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Floods, Playoffs & Jet Setting Decisions — Your Ottawa Saturday

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🌊 Weather & Environment

  1. 'Everything is under control!' Premier Ford reassures as Quebec floods stress the region. With rising waters causing chaos, Quebec's Premier confidently states that emergency management is on top of the situation—it's a tense spring, but they promise the public safety measures are effective. Stay tuned as conditions develop!
  2. As the Ottawa River rises, residents are bracing for impact. The river’s levels continue to climb, prompting flood prevention efforts throughout the region—are we really ready for a water adventure of this magnitude? Time to keep our eyes on the forecasts!

🏒 Sports & Playoffs

  1. Senators fans feeling blue after a Game 1 loss to the Hurricanes. All the excitement turned to disappointment as the Senators faced the Carolina Hurricanes in a playoff opener that left fans wondering, can they turn this around in game two?
  2. Barrie Colts eliminate 67's in a nail-biting OHL playoff showdown. The Colts swept past our hometown heroes—the 67's put up a good fight, but it wasn’t enough this time! Ottawa fans are left holding their breath for next season.
  3. Raptors hit the film room hard after a rough playoff opener. After a tough 126-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Coach Rajakovic and the Raptors are dissecting every play—let’s hope they're ready to bounce back in Game 2!

✈️ Politics & Current Affairs

  1. Doug Ford grounds the jet after public outcry. Ontario’s Premier took a step back on plans to purchase a $28.9 million private jet due to backlash. It looks like his dreams of luxurious travel might be on hold—what a twist!
  2. Government to sell the contentious private jet ASAP. After the backlash over the bombshell jet-buying plan, hold onto your hats, folks—Ford is acting quickly to sell it off. Public accountability in action!

🍽️ Local Living & Community

  1. Public grocery stores are stepping up to tackle rising food costs. Can they really make a difference with affordability? As everyone is feeling the pinch, let’s see if this could be a win-win for consumers.
  2. Test your Ottawa knowledge with this week's CBC news quiz! Think you’re an Ottawa whiz? Time to put your local knowledge to the test with some trivia—coffee in hand, of course!

🎉 Feel-Good Stories

  1. Supra vs. Atletico makes CBC airwaves buzz! Neighbors were glued to their screens for a lively match, bringing community spirit to life as local teams clashed! Football fever is alive in Ottawa!
  2. Charge dominate the Sirens in PWHL playoff chase! In a powerful display, the Charge strengthen their playoff hopes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats—let’s hear it for the home team fighting for victory!
  3. Andersen and the Hurricanes shut out the Senators in a gripping Game 1. The fans were on their feet from the start—if you missed the ice battle, you sure missed a show!

So what? From rising rivers to playoff dreams, these stories remind us how we come together, cheer for our teams, and keep our community spirit high through every twist and turn!

Source Articles (14)

Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight

Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.

General Apr 19, 2026

Charge dominate Sirens to strengthen hold on final PWHL playoff spot

Ottawa's Brianne Jenner and Jocelyne Larocque led the way for their younger counterparts Saturday afternoon in a 5-1 win over the visiting New York Sirens.

General Apr 19, 2026

Senators fans in North Carolina confident despite Game 1 loss against Hurricanes

The Ottawa Senators were shut out 2-0 by the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. David Fraser was at the game in Raleigh, N.C., and spoke with fans.

General Apr 19, 2026

Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?

From Toronto to New York City, politicians want to tackle rising food costs with government-run grocery stores. Politicians championing the plan say these stores would sell staple items at lower prices than private grocery stores. But critics say the idea is half-baked and will only waste public money.

General Apr 19, 2026

As the Ottawa River keeps rising, work goes on to keep the region dry

According to the latest update Saturday from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board, water levels and flows are still rising along the Ottawa River's main stem due to both melting snow and runoff from rainfall.

General Apr 19, 2026

It's time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz

How closely did you follow the past seven days in local news? Take our quiz to find out.

General Apr 19, 2026

Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible'

Ontario is looking to sell the $28.9 million private jet that was purchased for Ontario Premier Doug Ford's use.

General Apr 19, 2026

Barrie Colts eliminate Ottawa 67's from OHL playoffs

The Ottawa 67's were eliminated from the OHL playoffs Saturday night after a 4-1 loss to the Barrie Colts.

General Apr 19, 2026

Senators fans in Ottawa disappointed after Game 1 playoff loss to the Carolina Hurricanes

Fans were out watching the game along Sens Mile on Elgin Street Saturday, April 18, 2026. Jayden Dill spoke with them about the game.

General Apr 19, 2026

Water levels could peak in Gatineau on Monday, evacuations underway elsewhere

Water levels will likely peak Monday in Gatineau, Que., as officials continue to keep close watch on flooding, the city said in an update Sunday.

General Apr 19, 2026

'Everything is under control' says premier as Quebec deals with spring flooding

Several municipalities in Quebec are grappling with floods, with many residents evacuated from their homes.

General Apr 19, 2026

CPL on CBC: Supra vs. Atletico

Watch FC Supra du Québec and Atlético Ottawa go head-to-head in Canadian Premier League action from CEPSUM Stadium in Montreal.

General Apr 19, 2026
Ford grounds Ontario jet purchase after backlash

Ford grounds Ontario jet purchase after backlash

After the Ontario premier's office announced Friday the Ford government spent nearly $30 million on a second-hand private jet, they said Sunday they'd not be keeping it.

Canada Apr 19, 2026
Film School: Raptors do deep dive on Game 1 loss

Film School: Raptors do deep dive on Game 1 loss

As soon as the final whistle sounded in a disappointing Game 1 loss, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic and his staff got to work.

Sports Apr 19, 2026