Here's what Ontario's new restrictions mean for the London region
After new modelling data showed the current wave could continue into summer if nothing changes, the province has announced new restrictions and stricter enforcement of existing rules.
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Londoners resigned to new restrictions and extended shutdown
The longer and more restrictive shutdown announced by Premier Doug Ford was expected, but that didn’t make it any easier for pandemic-weary Londoners.
Drop in COVID-19 vaccine supply could temporarily close vaccination centre
London health officials say the region's vaccine supply is about to drop, with hot spot designations that fail to reflect the current realities prompting COVID-19 vaccines to be sent to other areas.
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Middlesex-London surpasses 9,000 COVID-19 cases
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Extreme measures during Grey-Bruce 48 hour stay-at-home request
If you wanted to go for a hike during Grey-Bruce’s 48 hour stay at home request, you’ll have limited options.
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Images of suspect released in south London robbery
London police are asking for public help to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery early Thursday morning.
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Pair facing a combined 37 charges after guns and more than $350K in drugs seized
A pair of Londoners are facing a combined 37 charges after police seized guns and drugs during a search warrant.
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Grey-Bruce OPP searching for suspect wanted in multiple robberies and carjackings
Grey-Bruce OPP are alerting the public following multiple robberies and carjackings Friday.
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Highway 401 to be closed nightly next week east of London for underpass work
Motorists should be prepared for detours and delays along Highway 401 next week east of London as crews install bridge girders at the Westchester Bourne underpass.
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Ontario breaks daily COVID-19 record again with more than 4,800 new cases
Ontario has logged more than 4,800 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in the pandemic, breaking a record for the most daily infections for a second day in a row.
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Vaccines are failing to get to where COVID-19 is spreading fastest in Ontario, data shows
A CTV News analysis of COVID-19 data in Ontario shows a broad pattern of vaccines failing to get to where the virus is spreading the most.
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London woman's Easter gift nets her $1 million
An Easter gift to a London woman has netted her $1 million.
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No injuries following house fire in Londesborough, Ont.
Fire crews were on scene at a house fire in Huron County for much of the day.
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London, Ont. vegan start-up Globally Local debuts on TSX
Globally Local, the vegan fast-food chain that began in London, went public on Friday with its debut on the Toronto Stock Exchange's Venture Exchange.
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Nestle Canada recalls non-dairy Drumstick cones over concerns they actually may contain dairy
Nestle Canada is recalling two flavours of its non-dairy Drumstick cones over concerns the dessert treats may actually contain milk.
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Ford announces more restrictions
![Doug Ford announced that the provincewide stay-at-home order would be extended, new restrictions and will limit interprovincial travel.]()
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'We should not be relying solely on vaccines'
![Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, CTV News infectious disease specialist, says Canada shouldn't be relying on vaccines to slow the spread.]()
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Ford rejects offers of assistance from feds
![Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc responded to the news that Ont. Premier Ford turned down offers of assistance.]()
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London residents react to new COVID-19 rules
![CTV's Daryl Newcombe has reaction to increased restrictions on retail, recreation and travel as Ontario tries to stem rising COVID-19 cases.]()
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Lambton County leads for COVID-19 vaccinations
![About a third of the eligible population in Lambton has received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose. CTV London's Bryan Bicknell explains.]()
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Citizens hunker down in Grey-Bruce amid spike
![Residents and local groups have taken some extreme measures voluntarily to curb the spread of COVID-19. CTV London's Scott Miller has more.]()
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Full list of new COVID-19 emergency restrictions in Ontario
The Ontario government has unveiled new public health restrictions as the province faces record-breaking COVID-19 case counts and intensive care admissions.
Virtual learning could continue to end of school year: TVDSB
The director of the Thames Valley District School Board says it’s a good idea for parents to prepare themselves and their children for a long period of remote learning.
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CTVNewsLondon.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the vaccines in London, Ont., including locations, how to register, and who is next in line.
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The City of Kelowna says a fitness studio coming under fire for trying to ban members who have received a COVID-19 vaccine has been operating without a business licence, and steps are now being taken to potentially shut it down.
