COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for May 8, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Saturday, May 8.
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You can buy this Ottawa house, but not the land underneath it
A home up for sale in Ottawa's Wellington Village neighbourhood comes with an unusual condition: you can buy the home, but not the land it sits on.
Ottawa driver charged with stunt driving twice in two weeks
Ottawa police say one of several people stopped for speeding on Friday is now facing his second stunt driving charge in two weeks.
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City of Ottawa plans for additional vaccine clinics as supply increases
A new so-called 'mega pop-up clinic' for COVID-19 vaccines has opened this weekend at the Infinity Centre and the city says it is planning to open more drop-in clinics next week.
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Ottawa surpasses 25,000 total cases of COVID-19
Ottawa Public Health reported 110 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday.
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High demand for limited supply of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at Ottawa pharmacies
Bridle Path Pharmacy on Bridle Path Drive and Promed Pharmacy on Alta Vista Drive each received 100 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
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Michael Buble Zoom-bombs North Grenville, Ont. meeting
North Grenville has no plans to replace the town's water with Bubly Sparkling water, despite a personal request from Michael Bublé.
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Fundraising campaign launched to support long-time Kanata consignment store
Employees of an Ottawa consignment fashion shop are turning to the community for support, as the 25-year-old business is at risk of shutting down by the end of the month.
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Kingston-area parents, doctors ask for a return to a COVID regional reopening approach for kids
Parents and medical health experts have launched a new petition, calling on the Ontario government to return to a more regional approach to reopening under COVID-19.
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City of Pembroke launches new diversity survey, residents asked for first-hand encounters
The city of Pembroke has launched a new diversity, equity, and inclusion survey, asking residents for first-hand experience dealing with racism and discrimination.
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Ottawa Hospital sees an increase in people seeking help for sexual violence
One in three people experience sexual violence in their lifetime. In this third wave of the pandemic, officials at the Ottawa Hospital say they’ve seen an increase in those looking for help.
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Police hit the brakes on stunt drivers on Airport Parkway, Bronson Avenue
A G2 driver will spend the weekend without their vehicle after being stopped speeding 54 kilometres an hour over the speed limit.
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Kingston businesses cease sign war to show support for education worker battling breast cancer
Kingston businesses declared a temporary ceasefire in the city-wide sign war to show support for an education assistant battling breast cancer.
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Giant Adirondack chairs to adorn hamlets around North Grenville this summer
A new initiative in North Grenville is hoping to revive tourism across the municipality, as one company's pandemic success is a gigantic factor in the plan.
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Moderna arrives at Ottawa pharmacies
![Demand is high for appointments as Moderna arrives at select pharmacies in Ottawa. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.]()
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Increased number of people seeking help after sexual violence
![The Ottawa Hospital and police have seen an increase in the number of people seeking help after trauma during the third wave of the pandemic]()
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Diversity survey launches in Pembroke
![Pembroke has launched a diversity, equity and inclusion survey hoping to gain a better understanding of BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ community members]()
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Kevin Keohane to retire
![Patricia Boal speaks with Kevin Keohane as he announces he’s retiring as CHEO Foundation President and CEO.]()
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Ultimate Takeout Friday: Parlour
![CTV Ottawa visits Parlour for Ultimate Takeout Friday.]()
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Push for regional reopening of schools
![As experts warn of a worsening mental health crisis among young people, a new petition is pushing for a regional reopening in areas with low transmission rates. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson explains why.]()
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Grab a seat! New initiative in North Grenville
![CTV’s Nate Vandermeer reports on the project involving local artists as a way to eventually promote local tourism and show support for small businesses.]()
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Mother’s Day surprise
![One of Patricia’s daughters in the Northwest Territories surprises her with a special Mother’s Day message.]()
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Toronto police investigate after baby goat allegedly stolen during break-and-enter
Police are investigating after a three-month-old goat was allegedly stolen from a Toronto farm during a break-and-enter.
You can buy this Ottawa house, but not the land underneath it
A home up for sale in Ottawa's Wellington Village neighbourhood comes with an unusual condition: you can buy the home, but not the land it sits on.
Kingston businesses cease sign war to show support for education worker battling breast cancer
Kingston businesses declared a temporary ceasefire in the city-wide sign war to show support for an education assistant battling breast cancer.
Michael Buble Zoom-bombs North Grenville, Ont. meeting
North Grenville has no plans to replace the town's water with Bubly Sparkling water, despite a personal request from Michael Bublé.
Is your password too easy to guess? Experts say the most popular password this year is '123456'
Today is World Password Day, a day to encourage everyone to create more secure passwords to protect their personal information.
Cornwall's Port Theatre surviving pandemic thanks to a local photographer
A historic theatre in the city of Cornwall is trying to stay afloat as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on, and a campaign by a local photographer has been set up to help.
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COVID-19 in Ottawa
City of Ottawa plans for additional vaccine clinics as supply increases
A new so-called 'mega pop-up clinic' for COVID-19 vaccines has opened this weekend at the Infinity Centre and the city says it is planning to open more drop-in clinics next week.
Kingston-area parents, doctors ask for a return to a COVID regional reopening approach for kids
Parents and medical health experts have launched a new petition, calling on the Ontario government to return to a more regional approach to reopening under COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for May 8, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Saturday, May 8.
High demand for limited supply of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at Ottawa pharmacies
Bridle Path Pharmacy on Bridle Path Drive and Promed Pharmacy on Alta Vista Drive each received 100 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
Ottawa surpasses 25,000 total cases of COVID-19
Ottawa Public Health reported 110 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday.
