Grocery bills could warn of a future recession
Some Canadian shoppers have pulled back on their grocery spending, and are now working harder to find more deals to save.
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Doors Open Ottawa opens the doors to 90 buildings this weekend
The 21st annual Doors Open Ottawa is Saturday and Sunday, giving people a chance to look inside buildings and facilities across Ottawa.
Eastern Ontario baseball league could strike out amid umpire shortage
As baseball leagues get underway across Ontario, many are struggling to find umpires. Hundreds of umpires are needed, and even large tournaments are calling in replacements from out of province.
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Firefighters rescue person from Fleet Street aqueduct
Ottawa firefighters were called Friday to rescue an individual who fell into the water near the Fleet Street Pumping Station at LeBreton Flats.
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Suspended driver found riding ATV stolen in 2014
Ontario Provincial Police say officers found an ATV that was stolen nine years ago while inspecting vehicles on an eastern Ontario trail.
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Heat warning breaks with return to seasonal temperatures
The heat warning that was in effect for Thursday and Friday's record-breaking temperatures has ended. Environment Canada's weather forecast for the capital is much more in line with seasonal norms on Saturday.
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Emergency training exercise taking place in Carleton Place, Ont. Saturday
Ontario Provincial Police, the Carleton Place Fire Department and the Lanark County Paramedic Service are undergoing a joint training exercise at Notre Dame Catholic High School on McKenzie Street Saturday.
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Iranian family living in Ottawa can stay in Canada for now but still can’t work
Despite losing their status, an Iranian family living in Ottawa for several years can stay in Canada for now, a government department said Friday.
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Man arrested after hidden camera found in washroom at Gatineau, Que. elementary school
Gatineau police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to the investigation into a hidden camera discovered in the washroom at an elementary school.
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Yasir Naqvi enters Ontario Liberal leadership race
Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi submitted his paperwork on Friday to enter the Ontario Liberal leadership race, a campaign spokesperson told CTV News Ottawa.
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Nursing shortage will close Carleton Place hospital ER for 16 hours this weekend
The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital says the emergency department will be closed from 3 p.m. on Sunday until 7 a.m. on Monday.
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Increased air conditioning use likely to blame for hydro outage in Ottawa's west end, utility says
Residents turning up the air conditioners on the hottest June 1 in Ottawa history likely caused hydro systems to overload, knocking out power to customers in the west end, Hydro Ottawa says.
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Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec
Notorious serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo was moved to a medium-security prison in Quebec this week.
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CHEO lifts mandatory masking rules in hallways, cafeterias and elevators
Patients and visitors at CHEO are no longer required to wear a mask in public areas and non-clinical areas, such as hallways, elevators and cafeterias.
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Some Ottawa parents keep kids home from school due to Pride activities, OCDSB says
As the rainbow flag flew at schools across Ottawa on Thursday, the public school board says some parents kept their children home from school due to possible Pride activities.
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Officials warn of increase in drug-related overdoses across eastern Ontario
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit says there were five drug-related overdoses in Cornwall on June 1, while the Renfrew County and District Health Unit says there has been a "sharp rise" in overdoses and negative drug reactions in the last three days.
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Hundreds of people claim they may have lost winning ticket for expiring $70M Lotto Max prize
Hundreds of people have come forward to claim they could be the winner of the expiring $70 million Lotto Max prize.
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Hidden camera found in Gatineau school washroom
![CTV's Leah Larocque reports on charges laid after camera found in ceiling above girls' bathroom stalls at Gatineau elementary school.]()
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Iranian family's status in limbo
![A family takes their desperate plight outside the Prime Minister's Office in a bid to stay in Canada. CTV's Katie Griffin reports.]()
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Two days of record-setting heat
![High air conditioning use on a record-setting hot day may have caused a power outage in Kanata. CTV's Natalie van Rooy reports.]()
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Costco projects lower meat sales
![It's a barometer of a possible recession. Costco plans to sell fewer steaks as consumers cut back. CTV's Tyler Fleming reports.]()
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CHIP in for CHEO
![CHEO Foundation receives the first big cheque before the telethon weekend on CTV Ottawa.]()
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Umpire shortage affects baseball league
![CTV's Nate Vandermeer explains why there are fewer umpires available to call games.]()
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Friday 6 p.m. weather update
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Eastern Ontario storm caught on camera
![A storm moves through Hulbert, Ont. on Friday, as weather warnings remained in effect for eastern Ontario.]()
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Researchers create device to detect Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
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AC use blamed for power outages
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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 2-4
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec during the first weekend in June.
New non-invasive tool can detect early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Researchers at Carleton University's Department of Electronics in Ottawa created a ground-breaking testing device to detect early signs of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through biomolecular activities in a person’s saliva.
Hundreds of people claim they may have lost winning ticket for expiring $70M Lotto Max prize
Hundreds of people have come forward to claim they could be the winner of the expiring $70 million Lotto Max prize.
Cheap flights to Boston attracting Canadian travellers to Massena, N.Y.
