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Vaccine pre-registration opens for children aged 12-15 in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph

Children between the ages of 12 and 15 are now able to pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.

COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration opens to anyone 50 and older in Waterloo Region

Anyone 50 and older is now able to pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Waterloo Region.

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BREAKING | COVID-19 cases in Ontario shoot back up past 3,400 as ICU admissions trend downward

Ontario is reporting more than 3,400 new COVID-19 cases as the number of patients in intensive care with the disease appears to be trending downwards.

A man shoots baskets alone on an outdoor basketball court in Toronto on Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

'Absolute insanity': Arthur, Ont. family able to move into N.B. home

An Arthur, Ont. family who moved to New Brunswick last week are now isolating in their new home.

Artillery training begins in Guelph Friday

Canadian Armed Forces personnel will begin conducting artillery training in Guelph Friday evening, with exercises and drills set to run until month’s end.

Over $35K worth of drugs seized, impaired arrest made after driver reportedly speeds by police

A driver reportedly going more than 30 km/h over the speed limit on a Woolwich Township road has led to an impaired driving arrest and $35,460 worth of suspected drugs being seized.

Ont.'s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan could impact Waterloo Region's supply

Ontario's revised COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan is impacting supply in Waterloo Region.

More groups eligible to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Ontario today

People aged 50 and older across Ontario are among a number of new groups who can book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting today.

COVID-19 outbreak in Brantford General Hospital unit declared over

The COVID-19 outbreak in the B7 Medical Inpatient Unit at the Brantford General Hospital has been declared over.

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Vaccine tourism: Canadians fly south for shot as U.S. demand falls

With COVID-19 vaccine demand declining in the United States, some Canadians facing third-wave lockdowns are flying south to get inoculated, perhaps months earlier than they would be able to at home.

Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead, Manitoba Vaccine Implementation Task Force draws a dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in Winnipeg, Friday, March 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Canada may find it challenging to reach herd immunity from COVID-19, experts say

Herd immunity may not be reached in Canada but a return to life similar to that before COVID-19 is possible through immunization, experts say.

'Good public health policy': The success of vaccine clinics for Black, racialized Canadians

Front-line workers say it's inequitable that only a few Canadian cities have set up vaccine clinics specifically for Black and racialized residents, when these communities are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

Nanos: Canadians expect politicians to take responsibility for pandemic failures

How do Canadians feel about the COVID-19 response? It depends on what province they're living in, according to Nanos Research's Nik Nanos.

Why is this Ottawa-designed vaccine system being used in N.S. and not Ontario?

An Ottawa-designed immunization booking system is gaining praise in Nova Scotia for its simplicity and effectiveness compared to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in other provinces.