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Ottawa News | COVID-19
Six Kingston-area prisons receiving COVID-19 vaccinations for most vulnerable inmates
Weekly COVID-19 trends in Ottawa showing signs of improvement
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for Jan. 20, 2021
City officials adjusting vaccine rollout following news of zero shipments next week
OC Transpo driver, last at work Jan. 15, tests positive for COVID-19
Ottawa sees lowest daily COVID-19 case count in three weeks
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for Jan. 19, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Ottawa retirement home experiencing deadly outbreak
Ottawa Bylaw handed out five fines, five warnings since start of stay-at-home order
NCC asking residents not to travel to skate on Rideau Canal
City to prioritize second doses of COVID-19 vaccines as Pfizer cut limits supply
Ottawa sees fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 in one-day dip, two new deaths
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for Jan. 18, 2021
CASES IN OTTAWA
Weekly COVID-19 trends in Ottawa showing signs of improvement
Ottawa sees lowest daily COVID-19 case count in three weeks
Ottawa sees fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 in one-day dip, two new deaths
Active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Ottawa drop on Sunday; 123 new cases, 1 new death
Active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations climb as Ottawa reports 136 new cases Saturday
Active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa reach new high
HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME?
Ottawa sees lowest daily COVID-19 case count in three weeks
Ottawa Bylaw handed out five fines, five warnings since start of stay-at-home order
NCC asking residents not to travel to skate on Rideau Canal
City to prioritize second doses of COVID-19 vaccines as Pfizer cut limits supply
Temporary cut to vaccine shipments 'a setback' but Watson hopeful for summer
Stay-at-home order coupled with lockdown a double blow to small business owners
Ottawa police charge California man with breaking 14-day quarantine
City poised to complete first round of vaccinations in long-term care homes
Ottawa's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 400 as Ontario sets new record
Ottawa on track to be fully vaccinated by summer: Ottawa Hospital CEO
Families turn to backyard rinks for skating fun
Ottawa skating rinks, sledding hills to remain open during stay-at-home order
COVID-19 VACCINE
City to prioritize second doses of COVID-19 vaccines as Pfizer cut limits supply
Temporary cut to vaccine shipments 'a setback' but Watson hopeful for summer
City poised to complete first round of vaccinations in long-term care homes
Ottawa on track to be fully vaccinated by summer: Ottawa Hospital CEO
New shipment of COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Ottawa; province unveils mass vaccination plan
COVID-19 TESTING
Need a COVID-19 test before travelling? You can get one in Orleans for $185
COVID-19 testing options in Ottawa-Gatineau for international travellers
Ontario to test asymptomatic students and teachers in Ottawa for COVID-19
LONG TERM CARE HOMES
COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Ottawa retirement home experiencing deadly outbreak
COVID-19 outbreak at Valley Stream Retirement Residence claims four lives
City poised to complete first round of vaccinations in long-term care homes
Ottawa outlines priority list to administer COVID-19 vaccine at long-term care homes
Long-term care residents can now receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in their homes
COVID-19 outbreak declared at City of Ottawa run long-term care home
WHAT'S OPEN
Aylmer spa opens despite difficult economic landscape
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Cineplex opening all cinemas in Ottawa, eastern Ontario on Friday
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Ottawa Public Library offers new in-person services, Bookmobile returns to service
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'This is so cool!': Brockville Railway Tunnel opens for first time in 2020
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Brockville Railway Tunnel to reopen Friday
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WHAT'S CLOSED
'We have surrendered': Ottawa fitness and lifestyle business closes due to COVID-19
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ByTowne Cinema closing after more than 70 years
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Lansdowne Christmas market cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19
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‘We cannot go on’: Growing number of Ottawa restaurants shuttering due to COVID-19
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Longer hours at COVID-19 assessment centre promised as more people seek tests
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HOW CAN I GET HELP?
The challenges of this pandemic: A therapist offers coping tips to help you and your family through
CHEO opens drive-up mental health vitals clinic for patients
Respite centre for homeless to be moved from McNabb rec centre to Tom Brown Arena
YOUR FINANCES DURING THE CRISIS
Two weeks left to apply for one-time child support funding from Ontario gov't
Feds to subsidize wages through the summer, PM says
Essential workers to get salary top-up, eligibility for emergency benefit expanded: PM
TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
The challenges of this pandemic: A therapist offers coping tips to help you and your family through
Seven tips to manage anxiety, stress and isolation during the COVID-19 lockdown
'Help Is Available': Ottawa's top doctor encourages people to look after mental health during pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic impacting mental health of Ottawa residents: Survey
Royal offers new mental health support for health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic
A Friendly Voice is available for seniors alone and wanting to chat to someone
Support your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. Etches
Mental Health Resources available in Ottawa during COVID-19
LENDING A HELPING HAND
As the need grows during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army hopes you will fill the red Christmas Kettles
Cornwall, Ont., woodworker building free desks for virtual learning students
Donations flow in to help students stay hydrated at Smiths Falls schools
Canoe4COVID campaign exceeds fundraising goal as team approaches Ottawa
City of Ottawa Archives asks for your memories to remember the COVID-19 pandemic
11-year-old Ottawa boy creates ear protectors for workers during pandemic
Medical students volunteer to deliver groceries, prescriptions to isolated individuals
144,000 disposable masks to be donated to United Way's Facing Forward campaign
City of Ottawa seeking more donations of cloths masks for vulnerable residents
