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@GuelphToday reporter | PxP: @IBL_Panthers , @Sudbury_Wolves , @SN_Chiefs , @WLUAthletics WHKY | Colour: @Storm_City PRONOUNCED: 'perry' mark @guelphtoday .com

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Mark Paré
3 years
"Friends, we did it. All of us, together, we did this." @morricemike addressing the crowd in his victory speech for Kitchener Centre, becoming the first-ever elected @CanadianGreens in Ontario. "We made history."
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School bus stopped in front of my house empty just now. Not sure if it's before or after the PM run, but saw the driver inside sanitizing everything and just wanted to show appreciation for workers like this, and efforts to keep WR's kids safe.
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2 years
I am pleased to announce that I have accepted a full-time position with @GuelphToday , as a reporter and will be starting May 2. Thank you to everyone that supported me and helped me move along this path, and can't wait to get started on this new venture!
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In Kitchener for the KW Solidarity March for #BlackLivesMatter .
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4 years
The crowd takes a knee with a fist in the air. The silence speaks volumes.
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Hi, my name is Mark Pare, and I am FULLY VACCINATED against COVID-19! Thanks again to @VaxHuntersCan for providing the information, and to the Walmart Pharmacy at Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener for the straight forward process.
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2 years
Some news, some thanks, and some thoughts as I move beyond April 13, 2022.
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4 years
To the people claiming the COVID-19 pandemic is over in Waterloo Region, based on stats alone: remember when Maple Leaf fans thought Game 7 was wrapped up in 2013 while there was still time on the clock.
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6 years
@zachbraff A 10th season of Scrubs???
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4 years
A bit of an update to the digital sign on Ezra Ave with a #StateOfEmergency declared in Ontario.
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3 years
BREAKING: Waterloo Region will move into Step 2 of the province's reopening at 12:01am this coming Monday. @570NEWS
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3 years
The man of the hour has arrived! @morricemike comes in, as his lead in Kitchener Centre continues to be around a thousand votes after 55 polls reported #elxn21 @570NEWS
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4 years
This is #EzraAve just after 11am. So far, so good.
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3 years
BREAKING: Kitchener boxer Mandy Bujold is going to the Tokyo Olympics.
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Mandy Bujold
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WE DID IT!
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REMINDER: A negative COVID-19 test is not good enough to get into the Aud for the Rangers game. It's proof of vaccination (2 doses) and government-issued ID. By the way, I got in and the process is super easy! @570NEWS
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3 years
BREAKING: Pre-registration for COVID-19 vaccine is now open to anyone 12+ in Waterloo Region. You can pre-register here:
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5 years
The province is considering a ban on single use, throw-away plastics. Do you think it's a good idea?
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6 years
The banner goes into the rafters, the legend immortalized #DonCameron #OHLRangers
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5 years
The Storm has arrived with the hardware! @Storm_City #ChampionshipParade
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6 years
A sight to behold, as @CFifeKW and @LauraMaeLindo embrace as winners for their ridings @570NEWS
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5 years
Here's one more, just pure filth from the lone camp invitee Logan Gallagher. My goodness! #OHLRangers
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2 years
Obligatory first day picture as a @GuelphToday reporter.
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5 years
Went on Twitter, and looked up "Nico Daws." Wish I didn't. Clearly some haven't learned from the regular ads featuring Maxime Comtois. They're kids with the weight of the country on them. All I can say is those who don't learn from history is doomed to repeat it. #WorldJuniors
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3 years
Between Friday in Kitchener and the Leafs/Jets, I've been thinking about this and @Steve_Dangle raised an interesting point: making officials available after a game. He also pointed to how the NBA does their last 2 minute report. What is the solution to games getting out of hand?
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3 years
BREAKING: Mass vaccination clinics across Waterloo Region will accept walk-ins for both first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines, starting tomorrow. The region says this option will be available as long as there's sufficient supply of vaccine. @570NEWS
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2 years
If you're a wrestling fan and don't follow this account, you're missing out!
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3 years
JUST IN: Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all three charges in the death of George Floyd.
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3 years
Five years ago, I was drenched by the rain (and a couple beers in), taking in @thehipofficial 's final concert broadcasted on a big screen in Timmins. I still remember the Hip starting with Fifty Mission Cap, and Bill Barilko's hometown crowd singing along to every word.
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4 years
BREAKING: @RegionWaterloo and seven municipalities declare State of Emergency as a result of #COVID19 pandemic.
