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Osgoode Crash, Stittsville Vote & Argos Clinch — Ottawa Saturday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. One dead, one airlifted after motorcycle crash in Osgoode. Ottawa paramedics declared one rider dead at the scene and airlifted a second to hospital following the crash in Osgoode on Saturday; Ontario Provincial Police are handling the investigation and have not released names or charges.
  2. Kindergartener dropped at wrong stop found inside apartment building. A child in kindergarten was mistakenly let off at the wrong bus stop and later located wandering through an apartment building; school and bus officials confirmed the student was reunited with family and the incident prompted an internal review by the school board.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Stittsville ward race has no incumbent as candidates court voters. Ottawa city ward of Stittsville is facing an open contest with multiple candidates campaigning for the seat; hopefuls are outlining platforms and attending local events to win votes in the ward without an incumbent.
  2. Kingston aluminum plant issues layoffs, blames U.S. tariffs. Management at the Kingston aluminum facility announced layoffs and attributed the job cuts to new U.S. tariffs on certain imports; company statements tied the decision directly to tariff-driven market pressures.

🏈 Sports

  1. Toronto Argonauts clinch playoff berth with 24-19 win over Edmonton Elks. Chad Kelly threw two touchdown passes as Toronto held on for a 24-19 victory that secured a playoff spot and a home start at BMO Field; Kelly finished 19-of-31 for 373 yards with two interceptions.
  2. Five acquitted 2018 world junior players now on different NHL paths; Formenton signs with Oilers. Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod were acquitted in July 2025 and reinstated to play beginning Dec. 1, 2025; Formenton, 26, signed a one-year US$850,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Sept. 9 after three seasons in Switzerland, triggering protests and an online petition while the Oilers cited his acquittal and a due-diligence review.

📰 Also Today

  • U.S. imposes import ban on Canadian molasses, affecting sugar industry trade.
  • Canadian women's wheelchair basketball team faces U.S., match at world championships.
  • Gatineau opens café staffed by people with autism, new social enterprise.
  • Ottawa Titans reach league championship series for first time, team milestone.
  • Women’s bronze game scheduled at 2026 IWBF Worlds in Ottawa, medal match set.
  • (See main item) Five acquitted players' returns draw controversy, multiple NHL moves.
  • (See main item) Argos victory clinches CFL playoff spot, Toronto heads to postseason.

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Source Articles (11)

'Really hitting home': Kingston aluminum plant issues layoffs, blaming U.S. tariffs

Novelis said it's reducing its number of salaried staff by 10 and temporarily laying off approximately 70 hourly employees.

General Sep 19, 2026

Kindergartener dropped off at wrong bus stop, found wandering through apartment building

An Ottawa woman says she found a young boy wandering the halls of her apartment building. He was dropped off at the wrong stop during the first week of school and the school board involved says it's following up to make sure it doesn't happen again.

General Sep 19, 2026

Stittsville candidates hope to woo voters in ward with no incumbent

In a debate on Sept. 17, the nine Stittsville candidates running for city council fielded questions from voters. The CBC’s Dan Taekema reports.

General Sep 19, 2026

1 dead, 1 airlifted to hospital after motorcycle crash in Osgoode, Ont.

Ottawa paramedics say one person has died and another was airlifted to hospital after collision involving a motorcycle and another vehicle.

General Sep 19, 2026

Women's bronze medal game: 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa

Watch the women's bronze medal game at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa.

General Sep 19, 2026

Ottawa Titans reach league championship series for 1st time

The Ottawa Titans beat the New York Boulders Friday night to advance to the Frontier League Championship Series for the first time in the franchise's history.

General Sep 19, 2026

Café run by people with autism opens in Gatineau

Café Autiste is one of the first establishments in Quebec entirely operated by adults living with autism. Its co-founder says the setup and working environment respect the needs of its employees. The cafe encourages patrons to speak calmly and directly and to avoid making sudden movements or any physical contact.

General Sep 19, 2026

Canadian women go for gold against U.S. at wheelchair basketball worlds

Watch the women's gold medal game at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa.

General Sep 19, 2026

U.S. import ban on Canadian molasses highlights sticky sugar industry feud

The Trump administration's announcement of a ban on importing Canadian molasses left some scratching their heads. The ban, set to hit on Sept. 29, has resurfaced allegations of sugar smuggling and a battle between North American sugar giants.

General Sep 19, 2026
Argos clinch playoff berth with victory over Elks

Argos clinch playoff berth with victory over Elks

Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts achieved two pre-season goals Saturday afternoon.

Sports Sep 19, 2026
Five acquitted players on different paths

Five acquitted players on different paths

Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team — Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod — were acquitted in July 2025 on sexual assault charges stemming from an encounter at a 2018 Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont.

Sports Sep 19, 2026