Ottawa Hospital receives $16.9 million boost in funding
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After four straight days of new COVID-19 case counts above 150, the number of infections in Ontario has dipped yet again.
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Quebec began the week by adding 298 more positive COVID-19 cases to the overall total since the start of the pandemic, which is 376,828.
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As the Canadian economy emerges from more than 15 months of COVID-19 restrictions and workers begin to return to the office, experts say a wave of employee resignations could trigger labour shortages in a variety of sectors.
Black-owned restaurants expect long recovery times from pandemic lows
Black restaurant owners say the pandemic has made things even tougher and predict that it could be months or even years before they recoup lost earnings, but they're bent on not letting the health crisis get the best of them.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Don't give in to the urge to splurge as COVID-19 lockdowns ease
Canadians have been saving more during the pandemic, with many enjoying some financial flexibility for the first time, writes Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid in her latest blog on CTVNews.ca. But we don't want to blow it now, especially with debt levels still stubbornly high.
CRA estimates 30,000 self-employed people may not have to repay CERB
The Canada Revenue Agency says thousands of self-employed workers who received emergency benefits last year won't have to repay any of it, as long as they meet certain conditions.
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Mary Simon installed as Canada's 30th Governor General
Mary Simon is now officially the Governor General of Canada, after being installed in a pared-down but historic and culturally-rich ceremony. A prominent Inuk leader and former ambassador, Simon is the 30th governor general Canada has had, and is the first Indigenous person to take on the role.
Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Monday
Across Ontario, there are 119 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
Verdict at 2019 Westboro bus crash trial expected Sept. 22
The verdict at the trial for the Ottawa bus driver charged in the January 2019 crash at the Westboro station will be presented at the end of September.
Ottawa Hospital receives $16.9 million boost in funding
The Ontario government is boosting funding for the Ottawa Hospital to help address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide health care to Ottawa residents.
Ottawa man charged with attempted murder in Russell Road shooting
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Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week open to all
Ottawa Public Health says its pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics are now open to anyone in the city 12 and older, no matter where they live.
Police find body of swimmer who disappeared in Gatineau River
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Special Air quality remains in effect; haze and humidity in store
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COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for July 26, 2021
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Mary Simon installed as Canada's 30th Governor General
Mary Simon is now officially the Governor General of Canada, after being installed in a pared-down but historic and culturally-rich ceremony. A prominent Inuk leader and former ambassador, Simon is the 30th governor general Canada has had, and is the first Indigenous person to take on the role.
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Mary Simon conveyed a message of hope, inclusiveness, and resilience as she delivered her first speech after being sworn in as the country's 30th Governor General and the first Indigenous person to hold the position.
U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant: White House
The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions 'at this point' due to concerns over the highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases, the White House confirmed on Monday.
Canada's building codes need more tornado-specific protections: engineering experts
In the wake of a devastating tornado that displaced more than 100 residents in southern Ontario earlier this month, engineering experts are calling for Canada’s building codes to be updated to include more protections against the natural disasters.
Germany's gymnasts wear body-covering unitards, rejecting 'sexualization' of sport
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