No evidence of community spread following COVID-19 outbreak at Garrison Petawawa
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit says there has been no evidence of community spread of COVID-19 following an outbreak at Garrison Petawawa.
Coronavirus in Ottawa | COVID-19 | CTV News Ottawa
More COVID-19 in Ottawa Stories
Coronavirus: What you need to know
Virus & Vaccine Trackers
CTVNews.ca Coronavirus Coverage
Quebec reports 1,196 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, highest since April
Quebec health officials are reporting almost 1,200 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Wednesday, the highest daily count since April 24.
Canada will have vaccine booster supply if NACI recommends wider usage: PM
As the federal government awaits new advice on prioritizing COVID-19 booster shots in light of concerns over the Omicron variant, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that should the call come to expand access, the supply will be there.
WHO agrees to launch talks on pact to tackle pandemics
The World Health Organization (WHO) agreed on Wednesday to launch negotiations on an international pact to prevent and control future pandemics at a time when the world is gearing up to battle the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.
WHO expects to have more information on Omicron transmission 'within days'
The World Health Organization expects to have more information on the transmissibility of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus within days, its technical lead on COVID-19, Maria van Kerkhove, said in a briefing on Wednesday.
Ontario logs 780 new COVID-19 cases as seven-day average continues to rise
Health officials reported an additional 780 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario on Wednesday, as well as six more deaths related to the disease.
Your Finances During the Crisis
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.
Will gas prices in Canada be affected by Biden tapping into U.S. oil reserves?
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday authorized the release of oil reserves with the hopes of curbing high energy costs, but one Canadian expert says it won't be enough to turn around rising gas prices and may in fact be followed by a small increase.
CTV News Ottawa Top Stories
One person dead in Westport, Ont. house fire
One person is dead after a house fire in Rideau Lakes Township. Emergency crews found one body in the home after the blaze was extinguished.
Ottawa surpasses 32,000 total COVID-19 cases
Ottawa Public Health says 50 more people in the city have tested positive for COVID-19, pushing the city's total case count beyond 32,000. One additional person is in the ICU.
NCC seeking ‘bold and transformational’ ideas for LeBreton Flats attractions
The NCC is launching a request for expressions of interest for major attractions on two parcels of land at LeBreton Flats.
OC Transpo is free for a month starting today
From now to the new year, fare boxes and Presto card readers on buses will be covered and fare gates at transit stations will be wide open. All Para Transpo trips, including rural trips, will be booked at no charge.
Electric vehicle chargers to be installed at most ONroute rest stops by summer
Electric vehicle charging stations are set to be installed at most ONroute rest stops in Ontario by next summer.
Here's which Ottawa schools are hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids this week
Ottawa Public Health is holding rotating pop-up clinics after school hours at 73 different schools between Dec. 2 and Dec. 23.
No evidence of community spread following COVID-19 outbreak at Garrison Petawawa
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit says there has been no evidence of community spread of COVID-19 following an outbreak at Garrison Petawawa.
Breaking
Breaking | 8-year-old dead, Girl Guides' members among pedestrians struck in London, Ont.
Police in London, Ont. say an eight-year-old girl has died following a pedestrian crash in the city on Tuesday night.
Ontario gave $210M in COVID support to ineligible businesses: AG
Ontario's auditor general has found that thousands of businesses received a total of more than $200 million in provincial COVID-19 supports that they weren't eligible for.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
WHO expects to have more information on Omicron transmission 'within days'
The World Health Organization expects to have more information on the transmissibility of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus within days, its technical lead on COVID-19, Maria van Kerkhove, said in a briefing on Wednesday.
Canada will have vaccine booster supply if NACI recommends wider usage: PM
As the federal government awaits new advice on prioritizing COVID-19 booster shots in light of concerns over the Omicron variant, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that should the call come to expand access, the supply will be there.
Breaking
Breaking | 8-year-old dead, Girl Guides' members among pedestrians struck in London, Ont.
Police in London, Ont. say an eight-year-old girl has died following a pedestrian crash in the city on Tuesday night.
B.C. storm: Evacuation alerts, state of emergency as communities brace for third atmospheric river
Evacuation alerts and travel advisories have been issued in parts of southwestern B.C. and the province’s coastal region, as a third atmospheric river threatens to bring heavy rain and more potential flooding to the area.
Young Canadians file court challenge calling for federal voting age to be lowered
A group of young people from across Canada has filed a court challenge arguing that the federal voting age should be lowered.
CTV News Video Network
Don't Miss Videos
CTV Atlantic anchor Steve Murphy signs off for the last time
As he finishes his final show as chief anchor of CTV News at Six in Halifax, Steve Murphy shares a final farewell.
What are your legal options if you slip and fall on ice?
Caught on cam: Surfer's close encounter with shark
This surfer in Puerto Rico was paddling on his board when he had a close brush with a shark near Middles Beach on Nov. 29.
Kitchener museum unveils Rolling Stones exhibition
This dog travels 30km every day via subway, tram and ferry
Meet Boji, a dog that travels daily using Istanbul's public transport system.
WATCH: Lifeboat at sea in harsh weather conditions in U.K.
Video from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution shows the rough weather a lifeboat had to go through amid Storm Arwen in the U.K.
Watch: Unique cloud formation seen above Winnipeg
Manitoba residents stopped on Sunday to look at a cloud with a giant, perfectly formed hole in it. CTV’s Jill Macyshon reports
Russia test-fires second missile amid tensions with the West
A hypersonic cruise missile was fired on Nov. 18 amidst recent tensions between Russia and the West. *
