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    Continue to be COVID-wise as we enter Stage 3: Dr. Etches

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  • Ottawa Police asking for the public's help locating Jordyn Moore, last seen on Monday, July 13. (Photo courtesy: Ottawa Police Service) NEW

    Ottawa Police search for missing 15-year-old girl

    A busy ByWard Market on Saturday, July 11. UPDATED

    Last call on ByWard Market patios now 1 a.m., starting Friday

  • A GoodLife Fitness club in Ottawa, July 15, 2020 (Dave Charbonneau / CTV News Ottawa)

    A sneak peek at how GoodLife Fitness gyms will change in Stage 3

    Ottawa Beach NEW THIS MORNING

    Rainy, humid afternoon expected Thursday

  • OPP have arrested Shane Sabourin, 30, of Carleton Place, Ont. in connection with a homicide July 15, 2020. (OPP handout)

    Suspect in Carleton Place, Ont. homicide charged with first-degree murder

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    Mall 'thoroughly cleaned' after positive COVID-19 case confirmed at Bayshore Shopping Centre

  • Gatineau's Phillippe Aumont retired from baseball despite a phone call from the Toronto Blue Jays. (Dylan Dyson, CTV News Ottawa) NEW

    From the diamond to the field: Career change up for Gatineau's Philippe Aumont

    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    One new COVID-19 case reported in Ottawa on Wednesday, no new deaths

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    Need to approach next 1-2 years with COVID in mind: Dr. Etches

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

    Council approves mandatory face mask bylaw in Ottawa

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  • Rick Chiarelli arrives at Ottawa Council

    Council votes to suspend Chiarelli's pay for nine months

    Handy Nevers (front) rides in a trishaw piloted by Cycling Without Age volunteer Greg McElrea in Brockville, July 15, 2020. (Nate Vandermeer / CTV News Ottawa)

    Three-wheeled bike helps Brockville seniors stay active

  • Detours will be in place on the Ottawa River Pathway from July 16 to 24 for work on the nearby National Capital River Pavillion. (Shaun Vardon / CTV News Ottawa)

    Work on heritage building to close traffic lanes, bike path along Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway

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    Ontario makes air conditioning mandatory in nursing homes, announces indoor visits to restart soon

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    Ottawa residents asked for feedback on new name for Langevin Avenue

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    Dave McNamara, owner of the Merchant Tap House. (Kimberley Johnson/CTV News Ottawa)

    Kingston pub aims to raise $10,000 for local hospital

  • Ontario is reporting another dip in new COVID-19 cases. (The Canadian Press)

    Ontario records lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in 16 weeks

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    Closure near St. Laurent UPDATED

    Overpass into St. Laurent Shopping Centre damaged

  • Cineplex Odeon Theater at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto on Monday December 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim

    Cineplex will not open movie theatres for start of Stage 3 in Ontario

    Bloc leader Yves-Francois Blanchet listens to a question during a news conference Tuesday June 16, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

    Bloc Quebecois Leader Blanchet denies anonymous allegation against him

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

    Confederation Line running every seven minutes as Rideau Transit Group establishes wheel inspection routine

    New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Seven new COVID-19 cases, zero new deaths reported in Ottawa Tuesday

  • Gyms and fitness clubs in Ottawa can reopen on Friday, but the daily workout routine will change to adhere to pandemic control measures. (Dave Charbonneau / CTV News Ottawa)

    Smaller classes, shorter work outs: how gyms will change in Stage 3

    Heart & Crown Barrhaven General Manager Hollie Butcher looks over seating arrangements for Friday’s reopening of bars. Ottawa, ON. July 14, 2020. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News Ottawa)

    No dancing, no mingling, and quiet music: how bars will change in Stage 3

  • Shield vs. mask

    Face shields vs. face masks: Which is better?

    Stephen Beckta, owner of Beckta Dining & Wine, prepares his dining room for customers on July 14, 2020. Indoor dining will be allowed in Ottawa as of Friday, July 17, 2020. (Leah Larocque / CTV News Ottawa)

    Spread out tables, fewer patrons, but masks off to eat: how indoor dining will change in Stage 3

  • Pressure-treated lumber is the new hot commodity as decks become a pandemic project for homeowners who are spending more time in their own back yards. (Dylan Dyson / CTV News Ottawa)

    Decks become the new hot pandemic project, creating a run on lumber

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    Ottawa police say missing boy, 4, found safe in Toronto

  • Sentries have returned to the National War Memorial in Ottawa amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Shaun Vardon / CTV News Ottawa)

    Sentries return to National War Memorial

    Emma Donovan with her new Great Dane puppy Willow. (Nate Vandermeer / CTV News Ottawa)

    Breeders, SPCAs see increase in people looking to adopt pets

  • You are allowed to take off your mask while working out in a gym, but you will need to wear it at all other times. (Dave Charbonneau / CTV News Ottawa)

    You don't need to wear a mask while exercising at the gym: Dr. Etches

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    144,000 disposable masks to be donated to United Way's Facing Forward campaign

  • A restaurant is shown in a file photo from shutterstock.com.

