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.
Ottawa News | Local Breaking | CTV News Ottawa
Here's when gas prices will drop below $2 a litre in Ottawa
Gas prices are set to fall 13 cents a litre over the next two days, giving drivers some relief at the pumps ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend.
Montreal has 17 suspected monkeypox cases; officials say it's 'not highly contagious' or severe
Montreal Public Health said they're asking health workers to be alert for monkeypox cases but said the illness is also not extremely contagious and is the milder of two strains. There are 17 suspected cases in the Montreal area.
MORE TOP STORIES
-
Judge orders Melnyk-owned company to turn over documents in LeBreton dispute
A judge has ordered a company owned by late Senators owner Eugene Melnyk to turn over documents in a legal fight with Trinity Development Group about an ill-fated bid to redevelop LeBreton Flats.
-
Royal Military College holding memorial to remember four cadets killed in Kingston, Ont.
A memorial service will be held at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ont. this evening to remember the four cadets who were killed when their vehicle went into the water last month.
-
Second murder suspect arrested in double fatal shooting at Ottawa shopping plaza
The second of three men wanted on charges of first-degree murder in connection to a double homicide at an Ottawa shopping centre last spring is now in police custody.
-
Hwy. 401 driver nabbed for speeding with newborn in unbuckled car seat
An Ontario Provincial Police officer stopped the vehicle going 142 km/h in Augusta Township on Thursday.
-
Kingston, Ont. school board renames Sir John A. Macdonald School as Ecole Maple
Sir John A. Macdonald Public School in Kingston, Ont. will now be known as École Maple Elementary School.
-
Ottawa taxi rates increasing 10 per cent in June
Ottawa taxi fares are going up for the first time in 12 years, as drivers deal with higher costs to fill up the gas tank.
-
Bryan Adams will perform in Ottawa this fall
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams will be stopping in Ottawa this fall as part of a cross-Canada tour.
-
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.
-
Prince Charles and Camilla spend the day in Ottawa
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla had a busy itinerary in Ottawa on Day 2 of their visit to Canada, running behind schedule for much of the day, but patient royal watchers were thrilled to meet them.
-
Poilievre faces backlash for comments on Jordan Peterson podcast
Some are calling attention to a comment about 'Anglo-Saxon words' that Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre made while appearing as a guest on controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson’s podcast. The term has been used by those on the far-right to differentiate white people from immigrants and people of colour.
-
Prince Charles and Camilla wrap up Canada visit in Northwest Territories
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have started their journey to Canada's North, where they are scheduled to speak with First Nations chiefs as the final day of the royal visit focuses on Indigenous issues and climate change.
-
Cool and cloudy with a few showers in Ottawa on Thursday
Environment Canada’s weather forecast calls for cloudy skies and a few showers beginning this morning.
-
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.'
-
Here's what you need to know about fireworks in Ottawa over the Victoria Day long weekend
You can only set off fireworks to celebrate Victoria Day on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in Ottawa over the holiday weekend.
Latest Videos
-
What we know so far about the monkeypox cases in Canada
![]()
-
Advanced polls open in Ontario
![Advanced voting locations are now open in Ontario. CTV's Leah Larocque reports from a polling station.]()
-
Answering family law questions
![CTV's Leanne Cusack talks to Rebekah Schultz, lawyer at Nelligan Law, who answers legal questions about divorce.]()
-
Answering employment law questions
![CTV's Leanne Cusack speaks with Malini Vijaykumar, lawyer at Nelligan Law, who answers employment law questions.]()
-
Thursday midday weather update
![Here's your full local midday forecast for Thursday, May 19, 2022.]()
-
One-Tank Trips: Smiths Falls
![Blogger Jessica Traina joins us with things to do and see in Smith Falls and all on just one tank of gas.]()
-
Gas Prices Expected To Fall Ahead Of The Long Weekend
![Canadians For Affordable Energy President Dan McTeague joins us with more on prices at the pump finally going down after recent record highs.]()
-
Morning Sports Update
![TSN1200 Host Shawn Simpson joins CTV Morning Live with the very latest from the world of sports.]()
-
Morning Rush: Baby Formula Shortage
![The Morning Rush's Bill Carroll joins us with more on the recent baby formula shortage and how it's affecting local parents.]()
-
Morning Update: Relief At The Pumps
![CTV Morning Live Hosts Annette Goerner and Leslie Roberts have your Thursday morning headlines.]()
Editor's Picks
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.
