Ottawa leading Ontario in vaccinating children ages 5-11
One-quarter of Ottawa children between five and 11 years old have received their first doses of COVID-19, the most of any public health unit in Ontario.
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60 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa as Ontario records six-month high
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 60 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday as the province reports more than 1,000 new cases for the first time in six months.
Ottawa police investigate sexual assault in Confederation Park this fall
Ottawa police are searching for a suspect in connection to a daytime sexual assault in Confederation Park this fall.
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The Nutcracker returns to the NAC
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The Ontario government says starting Dec. 13 at 8 a.m., individuals born in 1971 or earlier will be eligible to schedule a third dose appointment, as long as it's been 168 days since their second dose.
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Ottawa police charge 60 motorists with impaired driving in November
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Boosters recommended for those over 50, younger people may also get 3rd shot: NACI
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now strongly recommending adults over the age of 50 be offered COVID-19 boosters, while those aged 18 to 49 'may' be offered boosters based on individual risks and where they live.
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Health officials investigate six cases of legionellosis in the Outaouais
The CISSS de l'Outaouais released no other details about the six cases on Friday, adding it has been unable to identify the potential source of the contamination.
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Santa Chopper: Santa arrives at the Kingston Hospital by helicopter to visit kids
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'Come Home for Christmas': Brockville's festive plan to bring shoppers downtown
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WHO says measures used against Delta should work for Omicron
Measures used to counter the Delta variant should remain the foundation for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, even in the face of the new Omicron version of the virus, World Health Organization officials said Friday, while acknowledging that the travel restrictions imposed by some countries may buy time.
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Ottawa police seek east-end robbery suspect
Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help finding a woman who allegedly robbed an east-end business last month.
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Ski season begins at Camp Fortune
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Police collect donations for the 'Purse Project'
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The Nutcracker returns to the NAC
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Skip the Dishes is unpacking its largest orders, most popular food items and other statistics from the past year.
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Ikea sleepover: Denmark snow storm strands staff, customers overnight
In northern Denmark, an Ikea showroom turned into a vast bedroom. Six customers and about two dozen employees were stranded by a snowstorm and spent the night in the store, sleeping in the beds that are usually on show.
Home Alone in Stittsville: Family recreates holiday masterpiece to raise money for CHEO
The Turcotte family transformed their home on Cypress Gardens in Stittsville into a scene from "Home Alone."
Ontario boy gives passionate pre-game speech to his favourite hockey team
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What you need to know about Canada's updated vaccine rules for domestic travel
As of Nov. 30, the transition period allowing for a negative COVID-19 test from those looking to travel by plane, train or ship in Canada will end, meaning all travellers must be fully vaccinated before boarding and provide proof that they have received the complete doses of a vaccine series.
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Ottawa leading Ontario in vaccinating children ages 5-11
One-quarter of Ottawa children between five and 11 years old have received their first doses of COVID-19, the most of any public health unit in Ontario.
Ottawa Public Health prepares to administer COVID-19 boosters to adults 50 and over
The Ontario government says starting Dec. 13 at 8 a.m., individuals born in 1971 or earlier will be eligible to schedule a third dose appointment, as long as it's been 168 days since their second dose.
60 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa as Ontario records six-month high
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 60 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday as the province reports more than 1,000 new cases for the first time in six months.
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Ottawa Public Health reports 62 new COVID-19 cases, most in two months
Ottawa Public Health is reported its highest new COVID-19 case count in nearly two months as the province reports more than 900 new infections.
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Boosters recommended for those over 50, younger people may also get 3rd shot: NACI
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now strongly recommending adults over the age of 50 be offered COVID-19 boosters, while those aged 18 to 49 'may' be offered boosters based on individual risks and where they live.
'Feels like I'm being punished': Confusion over ArriveCAN app forces Canadian travellers into quarantine
Several fully vaccinated Canadians have been forced to quarantine for two weeks after returning from day trips to the U.S. and failing to pre-register on the ArriveCAN app, a requirement for re-entry.
'This is mandatory': Ottawa reminds Canadian travellers ArriveCAN app required for re-entry
The federal government is reminding that Canadian travellers must use ArriveCAN app for re-entry into the country after reports of vaccinated citizens being forced to quarantine as a result of confusion at the Canada-U.S. land border.
COVID-19 vaccines: Do we really need boosters? Experts weigh in
Experts say there are several reasons a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is necessary, including to protect against severe illness and death as immunity from the initial vaccine series wanes over time.
Vaccine inequity and challenges in its global distribution
The newly-discovered Omicron variant has highlighted the unequal distribution of vaccines in some of the most vulnerable groups in many lower-income countries. CTVNews.ca has created a series of charts illustrating this inequity and the challenges in its global distribution.
Canada inks deals with Pfizer, Merck for COVID-19 antiviral drugs
The federal government has signed deals with Pfizer and Merck to purchase their antiviral medications, pending Health Canada approval of the products. Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Ottawa has placed an initial order for one million of Pfizer's antiviral pills, and 500,000 of Merck's pills, with an option for 500,000 more.
Parents of Michigan teen charged in Oxford school shooting
A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday against the parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school, saying they failed to intervene on the day of the tragedy.
Man in Italy uses fake silicone arm to try to get vaccine certificate
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York Region Public Health confirmed its first positive case of the new Omicron variant.
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ArriveCAN app confusion: B.C. senior who spent 30 minutes across border given 2-week quarantine
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Ontario woman donates home to Indigenous community
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Actor Kal Penn to play Toronto Raptors superfan in new film
Hollywood actor Kal Penn is gearing up to play Toronto Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia on the big screen.
Returning from short trips into the U.S. without ArriveCAN app lands Manitobans 14-day quarantines
Some Manitobans are finding out the hard way about requirements to re-enter Canada after short trips into the U.S.
Minimum wage in New Brunswick to increase by largest percentage in 40 years
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3,000 wreaths, destined for veterans' headstones in Ottawa, stolen
Thousands of handmade wreaths, meant for a ceremony to honour fallen servicemen and servicewomen at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, have been stolen.
N.S. RCMP close 22-year-old case; rule death of Arlene McLean not a homicide
RCMP in Nova Scotia have closed a 22-year-old case on Wednesday and have determined the death of Arlene McLean was not a homicide.
