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Daniella Connelly wanted her father, an ICU patient, to be in attendance at her wedding. (Source: Alice Philipp)

Ontario hospital's ICU team helps patient accompany his daughter down the aisle

A Kitchener, Ont. hospital went the extra mile for a terminally ill father-of-the-bride whose daughter wanted him to see her on her wedding day. 2

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

Resolved COVID-19 cases outpace new ones in Waterloo Region on Wednesday

Officials also reported a new outbreak at a manufacturing/industrial workplace on Wednesday, though they did not identify the company. Three cases have been linked to this outbreak, the region's online COVID-19 dashboard shows.

Officer guilty of assault on teen handcuffed to ho

Guelph police hope to fire officer who pleaded guilty to assault, hearing learns

The third day of testimony at a police service hearing has revealed that Guelph police hope to fire an officer who pleaded guilty to assaulting a teen in 2018. 1

Every year, approximately one in five Canadians experience a mental health challenge. (Pexels)

Mental health services seeing increased demand since pandemic began

Local organizations offering mental health services say they're seeing an increase in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

A file image of a Waterloo Regional Police car.

Police investigating string of suspicious fires in Waterloo

Waterloo regional police are investigating a series of suspicious fires in the past month. 1

Look at COVID-19 trends rather than day-to-day data, experts advise

Health officials have some tips for people feeling overwhelmed by the COVID-19 numbers released every day. 1

Benny the St. Bernard has been reunited with his owner (Twitter: Woodstock police)

Dognapped St. Bernard reunited with owner by Woodstock police

Benny the St. Bernard is back home thanks to Woodstock police.

Ophelia and Otis are spending the winter in Stratford (Twitter: City of Kitchener)

Victoria Park lovebirds heading to winter home in Stratford

A pair of love birds who usually live in Kitchener's Victoria Park are heading to their winter vacation home.

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Caledonia secondary school

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at McKinnon Park Secondary School in Caledonia, the Grand Erie District School Board says.

A Sessions Cannabis retail store seen here in this handout photo from the company.

Waterloo Region could be in store for dozens of new pot shops

Waterloo Region could be in store for a "green wave" as dozens of new cannabis retailers make their way through the province's application process.

Woman says she was denied restaurant entry because of service dog

A Kitchener woman said she was denied entry into a restaurant after failing to provide ID for her service dog. 1

Snow seen after a wintry April day in 2020. (Source: Jackie Speers)

Temperatures expected to tumble, bringing chance of flurries

Many people in southern Ontario reported the first flakes of the season on Tuesday, while others saw the precipitation fall as showers.

Construction at Silver Lake (Dan Lauckner / CTV News Kitchener)

Work crews transforming Silver Lake in Waterloo Park

There's a transformation underway at one of the region's most popular parks. 1

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is shown in Cambridge on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. (Matt Harris / CTV Kitchener)

Police release possible route of suspects who used SUV to ram victim's vehicle before stealing it at gunpoint

One person has been arrested after a man was reportedly robbed of his vehicle in Waterloo. 1

Man dead after workplace accident, police say

Waterloo regional police say they are investigating a death following a workplace accident in Woolwich Township. 1

Ontario Premier Doug Ford answers questions at the daily briefing at QueenÕs Park in Toronto on Tuesday June 30, 2020. THECANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ontario premier claims COVID-19 'curve going down' despite seven-day average creeping up

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the COVID-19 curve is trending down amid a second wave of the disease across the province despite the seven-day trend actually creeping up. 1

How to celebrate Halloween safely in Waterloo Region this year

The cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge are offering tips for families preparing for a safe and health Halloween this year. 1

OHL players begin practice at Western Fair District in London, Ont. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. (Brent Lale / CTV News)

OHL pushes season start date back to Jan. 2021

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) won't begin training camps until Jan. 23, 2021, according to a team executive who wished to remain anonymous. 1

An Ontario Provincial Police crest is displayed on the arm of an officer during a press conference in Vaughan, Ont., on Thursday, June 20, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

Homeowners awaken to find thieves in their car, fight ensues

Police in Norfolk County are investigating after two homeowners got into a fight with two people who they found inside their car.

Man busted for stealing chocolate bars, razors, electric toothbrushes: police

A Guelph man is facing a handful of charges after he was reportedly seen taking items from a store on Tuesday night.

A zoning application for a funeral home expansion in Kitchener (Natalie van Rooy / CTV News Kitchener)

Kitchener funeral home holds meeting for proposed crematorium

A Kitchener funeral home is hoping to build a crematorium on site, holding a virtual meeting for the neighbourhood on Tuesday night.

A teacher wearing protective equipment greets her students in the school yard at the Philippe-Labarre Elementary School in Montreal, on Thursday, August 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

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Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region schools

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

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

Waterloo Regional Police Services Board meetings to be live streamed

The Waterloo Regional Police Services Board will start streaming its board meetings live next month.

Maci is the first dog in Canada to test positive for COVID-19 (Courtesy: Tanja Loeb)

'A little legacy': This dog was the first in Canada to test positive for COVID-19

Maci, a three-year-old dog living in the Niagara Region, is the first canine in Canada to test positive for COVID-19. 2

A woman works on a computer in a home office in this undated image.

Working from home? Here's how to avoid the negative side effects

With many offices closing because of COVID-19 restrictions, more people are working in settings that are not as ergonomically correct, causing people to suffer from pain. 1