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  • People practice physical distancing as they enjoy the warm weather at Mooney's Bay Beach in Ottawa, on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Ottawa Bylaw issues three tickets, 150 verbal warnings for COVID-19 violations over the weekend

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    Heat Warning issued for Ottawa and eastern Ontario

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    Ottawa Police issue 822 tickets during COVID-19 speeding blitz

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    One death, five new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    A WestJet plane takes off from Vancouver International Airport in Vancouver on Monday, May 13, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

    Airline passengers push for refunds after flights cancelled amid COVID-19

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  • Stella Luna Gelato Cafe on Bank Street says a man spit in the face of an employee on Saturday (Photo courtesy: Facebook/StellaLunaCafe)

    Ottawa Police investigate incident at Bank Street gelato shop

    Coconut Lagoon fire

    Fire at Coconut Lagoon restaurant deemed preventable

  • A cluster of road construction signs in Ottawa, Ont.

    Ottawa's construction season ramps-up during COVID-19 pandemic

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    City of Ottawa

    Councillors announce widening of Bank Street to four lanes in Findlay Creek area

  • Hearing impaired mask

    COVID-19 masks challenging for hearing impaired

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    A lotto Max ticket is shown in Toronto on Monday Feb. 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS

    Ontario offers loan of up to $500M to lottery and gaming corporation

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa on Monday, May 25, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick UPDATED

    Feds pledge to push provinces for paid sick leave following NDP prompt

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    (File image)

    Driver charged with speeding twice in one day on Highway 401: OPP

  • Ottawa Police seized a crime gun during an investigation on Palmadeo Drive. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Police)

    Two men facing charges after police seize gun in Barrhaven investigation

    City of Ottawa

    52 per cent of Ottawa residents opposed urban boundary expansion: Poll

  • Ottawa Police say there was no foul play involved in a death at an Overbrook high-rise on Friday, May 22.

    Donald Street death deemed non suspicious: Ottawa Police

    GATHERINGS COVID 19 ONTARIO UPDATED

    Ontario pushes back date for expanding social gatherings after spike in COVID-19 cases

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  • The CHEO Telethon is live on CTV Ottawa on June 7.

    CHEO Telethon kicks off virtually during COVID-19 pandemic

    COVID-19

    Eastern Ontario top doc concerned about people gathering in large groups during pandemic

  • Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante slips on her protective mask during a news conference in Montreal, on Thursday, May 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

    'Convincing' evidence suggests cloth masks may help reduce COVID-19 transmission

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    A man gets tested at a COVID-19 testing clinic Thursday May 14, 2020 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

    Any Ottawa resident can be tested for COVID-19: Ottawa Public Health

  • Businesses

    More testing key for consumer, business confidence: Chamber of Commerce

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    Rick Chiarelli's defiant defence

    Chiarelli has ‘no intention’ to participate in investigation: Integrity Commissioner

  • A day at the beach during the COVID-19 pandemic (Leah Larocque/CTV NEws Ottawa)

    Ottawa residents enjoy beach day as Humidex makes it feel like 31 degrees

    Large crowds seen at Trinity Bellwoods Park on Saturday.

    Several tickets issued at crowded Toronto park after people spotted urinating, defecating in driveways, backyards

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  • In this March 4, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

    Isolating away from family a 'hot topic' as NHL plots return

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    Villa Wolf Pinot Noir 2017, Licenciado Reserva 2015, Hahn Pinot Gris 2018, Hidden Bench Winery Riesling 2017, Château Bellevue La Forêt Rosé 2019

    Natalie MacLean's Wines of the Week - May 25, 2020

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Five deaths, nine new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    A day at the beach at the Aylmer Marina on Sunday, May 24 (Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa)

    Gatineau Police step up patrols at Aylmer Marina

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  • A bicycle police officer patrols Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Warm weather and a reduction in COVID-19 restrictions has many looking to the outdoors for relief. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

    'It felt like it was a disservice to us': Infectious disease specialist reacts to crowded park

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    City of Ottawa

    Ottawa considers regulations for tow truck drivers and companies

  • Pall bearers carry the casket of RCAF Capt. Jennifer Casey during a homecoming ceremony at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Enfield, N.S. on Sunday, May 24, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan)

