet, but temperatures remained mild.

Grand River Hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak in clinical teaching unit

Grand River Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at one of its medicine units. 1

Ice dance gold medallists Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir skate with the Canadian flag during victory ceremonies at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. On Friday, Virtue and Moir were rewarded for their historic comeback performance at the Pyeongchang Olympics by winning the The Canadian Press team of the year for 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Figure skating stars Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir receive Order of Canada

Canadian figure skating stars Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir have received one of Canada’s highest honours from the governor general.

A paramedic reaches into a vehicle window to administer a nasal swab test at a drive through, pop-up COVID-19 test centre outside the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

At least 70 cases of COVID-19 reported in Waterloo Region for second day in a row

Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 70 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, marking the second day in a row of 70 or more cases.

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

Man injured and charged with careless driving following crash in Wellesley

A man suffered serious injuries as the result of a crash in Wellesley Thursday night.

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

Provincial funding will allow Waterloo Region schools to hire more teachers

Waterloo Region is among several areas in Ontario receiving funding from the provincial government to hire more teachers and staff. 1

Personal protection equipment is seen on the teacher's desk in classroom in preparation for the new school year at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Bernadette CES in Kitchener

A Kitchener elementary school announced Wednesday that a COVID-19 outbreak had been declared after two positive COVID-19 tests were linked.

Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence in Stratford, Ont. is seen Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. (Scott Miller / CTV News)

Four active cases remain at Stratford retirement home hit hard by COVID-19

Huron Perth Public Health officials say there are now just four active cases of COVID-19 at Cedarcroft Place Retirement Home in Stratford. 1

Black Friday deals of Amazon online store are displayed on a mobile phone on the eve of Black Friday Day in Krakow, Poland on November 26, 2020. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Black Friday shopping in a pandemic: COVID-19 closes some stores, sales move online

Black Friday, the one-day shopping bonanza known for its big bargains and large crowds, has arrived. While rising COVID-19 cases and weeks of staggered deals have muted the usual fanfare of the shopping event, retailers are banking on today's sales to bolster their bottom line. 7

The Region of Waterloo administration building is seen in Kitchener, Ont., on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Interim self-isolation site for higher-risk residents approved by Region of Waterloo

Region of Waterloo council has approved an interim self-isolation site designated for residents that are disproportionally affected by COVID-19.

Pedestrian killed in Norfolk County crash identified by police

Police have identified the pedestrian who was killed in a crash in Norfolk County.

Brantford General Hospital is seen on Friday, June 20, 2014.

Outbreak of COVID-19 declared at Brantford General Hospital

The Brant County Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Brantford General Hospital in the surgical inpatient unit.

William Billings seen in this photo provided by his family.

Letter from Second World War returned to soldier's family after it was found in Guelph, Ont. bathroom

A letter written by a soldier serving in the Second World War and found behind the wall of a Guelph, Ont., home has been returned to the writer's family. 3

Boy dead, police officer seriously injured after incident near Lindsay, Ont.

The province's police watchdog is investigating an interaction between a 33-year-old man and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) near Lindsay, Ont. on Thursday that left the man and a police officer seriously wounded and the man's one-year-old son, who he allegedly abducted, dead. 2