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Waste drop-off sites to reopen in Waterloo region in May
The Region of Waterloo says it will reopen waste transfer stations for residential drop-off in Waterloo and Cambridge on May 4.
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UW residence available for some Grand River Hospital patients
A student residence at the University of Waterloo will become an off campus hospital unit for Grand River Hospital (GRH).
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |
Stratford Festival puts entire 2020 season on hold
The Stratford Festival has put its entire 2020 season on hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
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Region's top doctor pleads with people to 'stay the course'
Six more people who lived in long-term care homes in Kitchener have died of COVID-19, bringing the region's total number of deaths to 61. During a media briefing on Monday, the region's acting medical officer of health made a plea to people to 'stay the course' and continue physical distancing.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
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Guelph company develops rapid, portable COVID-19 test kit
A Guelph company has developed a rapid, portable COVID-19 test to be used by groups that need it most, such as underserved Indigenous communities, food processing plants and long-term care homes.
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
'That finding really jumps out': Half of Canadians say mental health has worsened during COVID-19 pandemic
Canada ||
Help Canada Grow addresses migrant worker uncertainty on Ontario farms with local labour
Canada -London ||
Horse lovers going into debt as COVID-19 closures continue
Canada -Ottawa |
Local gardeners cheer move to open community gardens, patiently await direction from public health
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
4 new deaths caused by COVID-19 reported in Waterloo region long-term care homes
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
Waterloo region's schools to remain closed until end of May to curb spread of COVID-19
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
Happiness Column
Why ditching high expectations now could lead to more happiness later
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |
Learning from home for COVID-19: follow this Ontario family's 8-part education journey
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
Restaurants pivot to selling groceries during COVID shutdown
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |
Ontario declares community gardens essential source of fresh food
Canada -London |
6 new deaths from COVID-19 in Waterloo region, majority at long-term care homes
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ARTS | Indie cinemas get creative during COVID-19 — but can they survive?
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Second Opinion
Should masks be mandatory in public to stop the spread of COVID-19?
Adam Miller
Health |
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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Waterloo region on April 24
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Paula Duhatschek
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Conestoga Meats plans week-long closure after 7 cases of COVID-19
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Julianne Hazlewood
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |
Person dies at Guelph COVID-19 assessment clinic, public health says
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
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Civil liberties group warns of 'invasion of privacy' after Ontario gives police COVID-19 test data
Canada -Toronto |
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Forest Heights crisis highlights gap between hospitals and long-term care, expert says
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Paula Duhatschek
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
The Helpers | This week's stories of our community stepping up in a pandemic
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Carmen Groleau
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
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Kate's 5 fun things to do this weekend at home (April 24 to 26)
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Kate Bueckert
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
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Region losing $4.8 million each month on user fees, court fines due to pandemic
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Kate Bueckert
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
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Conestoga Meats plant stays open after 7 employees test positive for COVID-19
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo ||
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Labour group calls for premium wage increase for personal support workers
Canada -Kitchener-Waterloo |