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Inondations printanières, séries éliminatoires de hockey et jets controversés — Votre mise à jour d'Ottawa

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🌊 Environnement & Météo

  1. La peur des inondations augmente ! Les niveaux d'eau de la rivière des Outaouais devraient atteindre leur apogée aujourd'hui, avec des responsables d'urgence avertissant que 164 maisons risquent d'être inondées et que 41 rues sont déjà fermées. Préparez-vous pour un printemps humide, les amis !
  2. Pluie, pluie, s'il te plaît, va-t-en ! Des niveaux d'inondation majeurs sont prévus alors que la rivière des Outaouais devrait déborder cette semaine. C'est un rappel pour les propriétaires près de la rivière de garder un œil sur ces niveaux — mieux vaut prévenir que pleurer !

🏒 Sports

  1. Les Sénateurs peuvent-ils riposter ? Après un début chaotique lors du match 1, les Sénateurs d'Ottawa sont impatients de se racheter alors qu'ils affrontent les Hurricanes de la Caroline lors du match 2. Accrochez-vous, fans ; il est temps de prendre ce popcorn !
  2. Au revoir, 67 — ce n'était pas meant. Les 67 d'Ottawa ont réfléchi à leur saison après avoir été éliminés des séries éliminatoires de l'OHL. Bien que la fin soit douce-amère, les fans sont toujours fiers du plaisir que cette saison a apporté !

⚖️ Politique

  1. On se sépare du jet ! Le gouvernement Ford a pris une décision rapide de vendre un jet privé controversé de 28,5 millions de dollars après une vague de réactions publiques. Qu'est-ce que cela signifie pour les contribuables ? Moins de blabla, plus de fonds — espérons-le !
  2. Un appel à la justice ? Un ancien conseiller de l'Ontario cherche à faire annuler un rapport sur une mauvaise conduite sexuelle, affirmant que les allégations ont été retirées. C'est une histoire de rédemption ou un débat sur la responsabilité dans la politique locale.

👮 Criminalité & Sécurité

  1. Des détenus en fuite ? Le Procureur général de l'Ontario fait face à un examen en raison d'un nombre significatif de détenus libérés par erreur — plus de 150 depuis 2021 ! Qui surveille qui dans nos prisons ?
  2. Des compagnons étranges — drogue et chiens ! Une descente dans un laboratoire de drogue à Hamilton a découvert une opération illégale d'élevage de chiens. On peut vraiment dire qu'ils étaient au mauvais endroit au mauvais moment !

🎉 Histoires réconfortantes

  1. Une tragédie frappe à Mulmur. Un tragique accident de voiture impliquant deux véhicules a entraîné la mort d'un garçon de six ans et blessé plusieurs autres. La communauté est en deuil, nous rappelant la fragilité de la vie et le besoin de sécurité routière.
  2. Des poissons sous influence ? Une étude a trouvé des traces d'opioïdes dans les poissons d'eau douce en Ontario. Cela soulève des préoccupations concernant notre système d'eau et ce que nous consommons — alors, gardons un œil sur ce qui nage dans nos lacs !

Chacune de ces histoires façonne notre communauté, nous rappelant de rester informés, engagés et compatissants. À demain !

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Pedestrian killed in crash near Belleville

A Belleville, Ont., man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle on Old Highway 2 on Saturday evening, Ontario Provincial Police say.

General Apr 20, 2026
Water levels on Ottawa River expected to peak as spring flood concerns grow

Water levels on Ottawa River expected to peak as spring flood concerns grow

Dozens of homes and streets are at risk of flooding as water levels on the Ottawa River are predicted to rise this morning by roughly 30 centimeters.

Canada Apr 20, 2026
Solicitor general’s office notified when inmates are improperly released in Ontario

Solicitor general’s office notified when inmates are improperly released in Ontario

Jails run by the Ford government have released more than 150 inmates by mistake in the past five years, something the solicitor general vowed to 'get to the bottom' of.

Politics Apr 20, 2026

Why is downtown Ottawa parking such a gong show?

Demand for downtown parking exceeds supply on certain weekday mornings. To score a spot, some commuters have a strategy. Robyn Bresnahan hung out in some downtown parking garages to hear why commuters feel the cost and stress of parking downtown is still worth it.

