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Ontario considers closing schools to in-person learning for two weeks after spring break, sources say

Ontario students could continue virtual learning beyond the April break for at least two weeks, CTV News Toronto and CP24 have learned. 9

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph opens COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration to everyone over 16

People aged 16 and over living in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccination. 34

Waterloo Region hospitals accept transfers from out-of-region hospitals

Hospitals in Waterloo Region have started to accept patient transfers from hospitals outside of the region. 18

People line up in the rain for a COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up clinic at the Masjid Darus Salaam in the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood in Toronto on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Thousands of people have lined over the weekend for vaccine doses at the mosque in the hard hit neighbourhood. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario reports more than 4,400 COVID-19 infections as ICU admissions climb

For the second day in a row, health officials in Ontario are reporting more than 4,400 new cases of COVID-19 as the number of patients in intensive care with the disease continues to climb. 10

Paula McMahon prepares a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, as the mass public vaccination program gets underway, at the NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday Dec. 8, 2020. (Jeff J Mitchell/Pool via AP)

64 new COVID-19 vaccination pharmacy locations announced in Waterloo-Wellington

There will soon be 64 new pharmacies that residents of Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph can go to for their COVID-19 vaccination. 1

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

Police respond to six overdoses on Sunday

Waterloo regional police say they responded to six overdose calls on Sunday.

Corey Conners, of Listowel, Ont., celebrates after a hole-in-one on the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Listowel's Corey Conners ties for eighth at Masters

Listowel native Corey Conners finished six strokes back of the lead, and tied for eighth with American Patrick Reed at the 85th Masters golf tournament.

The Ayr Centennials celebrate after a win against the Essex 73's that advances them to the Schmalz Cup finals (CTV Kitchener)

GOJHL cancels 2020-21 season

Yet another sports season has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A health-care worker performs a test at a drive-thru COVID-19 assessment centre at the Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Region of Waterloo reports 51 new cases of COVID-19, active cases drop

There are 51 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region, as the number of active cases has dropped for the first time in over a week.

St. Mary's Hospital seen here in this photo from Sept. 24, 2019. (Zayn Jinah / CTV Kitchener)

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Waterloo Region hospitals scaling back non-urgent surgeries; prepare for out-of-area patients

Waterloo Region’s hospitals will scale back non-urgent surgeries starting Monday, to prepare to take patients from outside the area this week. 1

Kitchener hot spots, stay-at-home order, Jeopardy!: Top stories of the week

COVID-19 hot spot in Kitchener, a stay-at-home order in effect, and a controversial plan for a warehouse in Cambridge round out the top stories of the week. 5

Test kits sit on a table as healthcare professional Kenzie Anderson prepares to take a sample at a United Memorial Medical Center COVID-19 testing site Friday, June 26, 2020. (The Canadian Press)

Ontario breaks COVID-19 record with more than 4,400 new cases reported

Ontario health officials are reporting more than 4,400 new cases of COVID-19, marking the highest number of infections ever reported in a single day since the pandemic started. 10

Some Guelph businesses push to stay open during stay-at-home order

A few Guelph businesses are trying to stay opening during the provincial stay-at-home order, while the city’s mayor is asking for doors to stay shut and everyone to be patient. 1

Police in Ontario are warning the public to be careful about sharing personal information after a teenager reported ordering a fake ID that never arrived. (Negative Space / Pexels)

Waterloo Region businesses adjust and blossom during pandemic

Two Waterloo Region businesses have found ways to adjust to the online-centric world of business during the COVID-19 pandemic and are now doing better than they ever have. 1

Health-care worker Thi Nguyen administers Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine to a patient at a COVID-19 clinic in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

COVID-19 vaccine town halls being hosted by local community groups

Several community groups in Waterloo Region are hosting a series of town halls to discuss COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among priority populations. 1

The intersection of Charles Street and Queen Street in Downtown Kitchener. (Johnny Mazza/CTV Kitchener) (Apr. 11, 2021)

One arrested after man reportedly stabbed in forearm

A man has been arrested following a reported stabbing in Downtown Kitchener.

A nurse administers a COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up clinic at the Masjid Darus Salaam in the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood in Toronto on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Thousands of people have lined for vaccine doses at the mosque in the hard hit neighbourhood. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canada is outpacing U.S. for new COVID-19 cases per capita

Daily new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada have skyrocketed amid the third wave of the pandemic and have now outpaced the United States per capita. 9

A package of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is shown in Senftenberg, Germany, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Hannibal Hanschke/Pool via AP)

COVID-19 vaccine coming to 700 more pharmacies across Ontario

The Ontario government says it’s expanding its COVID-19 vaccine pharmacy program to 700 more locations across the province. 33

The COVID Alert app is seen on an iPhone in Ottawa, on Friday, July 31, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Majority of Canadians not using COVID Alert app, study finds

A recent study by York University has found that the majority of Canadians are not using the COVID Alert app, citing accessibility issues and privacy concerns as the biggest obstacles. 1

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., March 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

COVID-19 by the numbers: Apr. 11, 2021

A breakdown of the COVID-19 cases from Region of Waterloo Public Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Brant County Health Unit, Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Huron Perth Public Health.

Parents look for spring break activities during Ontario's third stay-at-home order

Panos Kelamis had to get creative for his son's sixth birthday this year since, once again, he won't be able to have a party due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local leaders join the Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association to discuss anti-Asian racism. (Apr. 10, 2021)

Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association holds anti-Asian racism discussion with local leaders

Local mayors, police, and MP’s joined the Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association for an online panel discussion on anti-Asian racism. 1

Another 80 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Waterloo Region

Region of Waterloo health officials are reporting 80 new cases of COVID-19.

Listowel Ont.'s Corey Conners makes a hole-in-one at the Masters Saturday

Corey Conners has made a move at the Masters, with just one swing.

A nurse holds a phial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy's Hospital in London, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)

Canadian researchers want to shift away from health risk and age-based vaccine rollout

Canadian researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach to vaccinating the population, shifting away from a focus on age and health risks and towards a more equitable rollout. 23

A COVID-19 vaccine is seen in this undated photo.

Telus customers have some texts blocked for COVID-19 vaccine appointment: Region of Waterloo

The Region of Waterloo says some Telus customers have had text notifications blocked in relation to pre-registering for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.