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COVID-19 variants detected in Ottawa's wastewater

For the first time, the COVID-19 variants of concern have been detected in Ottawa's wastewater.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, green, cultured in the lab. (NIAID-RML via AP)

Ottawa inches closer to 'red-control' threshold with 80 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday

The 80 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday is the largest one-day spike in cases since Feb. 21, when 80 new cases were also reported.

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.

Vaccines to protect against COVID-19 are being approved in Canada and elsewhere. (AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)

Some Ottawa landlords struggle amid high vacancy rates

Data from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation estimates Ottawa’s vacancy rate at roughly three to four per cent.

Kingston pharmacies prepare to administer doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine as part of roll out

Some pharmacies in Kingston will be allowed to administer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, as part of a pilot project rolling out across Ontario.

You can buy a 208-litre drum of olive oil at Ottawa's newest Costco

The new Canadian Business Centre on Cyrville Road in Gloucester is the third centre opened by Costco Wholesale across Canada.

Renfrew County health unit warns patrons at Arnprior bar may have been exposed to COVID-19

Over a dozen positive cases of novel coronavirus in Renfrew County have been linked to a possible exposure.

Have a credit with Air Canada because of the pandemic? You may be closer to a refund

If you’re holding on to an Air Canada voucher because of a flight cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be one step closer to getting a refund.

Ottawa man facing charges in connection to alleged indecent acts in Kanata

The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Unit launched an investigation into the incidents last month.

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More than 80 per cent of COVID-19 cases are caused by community exposures: StatCan

In a dataset released Thursday morning, Statistics Canada reported that 84 per cent of COVID-19 cases across the country are caused by community exposures.

People wear face masks as they cross a street in Montreal, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Health Canada 'days away' from decision on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Health Canada is just 'days away' from deciding whether to approve Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.

Why blood type A may increase COVID-19 risk

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may latch more easily onto the respiratory cells of those with type A blood than any other blood group, according to a new study.

New Zealanders take to the hills as powerful quakes trigger tsunami waves

Small tsunami waves triggered by a series of powerful earthquakes hit the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on Friday and authorities said thousands of residents who had evacuated to higher ground could now return to their homes.

Ontario doctor's tweets about COVID-19 deemed 'inappropriate' and 'unprofessional' by regulator

An Ontario physician has been issued three cautions by the province's regulatory college for doctors after her tweets about the COVID-19 pandemic were found to be 'inappropriate' and 'unprofessional.'