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  • Ottawa Public Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Monsignor Paul Baxter elementary school. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa) UPDATED

    COVID-19 outbreak declared at Barrhaven elementary school, classes cancelled for 14 days

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  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    15 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Sunday, lowest increase in more than a week

    A drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre open Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/Hospitalmontfort)

    More than 1,800 people tested at COVID-19 pop-up at Canadian Tire Centre this weekend

  • Two horses suffered minor cuts after a horse trailer flipped on Hwy. 401 at Kingston on Sunday. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/OPP_ER)

    Horse trailer flips on Hwy. 401 in Kingston, Ont., horses treated for cuts

    Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube responds to reporters on the second wave during a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot NEW

    Montreal, two other Quebec regions to face stiffer restrictions under orange alert level

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  • Fellowes High School in Pembroke, Ont. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Community case of COVID-19 linked to outbreak at Pembroke, Ont. high school

    Students in Grades 4 to 12 will be required to wear masks at school. (Supplied)

    Trustee wants face masks mandatory for all Kindergarten to Grade 3 students in Ottawa's public schools

  • Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau

    Video targeting new Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly is a 'new low': Former police chief

    Glenn Hussey takes part in Ottawa's Multiple Myeloma March on Sunday. Over $60,000 was raised during the virtual event this year. (Shaun Vardon/CTV News Ottawa)

    COVID-19 pandemic doesn't stop Multiple Myeloma March from raising over $60,000

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  • Ottawa Paramedics Ambulance

    Man treated for serious arm injuries after arm stuck in farm equipment in Ottawa's east-end

    Ottawa City Hall is seen in this undated photo. (File photo)

    COVID-19, throne speech and fall arrives: Top five stories to watch in Ottawa this week

  • The City of Ottawa is set to recommend paid parking along the Somerset-Wellington-Richmond corridor, a plan most business owners and residents oppose. (Tyler Fleming/CTV Ottawa, October 31, 2016)

    City of Ottawa set to resume enforcement of on-street parking limits on Monday

    A sign in downtown Ottawa recommends mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast facts for Sept. 20, 2020

  • A customer picks up an order at the Ottawa Farmers' Market at Lansdowne Park, which opened for online order pickups only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Ottawa, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Sunny Sunday in the forecast, but a frost advisory continues for Ottawa

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    Motorist spotted speeding at estimated 200 km/h on Woodroffe Avenue: Ottawa Police

  • People take a rest in chairs in downtown Ottawa as a sign reminds people to physically distance during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Ontario limits social gatherings in Ottawa, eastern Ontario to 10 indoors, 25 outdoors

    Prime Minister John Turner talks with media reporters after being sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra in Ottawa Sept. 17, 1984. Former prime minister Turner, dubbed "Canada's Kennedy" when he first arrived in Ottawa in the 1960s, has died at the age of 91.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chuck Mitchell 1929-2020

    Former prime minister John Turner dies at 91

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  • People line up outside a COVID-19 testing facility in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    Ottawa enters COVID-19 second wave and new social gathering limits: Top five stories in Ottawa this week

    Montreal's Jean-Aime Bigirimana is cycling across Canada to raise money to send bikes to Africa. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Montreal cyclist, DJ riding across Canada to help send bikes to Africa

  • Council will vote on a motion Wednesday to name the Waverley Square after Boushey Fruit Market. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

    Councillor proposes renaming Waverley Square after Boushey's Fruit Market

    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    55 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa on Saturday, fifth day this week with more than 50 new cases

  • A maximum of 12 people can join each guided tour of the darker side of Brockville with the Brockville Museum. (Nate Vandermeer/CTV News Ottawa)

    Haunted histories tour exposes the darker side of Brockville

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    COVID-19 test

    Second wave of COVID-19 in Ottawa '100 per cent driven by human behaviour': uOttawa epidemiologist

  • Ottawa police

    Teen stabbed during Friday night fight at Glebe Park

    Ottawa Public Health

    Ottawa Public Health says it will never call to ask for money for COVID-19 tests

  • COVID-19

    27 new cases of COVID-19 in western Quebec on Saturday

    OPP

    Two people seriously hurt in crash near Perth

  • Ottawa police NEW

    Online video appears to target Chief

    Courtesy: Brian Beattie NEW

    Record cold start to the final Saturday of summer in Ottawa

  • Residents line up outside the Brewer Arena in Ottawa to be tested for COVID-19, Sept. 14, 2020. (Chris Black / CTV News Ottawa)

    Here's where you can get tested for COVID-19 in Ottawa this weekend

    A person rests on a bench by a mural by artist Dom Laporte showing a health care worker, in Ottawa, on the Labour Day Long Weekend, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast facts for Sept. 19, 2020

  • Ottawa's medical officer of health Dr. Vera Etches speaks to reporters in Ottawa and says we are now in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, after people got a little too relaxed with COVID-19 measures in August.

