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Better chances of catching flu than the novel coronavirus

Better chances of catching flu than the novel coronavirus

Despite escalating numbers in China, the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus remains low in Canada
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Test for coronavirus in Ottawa patient comes back negative

Test for coronavirus in Ottawa patient comes back negative

Ottawa Public Health says it is not aware of any confirmed or presumptive cases of novel coronavirus in Ottawa.
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Ottawa Holocaust memorial vandalism being investigated as hate-motivated

Ottawa Holocaust memorial vandalism being investigated as hate-motivated

Ottawa police confirm an investigation is under way, and that its newly-revived hate crimes section will look into the incident.
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Snowmobile Safety Week wraps up Sunday. Here are some tips

Snowmobile Safety Week wraps up Sunday. Here are some tips

45 per cent of fatalities occur on a frozen lake or river
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Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and daughter killed in helicopter crash

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and daughter killed in helicopter crash

The crash occurred Sunday afternoon in Calabasas, California
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Man who flew to Toronto from China is Canada's first coronavirus case

Man who flew to Toronto from China is Canada's first coronavirus case

Case considered a 'presumptive positive' until test results from Winnipeg confirm the diagnosis
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Mattawa resort owner 'gutted': Province promised $147K grant, but delivered only $18K

Mattawa resort owner 'gutted': Province promised $147K grant, but delivered only $18K

Mattawa River Resort owner says Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced the grant during a press conference, but province later denied the funding
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Canada prepares for the new coronavirus as the death toll in China keeps rising

Canada prepares for the new coronavirus as the death toll in China keeps rising

Health officials claim to be much more prepared than they were for SARS in 2003
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Polar bear living at Cochrane habitat dies

Polar bear living at Cochrane habitat dies

10-year-old Taiga had been there for 11 months
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It's getting cold! Protect your pets

It's getting cold! Protect your pets

Be aware of cats seeking warmth under vehicle hoods
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