Ontario setting up checkpoints at Ottawa-Gatineau border
"My initial understanding is it's intended to be on a 24-7 basis and will carry on for several weeks," said Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly.
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Ontario sets new one-day record for COVID-19 cases; 345 new cases in Ottawa
Across Ontario, there are 4,812 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19
Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar.
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NEW | Following provincial announcement, OPS says will not conduct random stops
In a memo released Friday night, OPS says it will not be conducting random stops.
A look at the new COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa
"The new restrictions are difficult, but ultimately needed," said Mayor Jim Watson.
No camping in Ontario's provincial parks, Crown land during stay-at-home order
Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced on Twitter that as of 12:01 a.m. on April 16, "recreational camping on Crown land will be prohibited to help stop the spread of COVID-19."
Queensway Carleton Hospital ramps down surgeries and services as COVID-19 cases rise
The Queensway Carleton Hospital had 30 COVID-19 patients on Friday, including 12 in the ICU.
Belleville, Kingston public health units react to reduced COVID-19 doses
As the Ontario government prepares to prioritize the COVID-19 vaccine roll out to hard-hit areas of the province, those in regions that will see less doses available are feeling the pinch.
First dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered to 20 per cent of Ottawa residents
The Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 vaccine dashboard shows 211,425 Ottawa residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19
Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar.
Ontario gives police authority to stop people, vehicles, ask purpose of travel
Ontario announced Friday that police will have the authority to stop vehicles and ask individuals why they left their residence as part of the new measures introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Hong Kongers say they're being targeted by Chinese agents on Canadian soil
Hong Kongers living in Canada report feeling harassed and targeted by Chinese agents on home soil, and say the federal government and law enforcement agencies aren’t doing enough to keep them safe.
Health Canada reviewing submission to use Pfizer vaccine on children 12 and older
Health Canada is reviewing a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech to expand the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 and older.
B.C. dad jailed 6 months after repeatedly exposing transgender son's identity, despite publication ban
The father of a transgender teenager has been sentenced to six months behind bars after exposing sensitive personal and medical information about his son, despite a publication ban intended to protect the boy's privacy.
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ICU doctor says Alta. COVID-19 cases are not far behind Ont.
Emergency room physician Dr. Joe Vipond says Alberta's COVID-19 situation could soon be as bad as Ontario's within the next few weeks.
'This wasn't what was asked for': Ont. doctor on measures
Dr. Kali Barrett, a critical care physical, says she does not know where the Ontario government got its evidence for some of the new measures.
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