OttawaNewsAir Canada to offer non-stop flights from Ottawa to 2 Caribbean destinations this winter By Josh PringlePublished: May 05, 2025 at 8:12AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account It will be business as usual when the Ottawa Senators gather for their annual scouting meetings in two weeks Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience The Senators had no vested interest in the National Hockey League draft lottery held on Monday night at the league’s network studios in New Jersey 21 overall pick in the annual crapshoot to make a selection The draft will be held virtually on June 27-28 The NHL penalized the Senators a first-round draft choice in either 2024 2025 or 2026 because of a botched deal with the Vegas Golden Knights for winger Evgenii Dadonov Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sports will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Former general manager Pierre Dorion didn’t supply the Knights with Dadonov’s no-trade list The Senators opted not to forfeit the pick last year and Steve Staios is studying his options for this spring because commissioner Gary Bettman has told the club it has to pay up at some point I don’t know if I want to reveal it to you guys right now,” Staios said with a smile “But it’s highly likely that we’ll keep our pick.” “They’ve proven along the way that they can find talent What’s happening here is Staios and the Senators owner are trying to slow-play this decision in hopes that Bettman will change his mind to either forgive the penalty completely or lighten it a bit The New Jersey Devils were supposed to forfeit a first-round pick between 2012 and 2014 after a deal they signed with Ilya Kovalchuk circumvented the cap The club pushed the decision back to 2014 and That’s why Andlauer and Staios are in no hurry to make this happen Andlauer told us in an interview before the playoffs that he hasn’t given up hope that Bettman will give the Senators a break This incident happened when the franchise was owned by the estate of the late Eugene Melnyk “Steve asked me this question and I’m still hoping to get some forgiveness from the commissioner,” Andlauer said So we’ll cross that bridge when we get there sitting down with amateur scouts and seeing what’s coming up (in) next year’s draft class But I would probably lean towards the fact that we’re going to keep our first-round pick this year You’ve got to feel that we’re only going to get better and therefore the first pick can become less valuable.” bgarrioch@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces proposed changes to several pieces of democratic process legislation in Edmonton on April 29.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, grappling with a noisy separatist movement in her province after the federal Liberals won last month’s election says Ottawa will need to abolish several key policies if it wants a working relationship with her government Smith said Alberta is frustrated with the direction of the country particularly because of an “onslaught of anti-energy anti-agriculture and anti-resource development policies” from the federal government over the past decade The Premier said her first conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared to be promising “Albertans are more of a actions-speak-louder-than-words kind of people,” which is why she will soon appoint a negotiating team to repeal federal restrictions on oil and gas pipelines resource exports and transfer payments under the equalization program Smith and her United Conservative Party have long had a hostile relationship with the federal Liberals who have now won their fourth straight mandate in government she threatened a national-unity crisis unless the winner of the federal election implemented her demands related to the energy industry within six months of taking office In the Premier’s Monday speech, billed as “the province’s path forward with the federal government,” she also said that she is creating a new “Alberta Next” panel to conduct online and in-person meetings with residents will “likely” culminate its town halls in a provincial referendum next year on “some of the more popular ideas discussed,” she added “To be clear from the outset, our government will not be putting a vote on separation from Canada on the referendum ballot," she said But she went on to say that if a citizen-led petition managed to get the requisite number of signatures for such a question to be put to a referendum The day after Mr. Carney led the Liberals to victory last week, Ms. Smith’s government introduced a bill that would make it easier for residents to force provincial referendums The Premier did not take any questions from reporters after her speech She is expected to hold a press conference Tuesday The Premier held a “special caucus meeting” on Friday to discuss the results of the election The Conservative Party of Canada won all but three of Alberta‘s 37 ridings Western discontent is a growing problem after Liberal election victory Despite the talk of separation in the West polling conducted in Alberta by Nanos for The Globe and Mail after the election shows that the desire by some to leave Canada remains a minority opinion Far more of those polled – 64 per cent – said Alberta would be better off as a part of Canada more than double the number who said they believe the province would be stronger alone or as part of the U.S (The Nanos poll which surveyed 432 Albertans last week using a hybrid telephone and online random survey is considered accurate to 4.8 percentage points Smith said people in Alberta who are interested in the province’s separation from Canada “are not fringe voices to be marginalized or vilified,” and represent a large and growing number of people “They are frustrated – and they have every reason to be." But the Premier said she does not support the province’s separation because she believes there is a path toward unity in Canada within which Alberta can be strong and sovereign Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government won’t push for vote on separation Smith’s new negotiating team will work toward a binding agreement with Ottawa to guarantee Alberta has access to tidewater off the Pacific Arctic and Atlantic coasts for the export of oil The team will also work to repeal Ottawa‘s existing laws on pipelines caps on oil and gas emissions “and any federal law or regulation that purports to regulate industrial carbon emissions or the commercial free speech of energy companies,” she said “We have no issue with Alberta continuing to subsidize smaller provinces with their needs but there is no excuse for such large and powerful economies like Ontario The Prime Minister did not immediately react to Ms Smith and his government were aligned on “bringing down the cost of living and increasing opportunities in the energy sector for hard working Albertans.” the only two federal Liberals elected in Alberta in separate interviews told The Globe that they expect Mr Carney to respond