Waterloo Region residents advised to seek testing at local assessment centres if showing signs of COVID-19 Waterloo Region - All residents are advised to seek testing at a local assessment centre if they are showing symptoms of COVID-19. Residents are also directed to seek testing if they have been exposed to a confirmed case or if they have screened positive on a rapid test.

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Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo and the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) have agreed to an August 20th closure date for the Elmira Children's Centre, located at Riverside Public School. In accordance with its normal practice, the WRDSB is responsible for selecting child care providers to operate in its schools and will make a public announcement when a provider at Riverside ...

Waterloo Region - Today, essential workers from some sectors are eligible to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine in Waterloo Region. The Province has identified which sectors fall within the first group of essential workers who cannot work from home.

Waterloo Region -Yesterday's federal budget provided the Government of Canada's plan to emerge and bounce back from COVID-19 and reinforced key priority areas for the Region of Waterloo. The budget responds to some of the gaps exposed by the pandemic, including long-term care, mental health, sickness benefits and child care.