Here's what you need to know about fireworks in Ottawa over the Victoria Day long weekend
You can only set off fireworks to celebrate Victoria Day on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in Ottawa over the holiday weekend.
$1 million Lotto Max winning ticket remains unclaimed in Aylmer, Que.
Lottery players in Gatineau, Que. will want to check wallets, purses, nightstands and cupboards for an unclaimed lottery ticket worth $1 million.
RECAP: Prince Charles and Camilla's day in Ottawa
Follow along for live updates on Prince Charles and his wife Camilla's visit to Ottawa on Wednesday.
'Please' before 'cheese': Answers to your royal etiquette questions
Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau answers your questions about how to address the royal couple, how to dress if you're meeting them, and whether or not you can ask for a selfie.
Loblaw to adopt Ukrainian spelling of chicken Kyiv for frozen dish
One of Canada's largest supermarket chains is taking a small but meaningful step to signal its support for Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia's invasion.
Yumi Nu’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, Jordan Peterson comments spark body acceptance conversation
Advocates are standing up for body acceptance after the latest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover was met with hate comments for featuring plus-sized model Yumi Nu.
These two Ottawa restaurants are in the top 100 in Canada for outdoor dining
Two Ottawa restaurants have cracked OpenTable’s list of Canada’s best 100 restaurants for outdoor dining.
Featured
-
SPONSORED
SPONSORED | Planning a trip? Here's why you should use a travel agent
Let’s cut to the chase: after a long break from vacations, Canadians are ready to travel. However, there are some concerns travellers have before hopping on their next flight. People want to make sure the places they visit are safe, they want to understand if there are any pandemic restrictions, and they want to have a great plan for their time.
-
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
-
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.
-
Election campaign signs defaced in Ottawa
Two Ottawa candidates in the provincial election have had multiple signs defaced and destroyed within the last week.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
Three new COVID-19 deaths reported in Ottawa Tuesday
Ottawa Public Health is reporting three new COVID-19 deaths in the city. The number of residents in hospital because of an active case of COVID-19 has dropped to its lowest level since early March.
ROLLING THUNDER
-
Biker protest cost up to $3M to police, sustainable solution needed: board chair
The 'Rolling Thunder' protest in the national capital over the weekend cost an estimated $2.5 to $3 million to police, says the chair of Ottawa's police services board.
-
Police investigating 'hate-motivated mischief' at Ottawa bikers' church
Ottawa police say they are investigating an incident of 'hate-motivated mischief' at a Vanier church, discovered three hours before a service was held as part of the 'Rolling Thunder' biker rally, after reports of thumbtacks strewn across the ground and graffiti on one of the church's walls.
-
'Rolling Thunder Ottawa' event wraps up with bikers' church service
Hundreds of people packed a church in Ottawa’s Vanier neighbourhood for a 'bikers' church service,' the final scheduled event of the 'Rolling Thunder Ottawa' biker event this weekend. The service was held just hours after Ottawa police launched an investigation into 'hate-motivated mischief' over graffiti spray-painted on the church’s walls.
Stories Worth Watching
-
One-Tank Trips: Smiths Falls
![Blogger Jessica Traina joins us with things to do and see in Smith Falls and all on just one tank of gas.]()
Blogger Jessica Traina joins us with things to do and see in Smith Falls and all on just one tank of gas.
-
Long Weekend Activities For Kids
![Mom In The Know Julie Findlay joins us with some fun activities to keep the kids busy this long weekend.]()
-
Lesson in royalty from student's point of view
![CTV’s Leah Larocque spoke with Florence, a Grade 5 student at Assumption Catholic School after the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall paid a visit.]()
AROUND THE REGION
STAY CONNECTED
Don't Miss Videos
Ont. woman turns century-old caboose into a home
A retiree in Ontario purchased what is being called the 'cheapest home in the GTA' —a caboose located on a commercially zoned parking lot near Milton.
News Links
LISTEN LIVE
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Monkeypox: What is it and how does it spread?
