COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for Oct. 18, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Monday, Oct. 18.
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COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility by province and territory in Canada
Although booster shots and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines aren't currently recommended for most Canadians, additional doses are being made available to certain populations or those who need to travel for work based on their province or territory of residence.
All Ontario residents can now download their COVID-19 vaccine certificate QR code
All Ontarians vaccinated against COVID-19 can now download their enhanced certificates, which include a QR code.
COVID-19 pandemic benefits set to expire this week for Canadian businesses and individuals
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy are set to expire on Oct. 23.
Vaccines, masks? Japan puzzling over sudden virus success
Daily new COVID-19 cases have plummeted from a mid-August peak of nearly 6,000 in Tokyo, with caseloads in the densely populated capital now routinely below 100, an 11-month low.
Growing number of Canadian hospitals to require visitors to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry
A growing number of Canadian hospitals are enacting policies requiring visitors and care partners to show proof of vaccination in order to gain entry, sparking yet another pandemic-era debate for ethicists.
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COVID-19 pandemic benefits set to expire this week for Canadian businesses and individuals
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy are set to expire on Oct. 23.
Can an employer reduce an employee's pay if they're permanently working remotely?
With many companies making remote work a permanent aspect of certain jobs, experts say employers cannot reduce a current employee's salary without consent and face legal risks if they do.
Canada faces wave of terminations as workplace vaccine mandates take effect: lawyer
Legal experts say Canada is facing a potential wave of terminations tied to mandatory workplace vaccine policies as a growing number of employers require workers to be fully inoculated against COVID-19 or risk losing their jobs.
There are new rules for employment insurance. Here's what you need to know
The employment insurance system is set for another round of pandemic-related changes that come into force.
Canadians with lowest credit scores led wave of pandemic credit card debt repayment
Canadians with the lowest credit ratings repaid the most credit card debt in the first year of the pandemic as part of a wave of non-mortgage debt repayments, Statistics Canada said Monday.
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Family of missing Ottawa man offering $10,000 reward for tips on whereabouts
The family of an Ottawa man who has been missing since Thursday is offering a $10,000 reward for tips that lead to him being found.
Queen's University condemns 'reckless behaviour' during homecoming celebrations in Kingston, Ont.
Kingston police, with assistance from the OPP riot squad and Durham Regional Police, moved in twice on Saturday to clear students from the streets and homes after declaring an 'aggravated nuisance party'.
Medical experts debate use of adult Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine formulation for kids
"I think that drawing out paediatric doses from the adult vials is not something that’s recommended at this point for a number of reasons," Dr. Theresa Tam said in her latest update.
Two G2 drivers charged with stunt driving in Barrhaven Saturday night
Ottawa police spent a second night targeting speeders and aggressive drivers in Ottawa's south end Saturday night.
Cloudy and cool with a chance of showers on Monday
Environment Canada’s weather forecast calls for a 30 per cent chance of showers in the morning and a cloudy afternoon with a high of 10 C.
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for Oct. 18, 2021
The latest on COVID-19 in Ottawa for Monday, Oct. 18.
Bylaw issues five charges for noise violations during Panda Game events in Sandy Hill
Both Ottawa Police and Ottawa Bylaw and Regulatory Services continues to investigate the incidents on Russell Avenue following the annual football game featuring the two universities in the capital.
University of Ottawa hosting free group therapy sessions to help residents overcome fears of needles during pandemic
"Your fear just holds you back so much," said Kat, who is afraid of needles but overcame her fear to get her shots.
Commuters begin a fifth week without O-Train service as city reviews return-to-service plan
City staff spent the weekend reviewing Rideau Transit Group's return-to-service delivery to resume service following the LRT derailment on Sept. 19.
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Colin Powell, first Black U.S. secretary of state, dies after complications from COVID-19
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from COVID-19, his family said on Facebook.
Growing number of Canadian hospitals to require visitors to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry
A growing number of Canadian hospitals are enacting policies requiring visitors and care partners to show proof of vaccination in order to gain entry, sparking yet another pandemic-era debate for ethicists.
Missionary group confirms kidnapping of one Canadian, 16 Americans in Haiti
A Canadian was among 17 missionaries allegedly kidnapped in Haiti on Saturday, Christian Aid Ministries said in a statement on its website.
COVID-19 pandemic benefits set to expire this week for Canadian businesses and individuals
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy are set to expire on Oct. 23.
Detective who solved Stefanie Rengel murder reveals teen killer's stunning admission to police
The Toronto homicide detective who solved the killing of Stefanie Rengel says he was left stunned by what the young woman charged with her murder revealed during her police interview.
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Quebec farmers harvest humongous record-breaking pumpkins
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'Irritating': Queen on need for climate change action
The Queen was overhead talking about the need for more than words on climate action, going as far as calling it 'irritating'.
NASA's asteroid hunter 'Lucy' soars into space
Video from Oct. 16 shows the moment NASA launched a spacecraft, beginning a 12-year mission named 'Lucy' to study Jupiter's asteroids.
