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  Just over 70 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Waterloo Region, another death reported

  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.

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  'We have to be more vigilant': Region's top doc warns of rising COVID-19 case counts

  Waterloo Region's top doctor says she's growing concerned with the number of local COVID-19 cases starting to rise. 1

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  Waterloo Region stays in red-control zone under COVID-19 framework

  Waterloo Region will remain with the same COVID-19 reopening restrictions for at least one more week.

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  Kitchener tech executive awarded governor general's medal

  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.

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  Black history month celebration goes online for WRDSB

  The 2021 Waterloo Region District School Board's Black history month celebration went virtual Friday night.

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  Huron-Perth moving to yellow next week, Grey-Bruce goes green

  The region governed by Huron Perth Public Health is moving into the yellow-protect zone come Monday.

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  Food truck operators pivot for pandemic ahead of peak season

  The pandemic has served up big changes for food truck operators. 1

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  Where does the snow go? Kitchener's environmentally friendly storage and disposal site

  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. 1

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  Spring sports season cancelled for WCSSAA

  Student-athletes at most Waterloo Region secondary schools will unfortunately not be able to participate in spring time sports this season.

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  Canada more than doubles COVID-19 vaccine distribution this week

  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. 2

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  The Canadian Shield lays off dozens of employees

  A Waterloo manufacturing company that specializes in personal protective equipment has laid off dozens of employees. 2

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  Ontario warns of potential counterfeit N95 masks in provincial stockpile

  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.

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  Health officials blame large gatherings for spike in Six Nations' COVID-19 cases

  A recent spike in COVID-19 cases around the Six Nations and Osheweken area have health officials blaming large gatherings.

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  Waste collection company reviewing operations following two fatal crashes in Kitchener

  Miller Waste Systems is reviewing its operating and safety protocols after two fatal crashes involving pedestrians.

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  Two COVID-19 mass vaccination site locations announced in Waterloo Region

  The Region of Waterloo has announced two locations for mass COVID-19 vaccination. 2

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  Be wary of online job offer scams, Guelph police say

  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.

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  Five more tickets issued under Reopening Ontario Act

  Regional officials say five more tickets have been issued for people not following COVID-19 guidelines.

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  Cohort in Catholic elementary school has COVID-19 outbreak

  Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared an outbreak in a cohort at St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School.

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  Ontario records more than 1,200 new COVID-19 cases, marking fourth daily increase

  Ontario is recording more than 1,200 new COVID-19 infections, marking the fourth straight day of case counts increasing. 11

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  Prioritizing vaccine rollout by neighbourhood in Ontario could save nearly 170 lives, report finds

  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.

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  'We will persevere': Redman's 2021 State of the Region address strikes hopeful note

  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. 1

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  Ontario announces reforms to child care programs to improve accessibility

  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.

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  Map shows every publicly funded school in Waterloo Region with confirmed COVID-19 cases

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

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  'A legitimate concern': Staffing shortages due to COVID-19 cases shuts down local schools

  Pandemic pressures are growing at local schools. 1

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  Bruce County paramedics receive COVID-19 vaccine

  The vaccines are starting to roll out the door in Grey-Bruce.

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  Police reviewing report on violent arrest caught on camera

  A report into an arrest that was caught on camera at a gas station in Kitchener in July is now in the hands of the Waterloo Regional Police Service.

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  Health Canada approves two AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines

  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. 10

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  $5K worth of wire, tools stolen from Guelph construction site

  Guelph police are investigating after they say someone stole $5,000 worth of tools and wire from a construction site.