COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for June 24, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Thursday, June 24, 2021.
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No evidence linking COVID-19 vaccinations for children and fertility issues later in life: experts
Concerns about whether COVID-19 vaccines will cause long-term fertility-related issues have rekindled as more children aged 12 and over are vaccinated in Canada and elsewhere, but experts say time-tested scientific research around vaccines shows these claims are baseless.
Young adults with mild COVID-19 suffering from persistent symptoms six months after infection: study
A new study has found that long-term symptoms after mild COVID-19 infection can persist for up to six months, including in young people.
N.B. seeks special access to Nova Scotia for New Brunswickers who are vaccinated
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said he's made a proposal to Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin that he thinks could lead to more relaxed travel rules for people travelling from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia.
Doug Ford considering moving Ontario to Step 2 of reopening on June 30, sources say
Premier Doug Ford is considering moving up the second step of Ontario's economic reopening by two days and is set to make the final decision during a cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday, CTV News Toronto has learned.
Confusion, frustration as Canadians react to COVID-19 travel restrictions for unvaccinated children
New rules unveiled by the federal government for international travel have been met with confusion and frustration as Canadians weigh family vacations against rules for quarantining unvaccinated children.
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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.
CRA says it had 'two to three times' as many people calling with tax queries in 2021 tax season
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.
Accountants, politicians call on Canada Revenue Agency to delay income tax deadline
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.
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.
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COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for June 24, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Thursday, June 24, 2021.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ottawa drop to lowest level in 2021
Ottawa Public Health says 15 more people in the city have tested positive for COVID-19 and one more person has died.
Coun. Jan Harder resigns as planning committee chair
Coun. Jan Harder resigned her position as chair of the planning committee Wednesday after the city's integrity commissioner found that she contravened council's code of conduct.
Doug Ford considering moving Ontario to Step 2 of reopening on June 30, sources say
Premier Doug Ford is considering moving up the second step of Ontario's economic reopening by two days and is set to make the final decision during a cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday, CTV News Toronto has learned.
Chris Phillips resigns from Senators Community Foundation
The Senators’ all-time games played leader has resigned as executive director of the Senators Community Foundation less than a year after it was established.
Petawawa decides against flying pride flag
The town of Petawawa won't fly the pride flag this year because of a two-decades-old rule saying the town must remain neutral.
City of Ottawa breaks record for daily shots in arms two days in a row
There was a major leap forward in the effort to vaccinate residents of Ottawa on Monday and another one on Tuesday.
Nearly $37 million needed to fix 'critical' deterioration at 24 Sussex Drive: NCC
It will cost $175 million over 10 years to restore Canada’s six official residences to good condition, according to a new report from the National Capital Commission.
Ottawa police charge man with historical sexual assaults at piano instructor's home
Ottawa police have charged a 41-year-old man with sexual assault in connection with alleged incidents at a piano instructor's home that date back to 1997.
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Sask. First Nation finds hundreds of burial sites near former residential school
The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan says it has made a 'horrific and shocking discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves' near the former Marieval Indian Residential School.
As more unmarked graves are found, Indigenous communities face renewed trauma
Indigenous communities are grappling with renewed trauma from the findings of hundreds of unmarked graves near former residential schools.
Indigenous crisis support: Where to find help
Here are a few resources available to help Indigenous peoples in crisis in Canada.
Alberta creates $8M fund to aid search for unmarked residential school graves
Alberta has created an $8 million fund to aid the search for unmarked graves and undocumented deaths linked to residential schools across the province.
Canadians must be savvy in navigating COVID-19 expertise: observers
As scientific and medical discourse plays out in real time online and in the media during the COVID-19 pandemic, observers specializing in science and risk communication say Canadians must be even more discerning in choosing which expert voices they listen to and amplify.
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A Saskatoon man has captured a video of a beaver standing underneath a Canadian flag near the Meewasin Trail.
Canada's only interprovincial zip line set to welcome riders
Canada's only interprovincial zip line will open soon. CTV's Tyler Fleming takes a trip over the Ottawa River.
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