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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.
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Spring flood conditions have put 164 homes at risk of flooding and led to the closure of 41 streets in In Gatineau, Que., along the Ottawa River, as rising waters continue to impact neighbourhoods.
April 19, 2026 - 12:04 | | The Globe and Mail
The Ottawa 67's were eliminated from the OHL playoffs Saturday night after a 4-1 loss to the Barrie Colts.
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