A growing number of countries, including Canada, the U.S., Spain, Portugal, and the U.K, are reporting an unusual outbreak of monkeypox. Here is what we know about this rare virus.
Canada inflation: How we compare to other G7 nations
With a meeting of G7 finance ministers underway this week, a CTVNews.ca analysis found that while Canadians are feeling the pain of record-high inflation, among G7 nations we are surpassed by Germany, the U.S., and the U.K.
Conservatives want Canada to revert to pre-pandemic travel rules
The Conservative Party is doubling down on its call for the federal government to do away with travel restrictions and revert back to 'pre-pandemic rules' in light of recent airport delays.
Jason Kenney has quit as UCP leader. What happens to the party and government now?
With Jason Kenney having stepped down as leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party, who is now leader of the province?
NEW
NEW | Man charged in Edison Avenue homicide in Winnipeg; police investigating possibility of more victims
The Winnipeg Police Service has changed a 35-year-old man with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman whose remains were found near an apartment building in North Kildonan, and police are investigating the possibility of more victims.
Health Canada warns of formula shortage for babies with food allergies
Health Canada says there is currently a shortage in this country of infant formula designed for babies with food allergies and certain medical conditions amid a serious shortage in the United States.
BREAKING
BREAKING | Former legislative clerk found guilty of fraud, breach of trust in B.C. spending scandal
The former clerk of the British Columbia legislature has been found guilty of fraud and breach of trust in connection to allegations of improper spending made against him.
OPINION
OPINION | Don Martin: Premier Jason Kenney deserved a better death
There's a lesson for Canada's political leaders in the short life and quick death of Jason Kenney as premier of Alberta, writes Don Martin in an exclusive opinion column for CTVNews.ca.
Prince Charles and Camilla wrap up Canada visit in Northwest Territories
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have started their journey to Canada's North, where they are scheduled to speak with First Nations chiefs as the final day of the royal visit focuses on Indigenous issues and climate change.
CTV News Video Network
LIVE NOW: Alta. NDP Leader Notley speaks on Jason Kenney
LIVE NOW: MPs debate during question period
LIVE NOW: Testimony continues in Depp, Heard trial
Bush jokes after gaffe about Russian invasion of Ukraine
Gas prices expected to fall ahead of the long weekend
Homebuyer's remorse: Lawyer on getting out of your purchase
'Tasteless' dress code sign at Ont. school ignites debate
Smuggling pigeon caught carrying drugs into Peruvian jail
Highlights from Across Canada
100-year-old veteran to walk 100km for homeless heroes
A soon-to-be centenarian and veteran of the Second World War is about to walk 100 kilometres to raise funds for homeless veterans.
Manitoba parents want changes to allow traditional Indigenous names on birth certificates
A new bill brought forward by Manitoba’s NDP would allow parents to give their children traditional Indigenous names.
'A pretty amazing phenomenon': Giant ice shoves form on Lake Winnipeg
Even though it is spring, some Manitobans were in for a cool surprise over the weekend as ice piled up on the shore of Lake Winnipeg, creating what looked like giant hills of ice.
Landspout tornado touched down in southern Sask.: Environment Canada
Environment Canada confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Caron, Sask. on Tuesday night.
'That's momhood': Breastfeeding B.C. woman saves pet goose from eagle attack
A front door camera at a home in British Columbia captured the moment when a woman saved her pet goose from an eagle attack, while also nursing her newborn.
'Irreplaceable': Thieves steal war veterans' donated items from Chilliwack museum
Volunteers with the CFB Chilliwack Historical Society are reeling after thieves broke into a military museum and stole irreplaceable items donated by war veterans and their families.
West Coast Trail hiker who lost eye on hike now fighting brain infection
A West Coast Trail hiker remains in hospital after losing his eye in a fall and developing a brain infection. His son says they're determined to one day return and finish the hike.
Canadian WWII flying ace 'Stocky' Edwards dies
One of Canada's most successful Second World War flying aces, James "Stocky" Edwards of Comox, B.C., has died at the age of 100.
Potted plant 'performs' music at Indigenous art gallery on Vancouver Island
When Rande Cook first spotted the potted plant, he 'hired' it on the spot. There was something about the snake plant that seemed to speak to him.