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4 years
The future location of @FarmBoy in Waterloo, right on the corner of King and Weber. Expected to open January 7th, and bringing with it about 130 jobs. @570NEWS
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5 years
Following up on a story this AM on damaged election signs, a new non-destructive take on it as #Pride flags have been placed next to a few @Albrecht4KitCon signs on Ira Needles Blvd. in Kitchener. @570NEWS
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4 years
The percentage of #COVID19 cases in Waterloo Region that have recovered is officially over 50%, now sitting at 51.4%, up from 49.8% yesterday. 20 new cases and no new deaths reported Sunday. One of the more uplifting updates from @ROWPublicHealth .
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Mark Paré
3 years
A new COVID-19 vaccination site opens in Cambridge this AM, at the old RONA store on Pinebush Road, the largest to date. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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4 years
BREAKING: Toronto sports franchises team up to help assist event staff amid shutdown due to #COVID19
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5 years
A ton of people here to protest changes to Ontario's autism plan, in front of MPP Amy Fee's constituency office in Kitchener @570NEWS @680NEWS @CityNews
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4 years
Call it a victory with an asterisk. Amid #COVID19 concerns, provincial state of emergency and students having to think about moving plans, an unsanctioned street party on #EzraAve turned up no revellers for #StPatricksDay . More this AM on @570NEWS !
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3 years
A growing scene at the @healingofthe7g on Frederick in Kitchener, a memorial for #215children found at a residential school site in Kamloops, BC. Red dresses on sticks, with literature attached, with shoes and stuffed animals on the porch. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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Mark Paré
4 years
This was posted at a @ShopprsDrugMart in Waterloo, a reminder that face masks will be mandatory in indoor public spaces, public transit and bus shelters, beginning tomorrow.
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4 years
These educational assistants are refusing to enter John Sweeney CES in Kitchener, citing unsafe working conditions as special needs students are welcomed back to the building today. A spokesperson on site says their beef is with the Education Minister. @570NEWS
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4 years
BREAKING: @NorthBayToday has learned the @OHLBattalion will go with D Ty Nelson with the 1st overall pick in the 2020 #OHLDraft . Official announcement expected later today
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3 years
Waterloo cracking down on fireworks usage! This, following complaints that have escalated over the last couple years. It's now 1 day before + 1 day after Canada Day, Victoria Day, Lunar New Year and Diwali, and no fireworks past 11pm for those days. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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5 years
The reading of names has begun at the Kitchener cenotaph #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
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3 years
BREAKING: Two males charged in connection with incident last November involving man with service dog kicked out of Milton's Restaurant in Kitchener.
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Waterloo Regional Police
3 years
Our General Investigations Unit have charged two males after extensive investigation into an incident at a Kitchener restaurant. Details here: .
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5 years
A turkey has found itself in the area of Weber North and University in Waterloo, so be sure to watch out if you're driving near the area @570NEWS @570traffic #DriveSafe
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4 years
The @WaterlooWarbird took flight with a bit of cloud in the sky, but clearly visible for residents to enjoy!
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4 years
Police and city workers are on scene here on Ezra Avenue, bracing for an unsanctioned street party for St. Patrick's Day. Precautions, signs and hand sanitizer is all in place too. More this AM on @570NEWS !
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3 years
If you live in Waterloo Region, don't worry about the provincial booking system for COVID-19 vaccinations. WR will be sticking to its own for the immediate future. Also, 2 more clinics open today, and the Moderna vaccine set to arrive. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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3 years
First time the daily increase in WR has been in the single digits since October 28.
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CityNews Kitchener
3 years
BREAKING: @ROWPublicHealth is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 on its information dashboard. The total case count is up to 18,280 confirmed since the start of the pandemic, with 98 per cent considered resolved. Active cases have decreased by 10 to 124.
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4 years
If you need a good workout in the sunshine, a new fitness area is up at Victoria Park, including a sign showing how to do some of the tasks. You can also download an app to customize workouts @570NEWS
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4 years
A shocking discovery in Kitchener, as 965 Indigenous artifacts were found along Fischer-Hallman Road. It means $1.6M to be spent on excavation and archaeological work. And the roadway will shut down in May, between Bleams and Strasburg Creek. More this AM on @570NEWS !