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'You feel naked': Some Americans hesitate to shed masks despite eased outdoor rules
Even under the eased U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rules, which say people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 need not wear masks outside in most cases, some Americans say they would keep it on around others as a courtesy.
Cornwall's Port Theatre surviving pandemic thanks to a local photographer
A historic theatre in the city of Cornwall is trying to stay afloat as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on, and a campaign by a local photographer has been set up to help.
Ottawa residents 50 and older, some essential workers now eligible to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Thousands of Ottawa residents became eligible Thursday morning to book an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as the Ontario government expands the criteria to receive the shot.
Ottawa home prices up 42 per cent in April despite COVID-19 restrictions impacting the market
The Ottawa Real Estate Board says COVID-19 restrictions caused Ottawa’s real estate market to sputter last month, but the cost of a new home still jumped more than 40 per cent.
Six Ottawa pharmacies set to receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this week
The Ontario government announced Wednesday the province is expanding use of the Moderna vaccine to pharmacies.
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'It was unbelievable,' Haliburton, Ont. couple record young bear's balancing act
Living near the edge of a deep forest in Haliburton, Ont., Wendy and Brian Campbell have seen plenty of bears over the last 11 years.
Toronto police investigate after baby goat allegedly stolen during break-and-enter
Police are investigating after a three-month-old goat was allegedly stolen from a Toronto farm during a break-and-enter.
Suspected overdose death of 12-year-old pushes government to 'do better': Minister
British Columbia's minister of mental health and addictions says a suspected overdose death of a 12-year-old girl from Vancouver Island is driving the government 'to do more and do better.'
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Florida man steals police car, crashes, takes off in another
![A man has been arrested after stealing a police cruiser, crashing it in the woods, and taking off in another patrol car in Fla. on May 6.]()
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'Her name was Denise': Woman mourns mother lost to COVID-19
![The daughter of a N.B. woman who died from COVID-19 wants her mother to be remembered for who she was, not a statistic: 'Her name was Denise']()
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Friends find massive mammoth leg bone in Florida river
![Two friends diving in a Florida river found a giant Columbian mammoth bone, a species that went extinct more than 10,000 years ago.]()
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Bees trained to detect positive COVID-19 result in seconds
![Researchers at a university in the Netherlands say bees could provide a quick and inexpensive COVID-19 testing solution.]()
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Ohio state senator attends video meeting while driving
![Ohio state Sen. Andrew Brenner could be seen turning on a virtual background before taking part in a video meeting while driving.]()
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Flawless purple-pink diamond may fetch US$35M at auction
![Vickie Sek, the chairman at Christie's Asia Pacific Department of Jewelry, says the diamond is priced at around US$1.85M per carat.]()
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Exclusive - Moderna VP: '3rd vaccination will be beneficial’
![Exclusive: 'Plausible to think that a third dose of the vaccine might be needed after a year after the initial vaccination.' - Moderna VP]()
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Alta. man drops glasses, fetches them from bottom of lake
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Canada sets new single-day vaccination record logging more than 400,000 doses
Canada broke a new single-day record Friday, logging 400,489 COVID-19 vaccines doses as provinces expand eligibility.
Amazon pauses Prime Day event in Canada amid COVID-19 outbreaks at warehouses
Amazon is pausing its Prime Day marketing event in Canada this year amid ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks at its facilities in Ontario's Peel Region.
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NEW | Feds won't ask NACI to scale back public messaging after confusing advice: LeBlanc
The federal government has no plans to request that the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) reduce or eliminate their presence on the national stage, after mounting criticism they've provided unclear advice on the administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
'It doesn't seem real': COVID-19 patient reunited with family after spending 120 days in hospital
An Ontario man has been reunited with his wife and family after spending 120 days in the hospital following a battle with COVID-19.
Why some people might want to get a COVID-19 shot in their thigh instead of their arm
While the majority of Canadians will roll up their sleeve for a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s their turn, there are some who may want to consider an alternate injection site, such as the thigh.
How to overcome needle phobia when getting a COVID-19 vaccine
While many people happily pose for their COVID-19 vaccine selfies, sitting down for the shot may cause deep anxiety for those suffering from needle phobias. CTVNews.ca speaks with experts about how they can face their fears when getting the jab.
Pfizer Canada vaccine lead says lifting patents isn’t solution to inequity
The vaccine lead for Pfizer Canada says temporarily waiving intellectual property rights and patents isn’t the solution to COVID-19 vaccine inequity.
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UPDATED | 'Significant restrictions' in Manitoba to take effect on Sunday
Manitoba said “significant restrictions” coming this weekend will implement widespread closures of businesses, and prohibit community, cultural and religious gatherings.
Rising wood prices may make toilet paper more expensive
The price of toilet paper is rising as wood prices become more expensive.
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PM’s chief of staff testifies before defence committee
The Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Katie Telford, testified Friday regarding sexual misconduct allegations against a former top soldier.
Retirement home in St. Albert, Alta. goes up in flames
As cases go down in the U.S., calls to open the border rise
Chinese space debris will soon fall to an unknown location
A Chinese rocket is careening through the atmosphere and expected to crash into Earth on Saturday.
COVID-19 reaches Mount Everest as climber tests positive
Several climbers have been airlifted out of Mount Everest base camp after testing positive for COVID-19. CTV’s Tom Walters has the details.