    Indoor dining, gyms, playgrounds and more allowed to reopen in eastern Ontario as of Friday

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    People wear face masks in Montreal, Sunday, July 12, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Graham Hughes)

    Don't use fake exemption cards to get out of wearing a mask, feds warn Canadians

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  • An Ontario Province Police officer is seen in this file photo.

    Police charge ex-Belleville, Ont. nurse with dozens of counts of illegal use of personal health info

    Construction workers help build a project in downtown Vancouver, Monday, April 6, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Jonathan Hayward)

    Who's hiring? A look at the Canadian job market

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  • The Robert Guertin Centre in Gatineau, Tues. July 14, 2020. (Shaun Vardon / CTV News Ottawa)

    City of Gatineau announces timeline for reopening arenas

    Gatineau Police

    Two teens accused of setting fire to boat in Gatineau

  • Lucy Van Doormaal (Supplied: Van Doormaal family)

    A $3M treatment could save their daughter's life, but it's not covered by health care

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    The United States border crossing in Lacolle, Que., is seen on March 18, 2020. (Ryan Remiorz / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

    Canada, U.S. agree to keep borders closed another 30 days: sources

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  • Paramedics disinfect medical equipment after transporting a patient to the emergency department at a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Thursday, April 30, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

    Majority of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario involve people under 60

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    Health officials are encouraging people to be cautious and mindful when increasing their social connections and are asking people to start small.

    Social bubbles will increase to 20-25 'at some point': Dr. Roumeliotis

  • A patron of the Wellington Diner in Ottawa left a $500 tip on a bill of $64.70 and gave the owner $1000 to show his appreciation. (Photo courtesy: The Wellington Diner / Twitter)

    'Goosebumps and butterflies': Customer leaves $500 tip and gives $1000 gift to Ottawa restaurant

    Two people were critically injured when their vehicles crashed into buildings in Ottawa on Monday. (Ottawa Paramedic Service)

    Cars crash into two separate homes in Ottawa, drivers critically injured

  • Orleans Boat World & Sports owner Marc Savage helping Andre Jette and Monica Clayton shop for a boat. Ottawa, ON. July 13, 2020. (Tyler Fleming / CTV News)

    Boating becomes popular activity during COVID-19 pandemic

    Ottawa beach summer hot weather

    Typical summer day in the forecast for Ottawa

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Ten new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths reported in Ottawa on Monday

    The Gladstone Theatre is one of many venues that will be allowed to reopen in Ottawa in Stage 3. (Saron Fanel / CTV News Ottawa)

    Ottawa theatres can reopen in Stage 3 but there will be limits

  • A ball python is seen in this undated file photo

    Python lost in the Hautes-Plaines district of Hull

    ClubLink wants to redevelop the Kanata Golf and Country Club lands to build homes, but the City of Ottawa says the company must uphold a 40% greenspace agreement. (Leah Larocque / CTV News Ottawa)

    Court proceedings over future of Kanata Golf and Country Club begin

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

    Confederation Line is 'safe' despite cracked wheels on new cars: OC Transpo

    A photo radar camera outside Vincent Massey School on Smyth Road in Ottawa. (Dave Charbonneau / CTV News Ottawa) UPDATED

    Photo radar cameras turned on in Ottawa school zones

  • A Kingston police cruiser is seen in this undated file photo. UPDATED

    Kingston police confirm missing man found dead on Canada Day

    STO bus

    Masks mandatory on STO buses, with two-week transition period

  • In this April 1,3 2013, file photo, actress Naya Rivera arrives at Logo's NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File) UPDATED

    Sheriff: 'Glee' star Naya Rivera saved son before drowning

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    Rick Chiarelli's defiant defence

    Chiarelli's office accuses integrity commissioner of failing to accommodate councillor's health

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference at Rideau Cottage amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa on Monday, July 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

    Trudeau, Morneau apologize for not recusing themselves from WE decision

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    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference at Rideau Cottage amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa on Monday, July 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

    Feds to extend wage subsidy program until December

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  • (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

    Cloudy and humid start to the work week in Ottawa

    Face masks will be mandatory in indoor public spaces across the capital as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2020.

    Masks to be mandatory Tuesday in Renfrew County

  • New cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

    Three new cases of COVID-19, zero new deaths reported in Ottawa Sunday

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