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  • A bear was tranquilized after spending the afternoon in a tree along Terry Fox Drive. (Bryan McNab/CTV News Ottawa) NEW

    Bear spotted in Kanata neighbourhood

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Two deaths, five new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Fire damages an unoccupied structure on Avro Circle in Ottawa's east-end. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/OFSFirePhoto)

    Fire damages east-end home Saturday afternoon

  • The Port Elmsley Drive-In near Perth. (Photo courtesy: Facebook: Port Elmsley Drive-In)

    Port Elmsley Drive-In gets green light to open during COVID-19 pandemic

    A group held a "Justice 4 George" rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. (Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa)

    'Justice 4 George' rally on steps of the U.S. Embassy

  • An east-bound OTrain pulls in to Rideau Station on the Confederation Line of the Light Rail Transit system in Ottawa, ON.

    Confederation Line closed Sunday to Wednesday for maintenance

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    Fire destroys garage in East Hawkesbury

  • A SpaceX Falcon 9, with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken in the Dragon crew capsule, lifts off from Pad 39-A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Saturday, May 30, 2020. For the first time in nearly a decade, astronauts blasted towards orbit aboard an American rocket from American soil, a first for a private company. (AP Photo/David J. Philip)

    SpaceX rocket lifts off from U.S. in history-making flight

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    OC Transpo will implement a new policy making masks mandatory on all buses and the O-Train.

    OC Transpo union concerned about enforcement of mandatory mask policy

  • Newly minted local college graduates take part in the annual Toss Your Caps class photo Friday, May 8, 2015, on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia. (AP / Matt Rourke)

    Carleton, uOttawa plan virtual Convocation ceremonies for 2020 graduates

    Manitoba Hydro power lines are photographed just outside Winnipeg, Monday, May 1, 2018. Canada's electricity providers say they need to appeal to a younger and more diverse workforce in order to keep the country's lights on. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

    Ontario introduces new fixed COVID-19 hydro rate

  • Health science students at Queen’s University have returned to class to complete clinical placements during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kimberley Johnson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Queen’s health science students returning to Kingston to resume placements

    Mylocalmarkets.ca sells local products to consumers in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. (Nathan Vandermeer/CTV News Ottawa)

    New Kemptville based start-up offers local products to Ottawa and eastern Ontario

  • The Rideau Canal on Sunday, May 17. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

    From hot, humid to cooler and wet: Showers in the forecast on Saturday

    A south Ottawa homeowner was surprised to find a moose in his backyard pool Friday morning. (Saron Fanel/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa man shocked to find moose in swimming pool

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  • People line up to be tested at a COVID-19 assessment centre in Toronto on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

    Ontario records 323 new COVID-19 cases amid record number of tests completed in single day

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    Camping opens at Saskatchewan's provincial parks on June 1, 2020 (Supplied: Government of Saskatchewan)

    Ontario to 'gradually' reopen camping at provincial parks and Crown land starting Monday

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  • A porta-pottie beside Knox Presbyterian Church in downtown Ottawa, placed to allow people including those who are homeless or precariously housed to access a washroom, is seen on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)

    Ottawa woman urinates in jar after denied washroom access

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    In an image from May 25, 2020 video provided by Darnella Frazier, then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneels on the neck of George Floyd who was pleading that he could not breathe. (Darnella Frazier via AP)

    Minneapolis cop who knelt on handcuffed black man charged with murder

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  • Lack of drivers to blame for OC Transpo cancelling

    OC Transpo driver tests positive for COVID-19

    Two residents have died of COVID-19 at Madonna Care Community, with 30 cases of the virus at the home.

    Second employee at Madonna Care Community dies of COVID-19

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Do other transit riders require a face mask?
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    Do other transit services across Canada require a face mask?

  • Doug Ford regional reopening

    Ontario now considering regional approach to reopening the province

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    Canadian Museum Of Nature

    Ottawa-Gatineau museums likely to remain closed all summer due to pandemic

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  • Go RVing

    RVezy sees spike in demand for RV rentals due to COVID-19 pandemic

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    Kingston closes streets to increase (foot) traffic

    Kingston creating open spaces for pedestrians, businesses during pandemic

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  • The City of Ottawa has painted physical distancing circles at Mooney's Bay. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/ottawacity)

    Ottawa paints physical distancing circles at Mooney's Bay

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    Ontario COVID-19 testing

    Businesses should screen workers daily for COVID-19: Dr. Etches

  • (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

    Invite friends, family to Ottawa when COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed: Ottawa Tourism

    The family of George Floyd -- who died after pleading that he couldn't breathe while a police officer held him down with a knee on his neck -- say they want the four Minneapolis officers involved charged with murder. (CNN)

    The death of George Floyd in the U.S. raises the issue of racism in Canada

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  • The Minto Arena is open for pro players and high-level figure skaters.

