Jewish pro-Palestinian protesters occupy Ottawa Parliament building
A group of Jewish-Canadian activists protesting Israel's ongoing armed offensive in Gaza have occupied a parliamentary building in Ottawa on Tuesday morning.
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LOCAL NEWS
Ottawa could receive up to 15 cm of snow this week
Ottawa residents might soon have to start plowing their driveways with the city's first dump of snow expected this week.
Power being restored after outage affects thousands in Gatineau
Hydro-Québec says power is being restored in some places after an extensive outage affected thousands of Gatineau residents on Tuesday.
Driver watching porn behind the wheel on Hwy. 417 facing fine, demerit points
Ontario Provincial Police say a driver has received a $615 fine and three demerit points after being caught watching a pornographic film behind the wheel.
Crime & Courts
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Here's how many drivers the OPP nabbed in eastern Ontario during the first week of the Festive RIDE
Twenty-three drivers across eastern Ontario have been charged with impaired driving since the start of the Festive RIDE one week ago, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
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Ottawa police charge two adults, teenager following Orleans kidnapping and robbery
The Ottawa Police Service says two adults and a teenager are facing multiple charges following a kidnapping, robbery and extortion incident that happened last month in Orleans.
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OPP charge youth with first-degree murder following death of Perth, Ont. teen
The 16-year-old accused of killing a 15-year-old boy in Perth, Ont. last month is now facing a first-degree murder charge, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Real Estate
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Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in Ottawa
The income required to purchase a new home in Ottawa dropped $2,300 in October, as interest rates continued to fall, and the average cost of a home dropped.
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New home construction down 14% in Ottawa so far in 2024, CMHC statistics show
New statistics from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) show there were 636 housing starts in October, down from 1,106 housing starts the year before. Ottawa saw 1,510 housing starts in September.
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Here's how much it costs to rent an apartment in Ottawa this fall
The cost of renting an apartment in Ottawa dropped in October, with lower rental rates for bachelor and two-bedroom apartments.
Solar Eclipse
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These symptoms could mean you damaged your eyes from watching the eclipse
If you watched Monday's solar eclipse, you may be wondering whether you damaged your eyes. CTVNews.ca spoke with eye-care experts to find out what to do if you have concerns about your eyesight after observing the rare celestial event.
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‘EePispe 2024’: Eclipse cake gone wrong in Kitchener, Ont.
A work party in Kitchener, Ont. may not have gotten the eclipse-themed cake they were hoping for.
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Why this year's eclipse is different from the last one in 2017
In addition to being a rare phenomenon, Monday's total solar eclipse is different than the last one visible from North America in 2017 for a few reasons.
AROUND THE REGION
Local Highlights FROM ACROSS CANADA
Winnipeg city councillor a seven-time provincial arm wrestling champ
A Winnipeg city councillor doesn’t just have a strong grip on municipal politics.
Watch: Noisy throng of sea lions frolic near Jericho Beach
A large swarm of California sea lions have converged in the waters near Vancouver’s Jericho and Locarno beaches.
Auburn Bay residents brave the cold to hold Parade of Lights
It was pretty cold Saturday night, but the hearts of those in a southeast Calgary neighbourhood warmed right up during a big annual celebration.
Three million grams of cereal collected to feed students in annual Cereal Box Challenge
The food collected will help support 33 breakfast and snack programs in the Greater Essex County District School Board.
Regina's LED volume wall leaving Sask. months after opening
Less than a year after an LED volume wall was introduced to the film world in Saskatchewan, the equipment is making its exit from the province.
Temperature records broken, tied following latest snowfall in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan received yet more snow as winter continues to ramp up on the prairies. With the increased precipitation, communities have recorded dipping temperatures – with a handful breaking or tying longstanding records.
'My dear Carmel': Lost letters returned to 103-year-old Guelph, Ont. woman
A young history buff was able to reunite a Guelph, Ont. woman with letters written by her husband almost 80 years ago.
'We have to do something': Homeless advocates in Moncton reaching out for help over holidays
Twice a week, Joanne and Jeff Jonah fill up their vehicle full of snacks and sandwiches and deliver them to the homeless in downtown Moncton, N.B.
100-year-old Winnipeg man walks blocks to see his wife
It's considered lucky to live to be 100, but often when you hit that milestone, you're faced with significant mobility issues. Not Winnipeg's Jack Mudry. The centenarian regularly walks five blocks to get where he wants to go, the care home where his wife Stella lives.