Winnipeg man hits 1.1 M followers on TikTok highlighting struggles in customer service
What started as a pandemic pastime, poking fun at some of the frustrating customers that service workers have to deal with, has brought a Winnipeg man worldwide attention and more than a million followers on Tik Tok.
'Very high demand' forces Parks Canada's camping reservation system offline
Parks Canada delayed opening camping reservations this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but thousands of Canadians are crying foul after the system went offline with technical issues.
Canucks-Oilers game postponed after player speaks out about COVID-19 recovery
The Vancouver Canucks-Edmonton Oilers game scheduled to take place Friday has been postponed the day after a player spoke out, saying the Canucks aren't ready to be back at work.
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Palace reveals list of attendees to Prince Philip's funeral
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A Cyclone helicopter made a precautionary landing at Nova Scotia's Rainbow Haven Provincial Park after noticing a cockpit indication.
New app shares locations of historical Blackfoot land sites
The app, created by Indigenous Vision, shares the locations of historical Blackfoot land sites throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montana and Wyoming.
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Ontario extends stay-at-home order, restricts interprovincial travel as province loses battle against COVID-19
Ontario is restricting interprovincial travel, extending the state of emergency and stay-at-home order by two weeks, and placing new restrictions on recreational activities as COVID-19 cases soar.
Ontario gives police authority to stop people, vehicles, ask purpose of travel
Ontario announced Friday that police will have the authority to stop vehicles and ask individuals why they left their residence as part of the new measures introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Hong Kongers say they're being targeted by Chinese agents on Canadian soil
Hong Kongers living in Canada report feeling harassed and targeted by Chinese agents on home soil, and say the federal government and law enforcement agencies aren’t doing enough to keep them safe.
Health Canada reviewing submission to use Pfizer vaccine on children 12 and older
Health Canada is reviewing a submission from Pfizer-BioNTech to expand the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 and older.
B.C. dad jailed 6 months after repeatedly exposing transgender son's identity, despite publication ban
The father of a transgender teenager has been sentenced to six months behind bars after exposing sensitive personal and medical information about his son, despite a publication ban intended to protect the boy's privacy.
Menstrual changes to be expected after COVID-19 vaccine, during pandemic: experts
Social media reports of menstrual changes after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine has some women worried, but experts say any changes may be due to stress and are temporary.
Brazil asks women to delay pregnancy over new coronavirus variant fears
Brazil asked women on Friday to delay getting pregnant until the worst of the pandemic passes, saying the virus variant that is devastating the South American country appears to affect expectant mothers more than earlier versions of the coronavirus.
Windsor pub manager reflects on Prince Philip visits
A U.K. pub manager is reflecting on Prince Philip's frequent visits to the establishment in the wake of his recent death.
Raul Castro resigns as Communist chief, ending era in Cuba
Raul Castro said Friday he is stepping down as head of Cuba's Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership that began with his brother Fidel and country's 1959 revolution.
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Raul Castro resigning as head of Cuba's Communist Party
Raul Castro has announced that he is resigning as head of Cuba's Communist Party. CTV's Tom Walters has the details.
ICU doctor says Alta. COVID-19 cases are not far behind Ont.
Emergency room physician Dr. Joe Vipond says Alberta's COVID-19 situation could soon be as bad as Ontario's within the next few weeks.
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'It's unconscionable': U.S. sitting on millions of doses
Evan Solomon says 'it's unconscionable' that the U.S. continues to sit on millions of vaccine doses that they aren't using.
Shocking video shakes Ontario's construction industry
Half a dozen drywallers are out of a job for throwing an out of control retirement party at a construction site.
'This wasn't what was asked for': Ont. doctor on measures
Dr. Kali Barrett, a critical care physical, says she does not know where the Ontario government got its evidence for some of the new measures.
Sharkawy warns that vaccines are not a 'golden parachute'
Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet is meeting today to discuss potential new measures for Ontario after another record-breaking COVID-19 case count.
