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The former Village Manor retirement home, now named St. Jacobs Country Living, is now under direct management of St. Mary's General Hospital (Adam Marsh - CTV Kitchener) (Nov. 22, 2020)

Most recent COVID-19 death linked to outbreak in St. Jacobs

The most recent death from COVID-19 in Waterloo Region has been linked to an outbreak in St. Jacobs. 1

Grand River Hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak in clinical teaching unit

Grand River Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at one of its medicine units. 1

A paramedic reaches into a vehicle window to administer a nasal swab test at a drive through, pop-up COVID-19 test centre outside the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the NHL's Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

At least 70 cases of COVID-19 reported in Waterloo Region for second day in a row

Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 70 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, marking the second day in a row of 70 or more cases.

In this file photo, grade one teacher Heidi Dimou arranges the desks in line with physical distancing policy in her class in preparation for the new school year at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Provincial funding will allow Waterloo Region schools to hire more teachers

Waterloo Region is among several areas in Ontario receiving funding from the provincial government to hire more teachers and staff. 1

Personal protection equipment is seen on the teacher's desk in classroom in preparation for the new school year at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Bernadette CES in Kitchener

A Kitchener elementary school announced Wednesday that a COVID-19 outbreak had been declared after two positive COVID-19 tests were linked.

Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence in Stratford, Ont. is seen Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. (Scott Miller / CTV News)

Four active cases remain at Stratford retirement home hit hard by COVID-19

Huron Perth Public Health officials say there are now just four active cases of COVID-19 at Cedarcroft Place Retirement Home in Stratford. 1

The Region of Waterloo administration building is seen in Kitchener, Ont., on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Interim self-isolation site for higher-risk residents approved by Region of Waterloo

Region of Waterloo council has approved an interim self-isolation site designated for residents that are disproportionally affected by COVID-19.

Pedestrian killed in Norfolk County crash identified by police

Police have identified the pedestrian who was killed in a crash in Norfolk County.

Brantford General Hospital is seen on Friday, June 20, 2014.

Outbreak of COVID-19 declared at Brantford General Hospital

The Brant County Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Brantford General Hospital in the surgical inpatient unit.

William Billings seen in this photo provided by his family.

Letter from Second World War returned to soldier's family after it was found in Guelph, Ont. bathroom

A letter written by a soldier serving in the Second World War and found behind the wall of a Guelph, Ont., home has been returned to the writer's family. 3

Children wearing masks sit behind screened in cubicles as they learn in their classroom after getting their pictures taken at picture day at St. Barnabas Catholic School during the COVID-19 pandemic in Scarborough, Ont., on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Map shows every publicly funded school in Waterloo Region with 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

Boy dead, police officer seriously injured after incident near Lindsay, Ont.

The province's police watchdog is investigating an interaction between a 33-year-old man and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) near Lindsay, Ont. on Thursday that left the man and a police officer seriously wounded and the man's one-year-old son, who he allegedly abducted, dead. 2

Hundreds of people wait in line to enter Costco in Toronto on Monday, April 13, 2020. Health officials and the government have asked that people stay inside to help curb the spread of COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Malls, retail stores must limit number of shoppers starting Friday: public health

Waterloo Region's top doctor has issued an order for shopping malls and retail stores to set a maximum capacity for shoppers in their stores. Failure to comply could net a store owner a fine of up to $5,000 per day. 2

Grey and dreary again, but sunshine is on the way

The past two days in much of southern Ontario have been grey and gloomy, with light showers and drizzle.

The Guelph Black Heritage Society is shown in this image (Jessica Smith / CTV News Kitchener)

Change Starts Now initiative promoting education and inclusivity

The Guelph Black Heritage Society is hoping they can help unlock and open more doors with the Change Starts Now education initiative. 1

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

Man stole vehicles from fitness facilities, dealerships: police

Police say a Kitchener man is facing multiple charges for stealing people's vehicles after breaking into lockers at fitness facilities and using stolen IDs to test drive cars in the area.

A holiday postcard to help people feeling isolated this year

Group sending holiday cards to care homes and social service organizations

A local group is doing what it can to make sure people don't feel isolated during the holidays this year. 1

GM CAMI loses a shift but avoids job cuts

GM CAMI Automotive will move to a two shift operation, running morning and afternoons only, in the new year.

Northside Christian School in Listowel, Ont. is seen Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (Scott Miller / CTV News)

Listowel, Ont. school closed following COVID-19 outbreak

Northside Christian School in Listowel has been closed by the Huron Perth Public Health following a COVID-19 outbreak.

Muhammad Junayed, centre back, gets instructions for being tested for COVID-19 from a health care worker at a pop-up testing centre at the Islamic Institute of Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic in Scarborough, Ont., on Friday, May 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario could see more than 9,000 new COVID-19 cases per day by end of year: new modelling

Ontario could see more than 9,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day by the end of the year, according to the worst-case scenario revealed in new modelling. 16

Dean Nixon stands on his balcony during his mandatory 14-day isolation period following travel to the U.S.

'I'm really stuck': Guelph man in constant isolation due to cross-border cancer care

A Guelph man said he's living in constant isolation because he needs to cross the border every two weeks for cancer treatment. 1

A Brantford Police vehicle is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Brantford police find $10K worth of fentanyl while responding to crash

Brantford police found drugs, including fentanyl, after they responded to a crash early Thursday morning.

A file image of a Waterloo Regional Police car.

Two men hospitalized after disturbance in Cambridge

Two men were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a disturbance in Cambridge on Tuesday afternoon. 1

Bottles of perfume and cologne are shown Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Pair steals nearly $5,000 in perfume from store in Guelph: police

Police are looking for two people who allegedly stole 21 bottles of perfume from a Guelph store.

Police are investigating a crash in Wellesley Township (Johnny Mazza / CTV News Kitchener)

Police investigating fatal single-vehicle crash in Wellesley Township

Police were in Wellesley Township investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon. 2

Man facing criminal harassment charge after allegedly chasing woman in downtown Guelph

A Guelph man has been charged after he allegedly chased a woman in downtown Guelph on Wednesday night.

A Christmas-themed snow globe is pictured in this file photo. (Susanne Jutzeler / Pexels)

Region's top doc echoes provincial call to keep holiday celebrations to immediate family

Waterloo Region health officials are echoing calls from the province to celebrate the holidays with only immediate family this year. 1

Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen at LifeLabs after being logged upon receipt at the company's lab, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Waterloo Region reports record-high 78 new COVID-19 cases, another death

Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 78 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the highest number ever reported in a single day.

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