Ottawa's COVID situation ‘the worst that it’s been to date’
Ottawa's associate medical officer of health warns the health care system could be at "significant risk" if COVID-19 transmission continues to rise.

Ottawa's associate medical officer of health warns the health care system could be at "significant risk" if COVID-19 transmission continues to rise.
Ottawa Public Health is reporting another 329 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and three more residents have died.
New rules for gathering limits and masking at city of Ottawa parks and public spaces will be in place by this weekend as the city looks to limit COVID-19 transmission.
The Fairmont Chateau Laurier is where Deneen Perrin has worked for 25 years.
The pandemic has put a lot of strain on families over the past year. Kids are especially having a hard time coping with the isolation and the mental health of children is becoming more of an issue.
Organizers of the Juno Awards say they're postponing this year's 50th anniversary show in Toronto until June 6 as COVID-19 cases rage.
Canadians can now apply for refunds from Air Canada for cancelled flights as part of the government's financial assistance package to the embattled airline.
Over the past year, we’ve all spent a lot of time thinking about where our next vacation might take us. Would you go to the beach for some sunshine? Across the pond for some history and culture? Maybe go west to explore the natural parks? But what if you could have it all without the long flight (not to mention the jetlag!) with an incredible road trip to Eastern Québec?
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have teamed up for a hard-rock pandemic anthem called 'Eazy Sleazy.'
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.
The toddler program at a city of Ottawa run child care centre will close for at least 14 days after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.1.5
Ontario's opposition parties are demanding answers about a west Ottawa neighbourhood given high priority for COVID-19 vaccines.
With COVID-19 cases rising in Ottawa and eastern Ontario, the Arnprior Airport is supporting a call from Premier Doug Ford to avoid flying out of the province.
The pandemic has put a lot of strain on families over the past year. Kids are especially having a hard time coping with the isolation and the mental health of children is becoming more of an issue.
Ottawa's general manager of emergency and protective services Anthony Di Monte told Councillors and the media on Wednesday Ottawa's vaccine deliveries will be delayed this week.
The city of Ottawa is looking at imposing an 8 p.m. curfew in city parks after concerns about overcrowding last weekend, Mayor Jim Watson says.
Reports of large crowds gathering on the first weekend of Ontario's 28-day stay-at-home order have some residents concerned.
CTVNewsOttawa.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the vaccines in Ottawa, who's currently eligible, locations and how to register.
The Ontario government is imposing a stay-at-home order effective Thursday, April 8, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.
For the second day in a row, Ottawa’s top doctor, Vera Etches, is warning Ottawa residents about rising cases in the capital. Meanwhile, a member of Ontario’s Vaccination Task Force is warning of a possible fourth wave.
As some members of the Vancouver Canucks return to the ice following a team outbreak of COVID-19, at least one player says it may be too soon.
An Edmonton man and his dogs were minding their own business when they found out the hard way how territorial and aggressive geese can be.
On the fifth anniversary of the province's other public health crisis, B.C. officials announced they'll be requesting a federal exemption from Health Canada to decriminalize personal drug possession.
A territorial goose attacks an unsuspecting Edmonton man and his two dogs Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Dutch tourists paid $450 to volunteer for a 'lockdown vacation' to test whether they can be done safely during the pandemic.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase when public on Wednesday, and investors say it’s valuation could run in excess of $100 billion.
The rare mandarin duck has been spotted in Laval and wildlife lovers are hoping to catch a glimpse.
Wildlife officials in Kenya rescued 9 critically endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a flooded island using a barge called a 'GiRaft.'
COVID-19 will continue to be a pandemic until equitable, global vaccine rollouts are put in place, experts say. Vaccine hoarding is slowing global vaccinations and could lead to variants that can evade current vaccines.
The federal procurement minister says the government will welcome the millions of Johnson & Johnson doses they’ve already purchased, so long as Health Canada deems that vaccine safe and effective for use.
As the Royal Family and the rest of the world says goodbye to Prince Philip, CTV News will be bringing coverage of his funeral live to the homes of Canadians through TV and online.
A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos appeared on the screens of his fellow members of Parliament completely naked Wednesday.
Following the death of Prince Philip, members of the Royal Family have shared never-before-seen photos on social media of the Duke of Edinburgh.
There is enough evidence to say the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine may cause very rare blood clots but the shot is still extremely safe, very effective and will remain on the Canadian market, Health Canada said Wednesday.
Quebec provincial police say a two-month-old baby who was reportedly abducted earlier Wednesday has been found safe.
As some members of the Vancouver Canucks return to the ice following a team outbreak of COVID-19, at least one player says it may be too soon.
Ottawa is creating a new pathway to permanent residency for 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are currently in Canada, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Wednesday.
Pierre Lévesque filmed police in Sorel-Tracy, Que., as they used road spikes to stop an allegedly stolen truck on Wednesday.
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