COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 68 more people in the city have tested positive for COVID-19. The number of COVID-19 cases in local hospitals remains steady.
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Human trials to begin on made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine you inhale, not inject
Researchers at McMaster University in Ontario have been approved to begin human trials on two Canadian-made COVID-19 vaccines that are delivered by inhaled aerosol to target the lungs and upper airways.
Excess mortality rate spikes in B.C. and Alberta, for reasons beyond COVID-19
Recent data from Statistics Canada shows an increase in estimated mortality numbers, especially in the provinces of B.C. and Alberta. Along with COVID-19, the spike in these two provinces is largely owed to the summer heatwave and illicit drug overdoses across different age groups.
B.C. confirms 4 more cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant
Another four cases of the concerning Omicron COVID-19 variant have been confirmed in British Columbia, health officials announced Tuesday.
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.
U.S. study of 6,000 people finds rapid tests 81 per cent accurate at detecting COVID-19
A new study believed to be the largest of its kind found that antigen rapid tests were overall 81 per cent accurate when compared with PCR test results, and were more accurate the more symptomatic a person was, adding more support to the idea that these tests could be used more widely.
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Canadian employers, facing labour shortage, accommodate the unvaccinated
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.
Extended COVID-19 pandemic benefits to cost feds $873M: PBO
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.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: What investors need to know about market reaction to the new COVID-19 variant
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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Ontario extends pause on reopening plan indefinitely as COVID-19 situation worsens
Ontario is extending its pause indefinitely on moving to the next step of the reopening plan as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and new modelling data suggests hospital capacity could be strained over the coming months.
You may have a harder time finding a turkey this holiday season
This time of year brings families together, and a big part of that celebration is the meal. But there are clear signs that a staple for most holiday meals will be harder to find this year.
Ottawa man charged after two-year investigation into international ransomware attacks
An Ottawa man has been charged following a nearly two-year investigation into several ransomware attacks on targets in Canada and the U.S.
Missing boy, 15, last seen on Centrepointe Drive
Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teenager.
Senate passes bill to ban conversion therapy
Conversion therapy will soon be banned across Canada, after the Senate agreed to the expedited passage of Bill C-4 on Tuesday. After multiple attempts to pass legislation banning the harmful practice failed in recent years, the bill has now cleared both the House of Commons and Senate without changes, in just over a week. Once it receives royal assent, the bill will become law.
These four Ottawa restaurants are among the top 100 in Canada
Atelier, Bar Lupulus, North & Navy and Riviera have all cracked OpenTable's 2021 list of the top 100 restaurants in Canada.
Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts
Military police have laid criminal charges against the Canadian Armed Forces' former head of human resources despite the Liberal government having said it would transfer the investigation and prosecution of sexual misconduct cases to civilian authorities.
Watch out for these 12 scams this Christmas
The holidays may be a time for giving, but for fraudsters, they're also a time for taking.
Are plexiglass barriers in restaurants doing more harm than good?
Some restaurants are electing not to use plexiglass barriers amid growing evidence that they aren't effective in halting the spread of COVID-19.
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Senate passes bill to ban conversion therapy
Conversion therapy will soon be banned across Canada, after the Senate agreed to the expedited passage of Bill C-4 on Tuesday. After multiple attempts to pass legislation banning the harmful practice failed in recent years, the bill has now cleared both the House of Commons and Senate without changes, in just over a week. Once it receives royal assent, the bill will become law.
Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts
Military police have laid criminal charges against the Canadian Armed Forces' former head of human resources despite the Liberal government having said it would transfer the investigation and prosecution of sexual misconduct cases to civilian authorities.
Canada plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine mandate to cover banks, telecoms sectors
Canada will soon crack down on COVID-19 mandates, forcing banks, telecommunications companies and all other federally regulated workspaces to ensure their employees are inoculated, Ottawa said on Tuesday.
Ontario extends pause on reopening plan indefinitely as COVID-19 situation worsens
Ontario is extending its pause indefinitely on moving to the next step of the reopening plan as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and new modelling data suggests hospital capacity could be strained over the coming months.
Afghan refugees treated to holiday shopping spree for essentials
A group of Afghan refugees got their first taste of a quintessentially Canadian holiday shopping spree thanks to the generosity of donors, allowing them to stock up on essentials.
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Why did Drake withdraw his Grammy Award nominations?
Virgin Radio's Jax Irwin explains why she thinks the Canadian star withdrew his nominations this year.
Video shows ash-covered village in Indonesia after eruption
Drone video shows the houses and fields of a village in Indonesia which have been devastated by the eruptions of Mount Semeru.
Ont. man inspires with music after beating cancer 3 times
Three-time cancer survivor Tymaz Bagbani beat the odds and now hopes to inspire others, sharing his near-death leukemia journey through his music.
Alta. couple's food truck serves Canadian cuisine in England
Bob and Cheryl Vandal set off from Alberta to make authentic Canadian dishes in the U.K. CTV’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
Remembering the victims of the Montreal mass shooting
Tributes were held for the 32nd anniversary of Montreal’s Polytechnique mass shooting. CTV’s Vanessa Lee reports.
Inside look at lives of Royal brothers, wives in new book
Biographer Christopher Andersen examines fraught relationships and more in his new book, 'Brothers & Wives'.
Italian artists paint Banksy inspired murals in Milan
Italian artists pay homage to Banksy with murals in Milan. CTV’s Paul Workman reports.
