Vehicle crash leads to house fire in Rideau Lakes
Ontario Provincial Police say officers are at the scene of a blaze in Portland, Ont. where a vehicle fire has spread to a home.
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Ottawa councillor wants Mooney's Bay hill made safer, not closed to sledding
The city councillor who represents the Mooney’s Bay area is speaking out after city staff decided to install fencing this winter to prevent people from sledding at Mooney’s Bay Park.
Weekend of fundraisers taking place for Brockville, Ont. teen battling aggressive brain cancer
The Brockville community is showing their support this weekend for a teenager battling a deadly disease.
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Ottawa Valley Santa Claus parades return after three years
Santa Claus made his long awaited return to the Ottawa Valley, featuring in no less than three Christmas parades Saturday for the first time in three years.
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New supply of children's medication still limited, pharmacist cautions
Canada is importing more children’s medication amid an unprecedented surge in demand, but the head of the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association warns that the supply will still need to be rationed if it’s going to last.
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Here's when Ottawa gas prices will drop six cents a litre
Ottawa motorists will find some savings at the gas pumps this weekend.
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The convoy's return, a mask mandate fails, and a big lottery win: Top 5 stories in Ottawa this week
CTVNewsOttawa.ca takes a look at the top five stories on our website this week.
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'Fill the Sleigh Campaign' by Kingston, Ont. couple brings in donations for the local Humane Society
A family in Kingston who like to go all out with their holiday decorating has added a new feature this year that’s drawing many people to their door; and it’s all about helping some furry friends.
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Pay your parking tickets with toys in Kingston, Ont. this holiday season
Drivers in Kingston, Ont. can use toys to pay for their parking ticket this holiday season, and help make sure children in the Limestone City have a gift to open on Christmas morning.
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'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63
Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie 'Fame' and then belted out the era-defining hit 'Flashdance ... What a Feeling' from 1983's 'Flashdance,' has died. She was 63.
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Two residents displaced by Kinburn basement fire
Two residents have been displaced after a fire broke out in the basement of their bungalow in Kinburn Saturday morning.
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Protest over gendered washroom use at Renfrew high school
A protest took place outside St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Renfrew, Ont. on Friday over the use of the gendered bathrooms in the school.
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Ottawa school board introduces new dress code six months after controversial ‘blitz’
Ottawa's French Catholic school board is implementing a "new gender-neutral, inclusive" dress code for students, six months after students at one high school expressed outrage about teachers and staff conducting a dress code "blitz."
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A sunny and warm late November Saturday
After unseasonable cold and a good bit of snow so far this month, this weekend will be warmer than average.
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'What if the worst had happened': Trudeau explains why he invoked Emergencies Act when he did
On the stand at the federal inquiry examining the federal government's invocation of the Emergencies Act, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed candidly that a central factor in his historic decision to enact unprecedented powers to shut down the 'Freedom Convoy' protests, was his fear of what could happen if he didn't.
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Ottawa to install fencing at Mooney's Bay hill to discourage tobogganing this winter
The city of Ottawa has concluded the hill at Mooney's Bay Park is not safe for sledding, and will install "robust temporary seasonal fencing" to discourage people from tobogganing this winter.
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Quick thinking Brockville, Ont. resident rescues puppy from chilly St. Lawrence River
A quick thinking Brockville dive master is being praised after rescuing a puppy from the chilly St. Lawrence River, who credits her water rescue training for kicking in to save the dog.
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Limited supply of children’s medication arrives
![Some Ottawa pharmacies say they’re limiting sales of children’s medicine even after shipments arrived. CTV’s Shaun Vardon reports.]()
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Santa Parades across the Ottawa region
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Holiday home raising money for humane society
![A Kingston family's impressive holiday display is drawing in donations for the humane society. CTV's Kimberley Johnson reports.]()
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Support for Brockville boy with terminal cancer
![Community fundraiser for a 17-year-old high school student diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. CTV’s Nate Vandermeer reports.]()
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Ottawa 7-day weather forecast, November 26
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'They wanted to be obeyed': PM Trudeau on convoy protesters
![Prime Minister Trudeau spoke at the Emergencies Act inquiry and stated protesters didn't want to be heard but obeyed. Glen McGregor reports.]()
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Trudeau testifies at Emergencies Act inquiry
![Prime Minister Trudeau explains why he believed the Emergencies Act was necessary to end the occupations in Ottawa and elsewhere.]()
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Ontario cuts fees for online medical care
![CTV's Tyler Fleming reports the Ontario Government will reduce patient coverage for a virtual pediatric clinic called Kixcare.]()
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Health Canada considers RSV vaccine
![CTV's Kimberley Johnson reports seniors may be at increased risk for hospitalization due to RSV as the virus spreads across Canada.]()
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Busy Black Friday shopping day
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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Nov. 25-27
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at activities and events happening in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec this weekend.
Quick thinking Brockville, Ont. resident rescues puppy from chilly St. Lawrence River
A quick thinking Brockville dive master is being praised after rescuing a puppy from the chilly St. Lawrence River, who credits her water rescue training for kicking in to save the dog.
Retired Ottawa teacher uses her sewing machine to support food banks
A retired Ottawa school teacher is raising money to support local food banks by selling handmade crafts.
Climate changed: How a shiny green beetle put a dent in Canada's urban forests
Canada's forests are under threat from the emerald ash borer, a shiny green beetle that kills almost every ash tree it encounters. The insect was first detected near Windsor, Ont., in 2002, and has since spread to parts of Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Authorities chase down runaway ostriches in Taber, Alta.
