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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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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Canada inks deals with Pfizer, Merck for COVID-19 antiviral drugs
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Toronto reports first three cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant
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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.
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.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by a driver in Kanata
Ottawa police say they are seeking witnesses after a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Kanata.
The Nutcracker returns to the NAC
After almost two years, the National Arts Centre is welcoming audiences back for the timeless story of The Nutcracker.
Gatineau long-term care employee charged with sexual assault
A 61-year-old employee at a Gatineau long-term care home has been charged with sexually assaulting a resident at the facility.
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.
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.
Ottawa police charge 60 motorists with impaired driving in November
Ottawa police are seeing an increase in impaired driving charges on Ottawa roads ahead of the holiday season.
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'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.
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.
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.
Calgary police suspends officer who made anti-vaccine mandate video while in uniform
A Calgary police officer is currently relieved from duty with pay for failing to adhere to the service's COVID-19 vaccination policy — and officials are looking into his role in posting a video on social media while in uniform, opposing the mandate and drawing comparison with the Holocaust and Hitler's regime.
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