The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Friday, May 14.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.
Provinces became more punitive in their approach to COVID-19 infractions during the second wave of the pandemic, says the Canadian Civil Liberties Association in a report that suggests Quebec and Manitoba were particularly forceful in handing out tickets.
Just over 98 per cent of B.C.'s recent COVID-19 cases involved people who were either unvaccinated or had only been vaccinated for less than three weeks, according to health officials.
At Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement of the two week extension to the provincewide stay-home-order, he said this time will be dedicated to vaccinating as many teachers and students as possible.
Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, or so-called COVID-19 'long-haulers', may experience symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue and cognitive impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal life, according to a recent study.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says it has received a significantly higher volume of calls from taxpayers this tax season compared to a year ago and, as a result, wait times to access services have also increased.
The federal government has not extended the April 30 tax deadline for 2020 returns, and accountants say that’s leaving some Canadians in a lurch.
With income tax deadlines approaching, the federal government is warnings that filing late could mean delays of up to two months for anyone hoping to receive any of the various COVID-19 financial relief benefits.
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 latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Friday, May 14.
The Ontario government implemented new restrictions on interprovincial travel as part of steps to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec during the weekend of May 14-16.
Premier Doug Ford announced the stay-at-home order for Ottawa and all of Ontario will remain in effect until at least June 2.
Ontario Provincial Police responded to the crash in the westbound lanes of Hwy. 401, between Boundary Road and McConnell Avenue, just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
Across Ontario, there are 2,759 new cases of novel coronavirus on Thursday
Greyhound Canada is permanently cutting all bus routes across the country, shutting down the intercity bus carrier's operations in Canada after nearly a century of service.
Ottawa police are investigating the discovery of a body in the Ottawa River Thursday afternoon.
Charges against an Ottawa Valley server and bartender in connection to a 2017 car crash that killed two teens have been stayed.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.
Palestinians grabbed their children and belongings and fled neighborhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City on Friday as Israel unleashed a heavy barrage of artillery fire and airstrikes, killing a family of 6 in their home. Israel said it was clearing a network of militant tunnels ahead of a possible ground invasion.
Canada should respond to a UN committee examining whether it failed to protect Mi'kmaq fishers from racist violence, even though the independence of committee members can be questioned, a former human rights investigator says.
When it comes to inflation, a little goes a long way, CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid writes in her column on CTVNews.ca.
Canada has now administered at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 50.56 per cent of the country's eligible population.
After another night of violence, Israelis and Palestinians bury their dead. CTV's Joyce Napier reports.
The ethics commissioner has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach ethics laws regarding a federal contract for WE Charity.
Crews painted distancing circles throughout Toronto's popular Trinity Bellwoods Park for yet another summer to stop the spread of COVID-19.
The Last Chance Saloon is listed for $925K and comes complete with historic artifacts, tall tales, ghost stories and no end of lore.
One San Francisco realtor is hoping to cash in on an underwater investment.
Ellen DeGeneres is ending her hit talk show after allegations of running a toxic workplace.
A new study reveals that NASA's Voyager 1 probe has detected a 'persistent hum' coming from interstellar space billions of kilometres away.
