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Tips for being fire-safe over the holidays

Tips for being fire-safe over the holidays

The holidays are a time of twinkling lights, crackling fireplaces, evergreen trees, and lit candles, bringing warmth in the cold. But it can also be a dangerous time if you’re not careful.

CHEO asks Ottawa doctors to prioritize after hours appointments for kids with the flu

CHEO asks Ottawa doctors to prioritize after hours appointments for kids with the flu

Transport minister ‘not happy’ with Via Rail after passengers spend night stranded on train

Transport minister ‘not happy’ with Via Rail after passengers spend night stranded on train

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Porter launching winter service from Ottawa airport this week

Porter launching winter service from Ottawa airport this week

What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Dec. 12-14

What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Dec. 12-14

Black Tartan Kitchen buzzing after being ranked among Canada’s top restaurants

Black Tartan Kitchen buzzing after being ranked among Canada’s top restaurants

One person airlifted to hospital following two-vehicle collision in eastern Ontario

One person airlifted to hospital following two-vehicle collision in eastern Ontario

What’s playing this weekend: Dec. 12-14

What’s playing this weekend: Dec. 12-14

Atlético Ottawa not playing in Ottawa for first round of Concacaf championships

Atlético Ottawa not playing in Ottawa for first round of Concacaf championships

Ottawa mayor clue stumps Jeopardy! contestant in question about capital city mayors

Ottawa mayor clue stumps Jeopardy! contestant in question about capital city mayors

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Food Drive raises $380,000

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Food Drive raises $380,000

More Canadians shopping local, seeking discounts this Christmas

More Canadians shopping local, seeking discounts this Christmas

Government reveals which cities would be connected via high-speed rail first

Government reveals which cities would be connected via high-speed rail first

Ottawa issues over $430,000 in fines for violating winter weather parking ban

Ottawa issues over $430,000 in fines for violating winter weather parking ban

Car crashes into snowplow on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

Car crashes into snowplow on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

2 people rescued after falling through ice in eastern Ontario

2 people rescued after falling through ice in eastern Ontario

Cold weekend temperatures in Ottawa, with some flurries expected

Cold weekend temperatures in Ottawa, with some flurries expected

RCMP arrest 4 in Ottawa after investigation into shipping drugs via Canada Post

RCMP arrest 4 in Ottawa after investigation into shipping drugs via Canada Post

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What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Dec. 12-14

What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: Dec. 12-14

Santa Claus parades, Christmas markets, the Black Bears and 67’s play at home and Braid Paisley at the Canadian Tire Centre. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.

Here’s when Santa Claus is coming to Ottawa

Here’s when Santa Claus is coming to Ottawa

Steamy Canadian hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores second season at Crave

Steamy Canadian hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores second season at Crave

Ottawa mayor clue stumps Jeopardy! contestant in question about capital city mayors

Ottawa mayor clue stumps Jeopardy! contestant in question about capital city mayors

When does the City of Ottawa issue winter weather parking bans?

When does the City of Ottawa issue winter weather parking bans?

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Instagram users given new algorithm controls

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CTV Your Morning Ottawa Milestones December 12 & 13

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Milestones December 12 & 13

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Food Drive: Celebright Ottawa

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Food Drive: Celebright Ottawa

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Food Drive: CLV Group and InterRent

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Food Drive: CLV Group and InterRent

Deseronto, Ont. man charged with corrupting children following sex crime investigation

Here’s how much it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa and Kingston in November

2 men charged after brand new pickup truck stolen from Brockville, Ont. dealership

Province breaks ground on battery energy storage system in eastern Ontario dubbed Canada’s largest

Provincial government expanding French services in eastern Ontario

Water fully restored in Pembroke following water main break

Ottawa man’s 2019 disappearance deemed a homicide; $75,000 reward for information offered

Ottawa police seeking 3 suspects in ‘high value’ thefts in west end

Driver arrested for impaired driving after vehicle strikes snowplow on Ottawa road

Ottawa home prices to rise 2% by end of 2026, report says

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City of Ottawa, feds launch $400 million investment to build homes in Ottawa