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2 years
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!! WE GOT A COLLINSWORTH SLIDE FOR CHRISTMAS! JOY TO THE WORLD! @TheCrisCSlide
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3 years
BREAKING: Federal government announces $7.1M for two housing projects in Waterloo Region. Estimated 74 new, affordable units to be created by end of year in Kitchener and Cambridge. @CityNewsKIT
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4 years
NEW: The Farm Boy location in Waterloo opened its doors this morning.
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Farm Boy
4 years
Waterloo, we are officially OPEN! 🎉 We are ready to safely welcome you to our newest location at 417 King Street North. Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm, come say hi and see for yourself why we’re really all about the food! #OfficialFarmBoy
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@morricemike BREAKING: @morricemike becomes the first Green MP in Ottawa from Ontario, as his lead continues to climb after 80 polls in Kitchener Centre. #Elxn21 @570NEWS
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Mark Paré
4 years
US President Donald Trump has just been impeached for the second time, after a vote in the House of Representatives reached the 217 vote threshold. This includes 9 Republicans who broke rank.
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Mark Paré
3 years
JUST IN: @ElectionsCan_E has updated its website, confirming @ValBradford_ as the winner of Kitchener South-Hespeler with all polls now reported. Bradford beat Conservative Tyler Calver by 947 votes. Still no update to the race in Kitchener-Conestoga. #Elxn44 @570NEWS
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Mark Paré
6 years
Some Northern Ontario pride, with New Liskeard's own @jBraz1517 wearing the "C" this afternoon for the @OHLBattalion #OHLShowcase @NOHAHockey
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Mark Paré
3 years
BREAKING: Pre-registration is now open for COVID-19 vaccines for the second group of essential workers in Waterloo Region who can't work from home. @570NEWS
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Mark Paré
3 years
Back at The Aud with ice for the first time in forever! @OHLRangers rookies about to take to the ice for the start of development camp! @570NEWS
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Mark Paré
3 years
Workers were friendly, quick and efficient here at the Medical Centre on @TheBoardwalkKW , made the process seamless. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine #1 has been acquired! (I should mention I got my invite for living in a priority neighbourhood.)
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5 years
Trudeau speaking on the spread of misinformation, and calls on Canadians to be more critical thinkers and not just believe everything shared on social media as fact @570NEWS
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6 years
Flags at @CityKitchener at half mast today to remember the @HumboldtBroncos #Humboldtstrong
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1 year
BREAKING: Referee Carl Cheffers named MVP of #SuperBowl 57 after a holding call essentially handed the Chiefs the Lombardi Trophy.
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3 years
BREAKING: @UofG becomes latest university to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the upcoming year, for students, staff and faculty.
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University of Guelph
3 years
Important info for #UofG community: All UofG faculty, staff, and students are now required to be vaccinated in order to be on campus. More info to come on accommodations and registering your status. A message from UofG president Charlotte Yates:
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Mark Paré
7 years
So, yeah...got some big news to share...
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3 years
JUST IN: Suez Canal service firm says massive container ship that was stuck in the waterway has been set free, on the move, per AP.
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4 years
The bylaws that mandate face masks to be worn in @RegionWaterloo is back up for debate next Tuesday. Council is looking to possibly extend the orders by an extra eight months, and add mutli-use buildings and taxi cabs to it. More this AM on @570NEWS !
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3 years
Lowest daily increase recorded in WR since 18 new cases were reported on November 5.
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CityNews Kitchener
3 years
BREAKING: @ROWPublicHealth is reporting 19 new cases of COVID-19 on its information dashboard. Active cases in the region are down by 17 to 280. The total case count is up to 11,478 confirmed since March, with 95 per cent considered resolved.
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5 years
Our @KW_Oktoberfest parade Grand Marshals @WeaverPoje and @natspooner5 are having a great time! @570NEWS
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9 years
The @NOJHL Finals shifts north, the @CochraneCrunch host @sooTBIRDhockey . I got the @FASTHockey call at 7:30p #Road2theDud (Series tied 1-1)
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Mark Paré
4 years
If you're wondering, since June 1, Waterloo Region has seen 116 new cases of COVID-19, while 208 cases have been resolved. There has been one death. Over 5,300 tests have been completed in that time, avg 315 tests/day. The active case count on June 1 was 154. Now, it's at 86.
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Mark Paré
4 years
A man has been charged in Woodstock, after caught using a homemade cart to tow a hot tub with a Porsche
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6 years
How about singing Oh Canada in front of about 7,000 fans to start your first day as a Canadian citizen?? They rocked it!
