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EXTREME COLD WARNING | Ottawa could see a -40 wind chill tonight
Environment Canada is predicting temperatures will drop to between -27 C and -34 C Tuesday night, with wind chill values making it feel as cold as -40.
Five new COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa, hospitalizations surpass 100
Hospitalizations in Ottawa have reached triple digits as the Omicron wave of COVID-19 continues to impact the health care system.
Leclerc moving into former Procter & Gamble plant in Brockville
A Canadian food manufacturer is taking over the former Procter & Gamble plant in Brockville, a move officials say says will create more than 200 new jobs.
Canada orders diplomats' families to leave Ukraine
The Canadian government has ordered family members of diplomatic staff in Ukraine to leave the country, though embassy staff will remain in place. In a statement, Global Affairs Canada said that the government has decided to 'temporarily withdraw' the children of embassy staff if they are under the age of 18, as well as family members accompanying them.
Doug Ford says Ontario close to child-care deal; province is last to strike an agreement
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is "very, very close" to a child-care deal with the federal government.
Two Ottawa-area players named to Canadian men's Olympic hockey team
Canada's Olympic men's hockey team will feature two players with Ottawa-area connections when they hit the ice next month.
Ottawa police seeking missing 36-year-old woman
Police say Yerckmide Henrice was last seen when she signed out of the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Friday.
Ottawa parents want more information on school absence rates
The province began releasing school-by-school absentee rates amongst staff and students on Monday. But the absences also include non-COVID-19 related reasons.
Ottawa board of health calls for three-dose passport discussion
The board unanimously passed a motion asking Dr. Vera Etches to talk to provincial officials about requiring third doses for vaccine passports.
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Prosecutor: Killings of Canadians in Mexico due to gang debt
A prosecutor in Mexico said Tuesday the killing of two Canadians at a Caribbean coast resort last week was motivated by debts between international gangs apparently dedicated to drug and weapons trafficking.
Funds frozen after millions raised for truckers protesting vaccine mandate
Truck drivers protesting against the vaccine mandate at the border have raised more than $4.5 million from donors around the world but the fundraising platform GoFundMe has temporarily stopped organizers from using the money.
Worker absenteeism -- not trucker vaccine mandates -- impacting store shelves: Metro
Vaccine mandates for truckers have raised transportation costs -- but haven't impacted the shipment of goods to stores, the head of one of Canada's largest grocery chains says.
DEVELOPING | B.C. First Nation releasing results of investigation at site of former residential school
A First Nation in British Columbia is expected to release preliminary results today of a geophysical examination at the site of a former residential school.
Canadian border agency issues new scam warning
Scammers posing as Canada Border Services Agency officials are using emails, websites, text messages and telephone calls to ask for money and personal information such as social insurance numbers.
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Microphone picks up Biden's response to Fox reporter
A microphone picked up U.S. President Joe Biden's response after a Fox News reporter asked if inflation is a 'political liability.'
N.J. toddler buys US$1.7K worth of furniture online
A New Jersey toddler accidentally purchased everything in his mom's online Walmart cart.
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Rescuers lure lost dog with sausage attached to drone
A dog that was stranded in marshland and at risk of drowning was rescued by a British crew using a drone with a special treat attached to it.
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Researchers uncover rare stretch of pristine coral reef
Scientists in the South Pacific have uncovered a rare stretch of pristine coral reef. Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
Alta. man sleeping in backyard igloo to raise money for MS
An Edmonton man will spend three nights in an igloo he built if he raises money for multiple sclerosis research.
Ont. glee club creates remote recording of 'O Canada'
Members of an Ontario glee club came together remotely to record a special version of 'O Canada.' Nicole Lampa reports.
