Here's what you need to know about Ottawa storm cleanup
Tens of thousands of people across the Ottawa region are still without power Tuesday morning as hydro crews continue repair work following Saturday's massive storm.
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Emergency reception centres open Tuesday, but many city services closed
The city of Ottawa will have several emergency reception centres open again Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for residents affected by the storm.
Spoiled food: City of Ottawa setting up disposal bins
The city of Ottawa is setting up disposal bins at four locations across the city for residents to get rid of food spoiled because of the ongoing power outages.
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Hydro Ottawa 'crushed' by storm: Another 2 to 4 days to restore power
The President and CEO of Hydro Ottawa says the local distribution network was 'crushed' by Saturday's storm and some people could be without power through the rest of the week.
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The power of the storm: Clarence-Rockland farmer's silo pushed off foundation
Residents and farmers near Clarence-Rockland were also hit hard by Saturday’s major storm.
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Ottawa's English and French school boards cancel classes on Tuesday to allow for storm cleanup
All elementary and secondary schools in Ottawa will be closed on Tuesday as the cleanup continues from Saturday's powerful storm.
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Ontario party leaders focus campaigns on Greater Toronto area
The leaders of Ontario's main political parties will be campaigning in the Greater Toronto Area today.
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Ottawa residents in storm-hit communities supporting each other
As many residents in Ottawa have been left with no power, they have not been left without hope. Residents in the hardest hit areas have been helping each get through the aftermath of the devastating storm.
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Premier Ford says restoring hydro is the 'number one issue' following the storm
Premier Doug Ford says the top priority is to restore power across the region after Saturday's severe storm damaged hydro infrastructure and properties.
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Is my home or car covered from storm damage? In most cases yes, insurance bureau says
As residents in Ontario and Quebec work to repair the damage caused by a severe storm over the weekend, many may be wondering whether their homes and cars are covered from any damages. The Insurance Bureau of Canada says wind damage is usually covered, but to confirm with their provider what losses may be included.
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Northern Tornadoes Project continues to investigate damage from Ontario-Quebec storm
Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating the aftermath of the deadly storm that blew across southern Ontario and Quebec, but analysis will take time.
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Hydro damage 'significantly worse' than the ice storm and tornadoes, Hydro Ottawa says
Hydro Ottawa says the damage from Saturday's storm is "simply beyond comprehension", and is "significantly worse" than the 1998 ice storm and the tornadoes that hit the capital three years ago.
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Boy, 6, seriously injured by dog in La Peche, Que.
Police in western Quebec say a young boy suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a dog in La Peche Monday.
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Ottawa's mayor says it would be a 'huge help' if residents work from home on Tuesday
Mayor Jim Watson is asking Ottawa residents to work from home over the next few days following the long weekend as the clean up continues from Saturday's devastating storm.
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Driver charged with careless driving after truck strikes Hwy. 401 guardrail near Lansdowne, Ont.
The OPP shared a photo on Twitter of damage to the guardrail along Highway 401 westbound near Lansdowne, Ont. Sunday evening.
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Here's what's open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what's open and closed in Ottawa over the Victoria Day long weekend.
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Surviving The Storm
![Kanata Resident Steve Szakowski joins us with more on his experience with Saturday's storm and having to repair his car damaged with flying debris.]()
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Ottawa Schools Closed After Storm
![OCSB Director of Education Tom D'Amico joins us with more on the extent of the damage affecting schools and when students will be allowed to return.]()
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Storm Clean-Up In Nepean
![CTV Lead Anchor Graham Richardson joins us live from a particularly hard-hit area of the city's west-end to survey the damage from Saturday's storm.]()
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Storm Clean-Up Continues
![Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson joins us with more on the efforts to clean-up after Saturday's storm and where residents can turn for help.]()
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State Of Emergency In Clarence-Rockland
![Glengarry Prescott-Russell MPP Amanda Simard joins us with more on the state of emergency in the region and where residents can go for help.]()
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Power Outages Remain In Eastern Ontario
![Hydro One Marketing and Communications VP Jay Armitage joins us with the latest on the work being done to get power restored this morning.]()
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Morning Sports Update
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Morning Rush: Fighting For Gas
![The Morning Rush's Bill Carroll joins us with more on people actually fighting to make sure they can get some gas after Saturday's storm.]()
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Morning Update: Restoring Power To Thousands
![CTV Morning Live Hosts Annette Goerner and Leslie Roberts have your Tuesday morning headlines.]()
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Morning Weather: Sunny Day Ahead
![CTV Morning Live Host Rosey Edeh takes a look at your Tuesday morning forecast.]()
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Here's what's open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day
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Here's what you need to know about the 2022 municipal election in Ottawa
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what you need to know for the municipal election campaign in Ottawa.
ONTARIO ELECTION
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Advance voting locations open in Ontario as leaders fan out across the province
Advance voting locations open today in Ontario as party leaders fan out across the province to pitch voters on their platforms.
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Election campaign signs defaced in Ottawa
Two Ottawa candidates in the provincial election have had multiple signs defaced and destroyed within the last week.
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Ottawa police issue warning that damaging election signs is illegal
Ottawa police are reminding the public that damaging campaign signs is illegal, after several candidates in the Ontario election reported damage to campaign signs.
COVID-19 in Ottawa
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Two new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa
Two more Ottawa residents have died due to COVID-19, while the number of people in hospital with an active COVID-19 infection increased slightly at the start of the long weekend.
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Ottawa surpasses 800 COVID-19 deaths
Ottawa surpassed a grim COVID-19 milestone on Thursday, even as hospitalizations remained at a low for the year.
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Two new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa Wednesday
Ottawa Public Health is reporting two new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday and another drop in hospitalization figures.
FREEDOM CONVOY
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Jail 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich again, Crown argues in Ottawa court
A Crown prosecutor argued on Thursday that Tamara Lich, an organizer of the “Freedom Convoy,” breached her bail conditions by accepting an award for her leadership during the Ottawa protest.
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Crown wants Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich returned to jail to await trial
Crown prosecutors want Ottawa protest organizer Tamara Lich sent back to jail to await trial, claiming she breached her bail conditions by agreeing to participate in an event next month where she will receive a 'Freedom Award.'
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No direct request for Emergencies Act from Ottawa police, interim chief says
The Ottawa Police Services did not formally request that the federal government invoke the Emergencies Act during the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest, the city’s interim police chief told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday.
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The hog that helped the garden
![CTV’s Jackie Perez reports on the nine year old Quebec boy who solved a gardening problem with his pet pig.]()
CTV’s Jackie Perez reports on the nine year old Quebec boy who solved a gardening problem with his pet pig.
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Courageous comeback after a tragic accident
![Jessica Lambert was told she may never walk again. Today she’s running, and training for her first full marathon during Tamarack Race Weekend. Joel Haslam reports.]()
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Gun discovered by young magnet fisher
![A 12-year-old Ottawa boy made an unexpected discovery while magnet fishing that’s now in the hands of police. CTV’s Jeremie Charron reports.]()
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