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BREAKING | Carleton University making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory to live in residence, play sports
In a statement on Twitter, Carleton University said Ottawa Public Health recently made two important recommendations for Carleton students in anticipation of the fall term.
BREAKING | COVID-19 cases in Ottawa back in double-digits on Thursday
Across Ontario, 213 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday.
Quebec to implement vaccine passport due to rising COVID-19 cases, premier says
Quebec plans to adopt a vaccine passport given a recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the province, Premier François Legault announced Thursday.
Canada's Damian Warner wins gold in decathlon, sets Olympic record
Canadian Damian Warner has won gold and set an Olympic record in the decathlon at the Tokyo Olympics.
Ottawa police investigate three arsons in three days
The Ottawa Police Arson Unit is investigating three separate fires across Ottawa this week.
New Ottawa Public Library - Library and Archives Canada facility named Adisoke
Ādisōke is an Anishinabemowin word that refers to the telling of stories.
Dumpster fire sends thick black smoke over ByWard Market
A fire in a garbage container in the ByWard Market sent thick black smoke over the tourist area during the lunch hour.
Suspect facing charges after vandalism at U.S. Embassy in Ottawa
Just after 5 p.m. Wednesday, police received a call about a suspicious person in the 400 block of Sussex Drive.
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark has Ontario’s highest vaccination rate
77.8 per cent of residents 12 and older in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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NEW | PM says he's considering making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for federal workers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that he's considering whether to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for federal employees. Trudeau said he is looking at whether new requirements to either require or encourage vaccination would be necessary in federal workplaces or in federally-regulated industries such as banking, rail and air travel, and Parliament.
Border workers issue strike notice to government, job action to start Friday: union
About 9,000 Canadian Border Service Agency workers are preparing to begin job action across the country on Friday and say travellers should expect long lineups and lengthy delays at border crossings and airports.
UPDATED | Ottawa working to bring as many Afghans 'as possible' to Canada: Trudeau
After the first flight of Afghan workers who helped the Canadian military during the war arrived on Canadian soil on Wednesday evening, the prime minister says the operation won't stop there.
Wildfires projected to increase in size and frequency, raising health risk for Canadians
As Canada experiences a devastating wildfire season, researchers are warning that they’re projected to increase in size and frequency in coming years – raising the risk of adverse health effects for Canadians, including those living in cities.
Quebec to implement vaccine passport due to rising COVID-19 cases, premier says
Quebec plans to adopt a vaccine passport given a recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the province, Premier François Legault announced Thursday.
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'It was tight': Andre De Grasse reflects on 200m gold
Andre De Grasse from Markham, Ont. sprinted to a gold medal in the 200-metre final in Tokyo. Two-time Olympian Anson Henry comments on De Grasse's performance.
Nearly half of Canadians would rather work from home: poll
Refugee ready to make Canada home after Japan denies status
Grace Lee has the story of a Nigerian refugee's difficult experience in Japan before she found a welcoming home in Canada.
A look at wildfires burning in B.C. and around the world
Wildfires continue to ravage parts of B.C., the U.S., Turkey and Greece.
Airbnb error causes actor to search for place in Ont.
Cooling towers demolished on former U.K. power plant site
Watch the moment four redundant cooling towers were imploded at a former Yorkshire power plant on Aug. 1. The site will be redeveloped.
