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  • Obi Ifedi is seen in this image with his daughter.

    Ottawa Bylaw officer fired after punching man in park

  • Man injured after flying wheel strikes vehicle

    Flying wheel strikes car on the Queensway, injuring driver

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    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Eight new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday

  • Mayor Jim Watson announced a ByWard Market restaurant has been charged for failing to ensure patrons were seated properly.

    ByWard Market restaurant charged for not seating patrons properly: Mayor

    Canadian and American flags fly near the Ambassador Bridge at the Canada-USA border crossing in Windsor, Ont. on Saturday, March 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rob Gurdebeke

    Canada-U.S. border closure extended again amid tension over restrictions

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  • A raccoon was spotted at OC Transpo LRT 's Lyon station on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Robyn Jones/CTV Viewer)

    Raccoon spotted at OC Transpo station

    Directional arrows and physical distancing pylons in the hallway of an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board school. (Image courtesy: OCDSB)

    Ottawa Public Health hiring 36 nurses to support schools this fall

  • Natalie and Marilyn Tommy are taking part in "Jump In". It's a 30-day fitness challenge in support of Women’s Heart Health, and the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre. (Joel Haslam/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa family urges women to 'Jump In' to conversation about women's heart health

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    Ottawa Public Health is encouraging visitors to the ByWard Market to be "social wise." (Photo courtesy: Twitter/OttawaHealth)

    ByWard Market visitors urged to be 'social wise' during COVID-19 pandemic

  • Joanne and Una from Toronto tour the Brockville Railway Tunnel as the popular tourist attraction opens for the season. (Nate Vanermeer/CTV News Ottawa)

    'This is so cool!': Brockville Railway Tunnel opens for first time in 2020

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    Student learning online. (Shutterstock)

    Ontario mandates minimum of 225 minutes/day for 'Zoom-style' classes during online learning

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    Ottawa man charged with sexual assault in alleged incident involving a child

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    Axe thrown at vehicle during road rage incident: Smiths Falls Police

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    Ontario to allow school boards to stagger the first week of school

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  • A explosive disposal unit was brought in to investigate a car explosion in downtown Kitchener. (Aug. 14, 2020) BREAKING

    Man killed in car explosion outside Kitchener courthouse, police believe IED involved

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    Larco Investments and Heritage Ottawa have reached an agreement on the proposed new addition to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. (Photo courtesy: Larco Investments)

    New look for Chateau Laurier: Heritage Ottawa, owner agree on new design for expansion

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    New funding will help avoid layoffs at Ottawa City Hall: Mayor Watson

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    Sunny weather heading into the weekend

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  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Ten new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday

    The school board maintains that students should only bring the necessary items to class, so that classrooms don’t become overcrowded.

    Backpack backtrack: French Catholic board to allow backpacks in school

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    Ottawa Public Health going 'school-by-school' to check on COVID-19 set-up: Dr. Etches

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    A custodian cleans a teacher's desk in a classroom at Brubaker Elementary School, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

    Ontario allows boards to use reserve funds to cut elementary class sizes, increase physical distancing

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    Ottawa Police charge four minors in connection to Barrhaven robbery

    Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen at LifeLabs after being logged upon receipt at the company's lab, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. The doctor overseeing Canada's COVID-19 antibody research says we should get the first glimpse of how many Canadians may already have had COVID-19 by the middle of this month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

    COVID-19 situation in Ottawa stable after July spike: Ottawa's top doctor

  • Prince Edward Island highly recommends all students wear masks on school buses – including drivers. All school staff will wear masks inside schools when physical distancing isn't possible. Students in grades 7-12 will be strongly encouraged to wear masks in hallways, washrooms and classrooms. Meanwhile, students in grades K-6 can wear masks inside, if they wish.

    'Very, very angry': Parents, officials express frustration over lack of in-class time for high school students

    Ottawa City Councillor Laura Dudas could be facing legal proceedings over her 2018 campaign finances. NEW

    Incidents of violence directed at women in office 'have to end': Ottawa councillor

  • Ontario Provincial Police investigate a homicide at a home on Lemay Circle in Rockland, Ont. July 24, 2020. (Jeremie Charron / CTV News Ottawa)

    Two Ottawa men charged in Rockland homicide investigation

    Ottawa Police say on July 28, a suspect entered the Assalam Mosque on St. Laurent Boulevard and broke into donation boxes. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Police Service) NEW

    Ottawa Police investigate robbery at St. Laurent Boulevard mosque

  • Face masks seem to be emerging as an important accessory to any outfit as Canadians start to settle into ‘the new normal.’

    143 warnings issued under Ottawa's mandatory face mask bylaw

    The University of Ottawa campus is quiet, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Ottawa. The federal government announced funding for post-secondary students affected by Covid-19. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    University life this fall will include online Frosh Week for students

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  • The OPP says a load of liquid tar spilled into a wetland after a crash on Hwy. 401 near Kingston. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/OPP_ER) UPDATED

    Truck crash on Hwy 401 near Kingston spills liquid tar into wetland area

    A new report by Food Banks United found 41 per cent of food bank users went a full day without a meal. (Nate Vandermeer/CTV News Ottawa) NEW

    51 per cent of food bank users in eastern Ontario miss a meal to pay bills: Report

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  • Ottawa Bylaw Services has told residents to move basketball nets off of Drummond Street when not in use. (Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa)