It was a strange situation in one southern Alberta community on Thursday where police were called to help wrangle some runaway ostriches.
Here's where you can see Santa Claus in Ottawa this Christmas
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at Santa's busy schedule at malls and events across Ottawa.
Hoggard case returns to court in northern Ont. on Dec. 8
A brief hearing took place Thursday morning in Kirkland Lake to address the next step in dealing with Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault charge.
Ontario photographer captures massive wave that looks like 'the perfect face'
A photographer says he has captured an insane six-metre wave with a 'perfect face' during a lake-effect storm in Ontario.
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Here's a snapshot as OPH continues to warn about the flu and COVID in Ottawa
In its weekly COVID-19 snapshot, Ottawa Public Health says COVID, influenza and other respiratory viruses continue to circulate in the community.
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'We need to do something': uOttawa epidemiologist says masking is a solution to slowing respiratory virus transmission
An epidemiologist at the University of Ottawa says "we need to do something" to stop the transmission of respiratory viruses this fall, as debate continues on whether masks should be mandatory in Ottawa's public schools.
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Flu positivity in Ottawa jumps above 20 per cent: OPH
Ottawa Public Health is reporting a major jump in the testing positivity for influenza in the city.
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Puppy rescued from chilly St. Lawrence River
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Fitness Friday: Functional Movement
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More anti-COVID protests in China triggered by deadly fire
Protests against China's restrictive COVID-19 measures appeared to roil in a number of cities Saturday night, in displays of public defiance fanned by anger over a deadly fire in the western Xinjiang region.
All you need to know as Canada prepares for crunch clash against Croatia
In less than 24 hours, Canada returns to the men’s FIFA World Cup for its next group stage match against Croatia. CTVNews.ca takes a look at what you need to know ahead of the game on Sunday.
Car was going 187 km/h before crash that killed young B.C. hockey players, coroner finds
Alcohol and speed were factors in a tragic collision that killed three junior hockey players in B.C.'s Lower Mainland last year, according to a coroner's report.
What provinces and territories are saying about mask mandates as COVID-19, RSV, flu cases rise
Health officials across the country have stopped short of issuing mask mandates, despite rising cases of flu, RSV and COVID-19 in many regions. CTVNews.ca looks into how each province and territory is approaching whether to require masks in indoor public spaces.
Kim Jong Un says North Korea's goal is for world's strongest nuclear force
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country's ultimate goal is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear force, as he promoted dozens of military officers involved in the recent launch of North Korea's largest ballistic missile, state media reported on Sunday.
A man went missing from a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. What happened next might well be a 'Thanksgiving miracle'
A passenger went missing from a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico. Quick thinking and a 'miracle' saved the man's life.
Canadian military would be 'challenged' to launch a large scale operation: chief of the defence staff
Canada’s military forces are 'ready' to meet their commitments should Russia's war in Ukraine spread to NATO countries, but it would be a 'challenge' to launch a larger scale operation in the long term, with ongoing personnel and equipment shortages, according to Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre.
Buying toys? Here's what's trending, according to industry watchers
With a seemingly endless list of choices, finding the right toy this holiday season may seem like a daunting task. Industry observers share the toys that caught their eyes this year.
Brazil shooter wore swastika, had planned attack for 2 years: Police
A former student armed with a semi-automatic pistol and a revolver who killed four people and wounded 12 in two schools in Brazil had a swastika pinned to his vest and had been planning the attacks for two years, police said.
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'One to remember': Bright meteor streaks across Manitoba sky
Several people in Manitoba got a clear look at a celestial sight Thursday night. A meteor was caught streaking across the sky in the province, with cameras catching it in Winnipeg and other areas north of the city.
'It looks like Poseidon': Ingersoll, Ont. photographer captures spectacular image of face in waves
While working along the Lake Erie shoreline last weekend, a photographer from Ingersoll captured something unexpected. 'It took me hours to go through them all but I found a couple I really liked and that one stood out,' said Cody Evans.
'Freedom Convoy 2.0' being planned for February 2023
An organizer of the 'Freedom Convoy' says he's planning a reunion in Ottawa in February. James Bauder, the founder of Canada Unity, a group that called for an end to all vaccine mandates, posted on Facebook calling for a 'Freedom Convoy 2.0' Feb. 17 to 21 in Ottawa.
Authorities chase down runaway ostriches in Taber, Alta.
It was a strange situation in one southern Alberta community on Thursday where police were called to help wrangle some runaway ostriches.
'Incompetent' murder investigation destroyed her life, Sudbury woman says in $8M lawsuit
Melissa Sheridan says she went from a respected Sudbury businesswoman to social pariah after she was charged in 2020 with murdering her ex-husband, Brant Burke.
'I'm at the mercy of a failing health-care system': B.C. cancer patient faces 6-month wait for biopsy
After testing positive for a gene that puts her at high risk for breast cancer, coupled with her family’s medical history, Jannelle Chemko says it’s not a matter of if she’ll get the disease, but when.
Eastern Ontario great-grandmother, 83, wins $60M Lotto Max jackpot
When Vera Page realized she had won the Lotto Max $60 million grand prize, she had a difficult time convincing herself she hit the jackpot.
'Something you never expect': Calgary man revealed as $70M lottery winner
Meet Mitchel Dyck, the man who won $70 Million on an October 2022 Lotto Max draw.
Chalk River, Ont. company heading to the moon in search of water
A relatively unknown company in the Ottawa Valley will be part of a team that is sending Canada's first-ever lunar rover to the moon in 2026.
