Hydro Ottawa 'crushed' by storm: Another 2 to 4 days to restore power
The President and CEO of Hydro Ottawa says the local distribution network was 'crushed' by Saturday's storm and some people could be without power through the rest of the week.
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Spoiled food: City of Ottawa setting up disposal bins, financial help
The city of Ottawa says residents who have lost food because of the ongoing power outages in the city can apply for some financial assistance.
Emergency reception centres open Tuesday, but many city services closed
The city of Ottawa will have several emergency reception centres open again Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for residents affected by the storm.
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The power of the storm: Clarence-Rockland farmer's silo pushed off foundation
Residents and farmers near Clarence-Rockland were also hit hard by Saturday’s major storm.
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Ottawa's English and French school boards cancel classes on Tuesday to allow for storm cleanup
All elementary and secondary schools in Ottawa will be closed on Tuesday as the cleanup continues from Saturday's powerful storm.
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Ottawa residents in storm-hit communities supporting each other
As many residents in Ottawa have been left with no power, they have not been left without hope. Residents in the hardest hit areas have been helping each get through the aftermath of the devastating storm.
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Premier Ford says restoring hydro is the 'number one issue' following the storm
Premier Doug Ford says the top priority is to restore power across the region after Saturday's severe storm damaged hydro infrastructure and properties.
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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.
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Northern Tornadoes Project continues to investigate damage from Ontario-Quebec storm
Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project is investigating the aftermath of the deadly storm that blew across southern Ontario and Quebec, but analysis will take time.
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Hydro damage 'significantly worse' than the ice storm and tornadoes, Hydro Ottawa says
Hydro Ottawa says the damage from Saturday's storm is "simply beyond comprehension", and is "significantly worse" than the 1998 ice storm and the tornadoes that hit the capital three years ago.
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Boy, 6, seriously injured by dog in La Peche, Que.
Police in western Quebec say a young boy suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a dog in La Peche Monday.
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Ottawa's mayor says it would be a 'huge help' if residents work from home on Tuesday
Mayor Jim Watson is asking Ottawa residents to work from home over the next few days following the long weekend as the clean up continues from Saturday's devastating storm.
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Driver charged with careless driving after truck strikes Hwy. 401 guardrail near Lansdowne, Ont.
The OPP shared a photo on Twitter of damage to the guardrail along Highway 401 westbound near Lansdowne, Ont. Sunday evening.
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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.
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Slight chance of showers for the final day of the long weekend in Ottawa
A pleasant spring day is in the forecast for the final day of the Victoria Day long weekend.
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Deep River, Ont. police seek help finding missing man
Police in Deep River, Ont. are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 39-year-old man.
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Officials expect 3 to 4 days to restore power across Ottawa following storm
Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.
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Hydro Ottawa 'crushed' by storm
![Hydro Ottawa says it could take another 2-4 days to restore power in the city. CTV's Jeremie Charron reports.]()
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Hydro One update on power outages
![CTV's Graham Richardson speaks with Tiziana Baccega Rosa, spokesperson for Hydro One, about the power outages in Eastern Ontario.]()
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Ottawa schools cancel classes on Tuesday
![All elementary and secondary schools in Ottawa will be closed Tuesday after the storm. CTV's Jackie Perez reports.]()
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Ottawa residents urged to stay home
![Ottawa's mayor is urging people to stay off the roads if they can, as crews clean up downed power lines. CTV's Colton Praill reports.]()
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Merivale Road damage
![CTV's Leah Larocque captures video showing hydro poles, wires and debris littering Merivale Road two days after a storm hit.]()
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Hydro Ottawa clean up
![CTV News Ottawa's Shaun Vardon discovered crews working to fix hydro infrastructure along Ramsayville Road in Ottawa on Monday.]()
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Hydro wires down on Woodroffe Avenue
![CTV News Ottawa's Jackie Perez shows us the downed hydro lines on Woodroffe Avenue at Hunt Club Road.]()
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Aftermath of powerful storm
![CTV’s Colton Praill reports on the damage caused by a powerful storm and the cleanup efforts underway in Navan.]()
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Nepean woman faces devastating damage
![CTV’s Jackie Perez speaks with a Nepean woman who is both devastated and relieved no one was hurt, after the storm cause major damage to her home.]()
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People lineup for gas and water in Quebec
![In Chelsea and Wakefield, Quebec residents were lining up for gas and water after the storm left thousands without power. CTV’s Leanne Cusack reports.]()
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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 20-23
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at activities and events happening in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec over the Victoria Day long weekend.
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.
Affordable Ottawa Road Trips: 'Close To Home' and 'Further Afield' this long weekend
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'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek
A 12-year-old Ottawa boy is sharing his story after a magnet fishing trip turned up an unexpected find.
Ontario woman says daughter was discriminated against over face mask
An Ontario woman believes her daughter was discriminated against after she was allegedly kicked out of a local activity centre over her choice to wear a face mask.
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.
Jessica Lambert’s Courageous Comeback: First she walked. Now, she runs.
Typically, the sight of a runner on a country road isn’t remarkable. Unless that runner is Jessica Lambert.
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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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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.
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Election campaign signs defaced in Ottawa
Two Ottawa candidates in the provincial election have had multiple signs defaced and destroyed within the last week.
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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
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Two new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa
Two more Ottawa residents have died due to COVID-19, while the number of people in hospital with an active COVID-19 infection increased slightly at the start of the long weekend.
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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.
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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.
FREEDOM CONVOY
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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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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.'
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No direct request for Emergencies Act from Ottawa police, interim chief says
The Ottawa Police Services did not formally request that the federal government invoke the Emergencies Act during the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest, the city’s interim police chief told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday.
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The hog that helped the garden
![CTV’s Jackie Perez reports on the nine year old Quebec boy who solved a gardening problem with his pet pig.]()
CTV’s Jackie Perez reports on the nine year old Quebec boy who solved a gardening problem with his pet pig.
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Courageous comeback after a tragic accident
![Jessica Lambert was told she may never walk again. Today she’s running, and training for her first full marathon during Tamarack Race Weekend. Joel Haslam reports.]()
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Gun discovered by young magnet fisher
![A 12-year-old Ottawa boy made an unexpected discovery while magnet fishing that’s now in the hands of police. CTV’s Jeremie Charron reports.]()
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Hydro damage 'significantly worse' than the ice storm and tornadoes, Hydro Ottawa says
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'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek
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With Grand Manan's only bank set to close, residents of the N.B. island are fighting to keep it open
Residents on the New Brunswick island of Grand Manan are rallying to keep their village’s only bank open. The Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotiabank, notified customers of its plans to leave Grand Manan in January.
'Cougar' spotted in Vancouver neighbourhood was actually a large house cat: police
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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
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'A pretty amazing phenomenon': Giant ice shoves form on Lake Winnipeg
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Landspout tornado touched down in southern Sask.: Environment Canada
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