to the provincial government’s concerns by reducing the regulatory burden facing major infrastructure efforts “Albertans are very concerned about energy projects and Mark Carney is committed to reducing red tape and reducing project review time,” Ms “We need to get things done for Alberta and for the West.” Carney to streamline approvals for projects although he concedes executives asking for a six-month process might be disappointed noting the courts will still demand due process and meaningful consultation with relevant groups like First Nations One in four people in Alberta identify as Albertans first, Canadians second, Nanos poll finds Smith has blamed the Liberals – specifically former prime minister Justin Trudeau and Steven Guilbeault who had served as environment and climate change minister – for damaging Alberta‘s prosperity over the past decade She has argued that Ottawa is responsible for scaring away global investments from her province and toward the U.S. “None of us know what the future holds should Ottawa “But I am going to do everything within my power to negotiate a fair deal for Alberta with the new Prime Minister.” Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Thanks for the call, Premier. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions CalgaryNews‘I’m encouraged’: Alberta premier to deliver Monday status update about provincial relationship with OttawaBy Stephen HuntPublished: May 04, 2025 at 5:40PM EDT This Monday at 3:00pm I will deliver a live address to Albertans on the province’s path forward with the federal government following a special meeting with the Alberta government caucus. Tune in live on Facebook, YouTube, and X as I announce the bold steps our government is… pic.twitter.com/Dw5VAx45vd Just finished a positive first meeting with Prime Minister @MarkJCarney. We spoke at length about the policies and legislation that are holding back Alberta’s economy, and specific proposals for projects and legislative reforms that will significantly increase market access for… pic.twitter.com/ge1HcPpDUk You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter, First Up, soon. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces proposed changes to several pieces of democratic process legislation, in Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Danielle Smith has previously warned the Mark Carney against any 'hostile acts' his new government might take against Alberta. Danielle Smith has previously warned the Mark Carney against any “hostile acts” his new government might take against Alberta. EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if citizens gather the required signatures on a petition. Smith, in a livestream address Monday, said she wants a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada but there is a growing number of Albertans who are unhappy with Confederation, and are organizing petitions to push for an exit. “The vast majority of these individuals are not fringe voices to be marginalized or vilified. They are loyal Albertans,” she said.  “They’re frustrated, and they have every reason to be.” Last week, a day after the federal election, Smith’s United Conservative government introduced legislation that, if passed, would sharply reduce the bar petitioners need to meet to trigger a provincial referendum. The bill would change citizen-initiated referendum rules to require a petition signed by 10 per cent of the eligible voters in a previous general election — down from 20 per cent of total registered voters. Applicants would also get 120 days, rather than 90, to collect the required 177,000 signatures. Smith said Alberta has no choice but to take steps to combat a decade of hostile federal Liberal policies she says have not only taken an unfair share of Alberta’s wealth but in doing so have also undermined the oil and gas industry that drives its economy. As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in person in Washington on Tuesday to discuss the tariff trade war and other issues, Smith said Liberal rule has turned Canada into an international laughingstock. “We have the most abundant and accessible natural resources of any country on Earth, and yet we landlock them, sell what we do produce to a single customer to the south of us while enabling polluting dictatorships to eat our lunch,” she said. Smith said the election results indicate a rise in popular support for infrastructure projects like pipelines across Canada, giving her hope, and she will continue working on negotiating a fair deal with the prime minister “in good faith.” Meanwhile, her government is to appoint a new negotiation team to try to bring an end to federal policies that have long irritated the province, and to demand guaranteed access to tidewater for Alberta’s resource exports including oil and gas. Smith said she will also chair what she’s now calling an Alberta Next panel, hosting a series of town halls to hear ideas and grievances from Albertans. “It is likely we will place some of the more popular ideas discussed with the panel to a provincial referendum so that all Albertans can vote on them sometime in 2026,” she said. On Saturday, hundreds of people rallied at the Alberta legislature to support seceding from Canada, with some saying they were prompted by federal election results that saw the Liberals win their fourth consecutive term. Smith said Monday a majority of Albertans are angry, but it’s not in response to the fact their preferred candidate, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and his party lost the election. “It’s that the same Liberal government, with almost all the same ministers responsible for our nation’s inflation, housing, crime and budget crisis, and that oversaw the attack on our provincial economy for the past 10 years, have been returned to power,” she said. Smith said she’s committed to protecting and upholding the inherent rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and treaties, but did not offer details about how she would do so. That comes in response to First Nations leaders, who represent the national Assembly of First Nations and Alberta communities in Treaty 6, 7, and 8 territories, being vocal in warning against any talk of provincial separation.  Many have noted the treaties predate the province, and that Alberta doesn’t have the authority to separate lands protected by those agreements. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said Monday that Smith is coddling those who want to tear the nation apart at a time when Canada is under threat from the United States. “The fight today is with President Trump, and we cannot win that fight if we think the fight is with Ottawa, with our fellow Canadians or with our fellow Albertans,” he said in a video posted to social media. He reiterated that instead of subjecting Albertans to endless panels stacked with UCP “cronies,” and stoking anger and scaring away business investment, Smith should call a referendum immediately and let Albertans decide. 