Tips for cutting your own hair during the COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA — Hair salons and barbershops have been closed for several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but hair keeps growing. Some people are now taking it upon themselves …
Family, friends concerned about loved ones during COVID-19 outbreak at Almonte care home
ALMONTE, ONT. — Family and friends of residents living at an Almonte long-term care home are concerned about their loved ones as a COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread at the …
Ottawa Police working with public health to protect communities: Chief Sloly
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s police chief insists the Ottawa Police Service and Ottawa Public Health are working together to address concerns and protect communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an open …
City closes parking lots, vehicular access to Mooney’s Bay, Britannia and Petrie Island
OTTAWA — Ottawa residents won’t be able to drive to Mooney’s Bay, Petrie Island and Britannia Park to get some fresh air over the Easter weekend. The City of Ottawa …
Recent jump in COVID-19 cases in Leeds, Grenville, Lanark due to outbreaks: public health
According to the numbers, COVID-19 cases are spreading rapidly in the rural region covered by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, which reported more than 137 total novel …
Ancient rule a crippling blow to local cider producer as COVID-19 pandemic continues
OTTAWA — For an eastern Ontario alcohol producer, the COVID-19 pandemic is just one issue that’s causing sales to drop. Peter Rainville is the founder of Flying Canoe Hard Cider, …
Second OC Transpo driver tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA — A second OC Transpo driver has tested positive for COVID-19. OC Transpo says the employee last drove buses on March 27, March 30 and March 31, and the …
Flood Watch issued for Ottawa River ahead of Easter weekend
OTTAWA — Residents living along the Ottawa River from Arnprior to Hawkesbury are being told to keep an eye on water levels over the Easter weekend. A Flood Watch has …
Bylaw officers issue 7 tickets since Monday for violating COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Ottawa bylaw officers have issued seven tickets over the past three days to people breaking the rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ottawa Bylaw and Regulatory Services started issuing …
Ottawa’s Police Chief says decline in abuse reports is ‘concerning’ during COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s top cop is concerned about a drop in the number of reports about abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a City of Ottawa Town Hall to discuss …