'A record we don't want to keep breaking': Ottawa sees record high 325 COVID-19 cases Saturday
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 325 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the highest figure ever reported in the city since the start of the pandemic.
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'No speed limit on the 401': Toronto-area driver disputes stunt driving charge
Ontario Provincial Police have reminded one driver that there is, in fact, a speed limit on Highway 401.
Driver clocked at 182 km/h racing to a party on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa
Ottawa OPP caught two stunt drivers on Highway 417 Friday night.
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Emergency crews responded to the crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on Prince of Wales Drive, between Strandherd Drive and Rideau Valley Drive, at 4:40 p.m.
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Ten cases of COVID-19 at Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart in Ottawa since Wednesday
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Ottawa fire rescues passengers from inflatable boat filling with water at Petrie Island
A passenger called 911 Saturday afternoon as water filled the boat along the Ottawa River.
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Ottawa Public Health and its partners target high-risk neighbourhoods with COVID-19 vaccine information
A pop-up clinic in one of Ottawa's three identified hot spot postal codes is now administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 50 and older.
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Ottawa police seize cocaine, cash and ammunition at Orleans home
Ottawa police say an investigation by the Guns and Gangs Unit led to a warrant executed at a home in the 100 block of Silvermoon Crescent.
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COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic education workers, students offered during April break
The Ottawa COVID-19 Testing Taskforce says a testing blitz of asymptomatic educational workers, students, and children in child care will take place during the April Break while schools are closed.
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Things to do in Ottawa for spring break as city urges residents not to travel
While city officials are encouraging all Ottawa residents to stay close to home during the April Break at elementary and secondary schools, there are still things you can do with the family in the national capital region.
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Brockville's Keystorm Pub offers 10-day challenge to benefit essential workers
Dan Thompson from the Keystorm Pub in Brockville is at it again, this time with a new meal challenge to benefit frontline workers.
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Green thumbs growing while stuck at home during COVID-19
At Sunset Nursery in Pembroke, Greenhouse Manager Alastair Hugli says he’s never seen it this busy in 15 years.
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Employee at Canadian Tire store in Cornwall tests positive for COVID-19
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit says the risk to the public is considered to be low after an employee at a Cornwall Canadian Tire store tested positive for COVID-19.
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While city officials are encouraging all Ottawa residents to stay close to home during the April Break at elementary and secondary schools, there are still things you can do with the family in the national capital region.
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In Pictures: Prince Philip throughout the years
Prince Philip was born the Prince of Greece and Denmark on June 10, 1921 on the Greek island of Corfu. This article is a collection of images from throughout his life.
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: April 9-11
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario during the stay-at-home order. Gatineau is currently in a lockdown.
This robot is designed to de-ice your driveway and fertilize your lawn
A group of Algonquin College students have designed a self-driving robot to de-ice a driveway or fertilize your lawn.
Ottawa police investigating video of officer saying 'white man's day is done'
Ottawa police are investigating a security video from 2019 showing an officer in conversation with colleagues saying that ‘white man's day is done,’ before they appear to make several other comments.
Renfrew, Ont. house sells for $1 million over the asking price
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Appointments at Ottawa's COVID-19 vaccination community clinics 'temporarily fully booked'
Eligible Ottawa residents will have to wait for the city of Ottawa to receive more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine before booking an appointment.
Employee at Canadian Tire store in Cornwall tests positive for COVID-19
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit says the risk to the public is considered to be low after an employee at a Cornwall Canadian Tire store tested positive for COVID-19.
Ottawa Public Health and its partners target high-risk neighbourhoods with COVID-19 vaccine information
A pop-up clinic in one of Ottawa's three identified hot spot postal codes is now administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 50 and older.
Ten cases of COVID-19 at Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart in Ottawa since Wednesday
Three employees at the College Square Loblaws have tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Things to do in Ottawa for spring break as city urges residents not to travel
While city officials are encouraging all Ottawa residents to stay close to home during the April Break at elementary and secondary schools, there are still things you can do with the family in the national capital region.
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What Ontario's stay-at-home order means for Ottawa
The Ontario government is imposing a stay-at-home order effective Thursday, April 8, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.
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CTVNewsOttawa.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the vaccines in Ottawa, who's currently eligible, locations and how to register.
COVID-19 forces the cancellation of Ottawa Bluesfest for the second straight year
Executive director Mark Monahan announced they "are not going to be able to proceed" with the festival in July.
Montfort Hospital postpones non-urgent surgeries to free up bed capacity
The Montfort Hospital is postponing five to six elective surgeries per day for the next two weeks to help free up hospital capacity as COVID-19 cases surge in Ottawa.
Golf season tees off early in Ottawa
It’s an early start to the golf season for some courses across the Capital region and it’s teeing up to be a banner year as more people look to head outdoors for safe, physically-distant activities.
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NHL announces return to play plan for Vancouver Canucks
As long as there are no further positive tests for COVID-19 Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks will return to the ice on Sunday, the National Hockey League has announced.
'Dried Almond' product added to cyanide poisoning recall list
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a product sold as 'dried almond' by Double Happiness brand because it may cause cyanide poisoning.
Alberta's vaccine rollout extends to more health-care workers Monday
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations in Alberta will begin Monday with more health-care workers being eligible to receive their immunization.
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Looking back at Prince Philip’s romance with the Queen
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A look at eight times Prince Philip visited Canada
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Here's a look back at the Duke of Edinburgh's life
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Lake 'made of plastic' gets major clean up
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French winemakers use large candles to fight against frost
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Canadian researchers want to shift away from health risk and age-based vaccine rollout
Canadian researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach to vaccinating the population, shifting away from a focus on age and health risks and towards a more equitable rollout.
Funeral for Prince Philip to be held on April 17, Harry plans to attend
The funeral service for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, will be held on April 17, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday, confirming that Prince Harry was planning to attend.
Prince Charles pays tribute to 'my dear Papa' who gave such devoted service
Prince Charles on Saturday paid tribute to his 'dear Papa' who had given such remarkably devoted service to Queen Elizabeth, to the royal family, to Britain and to the Commonwealth, expressing gratitude for such touching praise of his father.
Too much Prince Philip coverage? BBC says complaints have been received
The British Broadcasting Corporation said on Saturday it had received complaints about the amount of coverage it dedicated to the death of Prince Philip after some viewers were upset that normal programming was cancelled.
Prince Harry and Meghan honour Prince Philip with brief tribute
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Trudeau winds up Liberal convention with election campaign-style speech
Justin Trudeau wound up a three-day Liberal convention Saturday with a partisan speech that sounded much like the launch of an election campaign.
Erin O'Toole says 'I didn't hide who I was' running for Conservative leader
Erin O'Toole assured Conservative supporters that he never hid who he was in his bid to secure the party leadership, telling a high-profile conference on Saturday that the 'true blue' campaign he ran to secure the party helm does reflect his true colours.
New Democrats reconvene as hiccups, frustrations plague national policy convention
New Democrats reconvened Saturday for the second day of a national policy convention as they struggled to push past the hiccups and frustrations of the virtual event's opening sessions and rally around keynote speaker John Horgan.
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400,000 rapid test kits to be given to schools across Alta.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces 400,000 rapid test kits will be distributed to schools across the province.
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N.B. health officials say the plan to vaccinate all New Brunswickers who want a vaccine by Canada Day.
COVID-19 infection rate in Canada will likely surpass U.S.
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch reacts to the news that the COVID-19 infection rate in Canada will likely exceed the U.S.
