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Council to vote on final $5B City of Ottawa budget today
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RAINFALL WARNING, FOG ADVISORY Fog, 10-15 mm of rain in the forecast for Ottawa today
It will be a foggy and rainy day in Ottawa, before snow returns to the national capital region tonight and on Thursday. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning and a fog advisory for Ottawa and most of eastern Ontario.
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Ottawa firefighters respond to ice rescue call involving a dog in the Rideau River
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Deep River, Ont. mayor disappointed town will not receive government funding to cover policing costs
The mayor of Deep River, Ont. says it's "not fair" that the municipality will not receive a subsidy from the Ontario government to help cover policing costs in 2025.
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OPP charge 67 drivers for using their phones while driving on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario
Sixty-seven drivers have been charged with distracted driving during a six-day enforcement operation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario.
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Tomatoes 'turning into sauce' of Hwy. 401 near Kingston following early morning crash, OPP says
Highway 401 was closed Wednesday morning east of Gardiners Road in Kingston following a collision involving the tractor-trailer.
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Ottawa Senators bring holiday cheer to kids at CHEO
The Ottawa Senators brought smiles to children and families at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) during their annual holiday visit.
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Ashcroft Homes receives court-ordered protection as it deals with $284 million in debt
Ottawa's Ashcroft Homes has received court-ordered protection from its creditors, as it owes banks and other lenders $284.5 million.
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School bus service cancelled in Renfrew County on Wednesday
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium says school bus service is cancelled, "due to observed icy road conditions with forecasted dropping temperatures and more mixed precipitation throughout the day."
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No O-Train service on Saturday as preparations continue for east extension in 2025
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3 drivers facing impaired driving charges in Lanark County
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The most needed items at the Ottawa Food Bank during the CTV Morning Live Holiday Helpers Food Drive
CTV Morning Live will host the Holiday Helpers Food Drive on Friday, collecting food and cash donations to support the Ottawa Food Bank. You can drop off donations at 87 George Street between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
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111 tickets issued in first 8 days of winter no-stopping restrictions on street near Ottawa Hospital General Campus
A "no-stopping zone" is in effect on a section of the eastern side of Lynda Lane, near Smyth Road, between Dec. 1 and March 31. In the first eight days of the winter "no-stopping zone" rules, 111 tickets were issued to vehicles for violating the order.
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Here is where you can get up close to live butterflies in Ottawa
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Council to vote on proposal to further reduce senior OC Transpo fares
Council will vote on a motion to further reduce the cost of a senior monthly pass as councillors meet Wednesday to approve the 2025 City of Ottawa budget.
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Small businesses giving back in Leeds and Grenville with Giving Tree Campaign
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