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Public Health reports 92 new cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region

There have been 92 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Waterloo Region, while the number of resolved cases has increased by 97.

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

Trinity Bible Chapel ordered by Attorney General to follow lockdown protocols

The pastor at Trinity Bible Chapel said he plans to hold in-person church services this Sunday, which now puts them at risk of being held in contempt of court. 3

A woman has her temperature taken as she arrives at the Roberta Place Long Term Care home in Barrie, Ont. on Monday, January 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Fewer than 2,400 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario, another 52 deaths logged

Health officials in Ontario are reporting fewer than 2,400 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday. 56

Emergency crews attend a house fire on Hartwood Avenue in Kitchener. (Jan. 22, 2021) (Terry Kelly/CTV Kitchener)

Man pulled out of Kitchener house fire, two firefighters hurt

Firefighters managed to pull a man out of a burning building in Kitchener and resuscitate him, while two firefighters were also treated for minor burns. 1

Kitchener thrift shop thriving on social media

Kitchener thrift shops take to Instagram and TikTok during pandemic

Two Kitchener thrift shops have shifted gears during the pandemic and have found plenty of success on Instagram and TikTok. 1

Roberta Place Long-Term Care Home in Barrie, Ont. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 (Don Wright/CTV News)

U.K. variant confirmed at Barrie, Ont., care home where 32 have died

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirms the U.K. variant has been identified at Roberta Place Long-Term Care home in Barrie 21

Long lines of masked shoppers wait to shop for groceries in Toronto on Thursday, April 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario government expands COVID-19 inspection blitz of big-box stores to more cities

The Ontario government is expanding its "inspection blitz" of big-box stores to ensure they're following COVID-19 guidelines this weekend.

People wear face masks as they walk along a street in Montreal, Saturday, January 23, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

At least 1 in 3 COVID-19 infections are asymptomatic, study suggests

A review of 61 studies and reports comprising more than one million people suggests that at least one in three people infected with COVID-19 do not have any symptoms.

Ontario premier offers to drive to U.S. himself to pick up more COVID-19 vaccines

Premier Doug Ford offered to drive an ultra-cold refrigerated truck to Kalamazoo, Mich., in an effort to secure thousands of doses of the Pfizer vaccine for Ontario – an offer that the premier said was turned down by the drug manufacturer. 1

Larry King in Los Angeles, on April 1, 2013. (AP / Jae C. Hong)

Legendary TV host Larry King dead at 87

Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87. 8

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. 3

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. 1

Fairview Lodge, a long-term care in Whitby, is seen in this Google Street View screengrab. (Google Maps)

Ont. doctor accused of failing to disclose contact with U.K. traveller removed from LTC home medical team

An Ontario doctor who is facing charges for allegedly misleading health officials about how she contracted the highly contagious U.K. variant of the coronavirus has been removed from the medical team at a Whitby long-term care home.

A file image of a Waterloo Regional Police car.

Undercover officer speaks about charges laid in commercial sex trade business

Waterloo regional police say a Cambridge woman and Elmira man have been charged following an investigation into a commercial sex trade business in Cambridge. 1

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.

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. 1

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. 57

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.

Kevin Smith will be living in Guelph (Supplied: Guelph Police Service)

Guelph police warn of man with sex assault charges living in city

Guelph police have issued a warning about a man facing sex assault-related charges involving minors who is living in the city. 1

People wearing mandatory masks wait at their gate using physical distancing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport for a "Healthy Airport" during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canadians told to stay in their home province and cancel all travel plans

Canadians have been told to stay in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now the Prime Minister wants you to stay in your province too. 1

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. 1

Willa and Alydar are showing off their pandemic fashion (Jessica Smith / CTV News Kitchener)

Four-legged fashionistas showing off pandemic outfits

With the pandemic putting a pause on pretty much everything, many special occasion outfits never saw the light of day, like those of viral video star, Tika. 1

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. 1

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.

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