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Raptors Rally, Sens Suffer, and More — Your Ottawa Saturday

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🏀 Sports Highlights

  1. Raptors pull off a nail-biter against the Cavaliers! In a thrilling finish, Toronto won 93-89, showcasing their team spirit as coach Darko Rajakovic emphasized that the players have a 'chip on their shoulder'. This victory brings a much-needed boost to the team and its fans as they continue to fight for playoff glory.
  2. A.J. Lawson is back in action! Brampton's own was given the green light to play against the Cavaliers after dealing with back spasms. His performance could be crucial in helping the Raptors make a further push in the playoffs.
  3. Ouch! Sens fans are heartbroken after a playoff sweep. The Senators faced a crushing defeat by the Carolina Hurricanes, marking the end of their playoff hopes. It’s a tough pill to swallow for fans, but next season will bring new opportunities.

🚨 General News

  1. A tragic crash has left one woman in critical condition. A high-speed collision in south Ottawa has raised concerns about road safety. The community is hoping for a speedy recovery for the unfortunate victim involved.
  2. A heartbreaking incident on the St. Lawrence River! A boat capsized, leading to one death. This tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safety on the water.
  3. Did you hear about the autistic child who wandered from school? Experts are calling attention to Ontario's special education system needing more support, as these incidents highlight gaps that must be addressed to keep all children safe.
  4. Condos at Kingston Penitentiary—really? Plans are in the works to transform the infamous site into housing. While it’s a bold vision, it certainly has residents talking (and cringing a bit too!).
  5. A police constable is in hot water! An OPS constable faced demotion for conducting database searches unrelated to police work. It's a reminder that transparency and accountability are crucial in our civil services.
  6. The Hurricanes sweep the Senators—talk about a rough exit! With Stankoven scoring once again, the Hurricanes effectively brought the Senators' playoff run to an abrupt stop.
  7. Time to test your Ottawa knowledge! It's quiz time with CBC Ottawa's weekly news quiz! Are you ready to see how well you know your city? Grab a coffee and give it a go!

Source Articles (11)

Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes down Senators to complete four-game sweep

The Ottawa Senators have been swept out of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

General Apr 26, 2026

OPS constable demoted for database searches unrelated to police work

An Ottawa police constable has been demoted after he used police and Ministry of Transportation databases to search for people he knows personally and other members of the public for more than a year.

General Apr 26, 2026

After autistic child's wandering from school, experts say Ontario's special education needs more support

Elopement, when an autistic person runs or wanders away from caregivers or a safe location, is a regular school safety consideration. Yet advocates and experts say the elopement of a nine-year-old from school this week puts the spotlight on inadequate in-school support of Ontario students with disabilities.

General Apr 26, 2026

One person dead after boat capsizes on St. Lawrence River, says OPP

A 41‑year‑old from Ottawa is dead following a boating incident on the St. Lawrence River, Ontario Provincial Police said.

General Apr 26, 2026

Condos at the Kingston Penitentiary? Housing envisioned for site with 'dark' history

Documents obtained by CBC News reveal the former Kingston Penitentiary, once home to several of Canada's most notorious inmates, could be redeveloped into hundreds of housing units, including high-rise buildings overlooking Lake Ontario. The CBC's Dan Taekema has the story.

General Apr 26, 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 26, 2026

Heartbreak among Sens fans after playoff sweep by Carolina

The Ottawa Senators have been swept out of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes. David Fraser reports from the Canadian Tire Centre.

General Apr 26, 2026

Woman in critical condition after 'high-speed' crash in south Ottawa

Ottawa paramedics say woman is critically injured after a "high-speed" collision in south Ottawa Saturday evening.

General Apr 26, 2026
Raptors Lawson available to play vs. Cavaliers

Raptors Lawson available to play vs. Cavaliers

A.J. Lawson of Brampton, Ont., has been cleared to play for the Toronto Raptors in today's matinee.

Sports Apr 26, 2026

Montreal Roses kick off NSL campaign with win over Calgary Wild

Jordyn Rhodes and Julianne Vallerand scored second-half goals to lead Halifax Tides FC past visiting Ottawa Rapid FC 3-1 on Saturday in the Northern Super League season opener for both women's soccer sides.

General Apr 26, 2026
Barnes, Ingram help Raptors past Cavaliers 93-89

Barnes, Ingram help Raptors past Cavaliers 93-89

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had a brief Serbian vocabulary lesson for Toronto reporters and fans after a 93-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sports Apr 26, 2026