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'Flagrant disregard for public health': 12 COVID-19 enforcement actions issued in Waterloo Region this week

The Region of Waterloo administration building is seen in Kitchener, Ont., on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (David Imrie / CTV Kitchener)

Waterloo Region's top doctor supports decision to extend stay-at-home order

The medical officer of health in Waterloo Region said she's "supportive" of the province's decision to extend the stay-at-home order into June.

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UPDATED | Canadians can look forward to small, outdoor summer gatherings if vaccine targets are met: officials

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued preliminary guidelines detailing what Canadians can expect to do this summer and fall with fewer pandemic restrictions, all dependent on whether the country can meet its vaccine targets.

Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam provides an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Ontario reports just over 2,300 new COVID-19 cases, 26 more deaths

Ontario health officials are reporting a single-day drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases with just over 2,300 infections logged.

Fire at Broil King plant in Waterloo under investigation

A fire at the Broil King Onward Manufacturing plant is under investigation.

Guelph driver with only G1 licence caught speeding 68 km over the limit: police

A driver with only a G1 licence was clocked going 128 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Stone Road near Village Green Drive about 7 p.m. Thursday, Guelph police say.

Building on Manitou Drive evacuated due to fire: WRPS

Waterloo regional police say a business on Manitou Drive was evacuated due to a fire on Friday afternoon.

Bail decision for accused killer Ager Hasan coming next Friday

The decision on whether or not Ager Hasan, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Kitchener over four years ago, will be released on bail is expected to be made next Friday.

Guelph thieves reportedly steal $4,500 worth of electric toothbrushes, white strips, and breast pumps

Guelph police are looking for two males who allegedly stole $4,500 worth of breast pumps, electric toothbrushes, and white strips.

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UPDATED | Canadians can look forward to small, outdoor summer gatherings if vaccine targets are met: officials

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NEW | Fewer flights land in Canada with COVID-19 since ban on planes from India, Pakistan

The number of planes landing in Canada carrying passengers with COVID-19 was cut by more than half in the two weeks after the federal government barred incoming flights from India and Pakistan.

Israel pounds Gaza to curb Palestinian militants but rockets still fly

Israel pummeled Gaza with artillery fire and air strikes on Friday as it targeted Palestinian militant tunnels to try to stop persistent rocket attacks on Israeli towns.

WHO urges rich countries to donate shots instead of vaccinating children

The World Health Organization urged rich countries on Friday to reconsider plans to vaccinate children and instead donate COVID-19 shots to the COVAX scheme that shares them with poorer nations.

Canada unlikely to follow U.S. approach to easing COVID-19 masking rules: doctor

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.