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No source found for 'overwhelming paint-like smell' that prompted hazmat call
The Ottawa Fire Services hazardous materials team has left an apartment building on St. Laurent Boulevard after residents reported an "overwhelming paint-like" smell.
Things you can do in Ottawa for free this winter
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at nine things you can do for free in Ottawa this winter.
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Driver facing careless driving, drug possession charges after Hwy. 416 crash, OPP says
Emergency crews responded to the single-vehicle rollover on Highway 416 during the snowstorm Sunday morning.
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Transit Commission awaiting draft budget specifics this week
Ottawa's Transit Commission meets this Thursday to discuss its 2023 draft budget, but some details found in the citywide draft are already raising questions.
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At least 15 groups have filed applications to buy the Ottawa Senators, NHL commissioner says
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says more than a dozen groups have filed applications to buy the Ottawa Senators, with a preliminary cut of the potential bidders expected later this month when the initial bids are submitted.
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A snowy Sunday that isn't -30
The extreme cold snap in Ottawa has ended and temperatures are forecast to keep rising to well above seasonal norms.
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Defence minister says Canada supports U.S. downing of Chinese balloon
The federal defence Minister says Canada 'unequivocally supports' the United States government's decision to shoot down a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was suspected of spying for China, noting the balloon violated Canadian airspace.
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Fire at hotel in downtown Ottawa
Black smoke was seen coming from the 22nd floor of Les Suites Hotel in downtown Ottawa on Saturday afternoon.
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Barefoot escape after one of six fires in Ottawa Saturday
Ottawa firefighters responded to three fires overnight and a fourth late in the morning as extreme cold gripped the capital.
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This was Ottawa's busiest photo radar camera in 2022
The 17 automated speed enforcement cameras set up in school zones across the city of Ottawa issued a total of 127,939 speeding tickets in 2022.
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Winterlude's outdoor activities resume today after an extremely cold start to the festival
Canadian Heritage says Winterlude's outdoor activities will resume in Ottawa and Gatineau on Saturday, one day after the extreme cold weather cancelled all outdoor events.
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'Freedom Convoy' anniversary in Ottawa and federal employees fired for claiming CERB: Top five stories this week
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the top five stories on our website this week.
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Ottawa Valley Titans looking to win gold at Ontario Winter Games
An Ottawa Valley under-14 hockey team is dominating the competition at the Ontario Winter Games in Renfrew County this weekend, and looking to become some of the first local athletes to win medals for the region.
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Merrickville, Ont. welcomes artists from Newfoundland and Labrador for special workshops
The village of Merrickville, Ont. is hosting artists from Newfoundland and Labrador this weekend, with local artists able to share their style and skills through intensive workshops.
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It's the coldest Feb. 4 in 100 years but it will get warmer
Ottawa is experiencing its coldest Feb. 4 in 100 years but the temperature is expected to rise steadily Saturday and into Sunday.
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One person injured in crash on Highway 417
Ottawa paramedics say one person was injured in a crash on Highway 417 Saturday morning.
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Dangerously cold weather continues
![It's the coldest Feb. 4 in a century, and the frigid weather is particularly dangerous for those experiencing homelessness. CTV’s Natalie Van Rooy reports.]()
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Extremely cold start to Winterlude
![Winterlude’s outdoor activities are officially underway after the extreme cold caused cancellations on the festival’s first day. CTV’s Jackie Perez reports.]()
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Ottawa Valley hockey team goes for gold
![The Ottawa Valley Titans are looking to win gold at the Ontario Winter Games in Renfrew County. CTV’s Dylan Dyson reports.]()
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Merrickville welcomes artists from the east coast
![Merrickville is hosting artists from Newfoundland and Labrador with local artists sharing their style and skills. CTV's Nate Vandermeer has the details.]()
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Saturday 6 p.m. weather update
![Here’s your full local 6 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.]()
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Bell Media Weekender – Feb. 4, 2023
![Bell Media Weekender Sam McDaid shares the best events and activities happening in Ottawa this weekend.]()
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Trivia night for a cause
![Robert Wein, one of 5 cyclist struck by a vehicle in Kanata more than 10 years ago, is looking to help those struggling from brain injuries like him.]()
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Coldest day in 27 years
![CTV's Katie Griffin with the extreme cold and frostbite warnings and a busy day for CAA working to boost dead batteries.]()
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Extreme cold cancels day's Winterlude events
![CTV's Leah Larocque on how the winter weather cancelled events on the opening day of Ottawa's winter festival.]()
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Ottawa home sales drop 35 per cent
![Ottawa home sales have dropped for 11 straight months. CTV's Dave Charbonneau explains the impact of higher borrowing costs.]()
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'Freedom Convoy' anniversary in Ottawa and federal employees fired for claiming CERB: Top five stories this week
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Kingston woman creates 'Thing' out of snow
A Kingston woman has built a snow sculpture on her front lawn that is both creepy and kooky.
