New travel rules are a welcome change for those abroad
As of July 5, Canadians who are out of the country and fully vaccinated can return to Canada with eased restrictions.
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Active COVID-19 cases in Ottawa drop to lowest level in 10 months
Ottawa Public Health is reporting the lowest number of known active cases in the capital since August 2020.
National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada tinged with sadness
The 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada was tinged with sadness following the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall apologizes for Catholic Church's role in residential school system
The Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall has apologized for the Catholic Church's role in Canada's residential school system and has called on Pope Francis to do the same.
Police recover body of swimmer who went missing after jumping off Prince of Wales Bridge
Ottawa police say they have recovered the body of a 26-year-old man who went missing in the Ottawa River on Sunday after jumping off the Prince of Wales Bridge.
COVID-19 vaccines in Ottawa: Second doses outpace first last week
Ottawa has surpassed a COVID-19 vaccination milestone, with 20 per cent of all adults in the city considered fully immunized, after nearly 50,000 second shots were administered last week.
Canada lifting restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers in early July
Canada will be lifting most international travel restrictions for Canadians, permanent residents, and certain foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated, starting July 5. Eligible travellers will not have to self-isolate but will still have to take COVID-19 tests before and upon arrival in this country.
Police seek to identify man accused of stealing back support cushion
Ottawa police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they accuse of breaking into a store in the St. Laurent Shopping Centre after hours and stealing a back support cushion.
What you need to know about the federal government's ArriveCAN app
The federal government is requiring all travellers enter their information and upload their documents through the ArriveCAN app to ensure travellers are adhering to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. Here's how the app works.
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Canada lifting restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers in early July
Canada will be lifting most international travel restrictions for Canadians, permanent residents, and certain foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated, starting July 5. Eligible travellers will not have to self-isolate but will still have to take COVID-19 tests before and upon arrival in this country.
Tensions flare as top federal health official scolded in the House for failing to turn over documents
The president of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) was publicly admonished in the House of Commons on Monday for failing to turn over unredacted documents demanded by MPs related to the firing of two scientists at Canada’s highest security lab.
Singh blasts Liberal 'hypocrisy' on National Indigenous Peoples Day
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he believes the Liberal government is "hypocritical" for saying it wants to make reparations for past sins against Indigenous people while also facing tough criticisms of its handling of a number of key files.
What you need to know about the federal government's ArriveCAN app
The federal government is requiring all travellers enter their information and upload their documents through the ArriveCAN app to ensure travellers are adhering to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. Here's how the app works.
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NEW | N.B. premier says provinces discussing July for border reopening
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says the provinces are talking about July for the Canada-U.S. border to reopen.
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