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The Ontario government has once again voted against #PaidSickDays. In total, our government has now voted against paid sick days 21 times since the start of the #COVID19 pandemic. #KWRising

The most read story on the Washington Post right now is Doug Ford must resign. #onpoli #kwrising

Pregnant women have been bumped up the vaccine priority list in Ontario. The change takes effect today with appointments available by phone through the provincial booking system. #KWRising #Covidontario

Waterloo regional police say they don't plan to randomly stop people or vehicles to ask why they are out of their homes under the province-wide stay-at-home order. Several services incl Ottawa, London, Peterborough, Peel's union will not enforce 'random' vehicle or individual stops. OPP on the other hand have taken on provincial directive and will be enforcing new measures to limit transmission of COVID-19 virus and variants.

Province announces it is moving all schools across Ontario to virtual learning after the April break with no specific end date to the closures to in-class learning. #onpoli #onted #covidontario

Waterloo regional police are actively investigating posters in New Hamburg promoting a "White Lives Matter" parade next month. Anyone with information has been asked to report to @officialwrps. #KWRising ... Source: @ctvkitchener See more

The Ford government is expected to announce a province-wide stay-at-home order for one monthwhich would limit non-essential retail stores to curbside pickup and restrict big-box stores to essential aisles only. Ontario's stay-at-home order is expected to go into effect 12:01 a.m. Thursday. #kwrising... #onpoli See more

Province-wide shutdown beginning Saturday 12:01 am for 4 weeks: no indoor events outdoor limited to 5 ppl 50% capacity at supermarkets, pharmacies etc... 25% retail capacity no personal care services no indoor/outdoor dining 15% capacity religious services See more

#BREAKING: Premier Doug Ford arrives at Queen's Park and confirms a shutdown is on the way. "It's the right decision, 1000%. It's the right decision." He adds more details will come at 1:30 pm announcement.

A new police cruiser featuring artwork that "aims to capture the spirit of Canadian newcomers" is getting mixed reviews from some in the community. There are three more cruisers expected to get the diversity artwork designs this year. What are your thoughts on the design? Source: @waterlooregionrecord ... #kwrising See more

*Spits out coffee* #kwrising

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Westmount Road and Victoria Street, causing one vehicle to leave the roadway and crash through DJ's Laundry Café No injuries were reported. Source: @ctvkitchener

First day of warm weather got KW throwing dance parties in Victoria Park #kwrising

Devastated to hear about the racially motivated hate crimes today in America. RIP to the victims and condolences to the families. To the Asian community of #KitchenerWaterloo and beyond, we stand with you in solidarity. Hate has no place here. #KWrising #StopAsianHate