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  • A pedestrian makes their way along the Rideau Canal in Ottawa on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for April 18, 2021

  • FILE - AN empty teacher's desk is pictured at the front of a empty classroom at Mcgee Secondary school in Vancouver on Sept. 5, 2014. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)

    What you need to know about schools shifting to online learning in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Ottawa sees 241 new COVID-19 cases Saturday

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  • The forecast for Ottawa includes a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Cloudy Sunday with a risk of a thunderstorm

    MRC Des Collines Police

    Six-year-old found safe in forest in Val-des-Monts, Que. after overnight search

  • A girl tries a handstand in a Toronto park near a playground closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, April 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel

    Premier Ford reverses decision to close Ontario playgrounds amid backlash

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    Visitors to a roadside memorial pays their respects in Portapique, N.S. on Friday, April 24, 2020. (Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan) New

    Community grieves together one year after Nova Scotia mass shooting

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  • The Ottawa Police station on Elgin Street is seen in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Ottawa police not conducting random stops under new Ontario powers to enforce stay-at-home order

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    Leader of the Opposition Erin O'Toole gestures as he speaks during a climate change announcement during an event in Ottawa, Thursday April 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld NEW

    'Not a tax at all': O'Toole on party's carbon price loyalty program

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  • The Confederation Building reflects off the windows of a building in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday, April 7, 2020. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    A look at the new COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa

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    File photo of downtown Ottawa. (Photo by Robbie Palmer of Unsplash)

    Ottawa police says officers won't do random stops and an expensive limit on the Hwy. 401 speed limit: Top five stories this week

  • An Ottawa Police cruiser is seen near the Elgin Street police station in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Ottawa police issue 69 speeding tickets on Ottawa roads to start the weekend

    A COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinic was held at Mosque of Mercy in Emerald Woods in Ottawa. (Jackie Perez/CTV News Ottawa)

    COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinic held in Ottawa hotspot postal code

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    Five tips to help your child prepare for online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

    A $16 million expansion of the The Ma-te-Way Activity Centre in Renfrew is planned. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa)

    $16 million expansion planned for Renfrew arena

  • OC Transpo cancellations

    Two more OC Transpo bus drivers test positive for COVID-19

    The Senate Tavern purchased PizzaForno machines to place outside the two Senate locations in Ottawa.

    The Senate Tavern serves takeout pizza from vending machines

  • Canadian Tire gas on Merivale Road more than $1.20 a litre on Sunday.(Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)

    Prices at the pumps set to jump 5 cents/litre in Ottawa on Sunday

    Claudia Salguero working on one of her murals. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)

    Multicultural mural to be displayed in Ottawa this fall

  • Quebec Police set up a checkpoint to limit non-essential travel between Ottawa and Gatineau amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Christina Succi/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ontario setting up checkpoints at Ottawa-Gatineau border

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    Kingston Police

    Kingston police join other forces in not conducting random stops under new Ontario health regulations

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  • A girl tries a handstand in a Toronto park near a playground closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, April 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel

    Premier Ford reverses decision to close Ontario playgrounds amid backlash

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    Queen Elizabeth II looks on as she sits alone in St. George’s Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, the man who had been by her side for 73 years, at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Saturday April 17, 2021. (Jonathan Brady/Pool via AP)

    The Queen says goodbye to Prince Philip, continues her reign alone

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  • A pedestrian makes their way past a construction site in Toronto on Friday, April 16, 2021. Ontario is halting all non-essential construction, among many other new restrictions in an effort to fight a losing battle with COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

    Ontarians waking up to tough new pandemic restrictions

    People wait ahead of the funeral of Prince Philip in Windsor, England Saturday April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

    Canadians joining the world in tuning in to Prince Philip's funeral

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  • Clouds pass by the parliament buildings Wednesday August 19, 2020 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    A seasonal Saturday with a chance of showers in Ottawa

    Crown land camping is free in Ontario. (Photo courtesy: Bradley Bishop)

    No camping in Ontario's provincial parks, Crown land during stay-at-home order

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    Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19

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    (Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash)

    COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for April 17, 2021

  • The Queensway Carleton Hospital is among others in Ottawa preparing for a potential case of Covid-19.

