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Directory of local eateries to support small businesses
While nothing quite beats a nice home-cooked meal, having freshly prepared food in an instant without messing the kitchen has its benefits....
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Observer deemed an essential service
On March 23 the Ontario government ordered the closure of all "non-essential" businesses in the province as part of its response to...
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Avoid all non-essential public gatherings, health officials advise
There is no safe number when it comes to public gatherings, says the region’s acting medical officer of health.
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Number of coronavirus cases now at 69 in Waterloo Region
Public Health is now reporting 69 cases of coronavirus in Waterloo Region, about 36 of them presumptive as of this morning (Friday).
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Region sees doubling of presumptive cases of coronavirus
Public Health is now reporting 58 cases of coronavirus in Waterloo Region, about 33 of them presumptive as of this morning (Wednesday).
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State of emergency declared in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region and its seven area municipalities this morning declared states of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing...
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Province sees 84 new cases of COVID-19, with seven deaths now reported
Previously providing daily updates on the number of cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo Region, the Public Health department now reports it will provide new...
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Observer deemed an essential service
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Avoid all non-essential public gatherings, health officials advise
There is no safe number when it comes to public gatherings, says the region’s acting medical officer of...
Number of coronavirus cases now at 69 in Waterloo Region
Public Health is now reporting 69 cases of coronavirus in Waterloo Region, about 36 of them presumptive as...
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Clearly, these are challenging times for all of us. Our world is more interconnected than ever, making facing...
Municipalities declare state of emergency over COVID-19
The spread of the coronavirus into the wider community prompted regional and municipal councils to jointly declare a...