Hydro Ottawa says goal is to restore power to all customers by the end of the weekend
Hydro Ottawa says "we are close" to restoring power to the "bulk energy system" as crews enter "the last phase" of restoration efforts.
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Gatineau police investigating stabbing death of 22-year-old man in Aylmer
A 22-year-old Gatineau man died in hospital after being stabbed outside an establishment in Aylmer on Saturday morning.
Storm cleanup continues as thousands of Ottawa residents mark eight days of no power
It’s been one week since a devastating storm swept through the nation’s capital, knocking out power to tens of thousands of people.
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Man dies after being struck by his own vehicle east of Ottawa
Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call at a home on Pearl Road in Champlain Township at about 5:45 p.m. Saturday.
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G2 driver clocked at 169 km/h on Hwy. 416 on first day with new vehicle
A G2 driver out for a spin in their new vehicle is now facing several charges after being observed speeding 69 km/h over the speed limit, police say.
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Ottawa woman, 95, sets Canadian record at Ottawa Race Weekend
Rejeanne Fairhead set a Canadian record in her first ever race at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.
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Ottawa residents left waiting for power to return
Now into the second week of storm cleanup, many Ottawa residents remain without power across the city.
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Advanced polling wraps ups as leaders enter home stretch of election campaign
Saturday marked the final day of advanced polling across the province, the last chance for eager voters to cast their ballot early.
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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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Tens of thousands spend the week in the dark and a special delivery on Hwy. 17: Top stories in Ottawa this week
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the top five stories in Ottawa this week.
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OPP treating the death of a man in a Pembroke, Ont. apartment as suspicious
In a media release Saturday afternoon, police said an incident occurred sometime during the afternoon on Friday at a downtown apartment.
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Gatineau River levels rise 'slightly', but officials insist no cause for concern
The city of Gatineau remains in "monitoring mode" as officials keep an eye on water levels along the Gatineau River through the city.
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Construction resumes on new main library at Ottawa's LeBreton Flats
Construction resumed on Ottawa's new $334 million central library at LeBreton Flats this week, three weeks after a strike by crane and heavy equipment operators shutdown the project.
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'We always have to be prepared': Seaway fire crews train for vehicle, weather scenarios
Several scenarios were set up at the Eastern Ontario Boneyard near Cardinal, Ont. for firefighter training on Saturday, including vehicle rollovers and a multi-car situation.
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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.
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Highrise residents preparing for a second weekend without power
As thousands of residents are still in the dark, some are trying to find the willpower to get through another weekend of outages.
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Ride for Dad roars through Kingston, Napanee
The roar of engines could be heard throughout the city of Kingston Saturday, as bikers hit the road, racing out to 'Ride for Dad', raising money and awareness for prostate cancer research.
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Ottawa residents helping those without power
![Neighbours are turning to each other for help as they go a week without power. CTV's Jackie Perez reports.]()
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Power expected to return by Sunday night
![Hydro Ottawa says they're in the final phase of restoration but 18,000 are still without power. CTV's Natalie Van Rooy reports.]()
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Advance Polls close
![Ottawa voters make their mark on the final day of advanced polling. CTV's Jeremie Charron reports.]()
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Extraction training for first responders
![In light of the storm, some emergency responders update their vehicle extraction skills. CTV's Nate Vandermeer reports]()
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Ride for Dad returns to Kingston
![Dozens of bikers take to Kingston streets to raise money for cancer research. CTV's Kimberley Johnson reports.]()
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Ottawa 7-day forecast for May 28
![Sunshine, a few clouds and warm temperatures expected this week.]()
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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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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.
'They're hilarious': B.C. hobby farm home to endless animal antics
A B.C. family has trouble getting their chores done on their farm each morning because of the antics of a pair of unlikely best friends – an elderly miniature horse and a rambunctious young golden retriever.
Ontario police release wild video showing stunt driver going 200 km/h on highway shoulder
Police have released new video of a recent incident in which a vehicle was caught doing doughnuts and speeding along the shoulder of busy Ontario roadways.
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.
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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.
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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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Esquimalt, B.C. community volunteer celebrates 75th birthday by providing hundreds of meals for others
Over the past two years, Greg saved what little money he had to celebrate his birthday by serving about 400 others.
'Mom, you gotta carry on': 58-year-old Winnipegger inspired to graduate high school by late son
Fifty-eight-year-old Vivian Ketchum is set to receive her high school diploma at a graduation ceremony at the University of Winnipeg next month. It is a moment that is decades in the making.
Crossword-loving grandma who thought she won $5,000 realized her lotto prize was actually a lot larger
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Small Vancouver startup believes it's created the solution to plastic pollution
Researchers working in partnership with UBC believe an eco-friendly material could help solve the world’s plastic pollution problem.
Researchers say new southern resident orca calf is female as full pod returns to B.C. waters
A full pod of southern resident killer whales has returned to the waters of British Columbia, where researchers have determined that a new baby in the group is a female.
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.
Unique optical phenomena puts on colourful show in Maritime sky
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'One ticket is all it takes': OLG reveals winner of $60-million jackpot
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