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Re: Road safety fund shut out of millions in red-light camera revenue let’s turn to more local issues — like red light and photo radar cameras that these cameras are nothing but a cash grab has stated “every year” she goes “hat in hand to staff asking for road safety improvements,” only to be told A report from the city’s auditor general confirms both my contention and Johnson’s complaint The audit has found of almost $11 million that should have been allocated to the road safety reserve fund 80 per cent has in fact been put into the city’s general operating budget and 20 per cent transferred to the Ottawa Police Service council directing that all revenue from automated traffic enforcement be allocated to the city’s Road Safety Action Plan Into general operating and the police and not to where council directed Not allocated to and available for increased road safety programs honesty and accountability from council that these cameras really are nothing more than a cash grab and admitting the revenues are not funding more road safety initiatives thank you for your many years of hard work and dedication to Canada and the Conservative party But perhaps it’s time to pass the torch to ensure a new leader is in place to fight the Liberals in the next election but many of my Conservative friends do not like you even with smartphones and easy access to information people seldom fact-check; they get most of their voting influence from short five- or 10-second TikToks where pro-Liberal propaganda is rampant all it took was to instil in people the fear of Donald Trump and to change the face of the same Trudeau government to get the masses to hop right back on the train This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy It’s the province’s responsibility to know their place in the political constitutional pecking order Ottawa has the authority to administer over provinces and territories Its Moe’s responsibility to respectfully inform Ottawa through elected federal MPs from Saskatchewan the difficulty is almost insurmountable for Alberta and Saskatchewan citizens when they refuse to vote strategically They could take a page out of Quebec’s voting Quebeckers don’t leave themselves electorally stranded They go with the federal winner more often than not I am saddened to hear Prime Minister Mark Carney’s statement that “Our old relationship with the U.S. a relationship based on steadily increasing integration We are over the shock of the American betrayal citizens who are appalled by so many of U.S from his climate denial and serial dishonesty to his cruelty in the treatment of individuals and of nations My teaching degree is from the University of Toronto and as a young man I took several fishing trips to Manitoba I still have a beautiful photo of a sunset on Clearwater Lake The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox But whatever were his particular statements about groups “make America simple again” — a message he made through a mix of statements he made during his campaign The problem is in times of rapid social change It requires complex information processing that puts a strain on our brains in times of rapid social change as are these times in which we are living Right now in America what is motivating the need for social simplicity is rapid social change Some have been looking for a way to slow it all down Some have wanted to find a way to make America simple again: “America First.” The Leader-Post welcomes letters to the editor • Letters should be limited to no more than 250 words phone number and home community so we can verify your identity Only your name and community will be published This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Charge game winning goal scorer in overtime Kateřina Mrázová. “Emily Clark made a good play to bounce the puck, and Ronja Savolainen jumped into the play to make it a two-on-one. It was important (to have another option) but I just shot it. It was an exciting moment. A relief. I wanted to skate all the way back to Gwyneth Philips, but at the same time, the whole group was coming. I’m just so happy for the group. We worked so hard. I’m proud of everyone” Ottawa’s Jocelyne Larocque on the feeling of clinching a playoff berth on the last play of the regular season. “This group is really special. We worked so hard today, and I think we got the outcome that we deserved. So, it feels good and we're looking forward to the playoffs!” Sceptres forward Maggie Connors on the chemistry of her line: “I just think we try to make an impact when we can, and what’s fun about playing with them [Julia Gosling and Emma Woods] is that we try to bring a lot of energy. Whether that’s through the forecheck, shutting plays down–– we just always talk about making the simple play and bringing as much energy as we can.” For the second consecutive season, Ottawa’s playoff fate was determined in Toronto on the final day of the regular season — but this time, the result was reversed. In the inaugural season, the Charge fell 5–2, missing out on a playoff berth. The season series ends tied, 9-9 in points. Ottawa won the inaugural season series against Toronto, 9-6 in points. Kateřina Mrázová scored her third goal of the season — and the first game-winning goal of her PWHL career. It was her first goal since Feb. 1 after missing significant time (11 games) on long-term injured reserve. She has played just four games since that goal, including three since returning to the lineup. Mrázová joins teammate Gabbie Hughes as the only two Ottawa players to secure an overtime goal in team history. The Charge improved to 2–4 in games that have gone to extra time this season and are now 3–10 all-time in such games. Gwyneth Philips recorded her fifth full game allowing one or fewer goals. She finishes the season as the rookie leader in wins (8), shutouts (2), goals-against-average (2.11) and save percentage (.919). Brianne Jenner scored her seventh goal of the season — her first against Toronto. Across her two PWHL seasons, the day Mar. 10 has marked a turning point: she has recorded just four goals in her first 34 games before that date but tallied 12 goals in 18 games after the date, including today’s. The Charge have won 13 of 14 all-time games when their captain scores. Kristen Campbell became the fourth goaltender in PWHL history to reach the 1,000 career saves milestone. The Sceptres goaltender needed 13 saves in today’s match and earned 23, bringing her total to 1,010 across two seasons. Renata Fast recorded her sixteenth assist, the first player in PWHL history to reach that marker in a single season, giving her the league lead in the category. Fast continues to lead defender scoring with 22 points. Shiann Darkangelo recorded an assist and has seven points in the past five games (3G, 4A). The Charge forward made a 16-point jump from her inaugural season, finishing the year with 17 points (8G, 9A) after recording just one assist in her first PWHL campaign. Tereza Vanišová tallied her