Expect a chilly day today under a mix of sun and cloud, Environment Canada says. The high is -10C and the low tonight will drop to -19C.
Long term care workers to get vaccine in Ottawa
About 1,500 long-term care workers from 10 nursing homes in the Ottawa region are set to be the first to receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today, CBC reports.
Two people dead in Kanata house fire
Firefighters found two people who were later pronounced dead in a burning western Ottawa home Monday night. CBC has more.
Two Outaouais communities to enter red zone
The Outaouais public health unit (CISSSO) said in a press release Monday that as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, the MRC de Papineau and the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau areas would move from Level 3 (orange) to Level 4 (red). CTV has more.
Christmas crush forcing Canada Post to change delivery deadlines
Canada Post says it is adjusting its deadlines to have parcels shipped in time for Christmas as it deals with an unprecedented surge in demand this season, CTV reports.
Trainee dispatcher, mentor guide couple through birth
A mom and her bouncing baby boy are doing well after a trainee dispatcher and his mentor guided the newborn’s parents through the speedy but safe birth. The Ottawa Citizen has more.
