Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed 71 new cases of COVID-19, as the Friday afternoon update marks another stark increase in daily case counts.
A tech executive of Kitchener-based Bonfire Interactive has received one the country's highest civilian honours for a project to help newcomers enter the job market and rebuild their lives.
The City of Kitchener's $3 million snow storage and disposal site is making sure to let the process happen naturally and without a serious environmental impact.
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Canada is seeing an upsurge in vaccines distributed across the country, with numbers making up more than double of what was allocated in the last two weeks.
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The Ontario government says it is aware of potential counterfeit N95 masks within the provincial personal protective equipment (PPE) stockpile, including some that were distributed to health-care providers.
As online-based careers and interviews are becoming more popular during the pandemic, Guelph police are warning residents to be on the lookout for job application scams and are providing tips on how to recognize them.
A vaccine distribution strategy that prioritizes older residents in Ontario’s hardest-hit neighbourhoods could save the lives of nearly 170 people between now and the end of May, according to a new brief prepared by the province’s COVID-19 science table.
Regional Chair Karen Redman presented the second annual State of the Region address virtually on Friday morning, reflecting on what has been a challenging year while looking towards the future.
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The Ford government announced regulatory amendments Friday to make child care programs more accessible and flexible for parents working erratic and unpredictable hours during the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Canada has approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and a related shot by the Serum Institute of India for use around the country with the first doses expected to arrive soon.
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