seventh assist of the season and is now tied for seventh in league scoring with 22 points. Sarah Nurse scored her sixth goal of the season and first since Jan. 28, ending the longest goalless streak of her PWHL career. The Sceptres forward ends the season with six points against Ottawa (2G, 4A), second in scoring within this season series. Emily Clark earned her tenth helper, ending the regular season just one shy of her 24-game inaugural season assist total. Ottawa’s Clark, Vanišová, Mannon McMahon, Danielle Serdachny and Aneta Tejralová were in the lineup for all 30 of the team’s games this season. Toronto’s Fast, Jesse Compher, Maggie Connors, Izzy Daniel, Julia Gosling, Kali Flanagan, Emma Maltais, Allie Munroe, Blayre Turnbull, Daryl Watts and Emma Woods were in the lineup for all 30 of the team’s games this season. Toronto’s 14 shots on goal in today’s game mark the lowest single-game total in team history. Their previous low was 15 shots, recorded in a 2–1 shootout loss to Minnesota on Mar. 9, 2025. Toronto finishes the season with a home record of 7-2-3-3 (.622), tied for top mark in the PWHL, while Ottawa finishes their road record at 7-1-1-6 (.533), second best in the league. With a point for the overtime loss, Toronto extended their home point streak to eight. There have only been two games in this six-game season series that began with a scoreless first period. The other occurrence was their New Year’s Eve matchup at Coca-Cola Coliseum, which also resulted in a 2-1 overtime Charge victory over the Sceptres. 1st Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Carter Tor (interference), 15:34; Serdachny Ott (interference), 19:57. 2nd Period-1, Toronto, Nurse 6 (Fast), 12:15. 2, Ottawa, Jenner 7 (Darkangelo, Vanišová), 13:08. Penalties-No Penalties 3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Woods Tor (interference), 6:55; Hughes Ott (tripping), 16:14. 1st OT Period-3, Ottawa, Mrázová 3 (Clark), 2:52. Penalties-No Penalties Shots on Goal-Ottawa 5-11-7-2-25. Toronto 4-4-6-0-14. Power Play Opportunities-Ottawa 0 / 2; Toronto 0 / 2. Goalies-Ottawa, Philips 8-5-1-0 (14 shots-13 saves). Toronto, Campbell 9-8-3-1 (25 shots-23 saves). 1. Kateřina Mrázová (OTT) OTW2. Brianne Jenner (OTT) 1G3. Maggie Connors (TOR) Toronto (12-3-6-9) – 47 PTS – 2nd PlaceOttawa (12-2-4-12) - 44 PTS – 3rd Place Toronto: Wednesday, May 7 vs. TBD at 7 p.m. ETOttawa: Wednesday, May 7 at Toronto or Thursday, May 8 at Montréal The Ottawa Senators met with the media on Saturday May 3 at the conclusion of the 2024-25 NHL Season The franchise won 45 games and finished the season with 97 points earning a playoff berth for the first time in eight seasons Senators' captain Brady Tkachuk opened the day as the first player to speak His message set the tone with a sentiment that was echoed by every one of his teammates to speak afterwards: this year was a great accomplishment but there's more to come Andlauer down that everybody has the same vision that we really want to accomplish and share this whole experience and these memories with this community as well.” this whole experience of playing in front of this fanbase in playoffs the atmosphere was — the only way I can describe it To be able to play in front of that atmosphere it was truly the best atmosphere I’ve ever played in I couldn’t tell you how excited I was just to step out on the ice They’ve been waiting for a long eight years to be able to share that with them it was so special.” Linus Ullmark echoed Tkachuk's sentiment about how enjoyable playing in Ottawa has been “I’m happy and excited about what’s to come being a number one goaltender for the first real time for the whole season Ullmark also noted his pride in what the team achieved this season defying outside expectations while meeting their own and learning from their experiences “Playing with these guys and seeing how they adapted from game one to game six was a lot of fun I’m very proud and I’m very happy and motivated seeing that It wasn’t that we got ran out of the building four straight like people might’ve thought when we lost the first one we won one of them and we got one on the road.” Thomas Chabot shared the feeling of pride amongst the team in what they accomplished this year but also acknowledged that the work doesn't stop with making the playoffs “We’re going to go into next season and it’s not going to be any easier to get into the playoffs We saw how tight it was this year; it’s going to be the same thing if not even harder next year and you’ve got to focus on that this summer Everybody’s got to go home and do what they need to do to come back as healthy as they can be and as ready as they can be for next season.” This season's taste of the playoffs has created a motivated and hungry team that fans can expect to return at a new level next season Senators' Head Coach Travis Green and President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Steve Staios will conduct their end of season media availabilities on Monday follow the Ottawa Senators' socials and on the web Keep up to date with Sens360: https://www.nhl.com/senators/sens360/content/ Follow the Senators on Instagram: senators Engage with the Senators on X: @Senators Like the Senators on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ottawasenators More than 300,000 tulips are blooming at the Canadian Tulip Festival The 2025 Tulip Festival in Ottawa is on in May Festival features more than 300,000 blooming tulips in 26 gardens honours Canada’s role in freeing the Netherlands during the Second World War will feature more than 300,000 blooming tulips in 26 gardens The annual festival is not only considered to be the largest tulip festival in Canada it’s also considered the largest in the world This year’s festival marks “80 Years of Liberation” and honours the enduring bond that bloomed from Canada’s heroic role in freeing the Netherlands during the Second World War The festival will welcome Canadian Second World War veterans Pte The Canadian Tulip Festival runs May 9 to May 19 You can check out the free 45-minute self-guided QR code-activated tour that will lead you through seven stops and provides descriptions of the history and diverse tulip varieties seen in bloom You can also take The Tulip Legacy Walking Tour – a paid experience led by a storyteller Cosy up twice daily for free outdoor screenings in Commissioners Park Movies include “Finding Nemo,” “Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe,” “Twisters” and more Get moving with a scenic stretch at the main stage, led by Club Pilates Westboro in the mornings Club Pilates Westboro is also offering pilates mat classes during the festival Enjoy a run on Sunday, May 11. This lighthearted activity is a fun way to run into spring. Register now The new adventure along Dow’s Lake highlights pollinators who make tulip season possible The festival with finish off with a Vintage Victory Party on Sunday re-enactors and military vehicles along Queen Elizabeth Driveway The debut of Canada’s first hybrid