New COVID-19 vaccination policy for visitors to Ottawa's four long-term care homes
Starting Nov. 15, all visitors, including designated caregivers, will need to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
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The Saskatchewan Health Authority said Friday it may activate the next stage of its triage plan, as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to overwhelm the health-care system.
Not the time to 'freely go wherever,' says Tam as non-essential travel advisory lifts
Canadians should carefully weigh any future decisions on taking foreign trips even though the federal government has lifted a global advisory asking them to avoid non-essential travel, health officials cautioned Friday.
Ontario to lift capacity limits in restaurants and gyms starting Monday, masking mandates to end by late March
The Ontario government has unveiled its long awaited plan to slowly lift public health restrictions as the COVID-19 situation in the province continues to level off.
People with allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine can still get second dose: NACI
Canada's vaccine advisory committee says it's possible to safely give a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people who experienced severe allergic reactions to their first shot.
Timeline of Ontario's plan to lift public health measures
Ontario has released a plan for lifting COVID-19 public health measures over several months. Here's the province's timeline:
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Travelling abroad: Experts say you need insurance before you go
As tourism resumes across much of the world, experts say purchasing travel insurance is necessary if Canadians want to stay safe and enjoy a trip abroad.
As some pandemic benefits expire, feds to spend $7.4B on new programs
The federal government has announced a suite of changes to the popular income and business support programs put in place during the pandemic and set to expire on Saturday. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland reminded Canadians on Thursday that the measures were always intended to be 'temporary.'
Pattie Lovett-Reid: The perfect storm is brewing for cash-strapped Canadians
With inflation soaring, some economists are predicting that interest rate increases won't be far behind. CTV's chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid looks at what that means for your finances in her latest column on CTVNews.ca.
Rising cost of living, burden of COVID-19 forcing Canadians further into debt: survey
A new survey suggests that the rising cost of living and the added burden of COVID-19 are forcing Canadians further into debt.
COVID-19 pandemic benefits set to expire this week for Canadian businesses and individuals
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy are set to expire on Oct. 23.
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'Gives us a level playing field': Ottawa businesses cheer the lifting of capacity limits in restaurants and gyms
Starting Monday, Ontario is lifting capacity limits in the "vast majority of settings" where proof of vaccination is required, including restaurants, bars and indoor areas of sports and recreational facilities such as gyms.
Kingston, Ont. police, bylaw expect 16,000 people at University District parties
With students back in Kingston after the Fall Reading Week, Kingston Bylaw says larger parties are expected this weekend for a second weekend of homecoming festivities.
Ottawa Valley OPP warns parents of teenagers playing dangerous and illegal games
Ontario Provincial Police say teenagers in Renfrew County are performing dangerous and illegal acts as a form of a game or a challenge.
Slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Ottawa on Friday
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 42 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday, the highest one-day increase in cases in a week.
Shopify engages private firm to support search for executive reported missing in Ottawa
Brett O'Grady, 35, was reported missing on Thursday, Oct. 14. He was last seen in the area of Avro Circle in the east end.
Tarred kitten Ashley makes a full recovery and finds her forever home
Ashley, the cat, is happy, healthy and being adopted by a new family, weeks after CTV News Ottawa told you about the kitten on the verge of death after being covered with hot tar.
Memorial to residential school victims removed from Parliament Hill
The federal government dismantled Friday a Parliament Hill memorial for Indigenous children who never returned from residential schools.
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Oct. 22-24
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at activities and events happening in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec this weekend.
Ottawa airport to resume international flights Oct. 31
International flights will resume at the Ottawa airport next week for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic brought travel to a halt.
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Court records: Baldwin didn't know weapon contained live round
Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by an assistant director who indicated it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, court records released Friday show.
What are prop guns and how are they dangerous? Alec Baldwin incident raises concerns
Firearms experts say it is rare for someone to be killed from a prop gun while filming a movie or TV show, as a weapons master or armorer is mandated to be on set to ensure everyone's safety, in addition to providing rigorous training and gun handling to actors beforehand.
Hollywood's tragic history of on-set accidents
The death of 42-year-old director of photography Halyna Hutchins while working on the movie 'Rust' is just the latest on-set tragedy. There have been multiple cases of deaths of crew members and stunt people at work.
Food insecurity and tainted water: Iqaluit grapples with dual crises
Amid the ongoing contaminated water crisis in Iqaluit, the impact of food insecurity is hitting some residents extremely hard as grocery prices in the territory are often two to three times higher than in southern Canada.
Ontario to lift capacity limits in restaurants and gyms starting Monday, masking mandates to end by late March
The Ontario government has unveiled its long awaited plan to slowly lift public health restrictions as the COVID-19 situation in the province continues to level off.
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Ontario to lift capacity limits in restaurants, gyms Monday
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks about reports that the Ford government is planning to loosen restrictions in Ontario.
Rogers chairman ousted from job amid boardroom drama
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