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Canadians continue to report issues with the ArriveCan travel app, which is necessary in order to cross into Canada.
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While questions remain about the effectiveness of current vaccines in protecting against the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, experts insist that anyone who is eligible should still get their booster shot.
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Another 946 cases of COVID-19 and 11 related deaths have been recorded across British Columbia over the last 72 hours, the government said Monday as coronavirus hospitalizations reached a three-month low.
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The NDP's foreign affairs critic is calling Canada's travel restrictions on foreign nationals in the southern Africa region racist. The federal government announced a ban preventing foreign nationals in the southern Africa region from travelling into Canada in late November as a response to the Omicron variant.
Merck Canada to manufacture COVID-19 antiviral drug in Canada for global distribution
In a deal Ottawa hopes will help jump-start Canada's biomanufacturing industry and better secure its supply chain for future public health emergencies, Merck Canada is partnering with Thermo Fisher Scientific to manufacture its COVID-19 antiviral drug, molnupiravir, in Canada for global distribution.
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Canada's tight labour market is forcing many companies to offer regular COVID-19 testing over vaccine mandates, while others are reversing previously announced inoculation requirements even as Omicron variant cases rise.
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Extending both the sickness and caregiving benefits into next spring – as proposed in Bill C-2 – will cost the government approximately $873 million, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) estimates.
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CTV's chief financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid discusses the global market sell-off over fears of a new COVID-19 variant. Read her analysis on CTVNews.ca.
Some CERB recipients set to get notices that they owe feds some of the aid
Some Canadians who received a pandemic jobless benefit are set to receive notices that they have to repay some of the aid they received last year.
Liberals introduce new targeted pandemic aid bill for businesses, workers
The Liberal government introduced a new pandemic aid bill Wednesday afternoon that would maintain some financial supports for businesses and workers until at least the spring of 2022.
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Ottawa police are investigating a fatal shooting on Elmira Drive overnight.
ArriveCan app troubles causing consternation at border
Canadians continue to report issues with the ArriveCan travel app, which is necessary in order to cross into Canada.
Pharmacies already booking COVID-19 boosters for people 50 and older
A number of pharmacies are already booking COVID-19 booster shots for those 50 years old and over. Some people have bookings as early as next week.
Active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa on the rise, hospitalizations falling
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 55 more people in the city have tested positive for COVID-19. There was one fewer person in hospital with an active case Monday.
Ottawa Public Health quashes false rumour of child's death after COVID-19 vaccine
Ottawa Public Health is quashing a rumour shared on social media that falsely claims a child died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at a local vaccination clinic.
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A 16-year-old para equestrian is petition to have his beloved sport included in the Paralympic Games.
Snow mixed with rain slowing down clearing operations: City
The City of Ottawa says the heavy, wet snow mixed with rain is slowing down their ability to clear streets and sidewalks.
Tributes to victims on 32nd anniversary of Montreal's Polytechnique mass shooting
People gathered silently in front of Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique Monday to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of what's widely believed to be Canada's worst mass shooting specifically targeting women.
Police arrest 22 people, lay 185 charges in Ottawa Valley drug bust
Ontario Provincial Police say 22 people have been arrested and 185 charges have been laid following a major drug bust in the Upper Ottawa Valley.
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Travellers who've forgotten to use ArriveCan app can now give details at the border
Travellers who can't access the government's ArriveCan app, or simply forget to fill it out, may start to receive some clemency at the border after Canada's public safety minister gave new instructions to border officials to allow people to provide their travel details in person.
With the new Omicron variant, should you wait to get your booster shot?
While questions remain about the effectiveness of current vaccines in protecting against the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, experts insist that anyone who is eligible should still get their booster shot.
Document calling on feds to 'apprehend' unvaccinated is fake, Ontario officials say
A document circulating online about 'apprehending' unvaccinated people in Ontario is fake and has been sent to police for investigation, the government says.
Canadian traveller forced to stay in quarantine facility after negative COVID-19 test
A Canadian traveller returning from South Africa says he was forced to continue staying in a federal quarantine facility even after receiving a negative test.
O'Toole asks House to investigate toxic workplace allegations against Shannon Stubbs
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole has asked the House of Commons to probe allegations that one of his MPs, Shannon Stubbs, created a toxic work environment for her staff.
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