    Ottawa in second wave of COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. Etches

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    Residents line up outside the Brewer Arena in Ottawa to be tested for COVID-19, Sept. 14, 2020. (Chris Black / CTV News Ottawa)

    New mobile testing sites and access to younger children, COVID-19 testing to ramp up in Ottawa

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    63 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, 20 cases involving residents 20-29 years-old

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks as Alberta Premier Jason Kenney looks on during a press conference in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS) UPDATED

    Ontario premier visits Ottawa as COVID-19 cases spike

  • Saturday was the first day face masks were mandatory in all indoor spaces in Kingston, Ont. (Kimberley Johnson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Kingston to issue fines to groups loitering on streets, sidewalks during COVID-19 pandemic

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    Ottawa Police investigating reports of a shooting in Orleans on Friday. (Viewer submitted photo)

    Ottawa Police investigate daylight shooting in Orleans

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    School bus driver charged with speeding during Ottawa Police back to school blitz

    A COVID-19 outbreak was declared at Extendicare West End Villa on Aug. 30, 2020 after eight residents and one staff member tested positive. (Katie Griffin/CTV News Ottawa)

    Nine deaths linked to COVID-19 at Ottawa long-term care home

  • Old computers get new life for those in need

    Old computers get new life for those in need

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    A mobile COVID-19 testing site was set up at an Ottawa school on Friday. (Jeremie Charron/CTV News Ottawa)

    Targeted testing site at west-end high school sparks frustration as dozens are turned down

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  • OPP

    Two drivers 'literally racing' at 177 km/h on Queensway: OPP

    Gatineau Police

    Gatineau Police target COVID-19 measures in bars and restaurants during weekend blitz

  • The Ottawa Senators unveiled a new primary logo on Friday, a modified original "2D" logo. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Senators)

    Senators return to roots with new '2D' logo

    Ontario Provincial Police

    Woman stabbed by stranger in North Dundas Township, suspect flees on bike

  • Fellowes High School in Pembroke, Ont. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Student tests positive for COVID-19 at Pembroke high school, fifth confirmed case at closed school

    A party is seen in an image from shutterstock.com

    Mayor urges Ottawa residents to report large gatherings as Ontario limits size of social activities

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  • Ontario is providing $973,000 to the Brockville General Hospital for maintenance and repairs. (Nate Vandermeer/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ontario spending $970,000 on maintenance at Brockville General Hospital

    Hundreds line-up at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Brewer Arena before it opens at 9 a.m.

    Long lines for COVID-19 testing in Ottawa on Friday, with west-end care clinic at capacity by 9 a.m.

  • The COVID-19 drive-thru testing centre at RCGT Park in Ottawa on Sept. 4, 2020.

    New COVID-19 drive-thru testing centres planned as testing demand soars in Ottawa

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    What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Sept. 18-20

  • The COVID-19 assessment centre at the Brewer Arena, Sept. 14, 2020. (Chris Black / CTV News Ottawa)

    COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast facts for Sept. 18, 2020

    People take a rest in chairs in downtown Ottawa as a sign reminds people to physically distance during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Social gatherings limited to 10 people indoors, 25 outdoors in Ottawa

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  • The sun shines through a plant in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, May 25, 2020. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor)

    Sunny weekend ahead in Ottawa

    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    39 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa, lowest one-day increase in five days

  • Classroom

    Four classes at three Ottawa Catholic elementary schools closed for 14 days due to COVID-19

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

    Ottawa Bylaw to start issuing tickets for violating indoor face mask bylaw

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  • Some Ottawa parents received a letter informing them their child's class must self-isolate for 14 days due to COVID-19.

    Ottawa parents adjust schedules as kids told to isolate from school for 14 days

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    Fellowes High School in Pembroke, Ont. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa) UPDATED

    Fourth staff member tests positive for COVID-19 at Fellowes High School

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    COVID-19 cases confirmed at 15 Ottawa elementary and secondary schools

    People line up outside a COVID-19 testing facility in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    Three pop-up COVID-19 testing sites opening in Ottawa this week

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  • It's the final month of business for Santiago Diaz, owner of Continental Bagel Co. (Saron Fanel/CTV News Ottawa)

    ‘We cannot go on’: Growing number of Ottawa restaurants shuttering due to COVID-19

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