The Toronto Raptors are hunting for a game-changing big man in the upcoming NBA draft, targeting athletic, defensive-minded centers to replace aging Jakob Poeltl. With the 19th pick, they’re weighing options while also scouting guards to boost their shooting — all while prioritizing character, work ethic, and untapped potential over raw stats. This strategic rebuild aims to build a more dynamic, well-rounded roster for the future.

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Ottawa’s rolling out a million-dollar emergency grant program to empower community groups to tackle extreme weather—up to $50K annually—to build resilience before disasters strike. With tornadoes, floods, and heatwaves on the rise, this pilot initiative targets the vital role locals play as first responders, funding emergency plans, training, and gear like generators and sandbags. City staff found less than a third of groups have plans—highlighting urgent need. Managed by emergency services, recipients must outline how funds will be used and report progress yearly. It’s a proactive push to strengthen neighborhoods so we can all bounce back together when the unexpected hits.

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A drag storytime event at Mutchmor Public School in Ottawa has been canceled, sparking outrage from trustee Donna Blackburn, who’s been on the school board for 15 years. She insists the principal wasn’t the one who made the call — the decision came from the board itself — and accuses them of deflecting blame. Blackburn, openly gay, says canceling the event sends a dangerous message to LGBTQ+ students already at higher risk for mental health struggles. She also defends the principal, Sandy Miller, who’s caught in the crossfire. With the school board under provincial oversight, Blackburn suspects the cancellation was a move to avoid backlash from anti-drag critics — but she’s adamant elected officials must stand up for vulnerable students, even when it’s unpopular.

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Ottawa’s e-scooter scene just got deadly—two major crashes in three days, including a fatal collision involving a 55-year-old man near Carlingwood Shopping Centre. Police are urgently seeking witnesses or dashcam footage to piece together what happened. These tragic incidents serve as a sobering reminder that convenience doesn’t erase risk—and everyone on the road needs to stay alert. If you have info, call Ottawa Police’s Fatal Collision Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 2345.

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A delivery driver in Ottawa’s facing charges after a wild park incident—he was caught on camera doing something inappropriate in public, then fled in a van that smashed through the gate, only to return days later for another delivery, leading to his arrest. Now he’s charged with indecent acts and careless driving—just another reminder that you never know what you’ll stumble upon out there.

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SpaceX just shattered market records, briefly topping Microsoft and Amazon with a valuation hitting $2.8 trillion—despite reporting losses—thanks to a surge in options trading that moved over $50 billion in shares and sparked wild volatility, all while regulators eye new futures contracts and analysts predict continued chaos as the company prepares to join major indexes.

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Doug Ford’s approval rating hits a historic low at 21%, the worst since he took office in 2018, as a new Angus Reid poll blames economic strain and political missteps. Ford fiercely denies the findings, calling the poll fake and biased, citing his own internal polls showing 41% support. Angus Reid defends its decade-long, methodologically sound tracking, noting Ford never challenged their past favorable results. The decline follows a recent uptick in March 2025 but has since fallen steadily since early 2026. Critics point to controversial decisions — including exempting ministers from FOI laws, legal battles over cellphone records, and a pricey jet purchase — as fueling public discontent. Ford claims the poll targeted areas naturally leaning against him, but Angus Reid insists the methodology remains consistent and unbiased, exposing the growing rift between political leaders and pollsters when the data doesn’t fit the narrative.

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