Four youths arrested after teenager stabbed during altercation inside Hillcrest High School
Two people were seriously injured during an altercation at an Ottawa high school on Monday morning. Ottawa police say four youths are in custody.
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LOCAL NEWS
Ottawa driver's Jaguar SUV held for months during dispute between tow truck company, insurance provider
An Ottawa driver is speaking out after her vehicle was towed from a crash scene in early November and held for months during a dispute between a local tow truck company and insurance provider.
No injuries reported after OC Transpo bus collides with street light Sunday
An OC Transpo bus slipped off the road and collided with a street light near a home in Ottawa's east end on Sunday morning.
Voyeurism charges laid against Ottawa man after months-long investigation
The Ottawa Police Service has laid voyeurism and harassment charges against a 30-year-old man after a six-month investigation.
Crime & Courts
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OPP nab driver for speeding on Highway 417 in Ottawa
An Ottawa driver was stopped Saturday night after being caught speeding on Highway 417, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
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Convicted stunt driver facing 3-year driving ban after 2nd stunt charge
Ontario Provincial Police say a driver with a prior stunt driving conviction was recently stopped on Highway 417 in Ottawa and charged with another count of stunt driving.
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Crash involving transport trucks on Highway 401 led to congestion, two more collisions
One person was taken to hospital after their vehicle went into the ditch following congestion caused by an earlier collision involving two transport trucks Thursday afternoon on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Real Estate
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Ottawa home sales increase 8 per cent at the end of 2024
The Ottawa Real Estate Board says 613 homes and condominiums were sold in December 2024, up 7.9 per cent from December 2023. The average price of homes sold in December was $663,781, up 4.4 per cent from the year before.
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Ottawa rents drop 3 per cent in 2024: Here's how much it costs to rent an apartment
The January rent report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation shows the average cost an apartment in Ottawa was $2,165 a month in December, down from $2,171 in November 2024 and $2,228 in December 2023.
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Renewing your mortgage in 2025? Here's how you can save
Many Canadians will be facing mortgage renewals this year and while rates have come down slightly, for many the costs will still be much higher. So, how do you save money?
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
'Thankful for the rest of my life': Woman's final goodbye with father captured on video at Winnipeg airport
One woman is expressing her deepest gratitude to the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport after the staff helped her retrieve the security footage of her final moments with her father.
Meet Franklin, the rescued tortoise who spent the last three months in a B.C. fridge
Franklin the tortoise has been in a fridge for the past 15 weeks.
'I didn't want to go cold turkey:' Environment Canada's David Phillips on why he keeps working after retirement
When Environment Canada Senior Climatologist David Phillips retired this past September, he wasn’t quite ready to call it a career.
‘People are excited’: Portion of Rideau Canal Skateway opens for the first time this year
A section of the Rideau Canal Skateway has opened for the first time this winter.
Vancouver strip club's X account suspended over cheeky marquee message
The marquee at The Penthouse strip club in downtown Vancouver is known for its edgy comments on politics and pop culture.
'One-of-a-kind' fire-breathing dragon sculpture takes over Winnipeg yard
A Winnipeg sculptor’s latest creation could also double as a house guard.
'Really unique': Ice core drilled by U of M scientist could unlock climate history
A Manitoba researcher was part of a historic research team that uncovered the oldest ice core ever retrieved.
'Loving each other, building memories:' B.C. couple facing life-threatening illnesses cherishes every day
Hayley and Bill Atkinson’s love story begins that night he abruptly left in the middle of playing a card game with friends, and didn’t return for a long time.
Long live the King: N.B. tribute artist to honour Elvis' 90th birthday with special performance
Though it has been nearly five decades since Elvis' death, his music and influence continue to inspire fans around the world, including tribute artist Thane Dunn of Moncton, N.B.