General Apr 20, 2026

Boomer, the African lion who escaped in Maniwaki nearly 20 years ago, dies

Boomer, the African lion who made headlines 18 years ago and caused a stir in the Maniwaki, Que., area with his daring escape, was euthanized earlier this month at the Greater Vancouver Zoo after suffering from kidney failure.

General Apr 20, 2026

'There's no guidance': Quebec daycares say new secularism law causing fear, uncertainty

Adopted earlier this month, Bill 9 bans workers in publicly funded daycares from wearing religious symbols on the job. Many daycare operators say they’re still in the dark about how the law is supposed to work.

General Apr 20, 2026

Ford to speak after backtracking on $28.9M private jet

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to speak with reporters Monday after backtracking on the province's decision to buy a private jet the opposition has dubbed the "gravy plane."

General Apr 20, 2026

Ottawa River expected to peak this week at major flooding levels

The Ottawa River is expected to stop rising for now in the Ottawa-Gatineau area by the middle of the week, according to the latest forecasts. Fort-Coulonge, Que., has declared a state of emergency.

General Apr 20, 2026
Ford government acknowledges backlash forcing it to sell premier’s jet

Ford government acknowledges backlash forcing it to sell premier’s jet

The premier's office originally said the government purchased the pre-owned Challenger 650 last week to transport Premier Doug Ford across the country and into the United States.

Politics Apr 20, 2026

Military enrolment rebounds, but Canadian Forces still thousands short of 2017 target

A surge in military recruiting pushed regular force enrolment to its highest level in decades, with reserves also beating targets. Yet the Canadian Armed Forces are still thousands below 2017 goals. Faster processing and better pay are helping, but training limits and attrition continue to blunt momentum.

General Apr 20, 2026
$25K reward offered in search for Lambton College shooting suspect

$25K reward offered in search for Lambton College shooting suspect

Police in Sarnia, Ont., are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a fatal triple shooting at Lambton College.

Crime Apr 20, 2026
Boy killed, multiple hurt following 2-car crash in Mulmur, Ont.

Boy killed, multiple hurt following 2-car crash in Mulmur, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police said around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, crews were called to the intersection of County Road 17 and 19 in Mulmur, which is just north of Orangeville.

Canada Apr 20, 2026

How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking

The Gold Plan, adopted by the PWHL when it launched in 2024, forces teams to try to win after being eliminated from playoff contention. Each win earns the team draft order points toward securing the top pick at the entry draft.

General Apr 20, 2026

Ottawa Senators aim to get even with Hurricanes in Game 2

The Ottawa Senators are hoping to notch a win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday before their Stanley Cup playoff series returns to home ice on Thursday. David Fraser reports.

General Apr 20, 2026

Ottawa 67's reflect on season after OHL playoffs elimination

The Ottawa 67's are now out of the OHL playoffs after losing to the Barrie Colts on Saturday. CBC’s Sannah Choi reports on how the team is looking back at the season.

General Apr 20, 2026
Former Ontario councillor demands sexual misconduct report expunged after new details emerge

Former Ontario councillor demands sexual misconduct report expunged after new details emerge

Former Brampton Coun. Gurpreet Dhillon was accused of sexual misconduct in early 2020. He says the complainant in that case has since withdrawn her allegation.

Politics Apr 20, 2026
Ontario’s solicitor general blames jail, courts staff for accidentally releasing inmates

Ontario’s solicitor general blames jail, courts staff for accidentally releasing inmates

Michael Kerzner now says it is the fault of staff at jails and courts when inmates are improperly released and sometimes lost for months at a time.

Canada Apr 20, 2026
Police find dog breeding operation during drug lab raid in Hamilton, Ont.

Police find dog breeding operation during drug lab raid in Hamilton, Ont.

Police in Hamilton, Ont., say three people are facing charges after a raid at a dispensary also led to the discovery of an illegal dog breeding operation.

Crime Apr 20, 2026
Traces of fentanyl, other drugs found in some Ontario fish, study shows

Traces of fentanyl, other drugs found in some Ontario fish, study shows

Researchers said while wastewater treatment plants do a good job at treating water, they were not designed to deal with the 'complexity' of compounds like fentanyl.

Environment Apr 20, 2026
Barnes on Game 1 film: ‘We needed to see that’

Barnes on Game 1 film: ‘We needed to see that’

It wasn't an easy watch, but Scottie Barnes says it was a necessary one.

Sports Apr 20, 2026