1 airlifted to hospital after fiery truck crash on Hwy. 416
One person was airlifted to hospital after a crash between a construction vehicle and a transport truck on Highway 416 Wednesday afternoon.
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'There seems to be optimism': The impact of interest rate cuts in Ottawa
For the first time in more than four years, the Bank of Canada has cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points from 5 per cent to 4.75 per cent, which could help cut costs for some Ottawa homeowners.
Cabbies propose Ottawa charge 'nominal fee' on Uber, taxi rides to cover potential lawsuit settlement
Taxi drivers are proposing a "nominal fee" on Uber and taxi rides in the City of Ottawa to cover the cost of a potential settlement in the class-action lawsuit over the city's handling of Uber's arrival 10 years ago.
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Kingston, Ont. mother charged with negligence after child found dead inside home
A Kingston mother is facing negligence and abandonment charges after one of her two children was found deceased inside a home last week.
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Ottawa and eastern Ontario, saying a "one day heat event" will begin this afternoon and end on Thursday.
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Ottawa extreme pogo sticker jumps into the Britain's Got Talent semifinals
Duncan Murray, professional extreme pogo sticker, made it to the semifinals on Britain's Got Talent. Now back in Ottawa, he's inspiring young people with The Duncan Pogo Show.
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Manufacturing business in Brockville, Ont. concerned about looming CSBA strike
Canarm Limited, a ventilation company with its headquarters in Brockville, Ont., is concerned about what a potential strike by employees with the Canada Border Services Agency (CSBA) would do for business.
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Demolition of Kingston, Ont.'s LaSalle Causeway expected this week
The federal government says the demolition of the bascule bridge on Kingston's LaSalle Causeway is expected to begin this week.
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When Dowaa Saleh was pregnant she received news no one wants to hear, but her unwavering determination sparked by a hit television show has now led her on a journey that’s inspired millions.
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No name paving company charging $4K for driveway jobs in Russell County, OPP warns
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Russell County is warning residents of an alleged fraudulent pavement company.
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Man accused of exposing himself while panhandling in downtown Kingston, Ont.
A Kingston man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself and assaulting a police officer in the city's downtown core last week.
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Bank of Canada cuts key rate for first time in more than 4 years
The Bank of Canada has cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points, a move not seen since the beginning of the pandemic.
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City closing Kanata Client Service Centre due to low demand
The Kanata Client Service Centre is closing its doors at the end of June due to low demand for services at the west end location.
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Driver going 181 km/h stopped on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa
A driver is facing a charge of stunt driving after being observed going 81 km/h over the speed limit on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa.
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Driver facing careless driving charge after driving through guardrail, hitting ditch, getting injured on County Road 41
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says an eastern Ontario diver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after hitting a ditch on Sunday in Stone Mills Township.
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The Nation man charged after crashing into railway crossing arm
Ontario Provincial Police arrested a 67-year-old man on impaired driving charges after crashing into a railway crossing arm in The Nation Township.
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Police recover nearly 1,500 stolen gift cards in Napanee area
Three Toronto residents are facing theft and fraud charges after police recovered nearly 1,500 stolen gift cards in the Greater Napanee area.
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Heading to downtown Montreal for the Grand Prix? You might want to leave your car at home
The Formula One Grand Prix is kicking off in Montreal, and city officials are asking anyone thinking of heading downtown this weekend to leave their car at home.
Suspect caught making sundae during Kelowna break-in: RCMP
Mounties in Kelowna nabbed a would-be burglar with an apparent sweet tooth over the weekend.
Kingston police 'inundated' by reports of fake Taylor Swift tickets sold on social media
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The 41st CHEO Telethon will be held all week on CTV and Newstalk 580 CFRA
The 41st CHEO Telethon kicked off on Monday, raising money and awareness about Ottawa's children's hospital. This year's telethon will run Monday to Friday on CTV News Ottawa, CTV Morning Live and Newstalk 580 CFRA, with the grand finale on CTV Ottawa on Saturday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Bus carrying Quebec tourists crashes in Cuba, leaving 1 dead and 26 injured
One person is dead and 26 were injured after a bus carrying Quebec tourists was involved in a collision in Cuba on Sunday.
Her gut was producing alcohol. Doctors didn't believe her
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A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here's what you need to know
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B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton dead following prison attack
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'There seems to be optimism': The impact of interest rate cuts in Ottawa
For the first time in more than four years, the Bank of Canada has cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points from 5 per cent to 4.75 per cent, which could help cut costs for some Ottawa homeowners.
Shoppers react to news residential development could be coming to Carlingwood mall
Shoppers hope the Carlingwood Shopping Centre continues to be an important community hub, even as the mall's new owners look at residential development potential.
Community housing organization in Ottawa giving 20 women refugees a fresh start
Twenty women refugees have found a new start in Ottawa thanks to the help of a community housing organization.
Developers eye residential future after buying Carlingwood Shopping Centre
A pair of development firms have purchased Ottawa's Carlingwood Shopping Centre, announcing a plan for future residential development, while continuing to operate the mall.
Gatineau makes the list for most affordable cities in Canada
The cost of living continues to be top of mind for Canadians right across the country and a city right across the river from Ottawa is being highlighted as a more affordable place to call home.
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No name paving company charging $4K for driveway jobs in Russell County, OPP warns
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Russell County is warning residents of an alleged fraudulent pavement company.
Driver facing careless driving charge after driving through guardrail, hitting ditch, getting injured on County Road 41
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says an eastern Ontario diver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after hitting a ditch on Sunday in Stone Mills Township.
The Nation man charged after crashing into railway crossing arm
Ontario Provincial Police arrested a 67-year-old man on impaired driving charges after crashing into a railway crossing arm in The Nation Township.
Police recover nearly 1,500 stolen gift cards in Napanee area
Three Toronto residents are facing theft and fraud charges after police recovered nearly 1,500 stolen gift cards in the Greater Napanee area.
Two teens facing charges after stolen bicycle in Gatineau, Que. found for sale on the internet
Two teenagers are facing charges after a woman tracked down her stolen bicycle for sale on the internet in Gatineau, Que.
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Air Canada is now offering free beer and wine on flights within Canada and the U.S. until the end of the year.
'Is this legal?': Elon Musk questions UBC hiring practices
Billionaire Elon Musk is questioning diversity and inclusion hiring practices, using the social media platform he owns to criticize a job posting from the University of British Columbia.
Hamilton children's hospital pauses tonsil, adenoid surgeries after death of 2 pediatric patients
McMaster Children’s Hospital is pausing scheduled tonsil and adenoid surgeries for patients under the age of 18 after officials say two pediatric patients who underwent the procedure died shortly after being discharged.
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A 'near-shore landslide' has opened up a large sinkhole that's eating one of the iconic beaches on Australia's World Heritage-listed K’gari Island, formerly known as Fraser Island.
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Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
President Vladimir Putin warned Germany on Wednesday that the use of its weapons by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia would mark a 'dangerous step.'
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Cold comfort: The cost of cooling our homes
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