'Bobi is special': Portuguese pooch breaks record for oldest living dog ever
A Portuguese dog named Bobi has been named the world’s oldest living dog by Guinness World Records, which claims the pooch is also the oldest canine ever recorded.
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Feb. 3-5
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec during the first weekend of February.
Six ways the city of Ottawa's 2023 budget will affect your wallet
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at six ways the 2023 city of Ottawa budget will cost you more this year.
These two Ottawa restaurants are among the most romantic in Canada
Two weeks before Valentine's Day, OpenTable has released a list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2023, based on more than one million reviews by OpenTable diners.
The bizarre history of Groundhog Day
It's about as strange (and cute) as holidays get. So how did Groundhog Day go from a kooky local tradition to an annual celebration even those of us who don't worry about winter can find the fun in?
Why Delissio pizzas and other Nestle products will disappear from Canadian stores
Nestle Canada says it is winding down its frozen meals and pizza business in Canada over the next six months. The four brands that will no longer be sold in the freezer aisle at Canadian grocery stores are Delissio, Stouffer's, Lean Cuisine and Life Cuisine.
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'Encouraging' signs about COVID-19, respiratory virus situation in Ottawa, health officials say
The weekly 'Respiratory Virus Snapshot" show COVID-19 activity level is declining, while influenza and RSV levels remain unchanged from last week.
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Activity in downtown Ottawa at 51 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in the fall, study finds
Ottawa ranks 45th out of 62 cities across Canada and the United States in a study on downtown recovery, with activity levels at 51 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.
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Three new deaths linked to COVID-19 in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health's twice-weekly COVID-19 update reported three new deaths and 116 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
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Home is where the Heart is
![Cardiac surgeon and Heart Month ambassador Vince Chan is grateful for your support of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. CTV's Joel Haslam reports.]()
Cardiac surgeon and Heart Month ambassador Vince Chan is grateful for your support of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. CTV's Joel Haslam reports.
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Infamous Rideau Street McDonald's closing
![The Rideau Street McDonald’s is closing permanently after 38 years in business. CTV’s Natalie van Rooy has the latest.]()
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These two Ottawa restaurants are among the most romantic in Canada
Two weeks before Valentine's Day, OpenTable has released a list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2023, based on more than one million reviews by OpenTable diners.
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China has reasons to keep cool after U.S. downs suspected spy balloon
China may respond to the U.S. shooting down its suspected spy balloon after warning of 'serious repercussions,' but analysts say any move will likely be finely calibrated to keep from worsening ties that both sides have been seeking to repair.
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U.S. downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
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Defence minister says Canada supports U.S. downing of Chinese balloon
The federal defence Minister says Canada 'unequivocally supports' the United States government's decision to shoot down a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was suspected of spying for China, noting the balloon violated Canadian airspace.
Justice minister open to amending bail laws, OPP commissioner says change 'needed now'
Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti says he is open to amending bail laws, which have come under increased scrutiny following the shooting death of an Ontario Provincial Police officer.
Poor oral health could affect the brain later in life: early study
An early study has shown keeping your gums and teeth healthy may have added benefits for your brain health.
Ukraine says 5 injured in rocket attacks on 2nd-largest city
Five people were injured in Russian rocket attacks Sunday in the centre of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, officials said.
U.S. election skeptics slow to get sweeping changes in GOP states
Republicans in some heavily conservative states won their campaigns for secretary of state last year after claiming they would make sweeping changes aimed at keeping fraud out of elections.
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