drone and fireworks show will kick off at 9:20 p.m and will commemorate the liberation with lights and sound View the festival’s full schedule for details. TORONTO -- Katerina Mrazova scored 2:52 into overtime to lift the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 regular-season finale win over the Toronto Sceptres and a playoff berth on Saturday. Brianne Jenner also scored for Ottawa (12-2-4-12). Gwyneth Philips stopped 13 shots. The Charge came in needing a win of any kind, or a Minnesota loss against Boston later Saturday, to secure their first postseason appearance in the PWHL. Ottawa lost 5-2 to Toronto in the regular-season finale last season needing a regulation win to secure a playoff spot. Ottawa lost 3-0 to Minnesota on Wednesday with a chance to move six or seven points ahead of the Frost -- with either an overtime/shootout win or a regulation win -- and clinch a playoff spot. Sarah Nurse scored for Toronto (12-3-6-9). Kristen Campbell made 22 saves while becoming the fourth PWHL goaltender to reach 1,000 career regular-season saves. The Sceptres entered the day with a chance to steal first place from Montreal with a win and a New York regulation win over Montreal later Saturday. The top-seeded team entering the postseason gets its choice of opponent for the best-of-five semifinal series. Both teams' playoff opponents will be determined Sunday. conservation and management of sites and facilities … for the generation and production of electrical energy” was exclusively the job of provincial legislatures This newsletter tackles hot topics with boldness The next issue of Platformed will soon be in your inbox the Clean Electricity Regulations should have set off alarm bells in premiers’ offices across the country Premier Danielle Smith saw that plain and clear “Section 92 of the Constitution … enumerates our exclusive jurisdiction,” she said Thursday “That’s the word (used) in the Constitution: ‘exclusive’ jurisdiction over resource development and the development of electricity — and there’s a reason for that It’s because every province has different endowments and different abilities to generate electricity That is why it has been assigned to the provinces to make these decisions.” final version of the Clean Electricity Regulations rely more on unabated emitting generation than the national average these provinces are expected to experience the biggest shift in generation sources as a result of the Regulations.” In other words “You guys better get ready to lay out a whole lot of solar panels.” take a wild guess: “Ontario and Alberta are modelled to take on nearly 70 per cent of the total costs net of cost-savings accounted for in the (cost benefit analysis) largely driven by incremental capital costs for new electricity system capacity.” it means Ottawa is still strangling the provinces’ ability to manage their grids at peak times look at how the regulations treat emergency management The first draft actually required the federal government to sign off on allowing exemptions to the rules in cases of local emergency — which exposed anyone who needed to break the rules to the risk of jail and now the final rules allow emissions in emergency circumstances (which must meet federal criteria) to be exempt from the overall emissions cap for 30 days (extensions would be allowed but only with federal approval) — with an added requirement that any use of this provision must come with a detailed justification “We have zero large-scale natural gas plants being proposed,” Smith told the news conference “That tells me something about the level of uncertainty that natural gas plants have this is written as (a) criminal violation if you do not meet the target by 2035.” be able to guarantee a 95 per cent abatement on their CO2 within 10 years I’m going to tell you there are zero,” she added In reality, climate change turned out to be not as cataclysmic as originally thought, because the Liberals set the carbon tax to zero in March. Meanwhile, it’s also been demonstrated that playing the environment card doesn’t always work. Major provisions in the federal government’s overzealous Impact Assessment Act were declared unconstitutional after a different court challenge by Alberta; the law cast its net so wide that it unlawfully pulled provincial projects into the onerous federal review process. (This law has since been revised, but unsatisfactorily, so it’s off to the courts again). Smith is doing the right thing by fighting out these incursions in court. Just like how lawns need to be edged, the naturally expanding bureaucratic hulk of federal jurisdiction needs to be checked. If Alberta ends up winning — and it’s very possible it does — it would be a victory for not just the province’s grid, but for every province that believes in preserving the Constitution’s division of powers. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy OttawaNewsOttawa police looking for missing man last seen at his home By Toula MazloumPublished: May 03, 2025 at 11:28AM EDT OTTAWA — Locker cleanout day for the Ottawa Senators this year wasn't the same as those of years past But after taking massive steps forward throughout the 2024-25 season and returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs following an eight-year hiatus there was finally something to feel sweet about as well “Still not over it,” said captain Brady Tkachuk on Saturday “To be honest with you,  still wish we were playing game seven tonight.” After finally experiencing what a playoff environment has to offer, the Senators' young core of Tim Stutzle Jake Sanderson and Tkachuk has made it clear that they'd like to keep indulging “It’s almost addicting to be able to play in front of that atmosphere,” said Tkachuk Stutzle added that "it's probably the most fun I've ever had playing hockey.” the Senators will have the kind of playoff experience they lacked before pushing the Toronto Maple Leafs to six games in the first round “It was a good learning experience for all of us to live it for the first time," said Thomas Chabot Ottawa's next step will be making a habit of trips to the post-season “Big step forward for a team in the organization this year and trying to get to the mentality as soon as possible to not be satisfied and keep moving forward,” said David Perron “Because the next (step) is probably going to be a little bit harder The Atlantic Division will be loaded next season with all eight teams believing they each have a somewhat realistic chance of making the playoffs And while there are no certainties in the NHL this year's odyssey for the Senators inspired confidence in the organization What it also did was quiet down rumours of their captain leaving it’s just not true,” Tkachuk said about  trade speculation surrounding him and I really believe in everybody in this organization that everybody wants to win here.” Exiting 2024-25 and looking forward to the 2025-26 season there likely won't be as many rumours swirling or a general sense of dread that followed the end of the