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  Air ambulance called to serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph

  Ornge Air Ambulance confirmed Wednesday that it was responding to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph. 2

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  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.

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  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

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  'I used to always call her super mom': Mother of three killed in crash near Grand Valley

  A woman from Arthur is dead following a three-vehicle collision near Grand Valley Monday afternoon. 1

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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. 25

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  Another Ont. company has PPE in storage waiting for certification

  Another local company has scaled back production on respirators because they have products sitting in storage while they wait for certification. 1

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  Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens for adults over 80 this week

  Waterloo's mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic will open for adults over the age of 80 later this week. 3

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  Region of Waterloo COVID-19 rates remain in red tier, top doc says

  The Region of Waterloo's top doctor said COVID-19 case rates remain at red tier levels. 1

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  Rental van hits two buildings in Kitchener, police say

  Police have charged two men after two incidents involving a rental van in Kitchener and Elmira on Wednesday afternoon.

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  Kitchener man welcomed home after three months in hospital with COVID-19, complications

  A Kitchener man was able to return home on Wednesday after spending nearly three months in hospital with COVID-19 and other health complications. 1

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  Confusion over travel restrictions causing difficulties for Kitchener company

  Kitchener-based Brock Solutions says it’s facing challenges because of increasingly tighter travel restrictions, and a lack of clarity over who is considered an essential worker. 1

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  Red light cameras resulted in $1 million in fines last year

  Waterloo Region's red light cameras led to more than $1 million in fines last year.

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  London, Ont. officer charged in death of woman held in police custody

  Ontario's Special Investigations Unit has charged a London police officer in connection with the death of 28-year-old Amanda Bolt.

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  'Pen to paper': Poet sharing mental health journey as form of therapy

  A local poet is sharing his mental health journey through written and spoken words. 1

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  Kitchener woman charged for advertising sexual services

  The joint Waterloo-Guelph Human Trafficking team has charged a Kitchener woman for advertising sexual services.

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  Man who couldn't pay for coffee with $100 bill causes scene, faces impaired charges: Guelph police

  Guelph police say they've arrested a man after he tried to pay for his coffee with a $100 bill, became irate, and later offered officers some rubbing alcohol to drink.

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

  As public health officials report more COVID-19 cases in schools, CTVNewsKitchener.ca tracks every known case in the school system. 3

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  Cambridge Mask Makers create and distribute 50,000 pieces of PPE

  At the height of the pandemic, a group of volunteers in Cambridge came together to create personal protective equipment for the community and the local hospital.

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  Three charged with drug offences following search warrant

  Three people have been charged with drug offences following a search warrant in Kitchener on Wednesday.

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  Cambridge council discusses independent auditor for Preston Springs demolition

  Councillors for the city of Cambridge were discussing whether or not to bring in an independent auditor to look over how the Preston Springs demolition process went down. 1

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  Speed limit going down in 4 Cambridge neighbourhoods for pilot project

  Four neighbourhoods in Cambridge will soon have their speed limits dropped from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

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  Here's who will get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario

  Ontario will use the AstraZeneca vaccine for people between the ages of 60 and 64 and will rely on “different pathways” such as pharmacists and health care practitioners to deliver the doses before they expire in early April. 1

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  Alek Minassian found criminally responsible for Toronto van attack, guilty on all 26 counts

  A judge has ruled that Alek Minassian is criminally responsible for the 2018 Toronto van attack, finding him guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder. 9

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  Waterloo's Steven Lorentz scores first goal in NHL

  Carolina Hurricanes player and Waterloo native Steven Lorentz has netted his first goal in the National Hockey League. 1

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  Can we hug our vaccinated grandparents? Experts say it depends

  As some provinces open COVID-19 vaccinations to their oldest residents, experts say meeting up with older loved ones who've received the vaccine remains a dilemma. 28

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  Cyberattack stalls report cards in Huron-Perth schools

  Parents in Huron and Perth counties attempting to access their children’s electronic report cards are being being met with a blank screen. 1

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  Assault at Kitchener prison under investigation

  A reported assault at Kitchener's Grand Valley Institution, which sent three of the prison's staff members to hospital, is under investigation.

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  This Ontario nurse worked for 25 years before retiring. Now she's back to help administer vaccines

  The pandemic has been full of tragic tales, but it has also inspired some to step up in service of their fellow human beings — such as Junghee Ahn, an Ontario nurse who recently came out of retirement to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. 1