    Neighbours cry foul over Old Ottawa East basketball nets

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    Ottawa police NEW

    Ottawa Police investigate two home invasions in Blackburn Hamlet neighbourhood

  • File photo of a Brockville police cruiser. (Nate Vandermeer / CTV News Ottawa) NEW

    Man treated for life-threatening injuries after stabbing in Brockville

    Moroccan Turkey Cobb Salad with Hummus Vinaigrette NEW

    Easy, breezy seasonal recipes with local ingredients

  • Expect a hot and sunny end to the week in Ottawa. NEW

    Sunny end to the week in Ottawa

    An empty teacher's desk is seen at the front of a empty classroom at in 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

    Kingston school boards unveil plans for back to school

  • Musicians played a concert in the front yard of Elaine Klimasko, a founding member of the NAC Orchestra. (Shaun Vardon/CTV News Ottawa)

    Top violin ensemble plays lawn concert in Manotick

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    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Thirteen new COVID-19 cases reported in Ottawa on Wednesday

  • The Carling Family Shelter. (Credit: Google Maps Street View)

    Five new cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Ottawa shelter

    Carlingview Manor on Carling Avenue.

    $25 million class-action lawsuit launched against Carlingview Manor

  • Kane Dempsey, 8, started a removable tattoo stand outside his home in Petawawa, Ont. to raise money for the local SPCA. (Dylan Dyson / CTV News Ottawa)

    Petawawa, Ont. boy starts tattoo stand to raise money for local SPCA

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    Beekeeper Bill Thurlow takes care of the bee hives on the east side of the Senate of Canada building. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)

    Bees buzzing and producing honey at Senate of Canada building

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    OCDSB extends deadline to pick online learning until Sunday

    Ottawa Police are looking for a suspect after the wheels of a vehicle were slashed on Albion Road. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Police Service) UPDATED

    Ottawa Police investigate tire slashing incidents in Blossom Park neighbourhood

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  • Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light Portugal Fireworks on Aug. 9, 2014. (Derek Winfield/CTV Viewer)

    'Largest display of summer fireworks' in Canada set for Saturday over Gatineau

    Directional arrows and physical distancing pylons in the hallway of an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board school. (Image courtesy: OCDSB)

    Back to school: Safety precautions in Ottawa schools

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  • An empty classroom is seen in this undated file photo. (Source: iStock, DONGSEON_KIM)

    Back to school: COVID-19 safety starts outside the classroom: Dr. Etches

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    An empty teacher's desk is seen at the front of a empty classroom at in 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

    More than 1,000 new teachers needed to reduce classes to 15 students: Ottawa public school board

  • City of Ottawa

    Ottawa receives $124 million to address COVID-19 budget pressures

    CTV Ottawa: School bus cameras

    Back to School: How Ottawa school buses will change

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  • Former Ottawa Senators alternate captain Chris Phillips has been named the first executive director of the new Ottawa Senators Community Foundation. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa Senators launch new Senators Community Foundation

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    Kingston Police Constable Fil Wisniak (right) and Ottawa Police Special Constables Michael Bednarek and Suzanne Kelly awarded "on-duty difference maker" awards at the 2020 Police Association of Ontario "Hero of the Year" awards. (Photo: Police Association of Ontario)

    Cops from Ottawa and Kingston recognized for heroics

  • Ontario Minister of Finance Rod Phillips delivers remarks at the Canadian Club Toronto, in Toronto on Thursday, Oct., 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

    Ontario's projected deficit will grow to a record $38.5 billion this year

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    Carleton Lodge NEW

    COVID-19 outbreak at Carleton Lodge lifted: City

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    Wednesday weather: Starting a sunny streak to the end of the week

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    Emilie Gamelin, Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships at the Canadian Red Cross is pictured with the virtual cheque presentation from Gabriel Pizza. (Photo provided by Gabriel Pizza)u

    Gabriel Pizza campaign for Beirut blast relief raises $41,000

  • The historic railway tunnel in Brockville, Ont.

    Brockville Railway Tunnel to reopen Friday

    Kamala Harris

    'How Canadian is she?' Probably more than you think, say Kamala Harris' one-time Montreal classmates

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  • Ontario is reporting an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases after recording a nearly five month low yesterday.

    Ontario records increase in COVID-19 cases after hitting nearly five-month low

    Emergency services in Stonehaven, Scotland, near the scene where a train derailed. Police and paramedics were responding Wednesday to a train derailment in northeast Scotland, where smoke could be seen rising from the site. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)

    3 people dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland

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  • The blueberries at Hugli's Blueberry Ranch in Pembroke, Ont. have been attracting visitors from all around Ontario, looking for a physically distanced activity. (Dylan Dyson / CTV News Ottawa)

    Berry farms becoming popular local getaway

    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Six new COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday: OPH

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  • OC Transpo

    Second reported COVID-19 case in OC Transpo driver in as many days

    (File image. Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention / James Gathany)

    Ottawa mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

  • A homeless person lies in a tent pitched in a centre reservation in downtown in Toronto on Saturday, April 18, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Chris Young)

    Canada's rate of homelessness may be higher than reported: Nanos survey

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    Signs at a temporary campsite at Belle Park in Kingston, calling on the City to find proper housing solutions for the campers. (Kimberley Johnson / CTV News Ottawa)

    City of Kingston removes services at Belle Park

  • classroom UPDATED

    Back to School 101: Ottawa school boards release return to school plans

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    Michael Morlang, 30, was killed Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013 in a hit-and-run collision.

    New call for information in the 2013 hit-and-run death of Michael Morlang

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