Around half of all Waterloo-Wellington area residents have received first COVID-19 vaccine dose
The health units for Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph have both announced big milestones on their COVID-19 vaccine journeys.
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'The little things that help us get through our day': Virtual scavenger hunt goes viral in Wilmot Township
A virtual scavenger hunt that started in Wilmot Township is helping communities stay connected and offering a virtual escape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Downtown Kitchener construction deals another blow to already already hard-hit businesses
Two construction projects happening at the same time are disrupting traffic in Downtown Kitchener, with the road closures causing concerns from some area businesses.
Challenges mount for international students as province requests tighter travel restrictions
Confusion and uncertainty continue for international students with Canada suspending flights from both India and Pakistan, and now the government of Ontario asking for even tighter restrictions.
Newly-painted Pride crosswalk in Paris, Ont. damaged days after being unveiled
A new rainbow-coloured Pride crosswalk in Paris, Ont. was vandalized just days after it was unveiled, prompting an investigation in the small town, Ontario Provincial Police say.
‘I can finally go back’: Kitchener family relieved to see return of in-person summer camps
A promise to return to in-person summer camps this year from Ontario Premier Doug Ford is providing a Kitchener family with a sense of relief.
14 charged in connection to April 'No More Lockdowns' rally in Stratford
Stratford police have charged 14 people in connection with a late-April "No More Lockdowns" anti-restrictions rally that drew more than 700 protestors.
Elmira teen sentenced as adult for killing mother
A teen from Elmira has been sentenced as adult to life in prison for killing his mother.
Region of Waterloo reports 64 new cases of COVID-19, 500 active cases
There have been 64 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Waterloo Region, as the active case count now sits at 500.
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Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie named as new national COVID-19 vaccine rollout lead
The federal government is passing on responsibility for steering the national logistical rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie, who The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has named the new vice-president of vaccine logistics and operations, replacing Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin.
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NEW | Loved ones of those injured following COVID-19 vaccine left in the dark about federal relief program
The daughter of an Alberta woman who died from rare blood clots after a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is now left with few supports as details surrounding a promised federal vaccine injury compensation fund remain sparse.
Biden raises ceasefire, civilian toll in call to Netanyahu
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed support for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but stopped short of demanding an immediate stop to the eight days of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket barrages that have killed more than 200 people, most of them Palestinian.
Feds face calls to be more transparent about Fortin's departure, as replacement named
The federal government faced new calls Monday to be more transparent with Canadians about Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's departure, with ministers taking questions about the matter in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's absence.
'Cave syndrome': Why some people may choose to stay home even after COVID-19 ends
A new term, ‘cave syndrome’, is being used to describe people who plan to remain home even after COVID-19 restrictions end, but psychologists say it’s too broad and could lead to missed diagnoses of more serious mental health issues.
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