Orillia hospital in talks to take control of Roberta Place LTC as COVID-19 outbreak rages
A deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Roberta Place is devastating the Barrie long-term care home as cases skyrocket.
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Biden to prioritize blocking of Keystone XL pipeline extension
On the day that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden takes office, he intends to kill the Keystone XL Pipeline deal, according to documents reviewed by CTV News.
OPP scour Victoria Harbour after cries for help
One person remains unaccounted after a search in the waters of Victoria Harbour Sunday
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Ontario inspectors find 36 stores violating COVID-19 rules during big-box safety blitz
Safety inspectors found more than 30 businesses violating COVID-19 safety rules during a big-box blitz across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development said Sunday.
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Ontario reports single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases, records more than 3,400 infections
Ontario is reporting a single-day increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases, reporting more than 3,400 new infections and 69 additional deaths.
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Phil Spector, famed music producer and convicted murderer, dead at 81
Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his 6'Wall of Sound' method and who later was convicted of murder, has died. He was 81.
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Residents of LTC homes in outbreak get COVID vaccine
There was relief and rolled-up sleeves at local long-term care homes Saturday as residents and staff received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
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OPP charges three officers, suspends four others over towing industry allegations
Ontario Provincial Police say they've charged three of their own veteran officers and suspended four others over allegations of corruption related to the province's tow truck industry.
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Orillia mayor pleased with up-take of stay-at-home order
The first Saturday under a province-wide stay-at-home order made was a quiet day in Orillia.
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Ontario allows second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be delayed amid shortage
The Ontario government has updated its recommendation for when some people should receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after it was announced that there will likely be a shortage.
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You could be bonding with your next pet online
For animals in need of a new home, the continuing pandemic is a saving grace.
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Ontario reports more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 51 additional deaths
Ontario has recorded more than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, as well as 51 more deaths related to the disease.
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Ontario extends nearly all emergency orders under Reopening Ontario Act another 30 days
Ontario has announced it is extending nearly all emergency orders under the Reopening Ontario Act for an additional 30 days.
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All of Ottawa vaccinated by the summer?
The head of the Ottawa Hospital says he’s confident most of the capital can be immunized by the summer. CTV's Jeremie Charron has more.
Windsor highlights what's open and closed
Windsor officials say they have quickly adjusted service delivery and staffing requirements under the stay-at home orders.
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An Ontario man known as ‘COVID Elvis’ has made it his mission to put a smile on people's faces.
Famed music producer Phil Spector dies at the age of 81
Hospitals seeing a rise in tobogganing and sledding injuries
Hospitals are seeing a rise in tobogganing and sledding injuries and doctors are warning of the dangers.
108-year-old Wis. woman beats her battle with COVID-19
Ruth Stryzewski has another reason to celebrate ahead of her 109th birthday after recovering from COVID-19.
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Caught on cam: Man kayaks to save deer that fell through ice
A man went to great lengths to bring a young deer to safety after it fell through ice.
'Do you need help?': Secret note saves boy from abuse
A Florida waitress says she knew something was wrong when an 11-year-old boy sitting at one of her tables was forbidden from ordering anything to eat.
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Biden to prioritize blocking of Keystone XL pipeline extension
On the day that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden takes office, he intends to kill the Keystone XL Pipeline deal, according to documents reviewed by CTV News.
Trump to issue around 100 pardons and commutations Tuesday, CNN sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the matter, a major batch of clemency actions that includes white collar criminals, high-profile rappers and others but -- as of now -- is not expected to include Trump himself.
FBI vetting Guard troops in D.C. amid fears of insider attack
U.S. defence officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.
No place for 'far right' in Conservative Party: O'Toole
Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pushed back against attempts to link his party to Trump-style politics on Sunday, saying there is 'no place for the far right' in the Tories while accusing the Liberals of divisive dirty tricks.
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EXCLUSIVE | Fauci says U.S. will likely return to 'some degree of normality' at same time as Canada
While critics of Canada's vaccine rollout continue to point to the more accelerated COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he isn't planning on American life getting back to some semblance of normality any earlier than Canadian officials are aiming for.
New video marks Canada's contributions to first Gulf War on 30th anniversary
Several Canadian experiences from the first Gulf War were collected by Historica Canada and released on Sunday as part of a new video on what is a largely forgotten chapter of Canada's military history.
Heavily fortified statehouses around the U.S. see small protests
Small groups of right-wing protesters -- some of them carrying rifles -- gathered outside heavily fortified statehouses around the country Sunday, outnumbered by National Guard troops and police brought in to prevent a repeat of the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol. As darkness fell, there were no reports of any clashes.
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New | Turning cameras off during Zoom meetings can help the climate, study finds
Turning off the camera during Zoom or video meetings can actually help reduce a person's carbon footprint by 96 per cent, a new environmental study finds.
N.B. reports 36 new cases of COVID-19; largest one-day case count since pandemic began
New Brunswick is reporting 36 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the number of active cases in the province to 292, the largest number of active cases in the province since the pandemic began.
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McMaster criticizes Trump for 'stoking fears' amidst crisis
As Inauguration Day approaches, D.C. is guarded by more American troops than there are in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Dr. Anthony Fauci weighs in on the COVID-19 vaccine timeline
U.S. COVID-19 deaths near 400,000, hospitals reach capacity
Canadians leaving big cities at record pace: StatsCan
A new report from StatsCan says more than 87,000 people have left big cities for smaller nearby communities.
N.B.'s Edmundston Region to enter Red alert level Monday
Delay in COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t thwart targets: Anand
Provinces scrambling amid Pfizer’s drop in production
Russian critic Alexei Navalny detained on return to Moscow
Montreal hit with first major snowstorm amid mild winter
Toronto police step up enforcement at anti-lockdown protest
Before a province-wide lockdown was ordered, new data shows people flocked to malls outside of where they live.