Ottawa issues over $430,000 in fines for violating winter weather parking ban

OC Transpo in 2026 includes higher rates, O-Train Line 1 changes and free rides on weekends for youth

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Premier Houston meets with Mi’kmaw chiefs as tensions rise over cannabis crackdown

Premier Houston meets with Mi’kmaw chiefs as tensions rise over cannabis crackdown

N.B. gas prices to drop after staff member in premier’s office finds pricing mistake

N.B. gas prices to drop after staff member in premier’s office finds pricing mistake

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A timeline of what happened after Longueuil police opened fire on a teenager

A third Montreal-area senior has died after being found outside in the cold

A third Montreal-area senior has died after being found outside in the cold

5 arrested in connection with multiple jewelry store break-ins across southwestern Ontario

5 arrested in connection with multiple jewelry store break-ins across southwestern Ontario

34 arrested in drug, firearm probe linked to gang known as ‘44,’ Durham police say

34 arrested in drug, firearm probe linked to gang known as ‘44,’ Durham police say

London Knights win home game against Saginaw Spirit

London Knights win home game against Saginaw Spirit

Highbury Avenue reopens following head-on crash

Highbury Avenue reopens following head-on crash

Two Orillia-area men plead guilty in moose hunting case

Two Orillia-area men plead guilty in moose hunting case

Library offers convenient self-serve kiosk at RVH

Library offers convenient self-serve kiosk at RVH

Residents get a peek at Sudbury’s updated Downtown Master Plan

Residents get a peek at Sudbury’s updated Downtown Master Plan

Giant inflatable Santa towers over homes in Timmins

Giant inflatable Santa towers over homes in Timmins

Manitoba adds nearly 400 new influenza cases in past week

Manitoba adds nearly 400 new influenza cases in past week

Manitobans anticipating December snowfall following Environment Canada report

Manitobans anticipating December snowfall following Environment Canada report

Residents get a peek at Sudbury’s updated Downtown Master Plan

Residents get a peek at Sudbury’s updated Downtown Master Plan

Giant inflatable Santa towers over homes in Timmins

Giant inflatable Santa towers over homes in Timmins

Two men charged after armed robbery in north Regina

Two men charged after armed robbery in north Regina

Moose Jaw passes 2026 city budget with 6.95% mill rate increase

Moose Jaw passes 2026 city budget with 6.95% mill rate increase

Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta

Corb Lund must re-apply to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta

First significant cold snap of the season rattles Lethbridge

First significant cold snap of the season rattles Lethbridge

Inglewood neighbourhood fire

Inglewood neighbourhood fire

Hope Mission hosts Christmas banquet for homeless

Hope Mission hosts Christmas banquet for homeless

Women used children for distraction theft in B.C. store, owner says

Women used children for distraction theft in B.C. store, owner says

Metro Vancouver’s largest indoor pickleball facility opens in North Shore mall

Metro Vancouver’s largest indoor pickleball facility opens in North Shore mall

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Another Conservative MP crosses floor to Liberals, brings party closer to majority

Another Conservative MP crosses floor to Liberals, brings party closer to majority

‘Not what they’re saying’: Carney rejects suggestion U.S. may exit trade pact

‘Not what they’re saying’: Carney rejects suggestion U.S. may exit trade pact

Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks

Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 130 points, U.S. stocks also fall

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 130 points, U.S. stocks also fall

Canada saw massive drop in overdose-related deaths year-over-year: Health Canada data

Canada saw massive drop in overdose-related deaths year-over-year: Health Canada data

Flu cases doubled in Alberta last week, government data shows

Flu cases doubled in Alberta last week, government data shows

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Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

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Are you a scientist planning to leave the U.S. for Canada? We want to hear from you

Live Nation, Ticketmaster must face sprawling class action over prices

Live Nation, Ticketmaster must face sprawling class action over prices

Steamy Canadian hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores second season at Crave

Steamy Canadian hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry’ scores second season at Crave

Tips for being fire-safe over the holidays

Tips for being fire-safe over the holidays

U.S. lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years

U.S. lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years