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Sports, Surprises & Serious Matters — Your Ottawa Week in Review

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🏀 Sports: Raptors on the Rise

Did the Raptors just pull off a dramatic win? With the Toronto Raptors defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89, Coach Darko Rajakovic highlighted the team's grit. His Serbian lesson for the media, 'Inat', embodies their determination to defy doubters while playing hard for Toronto.

They say bench players make a difference! Jamison Battle showed up big time with 14 points in the final quarter, leading the Raptors to a crucial postseason win. His ability to capitalize on fatigue proves that every player matters in a championship run.

🏥 Community Health

Is Ottawa’s new civic hospital facing delays? It seems that the expected opening of the new Ottawa Civic Hospital might be postponed by years, stirring concerns among the residents for timely medical care. It’s a reminder that healthcare infrastructure is not just about construction but also about the communities that rely on it.

🚓 Crime & Safety

What’s happening in our streets? A woman remains in critical condition following a high-speed crash in south Ottawa. This intense situation emphasizes the need for cautious driving and awareness across our region.

Hockey mayhem or just a bad day for sports? An adult hockey tournament took a dark turn when a player was seriously injured during an on-ice brawl. It's a stark reminder that even recreational sports can have serious consequences.

🔍 Local Governance

Should police accountability be more than just a discussion? An Ottawa Police constable was demoted for database searches that did not pertain to their duties—raising questions about privacy and conduct. Local governance on police conduct is essential for community trust.

🌊 Environment

Are we out of the woods yet? As the Ottawa River levels stabilize, officials urge caution. This situation shows the importance of environmental management and preparedness in protecting communities from potential flooding.

🎉 Positive Affairs

Who says age limits us? One-hundred-year-old Roy Allen is set to walk a 5K for charity. His determination to support seniors’ organizations serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of community and active aging.

📉 Ticketing Changes

Are ticket prices finally fair? Ticketmaster has begun delisting resale tickets in Ontario ahead of a new price cap. This means that concert-goers may see fairer prices moving forward. A win for fans!

🔒 Crime Alert

What’s a $25K reward worth? The police have offered a $25,000 reward for tips about the disappearance of a Toronto woman, as they suspect foul play. This reflects the urgency in keeping our community safe and the importance of speaking up.

💔 Sports Heartbreak

Is this the end of playoff dreams? Ottawa Senators fans are left heartbroken after the team was swept by the Carolina Hurricanes. Emotions run high for die-hard fans; hoping for a better season next time could be the silver lining.

📢 Public Influence

Sick of Ontario politics? Anti-Doug Ford rallies popped up across the province, showcasing citizens taking action about pressing educational issues. It’s a true testament to community engagement and the power of collective voices against leadership decisions.

🎤 In the Spotlight

Ever seen ballet as a ritual? The National Ballet of Canada grabbed headlines discussing the beautiful formation of moving together. Dance isn’t just art; it’s a medium of expression that can bridge cultures and experiences.

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Flood alert issued for Peace River, Alta.; residents told to prepare for possible evacuation

The Town of Peace River issued a flood alert later Thursday afternoon, warning residents of the northern Alberta community to prepare for a possible evacuation “on very short notice.”

General Apr 24, 2026

Mounties, border officers and cyber spies shut out of early retirement incentive

Front-line security and intelligence workers including Mounties won't be able to access the government's penalty‑free early retirement incentive as federal public safety agencies focus on getting more people in the door — not out.

General Apr 24, 2026

Woman killed, 1 person arrested in Barrhaven Thursday night

Ottawa police and paramedics say a woman was killed and another person was arrested on Ashbourne Crescent on Thursday night.

General Apr 24, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers take Ottawa's Akheem Mesidor in 1st round of NFL draft

Akheem Mesidor is ready to make Southern California his new football home. The Los Angeles Chargers selected the Canadian edge rusher in the first round, No. 22 overall, of the NFL draft Thursday night. And the 25-year-old Ottawa native is raring to go.

General Apr 24, 2026

Indigenous ancestral remains were found 20 years ago. Ontario says the new homeowners have to investigate

An Ontario couple was shocked to receive a provincial order to investigate ancestral remains discovered on their property years before they lived there. A number of Indigenous and non-Indigenous homeowners and experts say the law mandating burial site investigations doesn’t make sense for anyone — and needs to be rewritten.

