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Elderly woman dies after being hit by garbage truck

An elderly woman has died after being hit by a garbage truck Monday morning.

Ottawa police respond to a scene in the area of Joliffe Street and Tupper Avenue, where an elderly woman was hit by a garbage truck. July 4, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Gilles Laframboise)

Ottawa police under investigation after officer shot barricaded man with anti-riot weapon

Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after an Ottawa police officer shot a man with an anti-riot weapon Monday.

Special Investigations Unit. (File image)

Ottawa entering new wave of COVID-19: OPH

Ottawa Public Health says Ottawa is entering a new wave of COVID-19, saying indicators show a rising level of transmission in the community.

People shop in The Glebe neighbourhood of Ottawa on Friday, June 24, 2022. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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Ottawa firefighters victorious in Firefit competition held in Montreal

Ottawa firefighters came out on top at the regional Firefit competition held in Montreal this weekend, with the Longueuil and Montreal teams taking second and third place.

Firefighters compete in the Firefit Championships in Montreal, Sunday, July 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

People seen surfing on Toronto subway train in 'incredibly ill-advised' stunt

An 'incredibly ill-advised stunt' is being investigated by the Toronto Transit Commission after video emerged of two masked men carrying Canadian flags while surfing on top of a train.

A screen grab of two men filmed train surfing on the Scarborough Rapid Transit system. (Chase TO/YouTube screenshot)

'Incompetence is incalculable': Airport frustrations sour Canadians' summer travel plans

CTVNews.ca asked Canadians to share their travel horror stories as cancelled flights, delays and lost luggage throw a wrench in Canadians' summer travel plans, due in part to staffing shortages at Canadian airports. Some report sleeping at airports and others say it took days to get to or from a destination.

Jacques Bernier looks for his bicycle among a pile of unclaimed baggage at Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport, in Montreal, June 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Antique vampire-slaying kit sparks international bidding war at auction

A vampire-slaying kit once owned by a British aristocrat sparked an international bidding war before selling for six times its estimated price, according to Hansons Auctioneers.

Canada Day police presence ends downtown and Tamara Lich appears for a bail hearing: Five stories to watch this week

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at five stories to watch in Ottawa this week.

14 festivals and events in the Ottawa area this summer

With Canada Day festivities in the books, it's time to look ahead to the many festivals and events happening in the Ottawa area throughout the summer.

Calgary's new 'Museum of Failure' aims to spark creativity

It's been said no one's success is complete without failure, but a new international exhibit in Calgary is proving that even some of the most talented innovators had some of the worst ideas for consumers.

Canada Day protests and parties in Ottawa and a new entry in the race for mayor: Top five stories this week

Parties and protests mark Canada Day in Ottawa, a mother and daughter killed in a south end home and a new entrant in the race for mayor. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the top five stories on our website this week.

COVID-19 in Ottawa

Ottawa entering new wave of COVID-19: OPH

Ottawa Public Health says Ottawa is entering a new wave of COVID-19, saying indicators show a rising level of transmission in the community.
Expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility could help stem fall wave, epidemiologist says

An Ottawa epidemiologist says expanding eligibility of COVID-19 boosters to allow adults to get a fourth dose if they wish could help stem a possible fall wave.
Soldier protesting COVID-19 mandates completes march in Ottawa ahead of Canada Day

Canadian Forces veteran James Topp marched through Ottawa on Thursday on the final leg of his cross-country march, and was joined by Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre for part of the walk.

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Ottawa residents asked to weigh in on city, police response to ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest

Do you have an opinion about how the city and Ottawa police handled the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests earlier this year? Now’s your chance to talk about it.
Former Sask. premier Brad Wall gave strategic advice to key convoy organizer

Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall was in contact with a key organizer of the Freedom Convoy anti-mandate protest, providing strategic advice before and after the Ottawa occupation began, according to court records obtained by CTV News.
Convoy organizer Lich in custody until at least Tuesday

Ottawa protest organizer Tamara Lich will remain in custody in Ottawa until at least Tuesday after she was arrested in Alberta for allegedly breaching bail conditions.

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Bank of Canada's rapid rate hikes likely to cause a recession, study finds

The Bank of Canada's strategy of rapidly increasing its key interest rate in an effort to tackle skyrocketing inflation will likely trigger a recession, a new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) says.

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Independence Day parade shooting leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained

A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revellers of all ages fled in terror. At least six people were killed and at least 30 wounded.

Travelling soon? Here's how to have a stress-free airport experience

As Canadian airports continue to experience long lines, cancelled flights and even lost luggage, travel expert Natalie Preddie says there still are ways to ensure a less stressful airport experience.

Ukrainian city of Sloviansk hit by 'massive shelling': mayor

A day after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in seizing an eastern Ukraine province essential to his wartime aims, a city in the path of Moscow's offensive came under sustained bombardment, its mayor said Tuesday.

Saving for retirement is becoming out of reach for young Canadians

Even though it may seem years away, saving for retirement is a top priority among 26 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 34, a recent survey from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan found. However, 79 per cent of respondents in that age group say saving for retirement is prohibitively expensive.

Daughter of Toronto Blue Jays coach killed in 'terrible accident' while tubing in U.S.

The 17-year-old daughter of the Toronto Blue Jays' first base coach died in a 'terrible accident' while tubing in the U.S. this weekend.

Climate protesters glue themselves to 200-year-old painting

Two climate change protesters were arrested after they glued themselves to the frame of a famous John Constable painting hanging in Britain's National Gallery, the central London museum and police said.

'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich set to have bail hearing

Tamara Lich, an organizer of the 'Freedom Convoy,' is set to appear in an Ottawa court today for a bail hearing after being arrested last week for allegedly breaching one of her bail conditions.

'They couldn't breathe': Survivor shares details inside migrant trailer

Simple advice from a friend to stay near the door may have saved Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás from the deadly fate that befell 53 other migrants when they were abandoned trapped in a sweltering semi-trailer last week on the edge of San Antonio. The 20-year-old from Guatemala's capital said it was already hot on June 27 when she stepped out of the warehouse on the Texas side of the Mexico border where she had been waiting and climbed into the back of the trailer.