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Trinity Bible Chapel in Woolwich Township (Terry Kelly / CTV News Kitchener)

Trinity Bible Chapel to hold in-person church services this weekend

The pastor at Trinity Bible Chapel said he plans to hold in-person church services this Sunday.

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.

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

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

Siham Ibrahim, and Elmira PSW, receives Waterloo Region's first dose of COVID-19 vaccine (Supplied: Region of Waterloo Public Health)

All Waterloo Region LTC and retirement residents expected to receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Region of Waterloo Public Health officials said long-term care and retirement residents who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine will have their first dose by Friday evening.

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.

Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at A Better Tent City

Two people living at A Better Tent City have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

Listowel, Ont. long-term-care home outbreak reaches 100 cases

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

A motorhome and pickup truck collided near Milverton

Pickup truck driver seriously hurt in collision with motorhome: Perth County OPP

The driver of a pickup truck has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after police say the side of the vehicle was hit by a motorhome.

A CTV camera set up for a shoot (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.

Guelph conservation group protecting birds from unseen obstacles

A Guelph conservation group made up of a student volunteers is working to protect birds from windows.

Caledonia protesters remove barricades from Hwy. 6 bypass

Protesters have removed one of the barricades at the Highway 6 bypass.

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.