    Queensway Carleton Hospital ramps down surgeries and services as COVID-19 cases rise

    The COVID-19 Immunization clinic in Belleville, located at Loyalist College. (Kimberley Johnson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Belleville, Kingston public health units react to reduced COVID-19 doses

  • The COVID-19 vaccine immunization clinic at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa, Ont. (CTV News Ottawa)

    First dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered to 20 per cent of Ottawa residents

    OC Transpo cancellations

    Eight OC Transpo drivers test positive for COVID-19 over eight days

  • Health-care worker Thi Nguyen administers Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine to a patient at a COVID-19 clinic in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    City of Ottawa says all COVID-19 vaccine appointments are 'being honoured' at this time

    Equal Chance is collecting noise cancelling headphones to provide youth moving to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Jackie Perez/CTV News Ottawa)

    Non-profit group collecting headphones to support children during online learning

  • Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, responds to a question during a press conference regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution, at Queen's Park in Toronto on Friday, December 11, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

    Ontario gives police authority to stop people, vehicles, ask purpose of travel

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    Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand , Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Major General Dany Fortin arrive for a news conference in Ottawa, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    Feds secure 8 million more Pfizer doses, as Moderna cuts coming shipments

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    Ontario sets new one-day record for COVID-19 cases; 345 new cases in Ottawa

    Adalsteinn Brown, dean of the University of Toronto's Public Health Department, answers questions during a news conference at Queen's Park in Toronto on Monday, April 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

    COVID-19 cases in Ontario will remain high into summer without six week stay-at-home order, modelling shows

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  • The Ottawa Civic hospital is seen Tuesday January 7, 2020 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Ottawa Hospital increases surge plans as COVID-19 cases rise in Ottawa

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    A cyclist makes their way along the edge of Dow's Lake in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: April 16-18

  • 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

    COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for April 16, 2021

    Doug Ford announcement

    Ontario considers stricter measures as models show up to 18,000 COVID-19 cases per day by end of May: sources

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  • A COVID-19 clinic is located at the Howard Darwin Centennial Arena in Ottawa. (Jeremie Charron/CTV News Ottawa)

    Significant delays for COVID-19 testing results at Ottawa site leaves people frustrated

    The Ottawa Police station on Elgin Street is seen in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Ottawa's west end

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    Provincial inspectors to target Ottawa big box stores

    The Shoppers Drug Mart administers COVID-19 vaccines in Kingston. (Kimberley Johnson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa residents wait for word on second shot after receiving first COVID-19 dose at a pharmacy

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    Court evidence shows the OC Transpo bus that crashed into the Westboro transit station.

    Passenger's recollection of bus speed questioned at bus crash trial

  • The city of Kingston is closing Breakwater Park for 10 days. (Kimberley Johnson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Kingston looking into reopening Breakwater Park 'safely', says mayor after large crowds forced closure

    Shopify Headquarters at 150 Elgin St. The company is planning to move out of its large office space into a smaller one nearby, as its workers go remote. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa-based co-working company moves into Shopify's former headquarters on Elgin Street

  • An Ottawa Police cruiser is seen near the Elgin Street police station in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Ottawa police respond to call for a man pointing a gun on St. Laurent Blvd.

