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CTV News
17 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Most of Waterloo Region under severe thunderstorm watch
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for a large portion of southern Ontario, including most of Waterloo Region and Guelph. Environment Canada said conditions are favourable for potentially dangerous thunderstorms. Wind gusts may reach 110 km/h and heavy rainfall is possible. The storm is expected to move through the area late Friday afternoon and through the evening. The weather office encouraged residents to prepare by securing any items that may be tossed in the wind and reminded everyone that lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.
CTV News
a day ago
- Sport
- CTV News
What's happening June 28 and June 29 in Waterloo Region?
A fishing rod on a boat at sunset is seen in this photo. (Credit_ Shutterstock) For many Waterloo Region residents school is out and summer vacation has begun. Here are some events happening this weekend to enjoy the time off. Watch a baseball game Saturday June 28 Watch as the Guelph Royals take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at David E. Hastings Stadium at Exhibition Park. 3rd Annual Elmira Summertime Market Saturday June 28 Bask in the sun and vendors at Gale Presbyterian Church in Elmira, with a variety of food, clothes, jewelry and more! Join in on a big sports festival Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29 Enjoy days packed with family-friendly fun and competition through various sports and activities all over the University of Guelph campus. Get transported back to the medieval ages Saturday June 28 Knights Fest in Guelph brings live entertainment, weapons, armour and activities to Goldie Mill for family-friendly fun. Visit a museum Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29 Take in different exhibits and Waterloo Region's history at the multiple museums in the region. End off Pride month with a mix of drag and bingo Saturday June 28 Enjoy a night of performances, laughter and bingo in Cambridge as Pride month 2025 comes to a close. Go fishing, license-free Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Pace of new measles infections slows in Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
The number of new reported measles infections has dropped in Waterloo Region and neighbouring municipalities this week. According to a report from Public Health Ontario, no new cases were identified with the Region of Waterloo Public Health area. According to the Region of Waterloo's website, there are also no current potential public exposure locations. Meanwhile, only one new case was reported within Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health's jurisdiction. Southwestern Public Health and Grand Erie Public Health have reported the highest number of cases since the outbreak began in southwestern Ontario in October 2024. This week, Public Health Ontario is reporting one new case from Southwestern Public Health and three new cases from Grand Erie Public Health. Although the latest data is a positive sign, health experts still urge everyone to get a vaccine to protect them from measles, which is a highly contagious illness that can have serious consequences, including brain swelling and death. What to know about measles Measles is a highly contagious virus. The disease can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. Even brief exposure to measles can result in illness. Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, small white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash. Other signs of measles include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. In severe cases, measles can cause brain inflammation and death. It usually takes between seven and 21 days for symptoms to show up. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to measles is asked to stay at home and avoid contact with others. If medical treatment is needed, people are urged to contact their health provider ahead of time to prevent the illness from spreading to other patients.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
One person seriously hurt in Kitchener crash
Waterloo Regional Police Service officers responded to a crash at Victoria Street North and Lancaster Street West in Kitchener, Ont. on June 25, 2025. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News) The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a crash that left one person seriously injured. In a social media post on Wednesday at 1:25 p.m., police said officers were responding to 'a major collision' near Victoria Street North and Lancaster Street West in Kitchener. The intersection was closed for the investigation. Witnesses told CTV News a red SUV hit the back of a pickup truck. A nearby business owner and employees jumped in to offer help. 'I was wearing my noise cancelling headphones and it was loud enough that I took my headphones off, thinking something dropped off a car,' David, a witness, said. He also told CTV News he saw someone in the SUV who was unconscious. 'Luckily ambulance and firetrucks came soon. They broke the window, got the guy out and got him out of there within 10 minutes,' he added.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Waterloo Region paramedics warn about heat stroke misinformation
The Waterloo Region Association of Professional Paramedics is hoping to dispel misinformation that pops up during heat events. As Ontario swelters under a heat wave, paramedics urge residents to take proper precautions and to not believe everything they see online. Specifically, a graphic featuring an 'orange man' often shared on social media. The image claims to show the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It also states that people with heat stroke stop sweating. The association said that may not always be the case. 'The problem with that approach is that somebody might be hesitant to call 9-1-1 for help if their friend or family member is still sweating because they think if they're still sweating it can't be heat stroke, and nothing could be further from the truth,' Jeffrey Bilyk, an advanced care paramedic and WRAPP's director of media relations, said in a news release. 'One can absolutely be suffering from heat stroke and still be sweating and using such as an indicator of severity of illness could prove harmful.' Orange man heat stroke misinformation A graphic, provided by the Waterloo Region Association of Professional Paramedics, displays misinformation about heat stroke. (Courtesy: Waterloo Region Association of Professional Paramedics) The paramedics association also urged the public to watch out for severe symptoms of heat-related illnesses, including seizures, agitation, confusion, slurred speech and loss of or altered consciousness. 'The presence or absence of sweat on the skin is irrelevant,' the release stated. If heat stroke is suspected, call 911 immediately.
