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Allergists hit with 'surge' of vaccine exemption requests, but rarely grant them
An Ottawa doctor says he's had about 60 vaccine exemption referrals in the past couple of months, and describes heightened stress for staff as they deal with people who have become abusive hoping to be exempt from taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Ottawa to see omicron-driven spike of COVID-19 'very quickly,' expert says
A recent spike in cases in Kingston, Ont., which has made its COVID-19 infection rate the worst in the province, will arrive in Ottawa soon, according to infectious disease specialists.
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Plans to fast-track law to unseat badly behaving councillors on hold
The Ontario government has backed away from fast-tracking legislation that would allow city councillors to be removed from office for egregious misconduct, such as the behaviour by College ward Coun. Rick Chiarelli outlined in two integrity commissioner reports.
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What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 14
Here's CBC Ottawa's latest roundup of key updates during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ontario just days from COVID-19 case surge similar to Kingston, expert says
Indoor and outdoor gatherings in the city of Kingston, Ont., will be limited to five people as of 6 p.m. ET Monday as the omicron variant drives a surge of COVID-19 in the region, while a local expert says the province will soon see a similar increase in cases.
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Five Man Electrical Band's Les Emmerson, writer of rock hit 'Signs,' dead at 77
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Analysis
Why omicron is overtaking delta — and what that means for our fight against COVID-19
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Ottawa earmarks $40B for Indigenous child welfare compensation, program reform
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Anand, Eyre offer official apology to victims of military sexual misconduct
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Ontario sees 1,536 new COVID cases, estimated 30.8% caused by omicron variant
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'Victims of our own success': Kingston goes from leading to lagging in latest COVID-19 wave
Canada -Ottawa |
Free transit movement making inroads, advocates say
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Analysis
From chaos to chaos, mayor leaves behind a fractured council
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Tougher rules coming for long-term care homes as COVID-19 cases rise, threat of omicron variant: source
Canada -Toronto ||
Health Canada checks on traveller at home when he's still in quarantine hotel
Canada -Ottawa ||
Ottawa doctor sticks it to Ontario booster rollout, provides vaccines to ineligible patients
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Ontario needs new pandemic response strategy as omicron makes inroads: experts
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Akwesasne launches cultural tours due to rising interest in Mohawk history
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Ontario reports 1,476 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday
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Tens of thousands without power after high winds pound southern Ontario
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Ottawans pin many hopes on next mayor as Jim Watson announces he won't run
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