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Plethora of weather warnings in effect on humid, rainy Sunday

The second severe thunderstorm warning of the afternoon is in effect for the city of Ottawa on a hot and humid Sunday, as a system moves across the region.

Heavy rain in the ByWard Market. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

One person killed in Ottawa Valley crash involving three motorcycles

Emergency crews responded to a collision on Doran Road in Laurentian Valley Township at approximately 12:15 p.m. Sunday

OPP responded to a fatal car crash in Sydenham Township, Tues., July 26, 2022 (CTV NEWS)

Things to do in Ottawa for free this summer

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at eight things you can do for free in Ottawa this summer.

The Ottawa sign on York Street in Ottawa's ByWard Market. (Photo by Jacob Meissner on Unsplash)

OC Transpo bus trip cancellations continue and a section of Hwy. 417 closed next weekend: Five stories to watch this week

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at five stories to watch in Ottawa this week.

Ottawa's Montfort Hospital closing ER for second night

The Montfort Hospital ER will be closed between 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., forcing residents in the east end needing emergency care to travel eight kilometres to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus.

Ontario legislature returns amid health staffing crisis, high inflation

Ontario's legislature is set to resume this week for the first time since the re-election of Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives, with politicians returning amid a health-care staffing crisis and skyrocketing inflation.

Ottawa on track to spend $200M per year on cannabis for veterans

Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical marijuana, with new figures showing the federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year -- more than double the amount just three years ago.

Single rope used to secure mattress, box spring to SUV travelling on Hwy. 401, OPP says

Ontario Provincial Police says disaster was averted when an officer stopped a driver on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario using a single rope to tie a mattress and box spring to the top of their vehicle.

Wolfe Island Ferry avoids Sunday shut down as crew shortage filled

The Wolfe Island Ferry is running Sunday after a qualified crew member was found to fill an 'unexpected crew shortage.'

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Help on the way for central Newfoundland fire Premier says is largest since 1961

The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and the expansion of an outdoor fire ban to the entire province.

Smoke from a forest fire in central Newfoundland is shown in a Sunday, Aug.7, 2022 government handout photo. The rapid growth of a long-burning forest fire in central Newfoundland has triggered a state of emergency in the area and prompted the province's Premier to urge some nearby communities to prepare for possible evacuation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Air Canada denying passenger compensation claims for staff shortages, citing safety

Air Canada denied a customer complaint and instructed employees to classify flight cancellations caused by staff shortages as a "safety" problem, which would exclude travellers from compensation under federal regulations. That policy remains in place.