General Apr 24, 2026

High stakes ahead for PWHL's super Saturday regular-season finale

All eight teams are in action in the PWHL's final day of the regular season on Saturday. The outcomes will determine which teams secure the final playoff spot, top seed in the playoffs and first-overall pick in the PWHL Draft.

General Apr 24, 2026

Ticketmaster delists Ontario resale tickets after omnibus budget bill passed

Ticketmaster Canada is delisting resale tickets that customers have posted for Ontario events as it prepares to comply with incoming provincial legislation.

General Apr 24, 2026

Line 1 station washrooms reopen after months-long closure

"Thank you for your patience," the transit service said in a social media post on Friday. The washrooms were announced closed in late February.

General Apr 24, 2026

Person found fatally injured in Gatineau, Que., business

Gatineau police say someone was fatally injured at a business east of the city's downtown late Thursday night.

General Apr 24, 2026

Gatineau, Que., mayor urges caution as floodwaters recede

Gatineau, Que., Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette says water levels are improving heading into the weekend.

General Apr 24, 2026

Fatal single-vehicle crash partially closes Highway 417 in rural west Ottawa

Ontario Provincial Police say a fatal single-vehicle crash Friday morning has closed westbound Highway 417 at Panmure Road in rural west Ottawa.

General Apr 24, 2026

Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after crash in Alexandria

Ontario Provincial Police say a 25-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle at Main and Kenyon streets in Alexandria was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of critical injuries Thursday afternoon.

General Apr 24, 2026

Ontario couple in months-long murder trial involving boys in their care to learn their fates in May

A judge's decision in the murder trial for Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney, who are accused in the 2022 death of a 12-year-old and alleged torture of his younger brother, will be handed down May 5 as part of proceedings that began in mid-September.

General Apr 24, 2026
Man dies after house fire in Toronto on Thursday evening

Man dies after house fire in Toronto on Thursday evening

Around 7 p.m., Toronto fire crews were called to the area of Pellatt Avenue and Academy Road to tackle a blaze.

Canada Apr 24, 2026
Man facing assault charge after player seriously hurt during Ontario hockey game

Man facing assault charge after player seriously hurt during Ontario hockey game

A 26-year-old man is facing charges after an alleged on-ice assault during a recreational hockey tournament in Southgate, Ont., last month.

Canada Apr 24, 2026
Jamison Battle ‘stays ready’ for Raptors

Jamison Battle ‘stays ready’ for Raptors

Jamison Battle knows exactly who he is.

Sports Apr 24, 2026
Ticketmaster delists resale tickets in Ontario ahead of price cap

Ticketmaster delists resale tickets in Ontario ahead of price cap

Ticketmaster spokesperson Shabnum Durrani says it removed the seats to comply with incoming provincial legislation that will cap the price of resale tickets at face value.

Canada Apr 24, 2026

Phase 1 of public outreach on proposed high-speed rail network wraps Friday night

Thousands of "open and constructive exchanges" have taken place and will help shed light on local concerns and needs, the Crown corporation behind the project wrote in a blog post earlier this week.

General Apr 24, 2026

Gatineau woman told her bird feeder could lead to $400 fine

A Gatineau woman said she's taken aback after the city warned her she could face a $400 fine over the bird feeder in her backyard.

General Apr 24, 2026

National Ballet of Canada production explores 'ritual of moving together in formation'

The National Ballet of Canada is bringing an acclaimed new work called "Procession" to the National Arts Centre this weekend. Sandra Abma reports.

General Apr 24, 2026
Police offering $25K reward for information on disappearance of Toronto woman

Police offering $25K reward for information on disappearance of Toronto woman

Halton police are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information about the disappearance of a Toronto mother last seen in the Burlington area in 2024.

Crime Apr 24, 2026
10 properties under evacuation alert due to wildfire in the Cariboo

10 properties under evacuation alert due to wildfire in the Cariboo

The Xeni Gwet’in First Nation Government, Tŝilhqot’in National Government and Cariboo Regional District issued the alert, which covers 465.96 hectares.

Fire Apr 24, 2026

New Ottawa Civic hospital opening likely delayed by years, says project consultant

"I'm going to get shot for saying this, but I think the hospital itself, it's a huge project," an advisor on the venture told city councillors on Thursday. "But I'm imagining 2033-34," he said about its completion.

General Apr 25, 2026
UHN microbiologist killed by roommate remembered as compassionate and kind

UHN microbiologist killed by roommate remembered as compassionate and kind

A Toronto man has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his former partner, Julia MacIsaac.