    Procession for Snowbirds crash victim makes its way through Halifax

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    Healthcare workers do testing at a drive-thru COVID-19 assessment centre at the Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto on April 21, 2020. The spectre of headline-grabbing false-positive test results should not rattle the public's confidence in efforts to track COVID-19 in Canada, observers say. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

    Ontario records another spike in new COVID-19 cases

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  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during the daily briefing at Queen's Park in Toronto on Friday May 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jack Boland

    Ontario to release testing strategy for COVID-19 next week, premier encourages residents to get tested

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    The Alexandra Bridge connects Ottawa and Gatineau over the Ottawa River.

    Alexandra Bridge reopens after three week closure

  • The MS Walk is being held virtually this year (Photo courtesy: Facebook: MSSocietyCanada)

    MS Walk held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic

    COVID-19 PPE medical mask

    Lack of personal protective equipment a challenge for Canada's funeral providers

  • Ottawa firefighters respond to a fire at the apartment above the Coconut Lagoon restaurant on St. Laurent Boulevard May 22, 2020. UPDATED

    Coconut Lagoon restaurant severely damaged by fire

    Peter D. Clark Centre

    Fourth resident of Peter D. Clark home dies of COVID-19 complications

  • Montreal Canadiens' Artturi Lehkonen, right, celebrates with Noah Juulsen after Juulsen scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders on Friday, March 2, 2018, in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Franklin II

    Canada's NHL teams offer varying refund options to season-ticket holders

    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Ottawa, 2 new cases reported Saturday

  • Siblings Joanne Yule and François Gagnon meet for the first time in Kingston, Ont. May 23, 2020. (Kimberley Johnson / CTV News Ottawa)

    Long-lost siblings meet for the first time in Kingston, Ont.

    Ottawa firefighters on the scene of a grass fire on Mitch Owens Road Saturday, May 23, 2020. (Photo: Scott Stilborn / @OFSFirePhoto / Twitter) NEW

    Third grass fire in Ottawa Saturday; one person assessed for smoke inhalation

  • A laboratory technical assistant at LifeLabs, handles a specimen to be tested for COVID-19 after scanning its barcode upon receipt at the company's lab, in Surrey, B.C., on March 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

    Ontario records more than 400 new cases of COVID-19 for third straight day

    Ottawa Fire

    Fire crews battle grass fire in Orleans; second fire of the day

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    Ottawa firefighters put out early morning brush fire near Mud Lake

    A Lotto Max ticket is shown in Toronto on Monday Feb. 26, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    No winning ticket for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot

  • The Texture Hair Salon on Dalhousie Street is closing down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Texture Hair Salon / Facebook)

    ByWard Market hair salon closes doors amid COVID-19 pandemic

    Gatineau Fire Service vehicle. (File Photo)

    Gatineau firefighters douse blazes at two multi-unit homes; five firefighters injured

  • Cars drive along the highway as a sign reminds drivers to stay vigilant about the COVID-19 virus in Ottawa, Friday, March 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    Avoiding second wave of COVID-19 is up to us: Ottawa health officials

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    Ontario COVID-19 testing

    Present for COVID-19 testing if you have any symptoms: Dr. Etches

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  • Ottawa police

    Ottawa Police investigate several residential break-ins in Westboro area

    OPP

    Arnprior man facing charges after OPP respond to attempted abduction call

  • The Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat and Green Party logos. (The Canadian Press)

    All four major federal parties apply for federal wage subsidy

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    A news reporter holds a bottle of hand sanitizer on Friday, June 12, 2009 in Regina, Sask. (Troy Fleece / THE CANADIAN PRESS) NEW

    Hand sanitizer can ignite if left in a hot vehicle: Alberta doctors

  • An Air Canada Boeing 737 is seen in this undated file photo. (The Canadian Press / Darryl Dyck)

    Air Canada offers vouchers with no expiry for cancelled flights

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    Ottawa’s first "U-Pick Tulip Farm" is open at Green Corners Farm just east of downtown in Edwards. (Katie Griffin/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa’s first ‘U-Pick Tulip Farm’ opens during COVID-19 pandemic

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  • Uber will acquire its Middle East rival Careem. Anthony WALLACE / AFP

    Riders concerned some Uber drivers not wearing masks during pandemic

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    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to a question from the media during a daily news conference outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Friday May 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    PM Trudeau: Feds will soon 'strongly' recommend contact tracing app

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  • Ottawa Police are investigating what they're calling a 'sudden death' at a highrise on Donald Street. May 22, 2020.