Senators' campaigns in the past There will, however, still be some question marks. First comes the uncertainty surrounding the future of Claude Giroux Ottawa's "big brother," as Shane Pinto describes is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer The 37-year-old doesn't seem to have any interest in retiring either "I feel like I have a lot left in the tank The veteran leader and Senators general manager Steve Staios haven’t discussed a new contract as of yet I haven’t given it any thoughts,” Giroux explained This year is the most fun I’ve had in a few years.” Giroux's teammates would like to see him return as well “Obviously I want him to stick around,” Stutzle said when asked about his linemate "I think I can speak for everyone on the team Even new Senator Dylan Cozens has enjoyed building a relationship with Giroux in his short time in Ottawa It'll likely come down to whether Giroux takes a hometown discount or tests free agency Giroux has proven to be a capable player still finishing fifth on the Senators in scoring while nabbing five points in six playoff games But it’s not just Giroux’s future that is unresolved to decide on with their $18 million in cap space Let’s go through what some of those Senators said about their futures in Ottawa, starting with post-season standout Tyler Kleven physicality and general hockey IQ were all on display against Toronto Kleven said he hadn’t spoken to Staios about a contract but does want to stay in the nation's capital They've been so good to me for the last couple of years." As a restricted free agent with no arbitration rights the Senators could bridge Kleven or try to extend him long-term on what could be a team-friendly contract if he continues to flourish had a simple answer about his future in Ottawa as a restricted free agent he’d “love” to stay in Ottawa shortly after 32 Thoughts: The PodcastHockey fans already know the name 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world How Staios handles both players this summer will be an interesting case study into who the GM believes should be part of the core moving forward Adam Gaudette believes he's "in a good spot to earn a decent contract" after his year with the Sens which could put him out of Ottawa's price range We also learned about the various injuries that the Senators played through during the playoffs Tkachuk revealed he wasn’t playing at 100 per cent due to a hip issue and an upper-body injury “Now it’s just (taking) the time to get that all healed up,” said the captain “It could heal up in the next couple of weeks." The most worrisome news came regarding Nick Jensen “All the (expletive) he went through,” said Chabot as he commended Jensen for playing through injuries during the season Jensen himself wouldn’t disclose his injury but didn’t rule out surgery being a possibility for whatever he's been dealing with explaining that he'll have to "talk to the doctors first." The hope is that Jensen will be back for training camp but his injury status looms large in what Staios might do this off-season to address the right side of the defence that • World Championships: One of the more notable insights on Saturday was that Linus Ullmark wanted to play in net for Team Sweden at the World Championships in Stockholm, but he ultimately wasn't chosen to represent the Tre Kronor as they host the international event. “I have the interest, but they’ve decided not to go with me.” A fascinating development for Ullmark as the Milano Cortina Olympics are now less than a year away. Meanwhile, Stutzle said he’d “love” to play for Team Germany but wants to assess his body and talk with Senators management before making a final decision. Lastly, Tkachuk, Sanderson and Kleven all opted out of playing for Team USA. • Where the stars want to improve: As lockers were emptied on Saturday, it was clear that many of the Seantors youngsters were clamouring for ways to improve ahead of next season. Stutzle, for instance, already identified where his biggest area of improvement needs to be. “I think in the offensive zone, knowing when to shoot, when to pass. I think I've struggled a little bit with that this year," he explained. “I was always a pass-first guy my whole career, I love other guys scoring more than me. “I just got to get better at that and picking my spots. When to pass, when to shoot, and sometimes (being) a little more selfish.” Meanwhile, Cozens also keyed in on a specific area he'd like to improve upon. “I think a big thing for me is just getting to my top speed quicker," the centre explained. "I think my skating is a weapon that I don't use enough." Lastly, Sanderson's answer was a bit more unorthodox. “I think you don't want to get too consumed in your routines. I think comfort kills growth," said the 22-year-old while describing himself as a hockey "nerd." For Sanderson, after a year of tremendous growth, the little things, such as working on more technically difficult backhand passes versus relying on easier forehand passes, were an example of him learning to push himself this season. Sanderson's teammates revelled in that work ethic and professionalism that was often on display. Lastly, Drake Batherson declined the opportunity to speak to the media. ‘I want to play here’: Brady Tkachuk doubles down on commitment to SenatorsFans boost ‘devastated’ Senators with send-off to remember despite lossCOMMENTS When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines Should you violate our submissions guidelines we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time OttawaNewsSun, warm temperatures in the forecast for Ottawa this SundayBy Toula MazloumPublished: May 04, 2025 at 8:26AM EDT Two days after being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk reinforced his commitment to the team and city during the team's season-ending media availabilities.  who has played in the nation's capital since being selected fourth overall in 2018 was asked about rumours indicating he wants out of Ottawa The 25-year-old called the rumours a "lie" and said he believes in the organization going forward.  But I think it’s on me if I let that bother me or take me off what I’m trying to do," Tkachuk explained I want to be here and I really believe in everybody in this organization that everybody wants to win here Everybody has the same goal and wants to accomplish the same thing." Brady Tkachuk was asked about the rumours &amp; noise about him wanting out of Ottawa: “Obviously it’s a lie But I think it’s on me if I let that bother me or take me off what I’m trying to do....I want to play here Despite the Sens dropping the Battle of Ontario to the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games, Tkachuk put together an excellent series with four goals and three assists in his first taste of playoff hockey.  The American had a bit of down year in the regular season scoring 29 goals and 26 assists over 72 games as he battled injuries following February's Four Nations Face-Off It was his lowest point total since recording 36 points across 56 games during the COVID-19 shortened 2020-21 campaign.  