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Ottawa News | COVID-19
NEW THIS MORNING
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for March 2, 2021
Kingston, Ont. testing provincial vaccination portal as it opens new mass vaccination clinic
Some programs won't be available to OCDSB virtual students in the fall
Outaouais residents 80 and older can book vaccine appointments starting Tuesday
Inside the Queensway Carleton Hospital's vaccination clinic
More than 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots administered in Ottawa
Ottawa sees 65 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death Monday
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for March 1, 2021
Algonquin cancels all on-campus events until end of August, eyes virtual learning through fall term
Residents of high-priority neighbourhoods 80 and older can now book COVID-19 vaccine appointments
'We're on eggshells': Ottawa remains in orange zone, but businesses concerned about the future during the pandemic
Active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa back above 500, but city holding steady in 'orange' zone
COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for Feb. 28, 2021
CASES IN OTTAWA
Ottawa sees 65 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death Monday
Active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa back above 500, but city holding steady in 'orange' zone
Sixty-two more people in Ottawa test positive for COVID-19
56 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Ottawa remains in the 'orange-restrict' zone
35 straight days with fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa
Ottawa sees 41 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths Wednesday
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
Cineplex opening all cinemas in Ottawa, eastern Ontario on Friday
Ottawa Public Library offers new in-person services, Bookmobile returns to service
'This is so cool!': Brockville Railway Tunnel opens for first time in 2020
Brockville Railway Tunnel to reopen Friday
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
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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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 woman forced to pay $3,458 hotel quarantine bill for one-night stay after returning to Canada from father's funeral
Toronto school closed until further notice after six test positive for COVID-19, including four variant cases
COVID-19 health and safety protocols postpone Raptors-Pistons game
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Montreal
Good news, at last! Montreal can expect a warm spring
'They cannot wait': Quebec cancer doctors say their patients need vaccines, now
Police seek help finding $1 million in jewelry stolen from Montreal home
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Northern Ontario
Federal funding to help Sudbury businesses think green
New app created at med school aims to help battle opioid crisis, save lives
Survey shows unmanageable stress levels in half of Ontario principals
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London
Breaking
London, Ont.-area seniors over 80 can start booking COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday mornning
Fears affordable housing increases crime fails to stop new apartments
‘It’s going to be a big change for people’: Preparing for tax season amidst a pandemic
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Vancouver
COVID-19 vaccines in B.C.: Here is when appointments can be booked for those in Phase 2
Former Canuck Todd Bertuzzi arrested on suspicion of impaired driving: TMZ
COVID-19 update: B.C. adds 1,478 cases as provincial total tops 80,000
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Edmonton
Excitement, confusion as Alberta gyms reopen for highly-regulated workouts
Alberta allows low-intensity indoor fitness, reopens libraries as part of Step 2
Edmonton chiropractor admits to sexually assaulting six female patients in 1980s
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Calgary
Canada’s Divorce Act modernized
'Not about heat, it's not about light': Calgary mayor condemns use of tiki torches at protest
Students demand change to Langevin School name
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Winnipeg
'Please stop hitting me': Man allegedly assaulted during a Winnipeg police arrest shares testimony in court
First COVID-19 vaccines administered to the general public in Manitoba
Manitoba adds 35 new COVID-19 cases as province prepares for next round of reopening
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Saskatoon
Saskatoon drivers could see lower speed limits on residential streets
Animal rescue organizations working with northern Sask. communities to reduce stray populations
Man taken into custody after police surround Saskatoon apartment building
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Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island records 88 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
RCMP, WorkSafeBC investigating death at Gold River logging site
COVID-19 vaccines on Vancouver Island: What you need to know
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NATIONAL HEADLINES...
Canada
COVID-19 vaccination ramps up in several provinces as supply worries ease
Alberta allows low-intensity indoor fitness, reopens libraries as part of Step 2
Edmonton chiropractor admits to sexually assaulting six female patients in 1980s
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Entertainment
Taylor Swift calls out Netflix show for 'deeply sexist' joke
Lady Gaga's dog walker describes harrowing attack as 'very close call with death'
Prince Harry: Split from royal life 'unbelievably tough'
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World
Calls for New York Gov. Cuomo's resignation mount as third accuser emerges
Indonesia's Sinabung Volcano spews high column of ash
FBI chief to face questions on extremism, U.S. Capitol riot
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Health
Countries call on drug companies to share COVID-19 vaccine know-how
'They cannot wait': Quebec cancer doctors say their patients need vaccines, now
Only 4 per cent of all COVID research published relevant to Africa: study
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Politics
Commons committee to study safety of quarantine hotels, at-home inspections
Liberals' two-year-old pledge to revamp EI, CPP appeals body delayed due to COVID-19
Trudeau Liberals eye security threats to Canada's economy with governmentwide plan
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Autos
Goodbye gas: Volvo to make only electric vehicles by 2030
Police warn of spike in catalytic converter thefts thanks to valuable metals
U.S. probing engine fires in nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs
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