Public health officials report 56 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo Region
Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 56 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday afternoon, bringing the total number of cases to 10,960.

Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 56 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday afternoon, bringing the total number of cases to 10,960.
Waterloo Region and the Guelph area are getting ready to shift their COVID-19 vaccine programs into a higher gear.
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.
The team at Code Ninjas in Guelph helps kids break down and create their very own video games.
Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic took to social media on Saturday to strut his stuff as the city launched its Kitchener Safety Dance Challenge.
Nine months after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in North America, births in Quebec and B.C. fell far below normal levels, statistics show. If the same pattern holds true nationally, Canada would be about 2,900 births short of a normal December, and 2,300 births short of a normal January. Read more on CTVNews.ca.
The KW Titans won't be back on the basketball court this season after the National Basketball League of Canada cancelled the season.
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation said there were no injuries after a large boulder blocked off a highway near Kenora, Ont. on Thursday.
There have been nine new fines issued to those not abiding by COVID-19 pandemic measures in Waterloo Region.
As countries continue to vaccinate larger segments of their populations, federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says that discussions about introducing some form of vaccine passport are 'very live' among the G7 countries.
Police in Myanmar's ancient former capital, Bagan, opened fire Sunday on demonstrators protesting last month's military takeover, wounding several people, according to witness accounts and videos on social media.
The economic and life disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted some recent immigrants to leave Canada and return to their countries of origin, where they have more social and family connections.
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky remembered his father as a man with 'a heart of gold' on Saturday at Walter Gretzky's funeral in Brantford, Ont.
Jan Blachowicz defended his UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Adesanya at UFC 259 on Saturday night, thwarting the reigning middleweight champ's bid to claim a second belt.
Zachary Sane, Nelson's owner, says his donkey is gaining worldwide attention after they posted a video of him 'singing' on TikTok.
A 10-second video was sold for US$6.6 million last week, showing just how much the non-fungible token market is booming.
Bhangra dancer gets shoutout from Canada’s top doctor
For the second time this week, a pair of astronauts are getting the International Space Station ready for new solar panels.
The U.S Coast Guard released video showing joint efforts by Canadian and U.S. teams to rescue 31 crew members from a sinking vessel.
An oil refinery in northern Alberta added a four-legged robot dog to its workforce.