Etches calls for three more months of physical distancing, limiting close contacts in Ottawa
As the local COVID-19 numbers head in the wrong direction, Dr. Vera Etches says “more stringent measures” are needed to limit the spread of the virus
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Truck driver killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 417
Ontario Provincial Police, Ottawa fire and paramedics responded to the crash on the westbound off-ramp of Highway 417 at Carp Road just before 1:30 p.m. Friday.
'We can't vaccinate our way out of this:' Etches warns of rising COVID-19 levels; 49 new cases on Friday
Across Ontario, 1,250 new cases of novel coronavirus were reported on Friday.
How do I get the coronavirus vaccine in Ottawa?
CTVNewsOttawa.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the vaccines in Ottawa, including locations, how to register, and who is next in line.
Bars, restaurants face new restrictions in Renfrew County as region moves to yellow
The Ontario Government announced the Renfrew County and District Health Unit will move from the "green-prevent" level to "yellow-protect" status on Monday due to rising COVID-19 levels in the community.
Ottawa offering 30 minutes free parking at three parking garages in March
The city of Ottawa quietly started offering 30 minutes free parking at two municipal parking lots in the ByWard Market and at Ottawa City Hall last month to help support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maple syrup season returns to Fulton's Pancake House and Sugar Shack
Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Shack is ready to welcome visitors back to their 400 acre maple syrup farm in Pakenham, Ont.
Sens Sickos: A look at the Sens fans movement on social media
You may have seen a new term trending on social media about the Ottawa Senators called "Sens Sickos."
Honouring Walter Gretzky’s legacy: An Ottawa friend says goodbye and thanks
Wayne Gretzky announced on social media Thursday night that his father died at the age of 82.
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8M vaccine doses to land in Canada by end of March after Pfizer moves up delivery
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday that Pfizer-BioNTech has agreed to move up a portion of its vaccines scheduled for the summer, with an additional 1.5 million doses arriving in March.
Toronto and Peel Region will enter grey zone of Ontario's reopening framework Monday. Here's what can reopen
Ontario has announced Toronto and Peel Region will move into the grey zone of the province's COVID-19 reopening framework Monday, lifting the stay-at-home order and allowing some businesses to open their doors for the first time since last November.
Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. could be in 'post-pandemic world' by summer
There's a possibility that British Columbians could be living in a "post-pandemic world" by the summer if things go according to plan, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday.
Canada authorizes one-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson
The first one-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has been authorized by Health Canada, making it the fourth vaccine that can be administered to Canadians.
Are you lonely or alone? Experts say some Canadians not getting enough time by themselves amid COVID-19
While public health measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19 have made some Canadians feel lonely or isolated, experts say these restrictions have had the opposite effect on others, leaving families and couples who live and work in the same space with little time for themselves.
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