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A health-care worker talks with people outside a COVID-19 testing clinic in Montreal, Monday, September 7, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at gym in Waterloo

Region of Waterloo Public Health officials have declared an outbreak at a Waterloo gym after three people tested positive for COVID-19. 3

Waterloo Region, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph ask province to lower gathering restriction sizes

Waterloo Region Public Health and the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit (WDGPHU) have joined other health regions in southern Ontario asking for the provincial government to lower the number of people allowed to come to gatherings. 2

In this handout photo released by the University of Oxford blood samples from coronavirus vaccine trials are handled inside the Jenner Institute in Oxford, England Thursday June 25, 2020. (John Cairns, University of Oxford via AP)

COVID-19 case confirmed at Russell Reid Public School in Brantford

The Brant County Public Health Unit has identified a positive COVID-19 case at Russell Reid Public School in Brantford.

A photo of Angie Hill, who celebrated 25 years on Waterloo Region's airwaves on Sept. 18, 2020. (@995KFUN / Twitter)

Angie Hill celebrates 25 years on Waterloo Region's airwaves

Angie Hill helps Waterloo Region start the day with a smile, keeping us up-to-date and bringing us classic hits on 99.5 KFUN every day – and today she’s celebrating 25 years on morning shows in KW. 1

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference as he visits the Public Health Agency of Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa on Friday, July 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Public Health Agency president stepping down, cites need for a break

Several months into the COVID-19 public health crisis, and with cases on the rise in some regions, the president of the Public Health Agency of Canada Tina Namiesniowski has announced she’s stepping down. 1

Police respond to a motorcycle crash in Brant County on Sept. 18, 2020

Motorcyclist killed in Brant County crash, police say

Provincial police say they're investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle in Brant County. 1

Waterloo regional police headquarters (Natalie van Rooy / CTV Kitchener)

Crash closes part of Northfield Drive in Woolwich

Waterloo Regional Police are on the scene of what they describe as a serious collision in Woolwich Township.

Police investigate after a pedestrian was hit at University Avenue East (Terry Kelly / CTV News Kitchener)

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Charges pending after crash that left pedestrian serious injuries

Police say that charges are pending after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Waterloo on Thursday evening.

Cart 2 Curb provides a livestream while shopping at local stores

'Wherever you want us to go': Local initiative livestreams personal shopping experience for customers

A personal shopping service in Waterloo Region lets people browse the shelves from the comfort of their home. 1

No one was injured after a vehicle rolled in Norfolk County on Sept. 18, 2020 (Twitter: OPP West Region)

9-month-old baby safe after vehicle rolls in Norfolk County

A nine-month-old baby wasn't injured after an SUV rolled in Norfolk County on Friday afternoon.

In this Feb. 10, 2020 , file photo, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks during a discussion on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a towering women's rights champion who became the court's second female justice, died Friday at her home in Washington. She was 87. 8

Denise Faubert and her 10-year-old daughter are pictured here wearing their face masks. (Denise Faubert)

Families cope with rocky school start when sniffles could mean COVID-19 tests, self-isolation

The start of school is typically a stressful time for families, but none more so than this year as families try to adjust to a new reality in which even the slightest sniffle or minor headache could mean COVID-19 tests, days of isolation, and interruptions to education and work.

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) drives past Los Angeles Clippers' Patrick Beverley, left, during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Nuggets won 110-101. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

'We have a lot of talent down there': Jamal Murray remembers Kitchener roots heading into Western Conference Final

Kitchener-born basketball star Jamal Murray has found himself in the spotlight in the NBA playoffs this year, but he's still grounded in his hometown. 2

Rabbi Moshe Goldman will host Rosh Hashanah in his yard this year

Rosh Hashanah begins with some adjustments due to COVID-19

Rosh Hashanah will look a bit different this year when it begins on Friday night. 1

Extended patios in Guelph for outdoor dining (Krista Sharpe / CTV News Kitchener)

Guelph restaurants want patio extensions to last into the winter

Some municipalities allowed for extended patios to help restaurants hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

Stephanie Scott works on a piece of art in Waterloo (Jessica Smith / CTV News Kitchener)

'Cool to make a mark on my hometown': Local artist bringing colour to Kitchener-Waterloo

Stephanie Scott is happy to add a little extra colour to the walls and corridors of Kitchener-Waterloo. 1

Ontario premier warns gathering limits are about to be slashed in other regions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will cut gathering sizes in other parts of the province after another spike in COVID-19 cases. 51

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2020, file photo, wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID19, elementary school students use hand sanitizer before entering school for classes in Godley, Texas. As schools reopen around the country, their ability to quickly identify and contain coronavirus outbreaks before they get out of hand is about to be put to the test. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

A student in her child's kindergarten class got COVID-19. Now their family is in self-isolation

Five-year-old Olivia Ristovski made it through a week of kindergarten before COVID-19 interrupted her classes. After a classmate tested positive for COVID-19, the whole family began self-isolating. 2

Suspicious fire in Erin causes extensive damage, police say

Four trailers and a passenger vehicle were damaged in a fire at an industrial business in the Town of Erin on Thursday night.

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle is seen in Waterloo, Ont., on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Kitchener man facing child pornography charges

A Kitchener man has been arrested and charged for possession of child pornography, according to Waterloo regional police.

An Ontario Provincial Police crest is displayed on the arm of an officer during a press conference in Vaughan, Ont., on Thursday, June 20, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

Provincial police investigating West Perth fire last month as arson

Provincial police say a fire at an abandoned residence in West Perth last month is now being investigated as an arson.

A chilly end of summer: Frost advisories in place for much of southern Ontario

As we welcome the final weekend of the summer season, frost advisories have been issued for much of the province.

A sample of the pins and needles found at the Henry Street dog park in Woodstock, Ont. are seen in this image released on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (Source: Woodstock Police Service)

Needles, nails found at another park in Woodstock, Ont.

Another Woodstock, Ont. park has been closed Friday after needles and nails were found, but this time it’s a dog park.

Students line up to get tested at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Western University in London, Ont. on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

Killer parties: University students' get-togethers are putting lives at risk, officials warn

University officials say students may face 'significant penalties' for flouting COVID-19 guidelines as part of an effort to cut down on 'superspreader' events, warning that outbreaks sparked by students put vulnerable communities at risk. 8

Police on the scene of a homicide investigation on Linden Avenue in Cambridge on Sept. 16, 2020. (Terry Kelly / CTV Kitchener)

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Man charged with second-degree murder after Cambridge stabbing

A man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to a homicide investigation in Cambridge. 2

An Ontario Provincial Police van drives down a country road near Clinton, Ont., on Sunday, September 14, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Geoff Robins)

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Driver arrested after two vehicles stolen, two hydro poles hit: OPP

A driver has been charged after two hydro poles were crashed into and two vehicles were stolen last week.

Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.

E-bike rider suffers 'major' injuries after crash in Cambridge

A driver has been charged after an early-morning crash in Cambridge that involved an e-bike.

Gunshots fired at Cambridge residence: police

Police are investigating after gunshots were reportedly fired at a residence in Cambridge.

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