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Region of Waterloo reports 46 new COVID-19 cases one year after first case

Region of Waterloo Public Health officials reported 46 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

A man walks past a COVID-19 retail supplies sign during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Friday, February 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

A year of pandemic: Here's what's changed in Waterloo Region since the first case of COVID-19

One year has passed since Region of Waterloo Public Health reported the first case of COVID-19.

A nurse holds a vial containing a patients test swab during a demonstrates of the drive-thru Covid-19 testing centre at the National Arts Centre Wednesday November 18, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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FEATURED | How do I get the coronavirus vaccine in Waterloo Region?

CTVNewsKitchener.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the vaccines in Waterloo Region, including locations, how to register, and who is next in line.

Vaccines to protect against COVID-19 are being approved in Canada and elsewhere. (AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)

Free ION train arrives in Waterloo Region courtesy of Bombardier

The Region of Waterloo has received one more vehicle for the LRT free of charge.

Air ambulance called to serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph

Ornge Air Ambulance confirmed Wednesday that it was responding to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph.

Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters

Canada's chief medical adviser says her department is constantly receiving and reviewing any data on vaccines and COVID-19 variants and will be ready to quickly authorize needed boosters when they're available.

Transport truck ends up in trees after crash near Cambridge

An unusual crash east of Cambridge resulted in a transport truck ending up in some trees.

Another Ont. company has PPE in storage waiting for certification

Another local company has scaled back production on respirators because they have products sitting in storage while they wait for certification.

Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic set to open for adults over 80

Waterloo's mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic, located at 435 The Boardwalk, is set to open Thursday.

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Hospitalized Prince Philip has successful heart procedure

Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital and is expected to remain for several days of 'rest and recuperation,' Buckingham Palace said Thursday.

In this file photo dated Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, Britain's Prince Philip waits for the bridal procession following the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England. (AP / Alastair Grant, FILE)

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NEW | 1,500 of nearly 1.1M COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted in Ontario

Ontario wasted 1,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine during its three-month long inoculation campaign, CTV News Toronto has learned.

Feds on high alert Thursday after warnings about potential threats to U.S. Capitol

Federal law enforcement is on high alert Thursday in the wake of an intelligence bulletin issued earlier this week about a group of violent militia extremists having discussed plans to take control of the U.S. Capitol and remove Democratic lawmakers on or about March 4 -- a date when some conspiracy theorists believe former U.S. President Donald Trump will be returning to the presidency.

Meghan accuses Buckingham Palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods'

Prince Harry's wife Meghan has accused Buckingham Palace of "perpetuating falsehoods" about her and her spouse, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their story.