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  Another 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region, hospitalization rates stay steady

  There have been 50 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Waterloo Region, while the number of those being treated in the hospital has remained the same.

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  Serious crash second one in under a month at North Dumfries intersection

  There have been two serious crashes at a North Dumfries intersection in less than a month, with the first one taking the lives of two children. 1

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  Vaccine registration, staying in the red, Canadian Shield layoffs: Top stories of the week

  Preregistration for COVID-19 vaccines in Waterloo Region, continuing red zone restrictions, and some Elvis sightings round out the top stories of the week. 4

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  Guelph city council debating options for future of patio season

  As a recent surge in temperatures is reminding Guelph residents of sunnier days eating and drinking outside, city council is debating options for the future of their patio season. 1

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  Guelph Knights back on the basketball court for youth training

  A return to red zone pandemic restrictions and new health protocols means the Guelph Knights have resumed in-person training for their youth program. 1

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  More than 300,000 COVID-19 cases logged in Ontario since beginning of pandemic

  Ontario is marking a grim milestone Sunday as health officials report that the province has logged more than 300,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began in January.

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  Vaccine tourism is both unethical and bad for business, experts say

  Executives who engage in so-called 'vaccine tourism' show both an ethical disregard for those less fortunate and a surprising lack of business acumen, experts argue.

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  Canadian Armed Forces train at Guelph Lake over weekend

  Around 30 soldiers from Guelph's 11th field regiment of The Canadian Army took over the Guelph Lake conservation area for the weekend to do some winter training. 1

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  Family of victim speaks out after two fatal waste truck crashes in Kitchener

  After two crashes involving waste trucks in Kitchener resulted in two pedestrians dying, one of the victims' family is calling for change. 1

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  Grey Bruce unveils first 'hockey hub' mass vaccination site

  As Grey Bruce gets ready to enter the green zone for pandemic restrictions, one of the 'hockey hub' mass vaccination sites has been unveiled. 1

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  Driver seriously hurt after two-vehicle crash outside Cambridge

  A two-vehicle crash in North Dumfries has left one driver with serious injuries. 1

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  Toronto Raptors' game against Chicago postponed due to COVID-19 cases

  The NBA called off Toronto's game against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Sunday night due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

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  COVID-19 by the numbers: Feb. 28, 2021

  A breakdown of the COVID-19 cases from Region of Waterloo Public Health, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Brant County Health Unit, Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Huron Perth Public Health.

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  Injuries, impaired driving charges for man following crash in Guelph

  A man suffered minor injuries and has been handed impaired driving charges following an early morning crash in Guelph, according to police.

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  Demonstrators in Waterloo gather to shine light on food production

  A demonstration at Waterloo Public Square was one of many across Canada on Saturday afternoon that was hoping to shine a light on current food production methods. 1

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  Waterloo Region passes 10,000 resolved COVID-19 cases, 44 new cases and three more deaths reported

  Another 44 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Waterloo Region, along with three more related deaths, as the area passed the 10,000 threshold for cases considered resolved.

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  Conestoga College holds 11th annual Pow Wow virtually

  Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Conestoga College found a way to go ahead with its 11th annual Pow Wow by holding it online. 1

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  Cambridge-based community garden blossoms across region and beyond

  Last summer, Bee Caskenette and the Cambridge-based community group 'Family 2 Family' set out to help people in need by starting a community garden and library in her front yard. 1

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  'Onions Don't Cure COVID-19': University of Guelph student combatting COVID-19 misinformation

  A University of Guelph student has created a website that helps debunk myths, conspiracies, and general misinformation around COVID-19…like how onions aren't the cure. 1

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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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  Ontario reports more than 1,100 new COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths

  More than 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ontario Saturday. 2

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  Counterfeit $20 and $50 bills found in streets prompts warning from Norfolk County OPP

  Norfolk County OPP are issuing a warning to the public after a large amount of counterfeit cash was picked up by several people.

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  Blood tests could be early indicator of COVID-19 severity: study

  A new study says that blood tests may be the key for doctors to get an idea of what to expect when treating COVID-19 patients.

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  Public health looking for dog who bit child in Stratford

  Huron Perth Public Health are asking for the public's help to find a dog they say bit a child in Stratford.

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  Death certificates don't accurately reflect the toll of the pandemic, experts say

  The number of people who would have died from a COVID-19 infection is likely to be much higher than recorded because death certificates don't always list the virus as the cause of a fatality, experts say.

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  Waterloo Region, Wellington stay 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. 1

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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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  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.