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Nickel-sized hail possible as part of severe thunderstorm warning

Nickel-sized hail possible as part of severe thunderstorm warning

Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are also possible
Feds to roll out vaccine passports for foreign travel

Feds to roll out vaccine passports for foreign travel

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister says the program has to be done in co-operation with provinces and territories because they have the data that is needed
'Authentic prevention' needed to reduce gun violence, says local expert

'Authentic prevention' needed to reduce gun violence, says local expert

Lack of consistent funding has been seen for years
Home sales in July down from last year, but still above 10-year average: CREA

Home sales in July down from last year, but still above 10-year average: CREA

Lowest number of new listings added in the month of July in more than a decade
Region calling on the province, feds to implement vaccine passports

Region calling on the province, feds to implement vaccine passports

The Region of Waterloo has made a formal request to the provincial and federal governments to “take a consistent and coordinated approach to proof of vaccination for residents” as a fourth wave looms.
(UPDATE:) Region reports 10 new COVID cases

(UPDATE:) Region reports 10 new COVID cases

One new case reported in Cambridge
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the region

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the region

Potential hazards include 100 km/h wind gusts, ping pong ball size hail
Ontario isolation, school dismissal rules now depend on vaccination status

Ontario isolation, school dismissal rules now depend on vaccination status

The new rule is part of updated provincial guidance issued today on managing virus outbreaks, including in schools
Mental health signs to watch for in youth as they face unique challenges in pandemic

Mental health signs to watch for in youth as they face unique challenges in pandemic

Teens and local psychologist Susan Gross shared challenges teens face in a webinar hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington on Tuesday evening.
Request for water conservation continues in the Grand River watershed

Request for water conservation continues in the Grand River watershed

Groundwater and river base flow levels are still low due to the extremely dry spring. Because of this, water users throughout the watershed are asked to continue to reduce their consumption by 10 per cent until conditions improve