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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-12 09:35 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 09:35 EST
status: reported
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# Ottawa Black Bears leave National Lacrosse League

The National Lacrosse League starts its 40th season at the end of November with 12 active clubs. The Ottawa Black Bears are leaving the league.

Section: [Sports](/ottawa/section/life.md) · Entities: [National Lacrosse League](/ottawa/wiki/national-lacrosse-league.md), [Ottawa Black Bears](/ottawa/wiki/ottawa-black-bears.md)

## Coverage

- [Capital Current](https://capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-black-bears-lacrosse-community-reaction/), 2026-11-12 09:35 EST: Ottawa’s lacrosse community disappointed but not deterred by Black Bears’ departure

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.