28 new COVID-19 cases logged in Waterloo Region on Friday; active cases rising
Health officials in Waterloo Region reported 28 new COVID-19 cases on Friday as active cases continue to rise for the second day in a row.
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Driver and toddler hospitalized after crash in Woolwich Township
A driver and a two-year-old child were taken to hospital following a crash between a transport truck and a car in Woolwich Township.
From hot to not: How Grey Bruce fought off a Delta variant surge and axed its hot spot designation
The Grey Bruce public health unit has done what few other areas have managed to do: stave off a surge of the Delta variant and squash its hot spot designation.
Olympic archers using Waterloo tech to train
Toxon Technologies in Waterloo has built a tool to help archers train for their sport and it’s such a useful gadget that Olympians are putting it to the test.
Reports of gunfire near Blackburn Dr. and Diana Ave. in Brantford: police
Brantford police are investigating reports of gunfire in the area of Blackburn Drive and Diana Avenue.
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory working to reintroduce an endangered species into the wild
The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is helping to reintroduce an endangered species called the Mottled Duskywing Butterfly.
Majority of COVID-19 cases in unvaccinated, partially vaccinated population: public health
Nearly three in four cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region since the start of May have been in unvaccinated people and most of the rest are in the partially vaccinated population, the region's medical officer of health said Friday.
'Every dose counts': Waterloo Region officials 'pleading' with people to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Officials in Waterloo Region continue to encourage people to get a first or second COVID-19 vaccine dose as soon as possible to help prevent further spread of the Delta variant.
Ontario reveals details about lifting restrictions after Step 3, masks will remain mandatory indoors
The Ontario government is providing the clearest picture so far of what restrictions will look like once the province exits its reopening roadmap plan following the lengthy COVID-19 lockdown and masks will remain a part of the landscape.
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What COVID-19 vaccinations are recognized abroad? A guide for Canadian travellers
Canadians who have received mixed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a certain brand of AstraZeneca may face obstacles when travelling to countries that require proof of vaccination. CTVNews.ca examines what COVID-19 vaccines are recognized and where for those travelling abroad.
Canada is heading towards a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave, Tam says
Canada is headed towards a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, but how severe of a resurgence it'll be depends on how many people are fully vaccinated, warns new national modelling released Friday. The country is seeing an increase in new COVID-19 cases, and thousands more infections are predicted if contacts aren't contained, the modelling indicates.
Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse doubles up on Olympic backstroke silver in Tokyo
Kylie Masse has her second silver medal of the Tokyo Olympics. The 25-year-old from LaSalle, Ontario, came second in the women's 200-metre backstroke, with Australians finishing in front of and behind her.
Delta variant is so transmissible 'the war has changed,' U.S. CDC warns
The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily as chickenpox, according to an internal document from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Rugby Canada relieves former star player of coaching duties over social media posts
Rugby Canada fired Jamie Cudmore, a former star player in charge of developing the next generation of talent, on Friday for a series of social media posts belittling the women's sevens team.
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