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Excitation des playoffs, tremblements de terre et une affaire de fraude inhabituelle — Votre lundi à Ottawa

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🚗 Routes & Météo

  1. Avez-vous ressenti ce tremblement ? Un tremblement de terre mineur a secoué la région d'Ottawa-Gatineau le 14 avril, mesurant 3.9 sur l'échelle de Richter. Il s'est produit à 12h36 et était centré à environ 20 km au nord-est de Shawville, Québec, sans blessures signalées. Mieux vaut attacher votre ceinture — c'est le premier tremblement de terre de la semaine !

⚖️ Crime & Sécurité

  1. Un pasteur dans de beaux draps ! Un pasteur de Vaughan est parmi 15 personnes accusées dans une affaire de fraude liée à un programme de prévention du sans-abrisme. Surnommée Projet Great One, l'enquête a commencé lorsque la région de York a signalé des activités suspectes en avril 2025. Cela souligne des problèmes significatifs dans la gestion des programmes destinés à aider ceux dans le besoin, soulevant des questions sur la surveillance.
  2. Scandale golfique sur les greens ! Des allégations d'« actes sexuels » lors d'un événement de golf caritatif l'été dernier ont entraîné une enquête de la Police provinciale de l'Ontario, mais ils ont décidé de ne pas porter de charges. Il semble que la seule chose sous surveillance maintenant soit l'étiquette de golf !

🏀 Sports

  1. Excitation dans l'air ! Les Sénateurs d'Ottawa sont en route pour les playoffs, et les joueurs sont pleins d'enthousiasme. Il est temps de célébrer, les amis, car cela pourrait signifier une action sérieuse en playoffs pour les fans !
  2. La confiance monte en flèche ! Les fans des Sens débordent d'optimisme après que leur équipe a décroché une place en playoffs, impatients de voir ce qui les attend. Espérons simplement que le « whoosh » dans l'air soit le son de l'excitation et non simplement celui de ceux qui sautent dans le train en marche !

🎉 Histoires inspirantes

  1. Servir une cause avec le tennis ! Gabriela Dabrowski d'Ottawa utilise son succès sur le court pour plaider contre la violence faite aux femmes. Son engagement est un rappel rafraîchissant que le sport peut être une plateforme puissante pour le changement.
  2. Capturer des histoires avant qu'elles ne s'éteignent ! Un journaliste lance un projet pour archiver les histoires des survivants des écoles résidentielles tant que le temps le permet. Cette initiative vitale vise à capturer de vraies voix et perspectives avant qu'elles ne soient perdues à jamais - un rappel de l'importance du patrimoine et de la mémoire.

💼 Affaires & Économie

  1. Il est temps de prendre le vélo ? Une récente étude indique que raviver le partage de vélos à Ottawa pourrait coûter à la ville environ 10 millions de dollars. Avec des coûts croissants, les cyclistes obtiendront-ils ce qu'ils souhaitent, ou devront-ils marcher ?
  2. Il est temps de faire le plein ! Êtes-vous prêt pour une pause à la pompe ? À partir de la semaine prochaine, il y aura une suspension temporaire de la taxe fédérale sur l'essence, le diesel et le carburant aérien. Cela pourrait vous redonner du pep ou au moins quelques dollars supplémentaires dans votre poche !

📢 Hôtel de ville

  1. Une maison pleine en vue ! Des documents révèlent les ambitieux plans de l'Ontario pour l'expansion des prisons — près de 6 000 nouveaux lits d'ici 2050 ! Avec des prisons à la limite de la saturation, il est clair que la nécessité de réforme est devenue critique.
  2. Les drames de confinement continuent ! Le manque de personnel a conduit à davantage de confinements dans les prisons de l'Ontario. Alors que les agents de correction font face à des conditions de travail difficiles, on se demande comment cela affecte non seulement les détenus mais notre communauté dans son ensemble.
  3. Procès en cours pour une collision tragique. Un conducteur de bus MiWay est en procès pour un accident mortel qui a laissé de nombreuses questions sans réponse et des familles en deuil. Le drame judiciaire rappelle l'impact humain derrière les affaires juridiques.

🌿 Communauté & Culture

  1. Résonance harmonique ! L'orchestre du NAC s'apprête à rendre hommage à la musique mi'kmaw lors de prochains spectacles en Nouvelle-Écosse. Cette célébration musicale promet de mettre en lumière et de respecter la culture autochtone à travers l'art, un bel échange à surveiller.
  2. Jeunes rêveurs ! Un jeune astronome en herbe de Stittsville partage comment le programme Artemis inspire une nouvelle génération à viser les étoiles. C'est un véritable témoignage que les rêves peuvent être alimentés par l'exploration !

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How the Artemis program is inspiring this aspiring astroscientist in Stittsville

Lucy Hambly, 17, is a space columnist for the website Stittsville Central and will study planetary science at the University of Toronto in the fall. She tells CBC's Rachelle Elsiufi what the Artemis II mission has meant for her aspirations.

General Apr 14, 2026

Ottawa Senators fans confident as their team clinches playoff spot

Sens fans react to the news that the team clinched a playoff spot at a fan appreciation event at the Canadian Tire Centre.

General Apr 14, 2026

Quebec premier-designate pledges relief measures to be announced in coming days

Quebec premier-designate Christine Fréchette said that she would announce in the coming days measures to ease financial pressure on households and industries.

General Apr 14, 2026
Liberals return to Ottawa with majority government after sweep in 3 byelections

Liberals return to Ottawa with majority government after sweep in 3 byelections

The Liberals will return to the House of Commons with a majority government - its first since 2019 - after sweeping three byelections Monday night.

