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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

119 more COVID-19 cases added to Waterloo Region's total

There were 119 more COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region on Friday, the second day in a row of more than 100 new cases in the region.

Region of Waterloo bylaw hands out a dozen tickets for COVID-19 lockdown violations

There have been 12 more tickets issued by Region of Waterloo bylaw to residents not following provincial stay-at-home measures.

A dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is prepared by Pharmacy Technician Supervisor Tamara Booth Rumsey at The Michener Institute in Toronto on Monday January 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario reports fewer than 2,700 new cases of COVID-19 as positivity rate continues to drop

Ontario health officials are reporting fewer than 2,700 new cases of COVID-19 as the province’s positivity rate dropped for the third day in a row. 54

The University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario is shown on Friday March 24, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hannah Yoon

'Unsanctioned social gatherings' blamed for COVID outbreak in Guelph

The University of Guelph says "unsanctioned social gatherings" have resulted in a COVID-19 outbreak at one of its residences. 2

More than 100 crashes reported in Waterloo Region on Thursday as area enters winter travel advisory

Waterloo regional police say they received 106 collision reports on Thursday, while Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory for Friday.

Waterloo police are looking to speak to this person who allegedly stole a package (Supplied: WRPS)

Waterloo porch pirate caught on-camera

Regional police have shared video of a porch pirate who stole a package from a home in Waterloo last week.

Waterloo Regional Police say they charge a driver for doing 80 km/h over the posted limit in Cambridge (WRPS).

Driver loses vehicle after going 82 km/h over the speed limit: WPRS

The image posted by police shows the driver was clocked going 142 km/h.

More than 26,000 road safety charges handed out in Waterloo Region last year, 25 impaired charges so far in 2021

Waterloo regional police laid more than 26,180 charges relating to speeding, impaired driving, and other road safety concerns in 2020, while 25 impaired driving charges have been handed out so far this year.

A sign for the Caressant Care Long-Term Care Home in Listowel, Ont. is seen Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Scott Miller / CTV News)

Listowel LTC home outbreak reaches 100 cases

At least 19 seniors who live at Listowel’s Caressant Care Long Term Care Home are sleeping elsewhere tonight, after being removed from the home due to a COVID outbreak affecting two-thirds of residents, and at least 28 staff.

An interview subject for a CTV Kitchener story (Jessica Smith / CTV News Kitchener)

Behind-the-scenes: How CTV Kitchener videographers put together a story

CTV Kitchener’s Jessica Smith shared a behind-the-scenes look at her day on Twitter this week.

Woodstock Police headquarters are pictured on Friday, March 20, 2015. (Alexandra Pinto / CTV Kitchener)

Youth-led protest against school shutdowns ends with charges for 5 in Woodstock

The first of two planned protests by the youth led group Project Phoenix has resulted in charges for five people.

Guelph police cleared by provincial watchdog after investigation into woman's overdose

The SIU confirmed the officers on scene did nothing to cause the woman's overdose.

Waterloo Region starting plan for three mass COVID-19 vaccination sites

Three mass COVID-19 vaccination sites are in the works in Waterloo Region.

Be on the lookout for fake iPhone sales, Guelph police warn

Guelph police are warning residents to be wary of fake iPhone sales after a woman bought one online for over $1,500.

Police vehicles on the scene of a crash in Wellesley on Jan. 21, 2021. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener)

Man airlifted to hospital after crash in Wellesley Township

An 88-year-old man was airlifted to an out-of-town hospital after a serious two-vehicle crash in Wellesley Township.

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 on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

Ontario boards prepare to reopen some schools quickly as province issues directive

Several southern Ontario school boards that straddle public health units are gearing up to reopen only a portion of their schools to in-person learning next week, adding another layer of complexity to an academic year that's been defined by quick pivots.

FILE - A nurse performs a test on a patient at a drive-in COVID-19 clinic in Montreal, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Waterloo Region reports more than 100 cases for first time in nearly a week

Public health officials reported 125 more COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region on Thursday, the first time since Jan. 15 that new cases have been in the triple digits.

A copy of the Epoch Times seen here in this undated file photo.

Received a newspaper you didn't want? There's not much Canada Post can do

A free newspaper is causing a stir in Waterloo Region and beyond. 1

An ambulance is shown in a file photo. (CP24)

Local paramedics self-isolating without pay, union says

The union representing Waterloo Region paramedics says employees haven't been paid while self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. 2

People are working to rescue an injured goose in New Hamburg (Carmen Wong / CTV News Kitchener)

Community members trying to help injured goose in New Hamburg

Community members are working to help an injured goose that's on the loose in New Hamburg. 1

Waterloo Region students not going back to classroom next week

Students in Waterloo Region won't return to the classroom next week. 2

Signage mark the Statistics Canada offiices in Ottawa on July 21, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Now hiring: StatCan needs 32,000 Canadians to administer 2021 census

Statistics Canada plans to hire 32,000 employees across Canada to conduct the next census in May 2021.

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette walks in the chamber after greeting Senators before delivering the Speech from the Throne, at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigns, says 'I am sorry' after 'tensions have arisen at Rideau Hall'

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post following reports of a 'damaging' workplace harassment investigation. 13

Ski hill employees laid off amid province-wide shutdown

Ski hills are usually busy this time of year, but downhill skiing isn't allowed during Ontario's province-wide shutdown. 1

Feeling blue? Here's a little colour to brighten up your day

Did you catch Wednesday's magnificent pink sunset in southern Ontario? If not, don’t worry! CTV Kitchener viewers have you covered, sharing spectacular photos of the vibrant sky.

A police handout photo of glasses stolen from optical shops in KW (Supplied: WRPS)

Man charged after $20K theft from optical stores in KW

Waterloo regional police say a man has been charged after $20,000 worth of glasses and other merchandise was stolen from optical stores.

A group of Guelph residents gather in opposition of a Metrolinx power station project (Matthew Ethier / CTV News Kitchener)

Metrolinx no longer building power station in Guelph park

Metrolinx won't be moving forward with a plan to build a power station in Guelph's Margaret Greene Park. 1

A basketball skills camp has moved online due to the pandemic (Jessica Smith / CTV News Kitchener)

Basketball skills camp still offering training online

A basketball skills camp has shifted to online training during the province-wide shutdown. 1

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