    NHL players hit the ice in Ottawa during COVID-19 pandemic

    CTV Ottawa: Outdoor farmers' market opens

    Ottawa farmers markets go online due to COVID-19 pandemic

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    Ottawa man facing 39 charges in connection to Barrhaven, Carlingwood break-ins

    The NCC is closing the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway on weekends in May (Photo courtesy: Twitter: NCC_CCN) NEW

    NCC extends pilot project for cyclists, runners, walkers on parkways

  • Ottawa Fire contained a fuel spill after a two-vehicle crash in Ottawa's west-end. (Photo courtesy: Twitter/OttFire)

    Woman suffers serious injuries in west-end crash

    COVID-19 Ontario, cases, map

    Ontario records another day with more than 300 new COVID-19 cases

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  • Workers process medical marijuana at Canopy Growth Corporation's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

    Canopy Growth reports $1.3B fourth-quarter loss, hits reset on strategic focus

    OC Transpo will implement a new policy making masks mandatory on all buses and the O-Train.

    Ottawa’s transit service making face masks mandatory for staff and passengers

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  • OPSEU president Warren "Smokey" Thomas, speaking to CTV Morning Live in Ottawa via Skype, Friday, May 29, 2020.

    Union boss fires back at Ontario Premier after claim inspectors refused to work

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    COVID-19 test swab

    Ontario unveils new COVID-19 testing strategy. Here's what we know about the plan

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  • Atlético Ottawa has unveiled its new home jersey. (Photo: Atlético Ottawa, Canadian Premier League) NEW

    Atletico Ottawa unveils home uniform

    CTV Ottawa: Rainy day after glorious weekend

    Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of eastern Ontario

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  • Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng and his team in the intensive care unit at the Ottawa Hospital. (Photo courtesy: Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng)

    Front-Line Diaries: Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng bringing positive energy to ICU

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    OPS Arson Unit investigates fire at LeitrimRoad yard. (Photo: Ottawa Police Service)

    OPS Arson Unit investigates after fire destroys vehicles at Leitrim Road yard

  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during his daily updates regarding COVID-19 at Queen's Park in Toronto on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

    Ontario admits to 'staffing crisis' in long-term care homes before COVID-19 pandemic began

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    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Two deaths, eight new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

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

    Bylaw officers issue 40 warnings in parks during heat wave

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    H&M reopens Rideau Street store

  • The Canadian Museum of History remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Sean Kilpatrick)

    Canadian Museum of History, Canadian War Museum may not reopen until the fall

    Bar and restaurant patios remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa restaurants hopeful to reopen patios during pandemic

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  • Fiorella DiNardo-Nocita prepares to reopen Salon Fiorella in the ByWard Market when the Ontario Government says beauty services can reopen. (Saron Fanel/CTV News Ottawa)

    Salons swallow expenses as they await a reopening date

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    Ontario is allowing over two dozen health-care providers, including dentists and massage therapists, to return to work immediately once health and safety guidelines are in place.

    Ottawa health care providers prepare to reopen

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  • Dan Thompson shows off Keystorm Pub gift cards that are being given to front-line workers in Brockville. (Nathan Vandermeer / CTV News Ottawa)

    Brockville pub thanks front-line and essential workers with hundreds of gift cards

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    Law enforcement officers amassed along Lake Street near Hiawatha Ave. as fires burned after a night of unrest and protests in the death of George Floyd early Friday, May 29, 2020 in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day. (David Joles/Star Tribune via AP)

    Protesters torch Minneapolis police station in violent night

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a copy of the New York Post as speaks before signing an executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

    Twitter obscures, warns on Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'

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    A GoodLife Fitness club in Ottawa.

    A new look for GoodLife Fitness clubs when gyms reopen

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    Worker at Gatineau long-term care home dies of COVID-19

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    Ontario reports spike in new COVID-19 patients after two days of fewer than 300 cases

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  • Ottawa Public Health urges people to stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Public Health)

    'Safer Options' and 'Least Safe Options' to reduce the risk of COVID-19

    Ottawa beach UPDATED

    Heat warning lifted for Ottawa and eastern Ontario

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  • The Canada Revenue Agency building is seen in Ottawa, Monday April 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    Extended tax-filing deadline is just days away

    The downtown branch of the Ottawa Public Library.