Over 512 career games with the Senators, Tkachuk has 191 goals and 213 assists.  Tkachuk will enter the fifth year of a seven-year $57.56 million contract in the 2025-26 season.  Tkachuk also said Saturday that he had been playing through a hip injury he sustained while representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February The Sens captain said the injury happened against Sweden in the Americans' round-robin finale on Feb Brady Tkachuk said he was still dealing with the hip injury he sustained at the 4Nations vs Sweden during the playoffs: "The hip happened that Sweden game took some time coming back to try to get it as good as possible…now it’s just take the time to get that all healed up...it could heal up in the next couple of weeks," he said The injury appeared to happen in the first period of that game when he lost an edge and hard into Sweden goalie Samuel Ersson's left leg and skate He briefly returned to the game but did not come back out for the second period and was later officially ruled out for the night He returned for the final against Canada three days later but missed Ottawa's first two games following the tournament.  Tkachuk also discussed a different injury he incurred later in the season that kept him out from late March until just before the playoffs The 25-year-old missed eight games with an upper-body injury before returning on April 17 “I don't want to diagnose and put it out there lets just say it’s something you can’t really play through," he said Saturday Tkachuk also discussed his team's first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday and told reporters how much he enjoyed playing postseason hockey it’s almost addicting to be able to play in front of that atmosphere It was truly the best atmosphere I’ve ever played in.” The Sens fell down 0-3 in the series but won Game 4 in overtime and then forced a Game 6 after winning Game 5 back in Toronto. But Ottawa's run came to an end Thursday night when the Leafs won 4-2 to advance to the second round, where they will play the Florida Panthers “It’s devastating,” said Tkachuk after the Sens' elimination it’s tough to swallow but at the end of the day to see this city see this fan base and I really wanted to do it for them It’s gonna be a long couple months here but myself and the rest of the group here we’re gonna come with a lot of fire next year.” Share a job posting or call for artists: Please send a link to <ottjobs@apt613.ca> and be sure to mention the closing date Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network OttawaNews‘Losing a loved one is devastating’: Ottawa police issue statement on missing student found deadBy Toula MazloumPublished: May 04, 2025 at 10:32AM EDT Smiths Falls council has provided over $200,000 to local organizations since 2019 to improve food security The recent budget seen $25,000 earmarked for The Falls Food Hub Smiths Falls plans to join the list of municipalities in Ontario declaring food insecurity an emergency as prices remain high at grocery stores Visits to the food bank have tripled in five years and Smiths Falls is ready to sound an alarm Members around the horseshoe unanimously approved a motion to declare food insecurity an emergency at its committee of the whole meeting on April 28 The matter is to appear at an upcoming council meeting “There’s no doubt that food insecurity is unfortunately on the rise,” Mayor Shawn Pankow said “Ottawa has seen food bank usage increased by 90 per cent since 2019 food bank usage is up over 200 per cent over the last five years.” Passing the motion would make Smiths Falls the fifth Ontario municipality to declare the emergency The town planned to mimic Kingston’s motion with its own local spin but faced difficulties in tracking down the local data “We know that the prevalence of our citizen suffering from food insecurity is likely greater than the one in seven estimated by our local health unit possibly even higher than the one in four experienced by Ottawa,” said Pankow Studies have shown residents in rural communities have a lower health status compared to their urban counterparts Food security plays a vital role as a social determinant of health It has long impacted the overall health and wellness of residents in Smiths Falls “(It) manifests itself in many negative ways including higher rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease higher rates of infectious disease … increased stress … increased risk of injury and chronic illness increased health care utilization and cost … increased social problems including substance use and crime,” Pankow said council has provided over $200,000 to numerous local organizations committed to enhancing food security but recognized its ability to make change on a municipal level was limited “It’s up to us as a voice for our citizens to speak up and do what we can to push for critical supports that are needed to make a meaningful difference.” Suggested recommendations for the motion included requesting the governments to commit to addressing food insecurity and building a stronger workforce by improving working conditions Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account  It was a regular night in Ottawa when Friends star Matthew Perry had his first drink in his Rockcliffe Park backyard with best friends Chris and Brian Murray “I was lying back in the grass and the mud and I realized that for the first time in my life nothing bothered me,” Perry wrote in his memoir “The world made sense; it wasn’t bent and crazy I had never been happier than in that moment I thought; this is what I’ve been missing.“  It was the beginning of an addiction that would consume Perry but also create his purpose in life The Hollywood actor was always open with his struggles became addicted to opioids after a 1997 jet-skiing incident and had a near-death experience in 2019 when his colon burst as a result of opioid use.  The cause was acute effects of ketamine use though a report said he had reportedly been clean for 19 months Five people have been charged in connection with helping the actor acquire lethal doses of the drug.  Perry talked of one day opening a treatment centre to help others His family is now carrying on that legacy.  The Matthew Perry House will provide long-term support and recovery to people who have completed initial addictions treatment There will be between 160 and 170 housing sites located on Byng Drive “It’s about being able to give people more help than they are currently able to get It’s going to give people the opportunity to receive care for as much time as it takes for them to feel ready to walk out of the door — not to feel pushed out the door,” said Perry’s sister Caitlin Morrison.  Diane and Jen Team – Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central Your dollar goes far at the new Habitat for Humanity ReStore The Royal Ottawa says people are most vulnerable to relapse after their detox and treatment which can range from 30 to 90 days.   