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Man dead after workplace accident, police say

Waterloo regional police say they are investigating a death following a workplace accident in Woolwich Township. 1

A woman works on a computer in a home office in this undated image.

Working from home? Here's how to avoid the negative side effects

With many offices closing because of COVID-19 restrictions, more people are working in settings that are not as ergonomically correct, causing people to suffer from pain. 1

Maci is the first dog in Canada to test positive for COVID-19 (Courtesy: Tanja Loeb)

'A little legacy': This dog was the first in Canada to test positive for COVID-19

Maci, a three-year-old dog living in the Niagara Region, is the first canine in Canada to test positive for COVID-19. 2

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

Public health officials reports 9 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region

Region of Waterloo Public Health is reporting another nine new cases of COVID-19.

WRPS officers on scene near Ottawa Street and International Place in Kitchener after receiving reports of shots fired.

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Shots fired after altercation between two groups of people in Kitchener

Police are investigating after shots were fired following an altercation in Kitchener on Monday. 1

Investigation continues into arson fires at Walmarts

Waterloo regional police continue to investigate a string of fires at Walmarts in Kitchener and Waterloo last week. 2

A construction sign on a fence surrounding an excavation indicates the danger of COVID-19 as a construction worker walks past Tuesday October 27, 2020 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Adrian Wyld)

Canada's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,000

Canada has recorded its 10,000th death linked to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. 20

Ontario Provincial Police stand at a blockade on Argyle Street South in Caledonia, Ont., after a judge granted a permanent injunction against a land reclamation camp known as 1492 Land Back Lane Friday, October 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton

NDP MP donates more than $1K to Caledonia protesters

Protesters in Caledonia received a boost from an NDP MP this week. 1

Sunshine returns before next round of showers

Monday and Tuesday both featured chilly temperatures and cloudy conditions, with scattered showers and wet flurries throughout parts of southern Ontario.

Police are looking to speak to this man regarding an indecent act on a bus in 2018. (@WRPSToday / Twitter)

Police release photos related to 2018 indecent act on bus

Police have released photos in relation to an indecent act on a Grand River Transit bus that was reported in 2018.

Officer guilty of assault on teen handcuffed to ho

Police services board hearing underway for Guelph officer who pleaded guilty to assault

A Police Services Board hearing is underway for a Guelph police officer who pleaded guilty in criminal court for assaulting a teen. 2

OPP West Region PSD Valor is seen in this undated image provided by Ontario Provincial Police.

Good boy: PSD Valor tracks down suspect in Wingham, Ont.

A 28-year-old man is facing more than half-a-dozen charges after allegedly fleeing police in Wingham early Friday morning.

Students across Ontario begin online learning on April 6, 2020 more than three weeks after schools were shut because of COVID-19. ((Monica Watson / CTV News Viewer)

Catholic school students won't be able to change learning mode until new year

Elementary students attending Catholic school in Waterloo Region won't be able to change their learning mode until January.

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University of Waterloo issues warning about 'COVID-19 giveaway' phishing scam

The University of Waterloo is warning staff and students after a phishing scam was reported on Monday.

Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School has reported two cases of COVID-19. (Source: Google Maps)

Second student at Catholic elementary school in Cambridge tests positive for COVID-19

A Cambridge elementary school has reported its second case of COVID-19 in a student.

A teacher wearing protective equipment greets her students in the school yard at the Philippe-Labarre Elementary School in Montreal, on Thursday, August 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

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Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region schools

As public health officials report more COVID-19 cases in schools, CTVNewsKitchener.ca tracks every known case in the school system. 2

A dog owner gets her pet vaccinated for rabies at a government clinic in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

Humane society holds affordable rabies vaccination and microchip clinics

It's later than usual, but the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is going ahead with its affordable rabies vaccination and microchip clinics.

A man rides his bicycle along the Iron Horse Trail in Kitchener on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Kitchener approves 56 km of new multi-use trails, bike lanes as part of master plan

Kitchener city council has approved dozens of kilometres of new multi-use trails and bike lanes as part of the city's Cycling and Trails Master Plan.

Adam Huras was awarded an $8,000 bursary (YouTube: Ontario Minor Hockey)

UW student recognized by OMHA with $8K bursary

A recent high school graduate from New Hamburg has been awarded an $8,000 bursary from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

The Walmart location at the Sunrise Centre in Kitchener seen on Oct. 21, 2020. Police were on scene investigating an arson that happened there, as well as at two other locations in the region. (Natalie van Rooy / CTV Kitchener)

Suspect in Waterloo Region Walmart fires released on bail

Two people are facing a number of charges after allegedly setting fires in three Walmart locations in Kitchener and Waterloo. 6

A tree snapped after a tornado touched down in Thornbury, Ont. on Oct. 23. (@westernuNTP / Twitter)

Tornado confirmed in southern Ontario town after Friday storm

Late October thunderstorms on Friday produced heavy rain, strong winds, hail and even a tornado.

Death in Kitchener 'not considered suspicious,' police say

Waterloo regional police say a death in Kitchener on Monday is "not considered suspicious."

Ottawa Health personnel speak with a driver before administering a COVID-19 test at a drive-through test centre in Ottawa, Friday, September 4, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Seven new cases of COVID-19 reported in Waterloo Region

Region of Waterloo Public Health reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the lowest single-day increase this month.

Sasha Lopez and Marc Orquin were able to reschedule their wedding in four days (Courtesy: Ronnie Lee Photography)

Couple reschedules wedding in four days after Hacienda Sarria shuts down

A local couple was able to reschedule their wedding in just four days after their venue shut down last week. 1

A still image from an OPP video of a confrontation at the McKenzie Meadows development in Caledonia.

Commissioner claims OPP 'falsely blamed' for Caledonia, Ont. escalation, releases video of confrontation

The OPP Commissioner shared a one-minute video on Twitter that shows two unidentified people hitting a cruiser with a lacrosse stick, and cracking the car's windshield. 3

Fire crews respond to a fire in Cambridge on Oct. 26, 2020 (Terry Kelly / CTV News Kitchener)

Multiple stations respond to 'working house fire' in Cambridge

The Cambridge Fire Department said crews from multiple stations responded to a "working house fire" on Monday afternoon.

Two Guelph residents charged for ramming, trying to steal vehicle

Provincial police say two people from Guelph are facing multiple charges after they allegedly rammed a vehicle they were trying to steal in Wellington County earlier this month.

Reverse Santa Claus parades coming to Kitchener and Waterloo

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many of our traditions into question this year, but there is still some good news: Santa Claus is still coming to town.

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