New Year s Day falls on Sunday this year, meaning many workers will get Monday off as a holiday in lieu. Here s what s open and closed in the region over the long weekend.
Dr. Adelle Chang On with Region of Waterloo Public Health says it's a good idea to get the flu shot now because it will offer some protection as people gather over the next two weeks.
New numbers released Friday by Region of Waterloo Public Health showed four more COVID-related deaths in the past week, bringing the total number of deaths since March 2020 to 500.