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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.

'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.

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

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.

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.

Some businesses struggling amid red tier restrictions

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

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.

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.

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.

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8M vaccine doses to land in Canada by end of March after Pfizer moves up delivery

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that Pfizer-BioNTech has agreed to move up a portion of its vaccines scheduled for the summer, with an additional 1.5 million doses arriving in March.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference in Ottawa Friday, March 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Toronto and Peel Region will enter grey zone of Ontario's reopening framework Monday. Here's what can reopen

Ontario has announced Toronto and Peel Region will move into the grey zone of the province's COVID-19 reopening framework Monday, lifting the stay-at-home order and allowing some businesses to open their doors for the first time since last November.

Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. could be in 'post-pandemic world' by summer

There's a possibility that British Columbians could be living in a "post-pandemic world" by the summer if things go according to plan, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday.

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.

Are you lonely or alone? Experts say some Canadians not getting enough time by themselves amid COVID-19

While public health measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19 have made some Canadians feel lonely or isolated, experts say these restrictions have had the opposite effect on others, leaving families and couples who live and work in the same space with little time for themselves.