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Region of Waterloo adds 34 more COVID-19 cases, three deaths

Public health officials in Waterloo Region reported another 34 cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with three deaths related to the disease.

'I had to say my goodbyes to my brother from the hallway': Remembering Waterloo Region's first COVID-19 victim a year later

A typical family gathering to celebrate Chinese New Year turned out to be the last cherished memory of John Tsai. The 41 year-old died a few weeks later from COVID-19, marking Waterloo Region’s first victim of the deadly disease. 1

Dr. Rob Chernish talks about his experience as a critical care doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic at the region's weekly briefing on March 5, 2020

'Denial, fear and frustration': Critical care doctor looks back on one year of COVID-19

A critical care physician in Waterloo Region had three emotions preparing for the pandemic to hit the area one year ago. 1

Walter Gretzky can be seen in this undated photo. (Source: City of Brantford)

Brantford, Ont. honouring, remembering 'Lord Mayor' Walter Gretzky

Condolences have been coming in from the residents of Brantford, Ont. following the passing of their 'Lord Mayor' Walter Gretzky. 10

Two more COVID-19 vaccination clinics opening in Cambridge this month

Two more mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics are expected to open in Cambridge before the end of March. 2

Josh Brooks at Ctrl V arcade in Waterloo Region (Natalie van Rooy / CTV News Kitchener)

Some businesses struggling amid red tier restrictions

Some local business owners said they're struggling to stay open amid current red tier restrictions. 1

Musician Jesse Parent performs virtually from Lana's Lounge in Waterloo.

Pair of Kitchener musicians use podcast to promote local arts scene

A pair of Kitchener musicians have created a podcast to help promote local musicians, comedians and venues that have been silenced by pandemic-related closures. 1

Police say this woman was involved in an incident in Guelph (Supplied: Guelph Police Service)

Police investigating suspicious incident in Guelph

Guelph police are investigating a suspicious incident that occurred in the city on Friday afternoon.

Walter Gretzky father of hockey hall-of-famer Wayne Gretzky waves to fans as the Buffalo Sabres play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Walter Gretzky, father of hockey legend Wayne, dies at 82

Walter Gretzky, the ultimate Canadian hockey dad who taught and nurtured the Great One, has died. He was 82. 7

Average price for detached home in Kitchener-Waterloo passes $900K for first time

The average price for a detached home in Kitchener-Waterloo surpassed $900,000 for the first time in February. 1

Another nine fines handed out in Waterloo Region for those not following COVID-19 rules

There have been nine new fines issued to those not abiding by COVID-19 pandemic measures in Waterloo Region.

Kallie Fackoury was fitted for a helmet to help with her torticollis (Supplied: Lyndsey Fackoury)

'She can start living a normal life': Local bracing clinic helps ease mobility issues

After it was forced to close at the start of the pandemic, Orthopedic Bracing Solutions Inc. in Kitchener is once again able to help people with a range of severe medical conditions causing mobility issues. 1

York Region residents wait in line for a COVID-19 vaccination at a mass vaccination site for residents 80 years and older, in Richmond Hill, Ont. on Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Ontario reports surge in new COVID-19 infections with more than 1,200 cases added

Ontario is reporting a spike in new COVID-19 infections with more than 1,200 cases logged Friday. 32

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, watch a health-care work fill a vile with the coronavirus vaccine as he tours a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Peel Region during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississauga, Ont., on Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario releases new detailed list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2

The Ontario government has released a detailed list of people who will be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2 of the province’s distribution plan, which officials say focuses on age and at-risk groups. 34

Brisk temperatures heading into the weekend, but a warm-up is on the way

We have seen plenty of sunshine this week, although temperatures ending the work-week are on the chilly side of seasonal after a slight taste of spring just a few days ago.

Corey Conners, of Canada, tees off on the second hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Listowel, Ont.'s Corey Conners leads after second round at Bay Hill

Canada's Corey Conners has the lead after the second round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational.

National Basketball League of Canada officially cancels 2020-2021 season

The London Lightning will not hit the court this season after the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) announced Friday it is cancelling the entire 2020-2021 season because of the pandemic.

Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, holds a technical briefing in Ottawa on Friday, March 5, 2021, on the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccines in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada authorizes one-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson

The first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has been authorized by Health Canada, making it the fourth vaccine that can be administered to Canadians. 30

Tom Rowland of Mitchell, Ont. trains to do the 4 x 4 x 48 challenge on Friday, March 5, 2021. (Scott Miller/CTV London)

Mitchell, Ont. runner 'sprinting' through the night for charity

Tom Rowland has run marathons before, but what’s he’s tackling this weekend will be very different. 1

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

Two different men, both 33, arrested in region for separate child porn investigations

A 33-year-old man from Kitchener and a 33-year-old man from New Hamburg have both been arrested in two separate child porn investigations.

In this Feb. 7, 2018 file photo, a neon sign hanging in the window of Healthy Harvest Indoor Gardening in Hillsboro, Ore., shows that the business accepts bitcoin as payment. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)

Bitcoin scams have cost Waterloo Region residents more than $700K since early 2020, police say

Waterloo regional police are issuing a warning to the public about the disturbing trend of bitcoin scams in the area, which have reportedly cost 120 residents more than $700,000.

Health-care workers give a COVID-19 vaccination on March 4, 2021 (Supplied: Region of Waterloo)

Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens for priority groups

Waterloo Region's first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic opened for priority groups on Thursday morning. 3

Waterloo Region reports 34 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Public health officials in Waterloo Region reported 34 more COVID-19 cases and one new death on Thursday.

Community leaders call for B & B help

Currently bed-and-breakfast establishments do not meet the criteria set out for government aid, and are ineligible for funding under the Ontario Small Business Support Grant. 1