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Cottage Conflicts, MVP Moments & Overtime Thrills — Your Ottawa Buzz

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🏡 Family Matters

  1. Cottaging can be complicated! What happens when a beloved family cottage is inherited by eight different people? As communal spaces become cherished battlegrounds, family members will need to navigate emotional waters along with financial ones — that's a recipe for a summertime showdown!

🏀 Sports & Champions

  1. Canada shines bright on the court! The Canadian women's 3x3 basketball team snagged the coveted title this week, with Ottawa's own Russell taking home the MVP honors. Her stellar performances not only brought glory but also showcased the rising talent in our backyard. Who knows, maybe the next Olympic star is being trained right here!

  2. Overtime magic! In a nail-biting playoff game, Maggie Flaherty sparked the Montreal Victoire to a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over the Ottawa Charge. Her golden goal not only pushed the team a step closer to the championship but provided plenty of heart-pounding moments for fans. Hockey drama at its best!

✈️ Travel Troubles

  1. Airport hiccups alert! The Line 4 at the airport has come to a halt, all thanks to ‘staffing issues.’ Travelers need to be on alert as delays could lead to more than just a rushed latte before boarding — plan extra time if you’re heading out!

🏥 Health Updates

  1. Court case takes a surprising turn. The court has decided not to hear a case against a Kingston doctor who was ordered to repay $600,000 for mishandling COVID vaccines. It raises eyebrows about accountability in our healthcare systems, making us wonder: what exactly should we expect from our medical professionals?

🕵️‍♂️ Community Engagement

  1. A search with heart. The family of Liam Toman, missing since his ski trip a year ago, is leading a spring search effort in Mont-Tremblant this weekend. Their bravery is inspiring, and they’re launching a blue wristband campaign to raise awareness. It’s a reminder that in our search for loved ones, community spirit can make all the difference.

🎉 Fun & Quiz Time

  1. Think you know Ottawa? The weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz is back! Brush off your trivia skills and see how well you really know our city. It’s a fun way to keep up with the news and maybe even impress your friends at the next coffee break!

Source Articles (8)

Flaherty scores overtime winner to give Victoire a 2-1 win over Charge

Maggie Flaherty scored 14:12 into overtime to give the Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of the PWHL's Walter Cup final on Saturday at Place Bell in Laval, Que.

General May 17, 2026

Court won't hear case against Kingston doctor ordered to pay back $600k for COVID vaccines

Dr. Elaine Ma, the Kingston, Ont., physician who organized dozens of vaccine clinics early in the COVID-19 pandemic — and who was ordered to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees for those services — says she's feeling somewhat relieved after the latest turn in her legal ordeal.

General May 17, 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 May 17, 2026

Line 4 halted due to 'staffing issues,' airport says

Service on the spur line between South Keys station and the Ottawa International Airport was 'temporarily suspended' Saturday afternoon, according to OC Transpo.

General May 17, 2026
Family of missing Ontario man to take part in spring search in Mont-Tremblant

Family of missing Ontario man to take part in spring search in Mont-Tremblant

A $50,000 reward remains in place for information that leads to locating missing Ontario man Liam Toman, though it is set to expire on Wednesday.

Canada May 17, 2026
Flaherty’s OT goal moves Victoire closer to title

Flaherty’s OT goal moves Victoire closer to title

Maggie Flaherty saw five Ottawa Charge players headed toward the side boards, and made a beeline toward the slot screaming for Marie-Philip Poulin to get her the puck.

Sports May 17, 2026

Canada captures 3x3 Women's Series basketball title, Ottawa's Russell named MVP

Merissah Russell led the way as Canada defeated Amsterdam in overtime to capture the 3x3 Women's Series title in Shanghai on Sunday.

General May 17, 2026

This family's cottage will be inherited by 8 people. What happens then?

Decades of family memories and tradition are tied to a property in Prince Edward County, but what the future looks like is a different story. Jennifer Lester Mulridge put together “Our Outlet River Cottage: A Complicated Legacy” with the help of cousin Alejandra Harrison for CBC Ottawa's Creator Network.

General May 17, 2026