Here's what we know about the storm cleanup in Ottawa today
Hydro Ottawa is not committing to a new deadline to restore power to thousands of customers, one week after a devastating storm with wind gusts of 190 km/h hit Ottawa.
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Remote parts of rural eastern Ontario could wait weeks for power restoration
A Hydro One spokesperson says some people living in remote parts of rural eastern Ontario could be waiting weeks to have power restored after last Saturday’s devastating and deadly storm.
What you need to know about Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
It's the first in-person Ottawa Race Weekend in Ottawa since 2019, after the 2020 and 2021 events were shifted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ottawa weather: Cloudy and moist in the morning, but dry by the afternoon
A few rain showers moistened Ottawa Saturday morning, but the weather looks to be drying out for the rest of the weekend.
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Hydro Ottawa 'will not meet' commitment to restore power to bulk of grid by Friday night
As of Friday evening, 26,000 Hydro Ottawa customers remain without power in all neighbourhoods of the city.
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Ottawa race weekend is back and it could be a record breaking year for a first time participant
Approximately 25,000 people will take part in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
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Mother and four kittens abandoned outside Ottawa pet store
Ottawa Bylaw says the "mama and her 4 kittens" were abandoned outside the PetSmart on Innes Road sometime between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Friday.
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Principal leaving Orleans French Catholic high school two weeks after dress code blitz
The principal of a French Catholic high school in Orleans is leaving the school this week, two weeks after students said a dress code enforcement "blitz" left them feeling degraded and humiliated.
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Flooding no longer expected along the Gatineau River
Water levels along the Gatineau River are not expected to exceed flood stage this weekend, sparing homes from possible flooding.
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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 27-29
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at activities and events happening in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec during the final weekend of May.
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Trillium Line will undergo 21 consecutive days of testing before launch
The city of Ottawa will require a longer trial run period for the new north-south Trillium Line before it launches, incorporating lessons learned from the launch of the Confederation Line nearly three years ago.
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Ottawa public school board lifting mandatory mask requirement
Masks will no longer be mandatory in Ottawa's public elementary and secondary schools starting Monday, with the board now 'strongly' encouraging students, teachers and visitors to wear masks in buildings.
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Ottawa sees drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations heading into the weekend
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 15 Ottawa residents in hospital because of an active COVID-19 infection on Friday, down from 17 on Thursday.
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Ontario political parties pledge support for Ottawa's Stage 3 LRT project
The Liberals and the NDP committed to funding 50 per cent of the cost of Stage 3 of Ottawa's LRT project.
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Community east of Ottawa devastated from the storm
The devastation from the storm in the village of Hammond, east of Ottawa, is widespread.
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Eastern Ontario cyclist riding 1,000 km for pancreatic cancer research
A Sharbot Lake, Ont. woman is hitting the road, cycling on a 1,000 kilometre journey to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. It is a cause that’s close to her heart after the disease took her mother just last year.
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Three Canadian cities rank among the world's best for work-life balance
A new report says Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto rank among the top 20 cities around the world when it comes to work-life balance.
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Full power grid won't be back by Friday
![Hydro Ottawa says weather this morning and significant damage means it won’t be able to energize the full grid by Friday night.]()
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Questions about emergency alert system after storm
![The minister of emergency preparedness says the emergency alert system is not working well enough. CTV’s Tyler Fleming reports.]()
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Race Weekend is here
![Thousands of runners are lacing up for the first in-person Race Weekend since the pandemic started. CTV’s Dave Charbonneau reports.]()
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Abandoned kittens safe
![Four kittens and their mom are safe after being abandoned at a pet store in Ottawa’s east end. CTV’s Peter Szperling reports.]()
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Pedalling for pancreatic cancer research
![CTV's Kimberley Johnson reports on a Sharbot Lake woman embarking on a 1,000 km cycling journey fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research.]()
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Video captures tornado touching down in Uxbridge
![New video shows the moment a tornado touched down in Uxbridge over the weekend, ripping the roof off a local brewery.]()
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Friday 6 p.m. weather update
![CTV Ottawa's full, local forecast for Friday May 27, 2022.]()
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Hydro Ottawa to miss Friday deadline
![Hydro Ottawa president and CEO Bryce Conrad says Hydro Ottawa will ‘not meet the commitment’ to restore power by Friday night.]()
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Still in the dark
![CTV's Jeremie Charron reports from Fisher Heights, where residents are waiting for power.]()
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Race weekend is back!
![CTV's Patricia Boal speaks to Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend director Ian Fraser about the return of race weekend in the city!]()
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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 27-29
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at activities and events happening in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec during the final weekend of May.
Wild video captures moment tornado touches down in Uxbridge, Ont.
New video has emerged showing the moment a tornado touched down in Uxbridge, Ont. over the weekend, ripping the roof off a local brewery.
Hockey Canada settles suit over alleged sexual assault involving world junior players
Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League have reportedly settled a lawsuit with a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by eight members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team.
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Ontario police release wild video showing stunt driver going 200 km/h on highway shoulder
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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.
Ontario election 2022 platform guide: What are the parties promising?
CTVNewsToronto.ca has compiled a list of some of the major pledges made by the leaders of the province’s four major parties.
The science behind why smoke seems to follow you around a campfire
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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.
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Here's how you can cast an advance ballot in Ottawa for the provincial election
Advance polls opened on Thursday and are open daily until Saturday, May 28 in all ridings across Ottawa.
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Ontario Liberals promise to pay 50 per cent of Ottawa's Stage 3 LRT project
"Fifty per cent of provincial funding for Stage 3 of Ottawa's regional transit plan is in the platform," Liberal leader Steven Del Duca told CTV Morning Live Friday morning.
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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.
COVID-19 in Ottawa
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Ottawa sees drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations heading into the weekend
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 15 Ottawa residents in hospital because of an active COVID-19 infection on Friday, down from 17 on Thursday.
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Ottawa public school board lifting mandatory mask requirement
Masks will no longer be mandatory in Ottawa's public elementary and secondary schools starting Monday, with the board now 'strongly' encouraging students, teachers and visitors to wear masks in buildings.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health reported 17 people in Ottawa area hospitals with an active COVID-19 infection, up from 11 on Tuesday.
FREEDOM CONVOY
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Former Ottawa police chief Sloly to break silence on 'Freedom Convoy'
The public will hear from Ottawa's former police chief next week for the first time since he resigned at the height of the 'Freedom Convoy' occupation of downtown Ottawa.
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Judge decides 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich stays out on bail
An Ottawa judge has decided that 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich will remain released on bail while awaiting trial.
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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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Morning Rush: Farewell My Friend
![The Morning Rush's Bill Carroll joins us with a fond farewell to his friend Leslie Roberts on his final day.]()
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Wild video captures moment tornado touches down in Uxbridge, Ont.
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