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Walter Gretzky can be seen in this undated photo. (Source: City of Brantford)

Brantford, Ont. honouring, remembering 'Lord Mayor' Walter Gretzky

Condolences have been coming in from the residents of Brantford, Ont. following the passing of their 'Lord Mayor' Walter Gretzky. 4

Walter Gretzky father of hockey hall-of-famer Wayne Gretzky waves to fans as the Buffalo Sabres play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Walter Gretzky, father of hockey legend Wayne, dies at 82

Walter Gretzky, the ultimate Canadian hockey dad who taught and nurtured the Great One, has died. He was 82. 4

York Region residents wait in line for a COVID-19 vaccination at a mass vaccination site for residents 80 years and older, in Richmond Hill, Ont. on Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Ontario reports surge in new COVID-19 infections with more than 1,200 cases added

Ontario is reporting a spike in new COVID-19 infections with more than 1,200 cases logged Friday.

Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, holds a technical briefing in Ottawa on Friday, March 5, 2021, on the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccines in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

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Canada authorizes one-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson

The first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has been authorized by Health Canada, making it the fourth vaccine that can be administered to Canadians. 27

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, watch a health-care work fill a vile with the coronavirus vaccine as he tours a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Peel Region during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississauga, Ont., on Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario Premier Doug Ford to provide COVID-19 vaccine update Friday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will provide an update on the province’s COVID-19 vaccination plan on Friday afternoon and is expected to reveal how the new AstraZeneca vaccines will be used. 29

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

Two different men, both 33, arrested in region for separate child porn investigations

A 33-year-old man from Kitchener and a 33-year-old man from New Hamburg have both been arrested in two separate child porn investigations.

In this Feb. 7, 2018 file photo, a neon sign hanging in the window of Healthy Harvest Indoor Gardening in Hillsboro, Ore., shows that the business accepts bitcoin as payment. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)

Bitcoin scams have cost Waterloo Region residents more than $700K since early 2020, police say

Waterloo regional police are issuing a warning to the public about the disturbing trend of bitcoin scams in the area, which have reportedly cost 120 residents more than $700,000.

Health-care workers give a COVID-19 vaccination on March 4, 2021 (Supplied: Region of Waterloo)

Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens for priority groups

Waterloo Region's first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic opened for priority groups on Thursday morning. 3

Average price for detached home in Kitchener-Waterloo passes $900K for first time

The average price for a detached home in Kitchener-Waterloo surpassed $900,000 for the first time in February.

Waterloo Region reports 34 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Public health officials in Waterloo Region reported 34 more COVID-19 cases and one new death on Thursday.

Community leaders call for B & B help

Currently bed-and-breakfast establishments do not meet the criteria set out for government aid, and are ineligible for funding under the Ontario Small Business Support Grant. 1

Crews at the scene of a Guelph fire that left one person dead. (Photo: Keith Binding) (March 4, 2021)

One person dead following early morning fire in Guelph

An early morning house fire in Guelph has resulted in one person dying. 2

In this file photo, grade one teacher Heidi Dimou arranges the desks in line with physical distancing policy in her class at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Low turnout for student targeted COVID-19 testing in Waterloo Region

The turnout for targeted asymptomatic COVID-19 testing appears to be low in Waterloo Region. 1

Increase in overdose deaths in Waterloo Region last year

There was a record-breaking number of overdose deaths in Waterloo Region in 2020. 1

A vehicle at the scene of a crash on Hwy. 7 between Kitchener and Guelph. (Krista Sharpe/CTV Kitchener) (March 3, 2021)

Driver dies following Highway 7 crash between Kitchener and Guelph

One driver has died following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph on Wednesday. 2

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports people are getting sick and even dying after swallowing hand sanitizer. Four died and others have suffered impaired vision or seizures, the CDC says. (Shutterstock/CNN)

Drop in demand for hand sanitizer produced by Cambridge company

A Cambridge company that pivoted to supplying hand sanitizer during a global shortage has seen a drop in demand. 1

The Region of Waterloo administrative building is pictured on Friday, June 5, 2015. (Brian Dunseith / CTV Kitchener)

Over $18 million given from Ontario government to Waterloo Region municipalities for COVID-19 relief

The Ontario government is providing the Region of Waterloo and the seven municipalities with $18,058,694 to help with costs relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Komal Singh shares an image of her book showing girls working in STEM jobs

'Representation is monumental': Kitchener author pens inclusive STEM books

As International Women's Day approaches, a Kitchener author and tech worker is hoping that her books will help inspire young women to pursue a career in a male-dominated industry.

Workers prepare to greet passengers at the COVID-19 testing centre in the International Arrivals area at Pearson Airport in Toronto on Tuesday January 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario records fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for third straight day

Ontario is reporting fewer than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the third straight day. 29

A street in a Cambridge neighbourhood where speed limits are dropping to 40 km/h (Dave Pettitt / CTV News Kitchener)

'Everybody needs to be safe': Cambridge pilot project aims to curb speeding

In an effort to slow down drivers, Cambridge council has approved a new pilot project as a part of the Speed Management Program. 1

Elephants at the African Lion Safari can be seen in this photo. (African Lion Safari website)

Ontario's African Lion Safari named worst place for elephants in North America

An Ontario zoo is being called the worst place for elephants in North America due to practices that are allegedly killing and harming the animals, a new report by an international animal rights organization has found.

A handgun seized during a theft in Vaughan is seen in this image. (York Regional Police)

Waterloo Region, Guelph leaders meeting with federal minister to discuss new firearms legislation

Canada's public safety minister met with mayors from the Waterloo Region and Guelph area to talk about the Trudeau government's new firearm legislation. 2

Ontario Premier Doug Ford watches a health-care worker prepare a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a UHN vaccine clinic in Toronto on Thursday, January 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Freezer failures and damaged vials behind wasted COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario

Freezer failures, damaged vials and administrative issues are being blamed for COVID-19 vaccine wastage in Canada, after it was revealed that 1,500 doses of the vaccine went to waste in Ontario during the first three months of the immunization campaign. 29

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