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Publication Date: April 8, 2026 - 18:03
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Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Wed. April 8th, 2026
April 8, 2026
Effective this season, the Rideau-Carleton Raceway will be shutting down its harness racing operations, signaling the end of a horseracing tradition that has spanned more than 60 years. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa says a string of financial stability concerns forced their hand, despite investing ‘millions of dollars’ in infrastructure upgrades. Brian Scott, a horse stable owner who lives in Brinston, explains how this decision has impacted his Ontario farm. Then, we preview tonight's CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Austin Lee. And if news breaks in real time, you'll hear it live on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
Unpublished Newswire
Giordano Vaccaro had a message for Ottawa Redblacks head coach Ryan Dinwiddie: "I can promise, you got a mauler." The offensive lineman from Winnipeg was selected as the first overall pick in the 2026 CFL draft Tuesday evening.
April 28, 2026 - 23:19 | | CBC News - Canada
Team Canada and Team USA para hockey prospects face off in a development series matchup at Merlis Belsher Place. Canada takes home the win 2-1.
April 28, 2026 - 23:05 | Noah Rishaug | Global News - Canada
Ryan Dinwiddie knew who he was taking with the first overall pick in the CFL draft Tuesday night well before commissioner Stuart Johnston announced that the Ottawa Redblacks were "on the clock." Read More
April 28, 2026 - 22:22 | Don Brennan | Ottawa Citizen
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