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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
McMaster-affiliated researcher broke embargo to leak hydroxychloroquine study to Trump administration: BMJ
A former assistant professor and researcher at McMaster University leaked an embargoed report of potential COVID-19 treatments to the Trump administration, suggesting that it lent support to the use of the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, according to the British Medical Journal.
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NEW | 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.
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