Lack of compensation for cancelled flights adding to travellers' frustration
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Full Ottawa LRT line to be closed early 10 days this month for track maintenance
Ottawa's Confederation Line LRT will be closing early on a total of 10 days this month as crews perform maintenance on the tracks, with reduced service planned on parts of the line for two other nights.
Bus trip cancellations expected to continue this week, OC Transpo warns
OC Transpo is advising customers to prepare for more bus trip cancellations today and this week, as the transit service deals with a staffing shortage caused by summer vacations and sick leave absences.
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Students in Ontario schools will not be required to wear masks come the fall semester, the Ministry of Education confirmed Monday.
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Three injured in fiery Highway 174 crash
Three people were injured, one critically, after a fiery crash on Highway 174 overnight.
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Chiarelli promises property tax freeze in first year if elected mayor of Ottawa
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OPP looking for driver involved in big paint spill in Petawawa, Ont.
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One injured in weekend stabbing in ByWard Market
Ottawa police say one man was stabbed early Sunday morning in the ByWard Market.
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Bill Graham, ex-interim Liberal leader and post-9/11 foreign affairs minister, dies
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RAINFALL WARNING | Ottawa could see additional 50 mm of rain by Monday night
A rainfall warning remains in effect for the city of Ottawa, with Environment Canada warning the capital could see an additional 50 mm of rain by Monday night.
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Quebec police watchdog begins probe into alleged beating of Senegalese diplomat
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Federal government pledging $9M+ to Ronald McDonald House in Ottawa
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Stretch of Slater Street to close for two weekends for construction
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Heavy rainfall prompts no-swim advisory at local beaches
The heavy rainfall since Sunday afternoon has led to a no swimming advisory at Ottawa beaches.
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Ottawa delivery drivers still struggling with the cost of fuel as gas drops to the cheapest price in months
The price of gas has gone down by almost 40 cents in Ottawa since June. But it’s back up seven cents on Sunday and those who drive for a living are spending hundreds of dollars on fuel every week.
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Extreme heat posing health concerns for Ottawa’s homeless population
Ottawa residents were trying their best to keep cool under dangerous conditions on Sunday, with temperatures making it feel like 40 degrees.
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Seven new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa this week
Seven new deaths linked to COVID-19 are being reported in Ottawa this week, as Ottawa Public Health warns, "COVID levels remain high in the community."
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No new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa over long weekend
Ottawa Public Health is reporting zero new COVID-19 deaths over the long weekend but the amount of virus in the community remains high.
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Months after the Freedom Convoy rolled into downtown Ottawa, CTV National News' Senior Political Correspondent Glen McGregor looks back on the demonstrations that paralyzed the city for weeks and reflects on where the movement goes moving forward in a special reporter's notebook.
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Group behind St. Brigid’s church purchase denies ties to 'Freedom Convoy', says it's about peace and love
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'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich freed on bail for second time
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