Community rallies to protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19
Eastern Ontario businesses pivot to produce hand sanitizer, PPE during COVID-19 pandemic
Crowdfunding campaign raises $30,000 for Wellington West, Hintonburg businesses
Local chef hoping community can help him keep the stove hot
Wu-Tang shirts raise $100,000 for Ottawa Food Bank
Volunteers have made 10,000 cloth masks for CHEO but donations still needed
Kingston woman makes homemade masks for friends, family and strangers
Helping students fuel their day; local charity looking to provide breakfast throughout summer
Facing Forward mask project during COVID-19 pandemic
Brockville start-up gives artists’ new platform to sell creations
Conquer COVID-19 drops off truckload of PPE in Ottawa
RESOURCES
Ottawa Public Health
Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region | 613-238-3311
Self-assessment: 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Public Health Ontario
Telehealth: Toll-free 1-866-797-0000
Public Health Agency of Canada
World Health Organization on Coronavirus
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Emergency Assistance for Canadians Abroad
THINGS TO DO
Things to do during the provincewide lockdown
Santa Claus is coming to Ottawa malls, but stay six feet apart
NEW
The Ottawa Art Gallery is 'your' gallery, and you can visit for free
Canadian Museum of History, Canadian War Museum reopen exhibitions with COVID-19 measures in place
13 late summer staycation ideas in the Ottawa area
Drive-in movies in the works for Brockville
'This is so cool!': Brockville Railway Tunnel opens for first time in 2020
Brockville Railway Tunnel to reopen Friday
Berry farms becoming popular local getaway
Canadian Museum of Nature to reopen Labour Day weekend
UPDATED
13 activities for you and the family to do in August in the Ottawa area
NEW
Upper Canada Village offers a safe and unique experience for 2020
The summer for staycations: local residents help tourism industry recover
This 'Dark Sky' viewing site allows you to see the night sky without light pollution
Ottawa Tourism offers $100 gift card to visitors for two-night hotel stay
Ottawa Tourism offers $100 gift card to visitors for two-night hotel stay
Five more Ottawa Public Library branches reopen on Monday
Five places to cool off this weekend in Ottawa and Gatineau
Hidden Gems: Exploring your own Ottawa neighbourhood this summer
Decks become the new hot pandemic project, creating a run on lumber
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FROM ACROSS CANADA...
Toronto
Ontario to announce today when students in parts of province will return to in-person learning
Eight people mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine at Toronto clinic despite not being on priority list
More than 100 Canada Post employees at Mississauga facility test positive for COVID-19
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Montreal
A (former) Montrealer in the White House: Kamala Harris becomes vice president
After death of Indigenous homeless man, Ottawa calls for more humanity from Legault
CTV Montreal celebrates its 60th anniversary
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Northern Ontario
Sudbury woman has scary encounter with man impersonating a police officer
Online purchases of gun silencers have Timmins police concerned
Northeastern Ontario town receives $425K broadband upgrade
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London
Vaccination efforts to temporarily cease at Western Fair because of supply issues
Joe Biden takes the helm as U.S. president: 'Democracy has prevailed'
Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback
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Vancouver
Dozens more COVID-19 tickets handed out as B.C.'s safety minister chastises 'selfish' actions
Man wanted Canada-wide after breaching release conditions in Vancouver, police say
COVID-19 exposures: These flights were recently added to the BCCDC's warning list
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Edmonton
Snow squall leaves Edmontonians to clean up the mess
Fatal shooting ruled Edmonton's 3rd homicide of the year
Hinshaw to give coronavirus pandemic update Wednesday at 3 p.m.
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Calgary
From Alberta's oilsands to tariffs, how Biden's presidency could change Canada
Premier Kenney to respond to Keystone XL developments at 4 p.m.
WestJet's 737 Max to be first to return to Canadian skies after global grounding
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Winnipeg
UPDATED
Manitoba reports six new COVID-19 deaths, 154 new cases
What household gatherings would look like under Manitoba's proposed restrictions
The new information released on Manitoba's vaccine rollout
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Saskatoon
Father of Broncos bus crash victim says deporting semi-driver responsible would 'increase the suffering'
'Engage your brain before you engage your transmission': Close call prompts warning from Sask. tow truck driver
Saskatoon is one of the fastest-growing urban centres in Canada: StatCan
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Vancouver Island
NEW
Metchosin councillor steps down as deputy mayor after travelling to Mexico for friend's wedding
Police investigating suspicious car fires in Black Creek
VicPD warns of nationwide rise in cybercrimes
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NATIONAL HEADLINES...
Canada
Ontario hospital apologizes after staff director gets family member early COVID-19 vaccine
These are Canada's fastest growing communities as cities see record exodus
A (former) Montrealer in the White House: Kamala Harris becomes vice president
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Entertainment
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: 'Even as we grieved, we grew'
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'
Rape charges denied by lawyer for 'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson
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World
Gas explosion rips through Madrid building, killing 3
Greta Thunberg wishes 'old man' Trump a 'wonderful future'
Trump frees former aides from ethics pledge, lobbying ban
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Health
Experts say pandemic fuelling apparent spike in eating disorders among adolescents
Some correlation between child and parent fitness levels: StatsCan
'Like something from a movie': A look inside the ICU at a Windsor hospital
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Politics
BREAKING
Conservative MP Derek Sloan ejected from party caucus
Pfizer pitches Canada for tax breaks in upcoming budget
Ottawa advocating to prioritize vaccines for Indigenous people: Miller
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Autos
Nova Scotia man appeals revocation of personalized licence plate bearing surname
Turkish pilots, official face 12 years jail for Ghosn flight
Edmunds: Top automotive tech at CES 2021
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