Crime Apr 24, 2026

New Ottawa police project focuses on Rideau Centre theft

Police said the program, which began earlier this month, aims to identify co-ordinated thefts — when groups of people steal large quantities of merchandise from the mall's stores.

General Apr 25, 2026
Sens facing elimination minus injured Sanderson

Sens facing elimination minus injured Sanderson

Tim Stutzle fired a pass that hopped over Thomas Chabot's stick. Brady Tkachuk snapped a puck to no one in particular.

Sports Apr 24, 2026

Ottawa River levels keep stabilizing, but situation could still worsen

Water levels and flows on the Ottawa River are either stable or continue to slightly decline in areas between Pembroke, Ont., and Carillon, Que., according to Friday's update from the river's planning board.

General Apr 25, 2026
Ontario company behind Drake ice stunt says shutdown was ‘unfortunate’

Ontario company behind Drake ice stunt says shutdown was ‘unfortunate’

The Ontario based company behind Drake's ice blocks in Toronto, told Global News they were pleased with the excitement around the album release stunt.

Trending Apr 24, 2026

Extreme measures: One man's training for an epic mountain cycling odyssey

Morgan Bello is embarking on a grueling six-day cycling odyssey across North Africa’s Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara Desert. He's been training indoors, clocking hour after hour on his bike trainer while wearing a rubber suit in a room he converted into a sauna. Hallie Cotnam recently met up Morgan at his home in Cantley, Que.

General Apr 25, 2026
Quickley out for rest of Raptors series with Cavs

Quickley out for rest of Raptors series with Cavs

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley is out for the remainder of the team's first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sports Apr 24, 2026

The Royal to soon open urgent care clinic

The Royal, Ottawa’s mental health centre, is preparing to open a new urgent care clinic with the aim of caring for patients in crisis so they don't need to go to the emergency room. CBC's Cameron Mahler took a tour of the facility.

General Apr 25, 2026

Line 1 closed Sunday morning for east extension work

OC Transpo is replacing Line 1 train service with R1 buses on Sunday, April 26, from 8 a.m. until noon so it can test software for the line's eastern extension.

General Apr 25, 2026

Lot full: The quest for parking spots in downtown Ottawa

Demand for downtown parking is outstripping supply — but some commuters have devised strategies for scoring a spot. Robyn Bresnahan scoped out some garages to hear why commuters feel the cost, and stress, of parking downtown is still worth it.

General Apr 25, 2026

Ottawa Rapid takes on Halifax Tides in first match of the season

Watch Halifax Tides FC and Ottawa Rapid FC go head-to-head in Northern Super League action from Wanderers Grounds.

General Apr 25, 2026

Watch Ottawa Charge take on Toronto Sceptres in season finale

The Toronto Sceptres visit the Ottawa Charge on Saturday in a matchup that has big playoff implications.

General Apr 25, 2026
Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway closed for the weekend

Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway closed for the weekend

Toronto's Gardiner Expressway is closed for repairs this weekend from Humber River to Spadina Avenue. The shutdown started Friday at 11 p.m. with reopening expected Monday morning.

Canada Apr 25, 2026
100-year-old walking 5k during Ottawa Race Weekend to raise funds for seniors

100-year-old walking 5k during Ottawa Race Weekend to raise funds for seniors

A 100-year-old Ottawa man is set to become the first centenarian to walk a 5K at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, raising funds for seniors and dementia care groups.

Canada Apr 25, 2026

Anti-Doug Ford rallies take place across Ontario to protest OSAP, FOI changes

Demonstrations are taking place across Ontario to protest against Premier Doug Ford and several of the province's recent controversial measures, including changes to freedom of information laws and OSAP grants.

General Apr 25, 2026

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
Man dead after shooting in Toronto parking lot, police search for suspects

Man dead after shooting in Toronto parking lot, police search for suspects

A 30-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Toronto’s west end late Friday night. Police are searching for three suspects who fled the scene in a vehicle.

Crime Apr 25, 2026
Lights Out: Raptors adjusting to early start time

Lights Out: Raptors adjusting to early start time

Success in the NBA playoffs is all about adjustments. Who can make the necessary tweaks to adapt their game to what the series demands?

Sports Apr 25, 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

Running a hospital is expensive. Expect to see more advertising from them

As people live longer and have more complex medical needs, hospitals are turning to bolder advertising and marketing to attract top-tier professionals and afford the latest equipment in diagnostics and treatment.

General Apr 27, 2026