Politics Apr 14, 2026
What the Ford government’s education reform means for boards under supervision

What the Ford government’s education reform means for boards under supervision

The Ford government's decision to keep trustees in place long-term will not mean the end of supervision at eight Ontario school boards, the education minister says. 

Education Apr 14, 2026
Leafs close out home schedule with another loss

Leafs close out home schedule with another loss

John Tavares and his teammates opened the NHL season with plenty of hope.

Sports Apr 14, 2026
Lockdowns at Ontario jails caused by staff shortages rising rapidly, data shows

Lockdowns at Ontario jails caused by staff shortages rising rapidly, data shows

New data shows the vast majority of the province's correctional facilities are operating with far more inmates than they were designed — and growing staffing problems.

Politics Apr 14, 2026

Ottawa trustees, parents react to sweeping education system changes

School board trustees and parents in Ottawa are reacting to the province's latest announcement on sweeping changes to Ontario's English school system, including new roles for financial oversight and student achievement.

General Apr 14, 2026

Carney temporarily suspending federal fuel excise tax on gas, diesel and aviation fuel starting next week

General Apr 14, 2026
Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents show

Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents show

Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050, documents obtained by University of Ottawa researchers through freedom-of-information laws show.

Politics Apr 14, 2026
MiWay transit operator on trial for deadly Mississauga collision

MiWay transit operator on trial for deadly Mississauga collision

The dangerous driving causing death trial for a MiWay transit operator began in a Brampton courtroom Monday. Baljeet Dhaliwal has pleaded not guilty.

Crime Apr 14, 2026
Ontario Liberals want newly elected MP Doly Begum to campaign in upcoming byelection

Ontario Liberals want newly elected MP Doly Begum to campaign in upcoming byelection

While Premier Doug Ford has yet to call the provincial byelection in Scarborough Southwest, Doly Begum, a former NDP MPP - is facing expectations to campaign for the Liberals.

Politics Apr 14, 2026

FOI documents reveal Ontario's 'unprecedented' jail expansion plans: experts

The province's jails are bursting and have been significantly over capacity for years, with the situation worsening. Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050, according to FOI documents obtained by University of Ottawa researchers.

General Apr 14, 2026

Bringing bike-sharing back to Ottawa will cost $10M, study says

Bringing bike-sharing back to Ottawa will cost up to $10 million, according to a report commissioned by the city.

General Apr 14, 2026

'Full review' underway into last week's U of O lockdown

The University of Ottawa is pledging to find better ways of communicating with students after a lockdown last week sparked concerns about the school's emergency response.

General Apr 14, 2026

NAC orchestra to honour Mi’kmaw music during Nova Scotia shows

As the Ottawa-based National Arts Centre Orchestra embarks on its 100th tour, Mi’kmaw singer-songwriter Emma Stevens will be performing original music alongside the prestigious ensemble.

General Apr 14, 2026

Minor earthquake rumbles Ottawa-Gatineau area

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 3.9 magnitude quake north of Shawville, Que., early Tuesday afternoon.

General Apr 14, 2026
3.9 magnitude earthquake rattles through Ottawa area, parts of Quebec

3.9 magnitude earthquake rattles through Ottawa area, parts of Quebec

Earthquakes Canada is reporting that a 3.9 magnitude earthquake rumbled through several areas across central Canada Tuesday afternoon.

Weather Apr 14, 2026
Leafs sign Sim to two-year entry-level contract

Leafs sign Sim to two-year entry-level contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Landon Sim to a two-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday.

Sports Apr 14, 2026
No charges coming after alleged sex acts at Ontario golf event spark probe

No charges coming after alleged sex acts at Ontario golf event spark probe

Ontario Provincial Police say they won’t issue charges in a probe involving alleged 'sexual acts' at charity golf event last summer.

Crime Apr 14, 2026

A driver ran a red light and hit this cyclist. It wasn’t enough for police to show up

A cyclist who was struck by a vehicle while riding in a bike lane on Slater Street late last month says he’s frustrated with how Ottawa police responded when he called their non-emergency line to report the collision.

General Apr 14, 2026

You won’t be able to miss this Sens superfan during the playoffs

Erik Hoffman lives and breathes hockey and the Ottawa Senators. CBC’s Sannah Choi met with the superfan, restaurant owner and artist to hear how he and his family are getting their best costumes and game faces ready to cheer on their home team during the playoffs.

General Apr 14, 2026

Ottawa Senators players excited about heading to the playoffs

Ticket sales for the first round go on sale later this week. David Fraser caught up with the team as they returned to the Canadian Tire Centre for a practice.

General Apr 14, 2026

Journalist plans to create new archive of residential school survivor stories — before it's too late

A new project from award-winning journalist Connie Walker aims to create an archive of testimonies of abuse at residential schools before the accounts are destroyed in September 2027.

General Apr 14, 2026

Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski using on-court success to help eliminate violence against women

Canadian doubles tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski is donating $20 for every game she wins this season to the 1in3 Fund, aimed at eliminating violence against women. The fund was created after the 2024 murder of Ugandan long-distance runner, Rebecca Cheptegei.

General Apr 14, 2026
Ontario will give marks for attending class in move minister says came from teachers

Ontario will give marks for attending class in move minister says came from teachers

As part of new legislation, Education Minister Paul Calandra unveiled plans Monday to make attendance part of final marks for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

Education Apr 14, 2026
Ontario pastor among 15 charged in alleged fraud targeting homelessness program

Ontario pastor among 15 charged in alleged fraud targeting homelessness program

York Regional Police say the investigation, dubbed Project Great One, was led by its financial crimes unit in partnership with Regional Municipality of York.

Crime Apr 14, 2026