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Patrons sit on the patio as waitress Paulina Pasierbek, right, walks by at Joey Sherway, part of the Joey Restaurant chain during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Waterloo Region businesses preparing for vaccine passport launch

Businesses and municipal facilities across Waterloo Region are preparing for the launch of Ontario's vaccine passports on Wednesday. 15

Kitchener-Conestoga, Kitchener South-Hespeler ridings still too close to call

Nearly 24 hours after the election polls closed, two ridings in Waterloo Region are still too close to call. 7

A woman casts her vote for the federal election in a polling station on Toronto's Ward Island on Monday May 2, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Federal election results from Waterloo Region and area

Here are the federal election results for Waterloo Region and the surrounding area. 2

Waterloo Region adds 17 COVID-19 cases; active infections drop

Health officials in Waterloo Region logged 17 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the number of active infections declined. 29

A Waterloo Regional Police car is shown in this file photo.

Kitchener man charged with attempted murder

Waterloo regional police have charged a Kitchener man with attempted murder in connection to an incident near Riverbend Drive.

15-year-old girl allegedly sexually assaulted by unknown man: police

Regional police are investigating after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Waterloo.

Nolan White-Roy, a University of Waterloo student, voted in his first federal election on Monday. Photo taken Tuesday, September 21, 2021. (Ricardo Veneza/CTV Kitchener).

Advocates concerned pandemic election may have future impact on voters

Voting advocates are concerned the lack of on campus polling stations may have contributed to a discouraging first-time voting experience for student electors. 1

FILE - Cole Smith receives a Moderna variant vaccine shot from clinical research nurse Tigisty Girmay at Emory University's Hope Clinic, on Wednesday afternoon, March 31, 2021, in Decatur, Ga. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)

Waterloo Region's vaccine task force shifting to 'maintenance phase'

Waterloo Region's Vaccine Distribution Task Force is shifting to a "maintenance phase," now focusing on vaccine outreach and delivering third doses. 15

Mike Morrice addresses the crowd in Kitchener Centre after winning the riding (Leighanne Evans / CTV Kitchener)

Mike Morrice wins Kitchener Centre for Green Party

Mike Morrice with the Green Party has been declared the winner of Kitchener Centre by CTV News’ Decision Desk. 2

St. David Street in Fergus. (CTV Kitchener)

Downtown Fergus bike lane project moving forward despite citizen pushback

Bike lanes are one step closer to getting installed in downtown Fergus after council voted to keep the project moving forward despite a petition from residents against it. 1

FILE - In this Wednesday, June 24, 2020 file photo, a volunteer receives a COVID-19 injection at the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Pool via AP, File)

Here's how to access a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination receipt

Ontario residents who need proof of their COVID-19 vaccination can log into the province’s portal to download or print a PDF copy of their receipt.

Homecoming game at Wilfrid Laurier University. (Sept. 28, 2019)

'Be smart, be safe': Local officials urge caution ahead of Homecoming weekend

Officials in Waterloo are cautioning students and visitors against large, in-person gatherings ahead of Homecoming weekend. 1

Ontario Premier Doug Ford walks to his office in the Queen's Park Legislature in Toronto on Monday, June 14, 2021. TTHE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ontario premier releases statement one day before COVID-19 vaccine certificate is implemented

Premier Doug Ford is acknowledging concerns about civil liberties as the province gets set to implement a vaccine passport system but he says that the “greater concern” remains shutting down businesses amid a “sudden surge” in cases. 15

An ambulance makes its way down the street during a demonstration to protest measures taken by public health authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19, in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ontario reports another drop in new COVID-19 cases with 574 infections logged

For the fourth day in a row, Ontario is seeing a decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported. 29

New tool is helping Ontarians easily show their proof of vaccination

Add your vaccination status to your iPhone in three easy steps. 15

A student casts a ballot at Fisher Park Public School in Ottawa on Oct. 21, 2019. (CIVIX / YouTube)

Here's how local students voted in their mock federal election

As voters in Waterloo Region and across Canada headed to the polls this week, students not yet eligible to vote were also able to cast a ballot in a mock election in their schools.

Police report home invasion involving handguns in Delhi, Ont.

A home invasion involving handguns is under investigation in Delhi, according to police.

Police investigating robbery involving firearm at Kitchener convenience store

Waterloo regional police are investigating a convenience store robbery involving a firearm in Kitchener.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Waterloo Region and Wellington County due to expected heavy rainfall.

Significant rainfall expected to hit Waterloo-Wellington area

Residents of Waterloo Region and Wellington County can expect heavy rainfall Tuesday night.

$1,500 banjo stolen from vehicle: Norfolk County OPP

Norfolk County OPP are investigating an incident they say involved the theft of a very valuable musical instrument.

Guelph police looking for driver involved in collision with child

Guelph police are searching for a driver a vehicle that reportedly drove away following a collision with a child on a bike.

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

Two teen girls arrested for person-on-person robbery in Waterloo

Two 15-year-old girls have been arrested following a reported robbery in Waterloo.

Kitchener South-Hespeler too close to call

As of Tuesday morning, the federal riding of Kitchener South-Hespeler is still up for grabs.

A late night lineup at a Kitchener-Conestoga polling station on Ira Needles Boulevard. (Jeff Pickel/CTV Kitchener) (Sept. 20, 2021)

Kitchener-Conestoga too close to call

As of Tuesday morning, the federal riding of Kitchener-Conestoga is still up for grabs.

Stabbing suspect sought by Waterloo regional police

Regional police are searching for a suspect connected to a reported stabbing in Kitchener.

Police are investigating after a person was found injured in Elora (Chris Thomson / CTV Kitchener)

OPP investigating after person found injured under bridge in Elora

Provincial police are investigating after a person was found injured below the David Street Bridge in Elora.

Bardish Chagger after her election win (Ricardo Veneza / CTV Kitchener)

Waterloo results: Liberal Bardish Chagger declared winner

Liberal incumbent Bardish Chagger has been declared the winner of the Waterloo riding by CTV News’ Decision Desk.

Cambridge results: Bryan May declared for Liberal Party

Bryan May has been declared winner in Cambridge by the CTV News’ Decision Desk.

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