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Ottawa News | COVID-19
'My stomach dropped' Ottawa nurses react to COVID ICU deployment
No 'sufficient signs' the COVID-19 curve is turning in Ottawa: Dr. Etches
900 people on waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine at Ottawa pharmacy
COVID-19 vaccines in Ottawa: Nearly half of all residents in their 60s have at least one dose
OC Transpo expecting lower ridership under stay-at-home order
Ottawa sees second day of fewer than 200 new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for April 21, 2021
Growing petition calling for the reopening of Ontario golf courses
Kingston extends closure of popular Breakwater Park for another week
Brockville, Ont. restaurant announces winners in curbside charity challenge
Coventry Road drive-thru COVID-19 testing site closed Wednesday due to forecast
COVID-19 outbreaks in Ottawa workplaces growing
Masks become mandatory at Ottawa playgrounds
CASES IN OTTAWA
Ottawa sees second day of fewer than 200 new COVID-19 cases
Ottawa Public Health reports 186 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ottawa reach new pandemic high on Monday
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ottawa reach 110 patients with 30 in ICU
Ottawa sees 241 new COVID-19 cases Saturday
Ontario sets new one-day record for COVID-19 cases; 345 new cases in Ottawa
HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME?
School bus service resumes Monday in Ottawa; masks mandatory for all Grade 1-12 students
CHEO sees 'disturbing trend' of infants with head trauma, fractures since September
253 COVID-19 doses left in Ottawa's freezers; city expects to receive more COVID-19 vaccines next week
Pet groomers want to be added to Ontario's list of essential businesses during COVID-19 lockdown
Queensway Carleton Hospital expands off-site operations at Kanata hotel
Ontario hair salons want Ontario to allow them to reopen amid lockdown
Seventh straight day with fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa
Schools in Ottawa and eastern Ontario to reopen Monday
Ottawa pushes Ontario government to allow small businesses to operate under same rules as big box stores
CHEO sees 50 per cent increase in kids needing emergency assessments for eating disorders during pandemic
Searching for an outdoor activity compromise amid COVID-19 restrictions
Cornwall man accused of violating order to self-isolate at facility under COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 VACCINE
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark opens COVID-19 vaccination clinics; almost 3,000 receive first dose
How do I get the coronavirus vaccine in Ottawa?
Here is when adults 80 and up can start getting COVID-19 vaccines in Ottawa
First COVID-19 vaccine doses for all retirement home residents to be completed Tuesday: memo
Ottawa school board chair asks province to prioritize education workers in vaccine rollout
COVID-19 TESTING
COVID-19 assessment centres see spike in tests for children
Single symptom COVID-19 screening returning for Ontario students Monday
COVID-19 rapid testing clinics identify nine students with COVID-19 at Ottawa schools
LONG TERM CARE HOMES
Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Valley Stream Retirement Residence ends
How a Metcalfe long-term care home kept COVID-19 out
First doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Ottawa will target retirement homes
Cornwall nurse's mask drawings bring joy to long-term care residents
Ottawa wrapping up COVID-19 vaccinations for long-term care residents
How should the federal government distribute COVID-19 vaccines? Per-capita or to COVID hard-hit areas
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
Kanata pub Central Bierhaus closing after seven years
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'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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HOW CAN I GET HELP?
211 service sees increase in calls for help during pandemic
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
YOUR FINANCES DURING THE CRISIS
Worked from home in 2020? There's a tax deduction for that
CERB recipients should 'try not to get too scared' at tax time, accountant says
Two weeks left to apply for one-time child support funding from Ontario gov't
TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
New Mental Health Alliance announced for Ottawa business owners
Lack of touch: Carleton University professor on what it means to our well-being
More children needing mental health support during COVID-19: CHEO
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
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Public Health Ontario
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THINGS TO DO
Things to do during the provincewide lockdown
Santa Claus is coming to Ottawa malls, but stay six feet apart
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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
'He just disappeared': Toronto woman issues desperate plea after her husband goes missing
More than 200 travellers arriving in Ontario have refused to stay in quarantine hotels
Hot real estate market causes problems for some renter amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Montreal
NEW
First case of 'double mutant' COVID-19 variant confirmed in Quebec
Green Party targeting Quebec voters with anti-pipeline position - but will it work?
Despite Bill 21 ruling, Quebec English school boards must await appeal before hiring
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Northern Ontario
Sudbury man, 25, charged in connection with fire that killed three people
Human remains discovered in wooded area in Muskoka
Police in Kirkland Lake make two major busts, seize illegal drugs worth $300K
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London
Fire crews called to apartment fire in southeast London
Aylmer, Ont. residents applaud police action as Church of God remains site of defiance
Already reeling from COVID-19, market businesses hit another road block
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Vancouver
BREAKING
COVID-19 update: B.C. breaks hospitalization records again as curve continues bending downward
3 flights from India added to B.C. COVID-19 exposure list amid surge in variants there
COVID-denier's 'frivolous and vexatious' lawsuit against B.C. premier tossed out of court
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Edmonton
Have you seen these men? Police looking for 2 after armed pharmacy robbery
Nugent-Hopkins expected to return to Oilers lineup Wednesday
CEBL pushes back start of 2021 season due to COVID-19 challenges
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Calgary
Calgary man killed in alleged impaired driving crash identified
'Times are tough': Calgary oil company announces it will close down April 30
Community of Currie celebrating some of Calgary's oldest trees
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Winnipeg
Manitoba lowers age eligibility for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines on Wednesday
Is there immunity after vaccinations? Virologist weighs in on what happens once you get a shot
Advocates applaud Manitoba’s plan to support vaccinations for urban Indigenous and homeless people
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Saskatoon
'We'll have to watch closely': Sask. physician urging caution with the introduction of the P.1 variant
Sask. working through final details of COVID-19 vaccine rollout in pharmacies
Fire crews tackle blaze at downtown Prince Albert storefront
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Vancouver Island
BREAKING
Vancouver Island adds 25 new COVID-19 cases; residents over 30 can register for vaccine
Murder of Vancouver Island man followed fight with bikers at nightclub, Victoria court hears
Missing teen found after alleged choking incident at Beacon Hill Park: VicPD
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NATIONAL HEADLINES...
Canada
'We hope to help a little more': Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about more vaccines
Lineups here, unused doses there: Are COVID-19 shots getting to the places that need them most?
'Impossible to find peace:' Spouse wants to see report on Nunavut RCMP shooting death
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Entertainment
Jim Steinman, hitmaker for Meat Loaf and Celine Dion, dies at 73
New 'Mortal Kombat' movie works as metaphor for world divisions, says Vancouver star
Curtains rising on Cirque du Soleil shows in the coming months
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World
U.S. Attorney General announces police probe day after George Floyd case verdict
Oxygen supply disruption kills 22 COVID-19 patients in India
Chad rebels threaten to depose slain president's son
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Health
NEW
First case of 'double mutant' COVID-19 variant confirmed in Quebec
WHO eyes malaria eradication in 25 countries by 2025
AstraZeneca advice from national panel delayed by new data on COVID-19 and variants
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Politics
NEW
Federal government considering travel restrictions as variants surge
Bloc MP apologizes for taking photo of Liberal MP nude during virtual Parliament
'We hope to help a little more': Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about more vaccines
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Autos
Indy 500 to host 135,000 in largest sports event in pandemic
Subaru recalls vehicles to fix engine, suspension problems
Scrutiny of Tesla crash a sign that regulation may be coming
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