    Curbside pickup at six Ottawa Library branches begins June 15

  • People practice physical distancing as they enjoy the hot weather at Sugar Beach during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

    Modelling shows what could happen if Ontario relaxes physical distancing too quickly

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    Long term care

    COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes and other institutions in Ottawa

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  • Starbucks stores in Canada will have floor markings, protective barriers and mask-wearing employees as they reopen cafes for walk-in take-out service across Canada. (Photo: Starbucks Canada)

    Starbucks expanding walk-in take-out service in most cafes by this weekend

    Perley Rideau sign

    Outbreak at Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre declared over

  • Montebello Rockfest

    Montebello Rockfest goes virtual

    Ontario is allowing over two dozen health-care providers, including dentists and massage therapists, to return to work immediately once health and safety guidelines are in place.

    Ontario allows dozens of health-care providers, including dentists, to reopen

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  • Ottawa Public Health urges people to stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Public Health)

    Ottawa must learn to live with COVID-19 as cases drop: Dr. Etches

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    Ontario is allowing over two dozen health-care providers, including dentists and massage therapists, to return to work immediately once health and safety guidelines are in place.

    Ontario allows dozens of health-care providers, including dentists, to reopen

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  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Three deaths, 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Peter D. Clark Centre

    Resident of Peter D. Clark home dies due to COVID-19

  • More than 100 people were in line at the Service Ontario office when it opened on Wednesday, May 27. (Leah Larocque/CTV News Ottawa) UPDATED

    Long lines to access Service Ontario offices during COVID-19 pandemic

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    Ottawa beach heatwave UPDATED

    Residents look to cool off on hottest May 27 in Ottawa history

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  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford arrives for his daily updates regarding COVID-19 at Queen's Park in Toronto on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette UPDATED

    Ontario taking over management of five long-term care homes following scathing military report

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    A sign posted on the window of Dairy Queen on Merivale Road instructing cashless transactions only. Ottawa, ON. May 26, 2020. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News Ottawa)

    Cash no longer King! Businesses stop accepting cash during COVID-19

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  • Kim Hogeveen and her family cancelled January’s to Disney World due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Kim Hogeveen)

    Walt Disney World Resort set to reopen with COVID-19 measures in place

    Ottawa's COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre will be located at Brewer Arena (Chris Black/CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa installing air conditioning at COVID-19 assessment centre

  • COVID-19 circulating in Ottawa

    Active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa fall in May; 'Virus still out there' public health warns

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    Teen stopped for stunt driving had 14 previous traffic charges in 2020: Ottawa Police

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    Driver charged with stunt driving five days after getting licence back: OPP

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    Ottawa waives restaurant, bar patio fees due to COVID-19 pandemic

  • A builder works on a new apartment building under construction. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) UPDATED

    Council approves expansion of urban boundary in Ottawa

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    Ottawa Public Health urges people to stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Public Health)

    Ottawa must learn to live with COVID-19 as cases drop: Dr. Etches

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  • Two Ottawa residents are facing charges after Ottawa Police seized ecstasy, cocaine, vehicles and $150,000 cash. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Police Service)

    Police seize ecstasy, cocaine and cash in seven month drug investigation

    Fentanyl pills are shown in an undated police handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO)

    Health unit reports increase in overdoses in Perth

  • By Chadsey’s Caines Winery in Prince Edward County is hoping to open during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kimberley Johnson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Wineries prepare to reopen during COVID-19 pandemic

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    A nurse gets a swab ready at a temporary COVID-19 test clinic in Montreal, on Friday, May 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

    Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario falls below 300 for second day in a row

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  • Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei, leaves her home to go to B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

    B.C. judge rules against Huawei's Meng Wanzhou, extradition process continues

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    Ottawa looking at different options to expand COVID-19 testing: Dr. Etches

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps out of Rideau Cottage for a news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday May 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    PM wants employers to re-hire, cites 'enormous financial pressure' being felt

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    Highway 17 between Anrprior and Renfrew.

    Ontario government seeking bidders for first phase of Highway 17 expansion

  • The Rideau Canal on Sunday, May 17. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

    Rideau Canal reopening June 1 with conditions during COVID-19 pandemic

    The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa's Camp Smitty (Photo: www.campsmitty.com)

    Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa offering virtual Camp Smitty experience this summer

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