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3 years
Here's what @glennpelletier5 's final newscast looked like from our end this morning. Congrats on 40 years, and thanks for all the advice and good times, my French Connection brother!
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3 years
OHHHHHH YESSSSSS!! (Happy #SurvivorSeries day everyone!)
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5 years
34 new Canadians are about to be sworn in at The Aud, ahead of tonight's @OHLRangers game. @570NEWS
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4 years
A decent sized crowd turned up at the Kitchener cenotaph for #RemembranceDay , and the ceremony is already underway with the reading of the names of our brave men and women @570NEWS
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A photo taken a year ago on #EzraAve , and the message the same for #StPatricksDay in 2021. Officials encouraging people to celebrate virtually or with your household, and no warnings from bylaw if you disobey orders. Fines start at over $800. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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NEW: Deer Ridge Golf Club in Kitchener to host 2022 PGA Tour Canada Championship September 12-18. @CityNewsKIT
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4 years
BREAKING: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts on King Street West in Kitchener is being donated to @CityKitchener by the Conrad family. @570NEWS
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A statue outside a condo development on King Street South in Waterloo is garnering some attention. It depicts a number of monkeys on somewhat of a totem pole. The gorilla at the bottom looks to be holding a phone, with a banana on it. @570NEWS
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A heartwarming send off for Terry, a crossing guard in Breslau retiring and headed out to Edmonton. Many people have already driven over to say goodbye. @570NEWS
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We're not a so-called hot spot in Ontario, but Waterloo Region is up to six days and counting with double-digit increases to the COVID-19 case count. This includes new cases on a GRT bus, a high school and a McDonalds. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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Face masks are now mandatory across Waterloo Region until May 31, 2021. It comes amid a recent rise in new COVID-19 cases, enough to prompt a warning from the region's top health official. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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For the first time ever, Waterloo Region's #COVID19 recovery rate is over 70%, and the active case load is under 20%. More this AM on @570NEWS
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A reunion on the ice with @N_Mchugh12 and @rileydamiani during the pre-game skate! #KITvsMIS #OHL
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A student asking Trudeau on his thoughts behind education changes under Doug Ford. PM says as a former HS teacher and father of 3, he's worried about cuts to education, saying cuts are "always short sighted and short term thinking," adding we need long-term thinking @570NEWS
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Is the age of waiting outside all night to score a #BlackFriday deal over in Canada? I've been to two Best Buy outlets (Waterloo, and this one in Kitchener), and not a queue to be seen. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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Among the vaccination areas new at the Cambridge Pinebush clinic are sensory booths for those who need the support when getting the shots, such as those with autism. @CityNewsKIT
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6 years
Former @OHLRangers forward gets the call to The Show!
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CBJ Public Relations
6 years
TRANSACTION: #CBJ recall RW Kole Sherwood from @monstershockey . The New Albany, Ohio native is a former standout with the @AAABlueJackets program.
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Saw this shared on social media, worth a bit of a laugh this morning.
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The @WaterlooWarbird fly over the Kitchener cenotaph. #RemembranceDay
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An anti-racism rally will be held at Queen Square in Cambridge today at 5pm. It comes after an estimated 20K people went to the KW Solidarity March for #BlackLivesMatter . More this AM on @570NEWS .
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Mark Paré
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Just an absolute SEA OF HUMANITY, tons of people wearing green on #EzraAve . Remember to be responsible and watch your step, seen lots of slips and falls with ice on the ground @570NEWS
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Mark Paré
3 years
He gets the solo lap in Dallas, making his NHL debut! Couldn't be more happy for him, congrats @rileydamiani , you earned it!
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Dallas Stars
3 years
Your time, @rileydamiani 🌟
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For some, following the mantra "if you're sick, stay home" is tough when it means sacrificing income. With COVID-19 outbreaks in workplaces rising, WR's Board of Health is calling for better sick pay benefits. This, as WR sets another COVID case record. More this AM on @570NEWS .
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A massive crowd at our studios at @TheBoardwalkKW this morning, with @liberal_party Leader @JustinTrudeau speaking with @570NEWS ' @farwell_WR to start the day! #elxn43
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When Ontario moves into Step 2, only two regions will be in Step 1: Waterloo and Porcupine. One is where I live now, the other is where all my family lives. Haven't seen family in about a year. And now the Habs are in the Cup final. This is the darkest timeline.
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