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If you are planning to hit the slopes in Quebec this winter, you will be able to rent skies and other equipment. #ottnews

Ottawa city council is calling on Coun. Rick Chairelli to resign from office following the integrity commissioner's report outlining allegations of harassment and inappropriate behaviour by the veteran councilor towards two former staff members.

The chair of Ottawa's board of health and the city's top doctor are urging families to be safe this holiday season, but they say just because the holidays will be different this year does not mean they can't be fun.

Ontario health officials are reporting 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday, a slight increase over the day before, but still well below the province's hot spots in the GTA.

Residents at a long-term care home in Ottawa are taking an innovative approach to reconnect with family and friends during exceptionally difficult and lonesome times. #ottnews

UPDATE: An Ottawa city councillor who was recorded on a virtual committee meeting driving while distracted says he has voluntarily gone to the police to give a statement and pay a fine.

Some Ottawa motorists remain parked in a garage and facing thousands of dollars in damages after a gas mix-up at a Barrhaven Petro Canada station. #ottnews

The calendar says it's the first week of November, but Environment Canada's top weather forecaster says it will feel like "mid-September" in Ottawa for the next week.

More Ottawa Library branches will reopen over the next two months for contactless returns and holds pickup.

LISTEN: "We've been in sort of negative growth for for a while now." Dr. Doug Manuel with the Ottawa Hospital tells Kristy Cameron there are some good signs for Ottawa's fight against the second wave of COVID-19. #ottnews

One month after an Ottawa police officer was found not guilty in the death of Abdirahamn Abdi, the Crown has announced it will not appeal the verdict. #ottnews

#BREAKING: Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health did not lead the province’s response to COVID-19, Ontario’s Auditor General has concluded in a scathing review of the Progressive Conservative government’s handling of the months-long healthcare crisis.

An Ottawa police initiative aimed at recovering hot wheels has resulted in the recovery of 29 stolen bikes.

Ottawa Police say a 42-year-old man is facing charges after being caught in the act of a break-and-enter in downtown Ottawa overnight.

OC Transpo riders will pay more to board the bus and the O-Train next year, but the transit service has no plans at this time to cut service levels in 2021 to reduce costs.

The draft operating budget comes in at $3.9 billion.

UPDATED LOCAL FIGURES: Ottawa Public Health reported zero new deaths linked to novel coronavirus.

The draft 2021 Ottawa Police Services budget includes 30 new police officers, a new focus on mental health and an expansion of neighbourhood policing.

The Ottawa Police Arson Unit is investigating three recent fires in Vanier.

NEW: Up a little today, but still fitting into a downward trend.

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After getting through that period of cold November weather, it's turning nice today and it should stay that way for some time.