    Ottawa Police investigating 'sudden' death at Overbrook high-rise

    Torstar is closing Performance printing in Smiths Falls.

    Performance printing in Smiths Falls set to close

  • Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is hosting a virtual race weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Starter pistol fires to start virtual Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

    Spring day in Ottawa

    ‘Desert-like air in the Ottawa Valley’: Humidity drops to lowest level ever in Ottawa

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  • High school math teacher Nadia Amimi dresses up for the trivia lessons with kids on Facebook live every morning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    High school teacher uses costumes to spice up trivia sessions with kids

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    working from home

    Working from home could be viable option for federal public service: union

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  • Staff at St. Mother Theresa High School deliver signs to graduating students during the COVID pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@MotherTeresaHS)

    Signs of appreciation for Ottawa's Class of 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic

    The Minto Arena will reopen on Thursday with strict physical distancing rules (Facebook: Minto Skating Club)

    Timeout! Minto Arena pauses ice rentals during COVID-19 pandemic

  • COVID-19 test swab

    Renfrew County health officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Pembroke retirement home

    Doug Ford

    Ontario premier calls highest jump in COVID-19 cases in two weeks 'concerning'

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  • Ottawa Mosque

    Ottawa Mosque to hold drive-in Eid service

    A ban on all festival permits in Ottawa until Aug. 31 is putting the future of Ribfest in doubt, but the organizer says he has an idea to keep it going. (File Photo)

    Drive-thru ribs and poutine to go: Festival organizer wants to keep 2020 events going

  • This image is an artistic representation of the Airport Station design. The final product may not be exactly as shown. (Courtesy: Ottawa.ca) UPDATED

    Five hurt in incident at new Trillium Line Airport Station construction site

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    Peter D. Clark Centre

    Third resident dies at Peter D. Clark amid COVID-19 outbreak

  • Coffee Beans and White Mug (Jessica Lewis/Pexels) PROJECT J WINNER

    A greener bean: How the coffee industry is changing for a sustainable future

    Ottawa summer weather hot sunny

    It's the hottest day of the year so far

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  • westjet

    WestJet pushes feds for exemption from employee group termination rules

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    The Ottawa headquarters of Canadian e-commerce company Shopify are pictured on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. (Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Shopify says most employees will permanently work remotely following COVID-19

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  • The Apple Mobility Trends data for Ottawa as of May 19. (Photo courtesy: Apple Mobility Trends)

    Ottawa residents more active as temperatures warm up: Apple Mobility data

    Queen Elizabeth Driveway is closed to traffic from Laurier Avenue to Fifth Avenue (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

    NCC reopening parking lots, reserving most Gatineau Park parkways for active transportation

  • Dr. Andrew Willmore with the Ottawa Hospital.

    Front-Line Diaries: Dr. Andrew Willmore ‘I've never worked this hard in my life’

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    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    One death, 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

  • kingston

    Regional reopening: Municipalities want more say on reopening plans during pandemic

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    Love Local Delivery

    ‘Love Local Delivery’ launches amid COVID-19

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  • Conquer COVID-19 dropped off a truckload of personal protective equipment in Ottawa on Thursday. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)

    Conquer COVID-19 drops off truckload of PPE in Ottawa

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    Former Algonquin College President Kent MacDonald says Midland, Michigan and Northwood University are dealing with a 500-year flood during a pandemic. (Kent MacDonald/Northwood University)

    Former Algonquin College President faces 500-year flood during pandemic in Michigan

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  • OC Transpo is asking riders to consider wearing a non-medical mask on buses and trains (Photo courtesy: Twitter/OC_Transpo)

    Union wants masks to be mandatory for OC Transpo riders

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