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How to prevent and remove ticks as the weather warms up

Warmer weather means tick season has arrived in Waterloo Region.

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Waterloo Region businesses adjust and blossom during pandemic

KITCHENER --
Two Waterloo Region businesses have found ways to adjust to the online-centric world of business during the COVID-19 pandemic and are now doing better than they ever have.
The Sew Rustic in New Dundee and The Kitchener Academy of Music have both taken advantage of online sales and marketing in order to continue operating.
Sarah Tielman, the owner of the soy candle company, sold her candles in stores big and small before the pandemic.
With the latest shutdown, she says she’s focusing all her energy on social media.
“I basically marketed my items through their channel,” said Tielman. “I really dove into everything social media, everything, and got out of my comfort zone.”

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Waterloo Region reports highest COVID-19 case increase since January with 98 more

Region of Waterloo Public Health officials reported 98 more COVID-19 cases on Monday, along with one new death related to the disease.

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Police respond to six overdoses on Sunday

Waterloo regional police say they responded to six overdose calls on Sunday.

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Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League cancels 2020-21 season

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) has announced the cancellation of its 2020-21 season.
In a statement released Monday morning, the league said that due to the latest shutdown they are unable to hold any kind of season this year now that recreational facilities have been closed to the public.
“There was never ending hope that we would be able to somehow manage a safe and responsible 2020-21 hockey season,” read the release. “There simply is no way of completing any kind of meaningful season.”
There are currently 26 teams listed as part of the league, including the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins, Ayr Centennials, Elmira Sugar Kings, Cambridge Redhawks, and Stratford Warriors.

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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph opens COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration to everyone over 16

People aged 16 and over living in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccination.

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Waterloo Region hospitals accept transfers from out-of-region hospitals

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Hospitals in Waterloo Region have started to accept patient transfers from hospitals outside of the region.
As of Monday, Grand River Hospital had five patient transfers. Cambridge Memorial Hospital had also accepted two out-of-region patients.
"At this time we’ve been directed to ramp down surgeries to accommodate patients that may potentially be in need of care and unable to receive it in their local hospital," an emailed statement from GRH said in part. "If you or a loved one have an upcoming booked surgery that is affected, you will be contacted by the hospital or your surgeon's office directly. If you do not receive a phone call, your procedure or appointment will proceed as normal."

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Waterloo Region students will move to online learning after April break

Students in Waterloo Region will move to online learning after the April break.

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Waterloo Region's top doc 'not planning' to close in-person learning at schools

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Waterloo Region's top doctor said she's "not planning" to shut down in-person learning at local schools.
In an emailed statement to CTV Kitchener, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang said "given our overall COVID-19 situation in the region at this time," she doesn't plan to issue a Section 22 order to shutdown schools.
"We are however monitoring our local situation closely and will take additional actions as required," a statement from Dr. Wang said in part.
Schools in Peel Region were ordered to close as of April 6 as COVID-19 cases surge in that area. Students in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will move to online learning until at least April 18.

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Vaccines arrive at select Waterloo Region, Guelph pharmacies

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Select pharmacies in Waterloo Region and the Guelph area have received a new shipment of vaccines and are getting ready to start taking patients.
Shipments of Astra-Zenenca arrived in the area on Sunday for appointments that one pharmacist says are going fast.
“Well it’s fantastic to be given the opportunity to be part of the solution,” said Bryan Langel, the owner of Shoppers Drug Mart on Dundas Street in Cambridge.
As part of phase two of the pharmacy rollout, 360 additional pharmacies across Ontario will get the vaccine in the coming days.
The 22 locations in Waterloo Region and Guelph are expected to get the Astra-Zeneca this week as well and are making appointments for anyone 55 or older.

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