A small-town airport just 90 minutes from Ottawa is offering huge deals on flights to Boston, and Canadians are heading to Massena, New York to save hundreds of dollars on tickets.
Would you eat this? Ready-to-cook fish 3D-printed in a lab
Forget your hook, line and sinker. An Israeli foodtech company says it has 3D printed the first ever ready-to-cook fish filet using animal cells cultivated and grown in a laboratory.
DJ dad in Guelph, Ont. brings his beats to the streets on the back of stroller
A Guelph man is gaining online popularity for scratching and sampling during his walks around the Royal City.
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HEAT WAVE | Here's how you can identify heat stroke and prevent serious symptoms
Some communities in Quebec are expected to get record-high temperatures and Environment Canada has issued several weather warnings and watches for heat. Dr. Christopher Labos spoke to CTV News anchor Mutsumi Takahashi about heat and sunstroke and tips for preventing serious consequences in the sun.
'Tragedies occur far too often': Canada Safety Council shares swimming safety tips
With the summer swimming season fast approaching, the Canada Safety Council is reminding people to be careful and take measures to prevent drowning, especially after three children died just days apart.
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Man arrested after hidden camera found in washroom at Gatineau, Que. elementary school
Gatineau police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to the investigation into a hidden camera discovered in the washroom at an elementary school.
Ottawa man facing hate charges after alleged assault
Ottawa police have laid hate-motivated charges against a 54-year-old man following an incident on Preston Street earlier this month.
Ottawa police seek to identify Laurier Avenue robbery suspects
Ottawa police are asking for the public's help in identifying two people accused of robbing a business in Sandy Hill.
Ottawa police find blood, but no victim after reported ByWard Market shooting
Ottawa police are investigating after someone was apparently injured in a shooting in the ByWard Market late Thursday night.
Pembroke, Ont. homicide victims identified as Toronto-area teens
The victims of a double homicide in Pembroke, Ont. last weekend have been identified as 16-year-olds from the Greater Toronto Area, police said Friday.
YOUR HEALTH
Nursing shortage will close Carleton Place hospital ER for 16 hours this weekend
The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital says the emergency department will be closed from 3 p.m. on Sunday until 7 a.m. on Monday.
CHEO lifts mandatory masking rules in hallways, cafeterias and elevators
Patients and visitors at CHEO are no longer required to wear a mask in public areas and non-clinical areas, such as hallways, elevators and cafeterias.
4 things to watch out for in extreme heat
With the forecast predicting the hottest day of the year so far, the risk of heat-related illnesses is high. After a long winter, it's natural to want to get outside and enjoy hot, sunny weather, but there are ways to do so safely.
Ottawa Hospital emergency physicians to support Kemptville hospital ER this summer
Ottawa Hospital emergency physicians will be covering shifts in the Kemptville hospital's emergency department this summer, to ensure the community will continue to have access to emergency care.
Arnprior, Ont. ER the latest rural hospital to experience staff shortages
The Arnprior Regional Hospital was forced to close its emergency room Monday night for the second time this month.
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Antipsychotic drugs use increased in Canadian long-term care homes, pointing to possible quality-of-care issues: study
New study finds increase in antipsychotic drugs use in long-term care homes across Canada, despite no significant increase in behavioural symptoms – something that may expose a potential area of concern for quality of care, researchers say.
More than 5,000 new species discovered at future deep-sea mining site in Pacific Ocean
More than 5,000 new species have been discovered at an expansive future deep-sea mining site in the Pacific Ocean.
Here's what Nova Scotia's wildfires look like from outer space
Photos released by NASA taken from International Space Station show the immense scale of the wildfires in Nova Scotia, with billowing smoke engulfing the landscape.
Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec
Notorious serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo was moved to a medium-security prison in Quebec this week.
Special rapporteur David Johnston’s office hired crisis communications firm Navigator
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Air Canada should face more consequences after two disruptions in a week, consumer advocate says
An airline consumer advocate says Air Canada should face tougher consequences for stranding passengers after two disruptions in a week.
Canada's 'unprecedented' fire season linked to climate change, will be the new normal: scientists
At the moment, wildfires are burning across six provinces and one territory in Canada — and they’re still spreading in what’s being called an unprecedented fire season. While firefighters work tirelessly to battle the merciless flames and prevent further destruction, scientists say the wildfires are linked to climate change and that this will be the new normal.
'Utterly disgusting': Canadian Army sergeant fined for 'anti-Jewish' comments
A 38-year-old sergeant in the Canadian Army was fined $3,000 and issued a severe reprimand after he made what a military judge described as 'utterly disgusting' anti-Jewish comments while conducting an infantry training course in 2021.
Experts warn of 'rapid' growth of IBD as number of Canadians diagnosed set to reach 470K by 2035
The number of people in Canada with inflammatory bowel disease is increasing rapidly and is expected to grow to 470,000 by 2035, according to a new report from Crohn's and Colitis Canada.
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Halifax-area wildfire in 'state of being held': Official
N.S. Premier Tim Houston speaks about the devastation the wildfires are causing and the need for residents to respect the fire ban.
Hidden camera found inside Que. elementary school washroom
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