NEW THIS MORNING | COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for April 15, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Thursday, April 15.

The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Thursday, April 15.
While the research is still in its infancy, there is emerging anecdotal evidence from self-described ‘long-haulers’ who say their COVID-19 symptoms have improved after they were vaccinated.
Canada's seven-day average has reached its highest point of the pandemic, marking a grim milestone as hospitalizations increase across the country.
Canada's procurement minister says she is in the midst of negotiating new vaccine contracts to nail down supplies of vaccine booster shots if they're needed next year.
A Toronto woman is sharing her story of fighting off COVID-19 in an ICU days before giving birth, in the hope it will help more pregnant woman consider vaccination.
COVID-19 will continue to be a pandemic until equitable, global vaccine rollouts are put in place, experts say. Vaccine hoarding is slowing global vaccinations and could lead to variants that can evade current vaccines.
Worker and patient advocates in multiple provinces are calling for permanent paid sick days, arguing that the federal COVID-19 sick leave benefit has too many restrictions for lower-income, precarious and migrant workers.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reminding front-line workers about the availability of a federal sick leave benefit, and is offering premiers more help to speed up their vaccine rollouts as the country faces a third major surge in new cases.
The place of gig workers has become a key issue in ongoing deliberation on how the decades-old employment insurance system will be updated.
As millions of Canadians prepare to file their taxes this spring following an unusual year, it’s proving to be a trickier tax season than normal.
As Canada enters a potential third wave of COVID-19, entrepreneurs across the country are left questioning the future of their businesses, with others mourning the loss of what was.
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Thursday, April 15.
Ottawa's associate medical officer of health warns the health care system could be at "significant risk" if COVID-19 transmission continues to rise.
New rules for gathering limits and masking at city of Ottawa parks and public spaces could be in place by this weekend as the city looks to limit COVID-19 transmission.
Officers were called to the 1200 block of St. Laurent Blvd, near Ogilvie Road, around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday night.
A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos appeared on the screens of his fellow members of Parliament completely naked Wednesday.
There's rain in the forecast for the next six days in Ottawa.
The National Capital Commission says in light of Ontario's stay-at-home order, it will create more outdoor space for exercise again this weekend.
Ottawa Public Health is reporting another 329 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and three more residents have died.
Ottawa's general manager of emergency and protective services Anthony Di Monte told Councillors and the media on Wednesday Ottawa's vaccine deliveries will be delayed this week.
While the research is still in its infancy, there is emerging anecdotal evidence from self-described ‘long-haulers’ who say their COVID-19 symptoms have improved after they were vaccinated.
Canada's seven-day average has reached its highest point of the pandemic, marking a grim milestone as hospitalizations increase across the country.
Canada's procurement minister says she is in the midst of negotiating new vaccine contracts to nail down supplies of vaccine booster shots if they're needed next year.
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pitching a $20-per-tonne carbon price for consumers in his party's plan to tackle climate change.
The Biden administration on Thursday imposed new sanctions on Russia and expelled diplomatic personnel in response to election interference and cyber hacks by the country.
The pressure is on the provinces to accommodate the swift rollout of a rising supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
Pierre Lévesque filmed police in Sorel-Tracy, Que., as they used road spikes to stop an allegedly stolen truck on Wednesday.
A Cyclone helicopter made a precautionary landing at Nova Scotia's Rainbow Haven Provincial Park after noticing a cockpit indication.
A territorial goose attacks an unsuspecting Edmonton man and his two dogs Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Kristian Nairn shares his favourite 'Game Of Thrones' moment on the show's 10 year anniversary.
Dutch tourists paid $450 to volunteer for a 'lockdown vacation' to test whether they can be done safely during the pandemic.
The rare mandarin duck has been spotted in Laval and wildlife lovers are hoping to catch a glimpse.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase when public on Wednesday, and investors say it’s valuation could run in excess of $100 billion.