One COVID-19 death reported in Waterloo Region; hospitalizations drop to 133
Region of Waterloo Public Health reported one death related to COVID-19 in Friday’s dashboard update as hospitalizations dropped to 133.
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Waterloo Region's top doctor urges caution ahead of reopening next week
Waterloo Region’s medical officer of health is urging residents to remain cautious as Ontario loosens some restrictions next week.
26 COVID-19 deaths reported in Waterloo Region over 30-day period
Health officials in Waterloo Region reported 26 deaths related to COVID-19 between Dec. 24 and Jan. 23.
Extreme cold warning in effect for Waterloo-Wellington, majority of Southern Ontario
Friday night is expected to be an especially cold one in Waterloo Region, Wellington County, and most of Southern Ontario.
Ontario reports 68 more COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations drop to 3,535
Ontario health officials reported 68 additional deaths related to COVID-19 while hospitalizations dropped again on Friday.
Two more teens charged in Downtown Kitchener brawl
Waterloo regional police have charged two more teenagers in connection to a brawl in Downtown Kitchener in December.
Charges laid in crash that killed Girl Guide, injured several others in London, Ont.
London police have laid charges in connection with a crash on Riverside Drive that left an eight-year-old girl dead.
Ontario workers can use COVID-19 rapid test or medical note to make WSIB claims
Ontarians who suspect they caught COVID-19 at work can make claims with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board even without a positive result from a PCR test now that the gold-standard assessment tool is no longer available to most residents.
Heavy police presence as truckers arrive in downtown Ottawa
Ottawa's police chief is urging people to avoid downtown Ottawa this weekend with a large convoy of truckers arriving downtown, and warned that anyone who breaks the law will be prosecuted.
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What is the trucker convoy arriving on Parliament Hill about?
As the convoy of truckers and their supporters descends on Ottawa for what's set to be a weekend of protests and potentially prolonged gridlock, what is the group looking to accomplish?
Heavy police presence as truckers arrive in downtown Ottawa
Ottawa's police chief is urging people to avoid downtown Ottawa this weekend with a large convoy of truckers arriving downtown, and warned that anyone who breaks the law will be prosecuted.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's isolation due to child testing positive for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's isolating because one of his kids tested positive for COVID-19. In an interview with The Canadian Press, he says he feels fine and has no symptoms.
Omicron subvariant BA.2 being watched 'very closely' in Canada: Tam
Canada's top doctor says the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has detected more than 100 cases of a new Omicron subvariant known as BA.2, doubling the number of infections from the virus lineage that were reported earlier this week.
Indian village mourns family who froze to death on U.S.-Canada border
Relatives and neighbours of the Indian family who froze to death near the Canada-U.S. border last week said the father repeatedly failed to secure better paid jobs in recent years, prompting them to take a risky trip aided by an illegal migrant network.
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Gas prices are expected to reach record highs in Canada
Gas prices are expected to soar into record territory in Canada. John Vennavally-Rao reports.
Ukrainians fearful of escalations at Ukraine-Russia border
As Russia bolsters its military, residents in Ukraine fear a possible invasion. Omar Sachedina reports from a city near the border.
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Meet first Canadian to win Royal Astronomical Society honour
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'Jeopardy!' champ's 40-game winning streak comes to an end
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Ottawa to name a street after actor Ryan Reynolds
The City of Ottawa will honour Canadian actor Ryan Reynold for his charitable work.
TV show 'Fraggle Rock' returns after more than 30 years
Television show Fraggle Rock returns after more than 30 years of being off the air. Bill Fortier reports.
