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Ottawa's top doctor wants to see provincial mask mandates remain in place this fall

Ottawa's medical officer of health says she wants to see mask mandates remain in effect across Ontario even after the province moves out of Step 3 of its reopening plan.

People walk down a busy street wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Yoav Aziz on Unsplash)

Bishop-Nriagu, Kelly to compete in 800-metre heats in Tokyo Thursday night

The Ottawa Valley will be watching the women's 800-metre heats taking place in Tokyo Thursday night.

A sign showing support for Eganville, Ont.'s Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, who is competing in the women's 800-metre race at the Summer Games in Tokyo. (Dylan Dyson / CTV News Ottawa)

Business owners plead for swift repairs to malfunctioning Hog's Back Swing Bridge

Many people driving along Hog's Back have been forced to turn around once they get to the Hog's Back Swing Bridge because the crossing remains closed.

John Hannon made a plea to the National Capital Commission to fix the Hog's Back Swing Bridge for good. (Jackie Perez / CTV News Ottawa)

Breaking down barriers needed to reach 90 per cent vaccine coverage: Etches

Despite the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the capital slowing down, Ottawa's medical officer of health says the goal of reaching 90 per cent of the eligible population is within reach, but there are barriers to overcome.

Going ETS? City of Ottawa fixing spelling error on Isabella Street pavement markings

Drivers travelling east on Isabella Street may have been confused by the pavement markings on the road leading to the Queensway on Thursday.

Ontario hits first benchmark to leave Step 3 but three more things still need to happen first

Ontario has hit the first benchmark to exit Step 3 and move toward a complete reopening, but there are already calls for a contingency plan to avoid a fourth lockdown in the fall.

One more person in hospital with COVID-19 in Ottawa; eight new cases

Ottawa Public Health said Thursday that eight more people in the city have tested positive for COVID-19 and there is one more COVID-19 patient in the hospital.

'I absolutely love what I'm doing': Ottawa man fixing bikes full-time from his home garage

When one door closes, for some, a garage door opens, turning what had been part-time for the past five years into a full-time business.

Ottawa police move from education to enforcement as e-scooter popularity soars

On Wednesday, officers conducted an enforcement blitz in downtown Ottawa to remind users of the rules of the road and to give tickets to those who broke them.

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Canadian women's eight crew captures rowing gold; first in event since 1992

The Canadian women's eight rowing crew has captured gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Canada's Lisa Roman, Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, Christine Roper, Andrea Proske, Susanne Grainger, Madison Mailey, Sydney Payne, Avalon Wasteneys and Kristen Kit compete in the women's eight rowing repechage round event during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Afghan nationals seeking Canada's help face technical issues with sending applications

Afghan interpreters trying to escape a resurgent Taliban had another challenge Thursday in seeking Canada's help: the email inbox for immigration forms stopped working.

'The inevitable next step': Alberta health minister defends COVID-19 policy changes

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro defended the sweeping changes his government announced the day before, saying they were "the inevitable next step" in the province's COVID-19 response.

Ontario hits first benchmark to leave Step 3 but three more things still need to happen first

Ontario has hit the first benchmark to exit Step 3 and move toward a complete reopening, but there are already calls for a contingency plan to avoid a fourth lockdown in the fall.

COVID-19 update: B.C. adds 204 cases in highest single-day increase since June 5

The B.C. government announced 204 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, marking the biggest single-day increase in infections the province has seen since early June.