Ottawa sees signs of improvement in effort to get COVID-19 under control
COVID-19 trends in Ottawa continue to show improvement following a lower case count on Sunday.
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Weekend of COVID-19 crackdowns in the Capital
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Health Canada approves Spartan’s rapid test
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City councillor makes push for Byward Market makeover
![CTV’s Dave Charbonneau takes a look at revamping the tourist attraction ahead of a Wednesday vote at Ottawa City Halll.]()
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Big box store blitz
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Father misses birth of son due to hospital COVID-19 protocols
![An Ottawa father is speaking out after he missed the birth of his son due to COVID-19 protocols at the Ottawa Hospital. CTV's Christina Succi reports.]()
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Cancel your travel plans
![The Prime Minister is warning Canadians to cancel any upcoming non-essential travel plans outside of the country. CTV's Megan Shaw reports.]()
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Big businesses leaving the city's core
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