    Ottawa fire chief Kim Ayotte receives the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/@ChiefAyotte)

    Ottawa's fire chief receives COVID-19 vaccine, urges everyone to get the first shot you're eligible for

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Ottawa ties daily record for COVID-19 cases on Thursday

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    Virtual cooking classes are growing in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Jackie Perez/CTV News Ottawa)

    Virtual cooking lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • The Ottawa Police station on Elgin Street is seen in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Video footage helps Ottawa police arrest suspect in ByWard Market and Lowertown thefts

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

    NCC closing Ottawa parkways to cars for a second straight weekend

  • The Confederation Building reflects off the windows of a building in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday, April 7, 2020. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Ottawa's COVID situation ‘the worst that it’s been to date’

    City of Ottawa

    Ottawa Public Health considers capacity limits, mandatory masks for park amenities this summer

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  • Paramedics wheel a patient into the emergency department at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

    Ontario breaks daily COVID-19 record with more than 4,700 new cases

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    William Amos, a Liberal MP from Quebec, is shown in this file photo. (Government of Canada)

    Liberal MP caught stark naked during House of Commons video conference

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  • A man braves the elements as he walks in downtown Ottawa, Friday March 26, 2021. Heavy rain was expected throughout the day with 25-40mm expected. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Rain in the forecast for the next week in Ottawa

    A 'masks required' sign in Ottawa. April 3, 2021. (Jeremie Charron / CTV News Ottawa) NEW THIS MORNING

    COVID-19 in Ottawa: Fast Facts for April 15, 2021

  • A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is displayed at a pop-up vaccine clinic for EMS workers Center in Salt Lake City on January 5, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Rick Bowmer)

    Delay in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shipment creating 'gap' in Ottawa's supply, city says

    Ottawa police say a driver was pronounced dead at the scene after their vehicle rolled and crashed into this house on Chapman Blvd. No one inside the home was hurt. (Jim O'Grady / CTV News Ottawa)

    Driver dies after crashing into house

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  • Councillors and residents question why the postal code K2V was included on the list of hot spots across Ontario, while wards like Bay Ward were not. (Jackie Perez/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ontario opposition, Councillors question K2V included on list of COVID-19 postal code hot spots

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    City of Ottawa

    Employee at Ottawa child care centre tests positive for COVID-19

  • The Arnprior Airport. (Dylan Dyson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Arnprior Airport support Premier's call for no flights in or out of Ontario during third wave of pandemic

    Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus (File Photo/CTV Ottawa)

    Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus ends

  • The Ottawa Public Library Board received a look at the design for the new Ottawa Public Library main branch and Library and Archives Canada. (Photo courtesy: Diamond Schmitt Architects)

    A look at the new $192 million library and Library and Archives Canada building at LeBreton Flats

    Deneen Perrin, marketing and media director with the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, flips through a guestbook, looking back at celebrities and world leaders she has met throughout her 25 year career. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)

    Long-time employee says goodbye to the Chateau Laurier after 25 years

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    COVID-19 cases in Ottawa back above 300 after one-day dip

    Students with Queen's University's Faculty of Health Sciences are collecting gently used cellphones and tables for women’s shelters in the city of Kingston.

    Queen’s University students ask for gently used cellphones for a good cause

  • Evidence shows the OC Transpo double-decker bus that crashed at the Westboro Transitway station.

    Diallo trained on emergency brake, instructor says at Westboro bus crash trial

    Dr. Saba Merchant is worried that kids might be dealing with more than their parents are aware of during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The pandemic is taking a toll on the mental health of children

  • Small groups of people were gathered at Mooney's Bay Park on Sunday, April 11, 2021, but some residents reported much bigger gatherings the day before. Ontario is under a 28-day stay-at-home order. (Jackie Perez / CTV News Ottawa)

    City moves to let ward councillors choose closing time for parks

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    Grocery shopping wearing a face mask

    Ottawa's mandatory mask bylaw extended to August

  • Hydro One electricity transmission lines are seen south of Chesley, Ont., on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel

    Ontario not offering off-peak hydro rates during stay-at-home order

    FILE - AN empty teacher's desk is pictured at the front of a empty classroom at Mcgee Secondary school in Vancouver on Sept. 5, 2014. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press)

    Ottawa schools receive new funding for air quality, infrastructure improvements during pandemic

  • OPP

    Pembroke hotel employee struck by a weapon

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