Coventry Road drive-thru COVID-19 testing site closed Wednesday due to forecast
The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at 300 Coventry Rd. will be closed Wednesday, with snow in the forecast.
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New Brunswick reported its first case of blood-clotting in a person who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Trudeau, Freeland seeking AstraZeneca shots as they become age-eligible with others
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland joined millions of generation X Canadians trying to nab a vaccine appointment at a pharmacy Tuesday.
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UPDATED | National vaccine panel puts off briefing where AstraZeneca advice update was expected
As some provinces begin expanding eligibility for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) was set to release updated guidance about the usage of the two-dose viral vector injection on Tuesday but has now postponed its announcement 'in order to further validate its data analysis.'
Don Martin: It's time for adult supervision or a premier replacement in Doug Ford's Ontario
I've never seen such raging ineptitude as Doug Ford is now showing as Ontario premier, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
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Filing 2020 taxes late could lead to months of delays for COVID-19 financial aid, says CRA
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.
Why doctors, advocates are calling for permanent paid sick days for Canadian workers
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.
Sickness benefit available, feds willing to help provinces vaccinate: PM Trudeau
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.
As Liberals consider EI update, gig workers hope to qualify for social safety net
The place of gig workers has become a key issue in ongoing deliberation on how the decades-old employment insurance system will be updated.
Tricky tax season shaping up as Canadians weigh pandemic benefits and income loss
As millions of Canadians prepare to file their taxes this spring following an unusual year, it’s proving to be a trickier tax season than normal.
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Ottawa Public Health reports 186 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
Ottawa Public Health says 186 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 and one more person has died.
Doug Ford government 'considering' provincial paid sick leave program
More than a year into the pandemic, Premier Doug Ford is considering an Ontario-based paid sick leave program as his government faces widespread condemnation of its handling of the third wave of COVID-19.
Masks to become mandatory at Ottawa playgrounds starting Wednesday
Anyone within five metres of playground equipment, including play structures, swings, slides, climbers, and sand boxes, must wear a face covering under the new order.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Ottawa workplaces growing
Ottawa Public Health is reporting a steady increase in the number of COVID-19 outbreaks in local workplaces.
Nearly three dozen OC Transpo employees test positive for COVID-19 since March 1
OC Transpo confirms at least 34 employees have tested positive for the novel coronavirus between March 1 and April 18.
'Is it real to you yet?': Ottawa woman shares photo of wait for emergency room amid third wave
An Instagram post showing an Ottawa woman's wait for the emergency room is highlighting the toll the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on other people who need critical care.
Ottawa mayor slams border checkpoints, says they won't last the week
Ottawa's mayor says he doesn't think border checkpoints between Ottawa and Gatineau will last a week, while the city's police chief suggests enforcing them is not sustainable.
Ontario Hockey League cancels 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Ontario Hockey League has cancelled its 2020-21 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AstraZeneca vaccine available to Quebecers age 45 and up starting Wednesday
People 45 and up will be eligible as of Wednesday morning, Premier Francois Legault said in a press conference.
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Trudeau, Freeland seeking AstraZeneca shots as they become age-eligible with others
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland joined millions of generation X Canadians trying to nab a vaccine appointment at a pharmacy Tuesday.
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NEW | PM Trudeau 'hopeful' he'll be able to travel internationally for G7 in June
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is 'hopeful' that he will be able to travel internationally come June, so he can attend the G7 Leaders' Summit in the United Kingdom.
N.B. reports first case of blood-clotting from AstraZeneca vaccine; no new cases of COVID-19
New Brunswick reported its first case of blood-clotting in a person who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Court mostly upholds controversial Quebec secularism law, exempts English school boards
Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, has been upheld by the province's Superior Court, except for certain sections, including provisions affecting English school boards.
Canada's border restrictions to remain in place another month, at least
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Canada’s international and U.S. border restrictions will be in place for another month, at least.
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