There will be special substance use support on hand for women who can face more barriers to seeking treatment The on-site homes will also have spaces for small families or couples.   Ottawa Community Housing will be the developer of the project said they are always looking for ways to partner with other organizations to see greater social outcomes.  “We think that this is the future for supportive housing with the level of coordination Look at the partners that are coming together You have the Royal for the provision of the land You have a handful of supportive housing agencies with Salus and the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition and Rideauwood It’s almost unheard of that you could get that many partners to the table to really move a project of this quality forward.” When figuring out where the Matthew Perry House should be built Perry spent most of his childhood in Canada’s capital city having lived in the Cityview neighbourhood and later It’s where we have all of our memories together This is also where everything started for him,” said Caitlin Matthew’s story has really touched a lot of people on a deeper level than you would maybe see with celebrities and stars who go through things I think he brought Ottawa with him wherever he went.”  Even after becoming famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends He was spotted attending Ottawa Senators’ games and spent his last Christmas here There were so many great memories from the past.  moved back to Canada after divorcing his Hollywood dad John Bennett Perry — known for his role as a sailor in Old Spice commercials She was a well-seasoned journalist and later worked as press secretary to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.  rhythmic baritone voice from NBC’s Dateline She remembers eating sugar cubes in the kitchen of the television station and swinging on the seats in Parliament he was a regular at the Rockcliffe Lawn and Tennis Club — and he was good too near where the Matthew Perry House site is will be rebuilt and named after a community member who repaints it every year.  Stardom was calling and Perry soon moved to Hollywood for a career in entertainment Caitlin recalls being a proud younger sister.  “I was so proud every time he would get a little role in something or a guest starring role and I would go and tell all my friends ‘You gotta watch Beverly Hills 90210 this week I don’t care what your parents said about you being allowed.’ Then when Friends came along Now everyone’s proud of him,” she said.  Caitlin also recalls being proud of Perry when he opened up about his struggles publicly the Matthew Perry Foundation is a way for her brother to keep the important conversations going.  “He decided to share these incredible personal things about his life and his story He did it because he thought it might make somebody who was going through that feel like there was somebody else who had gone through it,” said Caitlin I don’t imagine in a million years I could be that brave Matthew is still able to help people.” About UsContact UsDonateAdvertise Copyright © 2025 Great River Media Inc OttawaNewsBody discovered in Rideau River: Ottawa policeBy William EltheringtonPublished: May 04, 2025 at 4:08PM EDT You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter must be crafted to be applicable to all regions of Canada and that means tailoring policies to include the costliest regions Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts David Wilkes is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the voice of the homebuilding, land development and professional renovation industry in the GTA, www.bildgta.ca The election of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal party presents a critical opportunity to reset the national approach to housing and economic policy — one that prioritizes outcomes over optics The government must focus on affordability and laying the groundwork for long-term growth The GTA housing crisis will be a defining issue in the looming elections Few places illustrate the urgency of Canada’s housing crisis more clearly than the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and its surrounding regions which account for 20 per cent of Canada’s population and a quarter of the country’s economic output — yet continues to face a worsening housing shortage The GTA has historically represented around a fifth of the country’s housing starts but activity in the GTA has slowed to a crawl The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported that housing starts in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area were down 58 per cent year-over-year as of March 2025 Canadian businesses and consumers are bracing themselves for ‘uncertain times’ of the White which is 87 per cent below the 10-year average for that month And while homebuilding is chugging along just fine across Canada it has come to a screeching halt in the epicentre of the housing crisis: The GTA Addressing this requires policy that reflects the economic pressures facing buyers and builders alike and structured to the unique challenges found in each region of the country The first example is the proposed policy surrounding the federal GST/HST While recognition that the taxes erode housing affordability is a good step forward the proposed GST/HST exemption is too low and inequitable to new home buyers in the GTA the federal government must expand on its GST/HST exemption campaign promises The current proposed exemption of $1 million ignores the reality that $1 million in the GTA barely covers a modest condo while the same amount buys two detached homes in Edmonton despite very little difference in median family incomes between the two centres A fairer approach would be to exempt the first $1 million of all new home purchases and the exemption should apply to all new home sales will have a muted impact as fewer than 20 per cent of new home buyers in the GTA fall into this category Making these changes would bring the program more in line with the original policy intent when the GST and its rebate program was introduced on new homes namely tax relief that would apply to basically all average home purchasers across the country without distinguishing between types of buyers (first time or otherwise) Working with municipalities and provinces to reduce development charges (DCs) on multi-family units for a five-year period is another positive commitment The federal government can and should play a critical role by supporting municipalities with infrastructure investments and by linking funding to offset DCs to tangible housing outcomes This commitment must include all housing and not be time-bound but rather made permanent to help reset housing costs and address the cost-to-build crisis The reintroduction of incentives for multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) is an excellent step In contrast to the Building Canada Homes (BCH) initiative MURBs are a proven federal policy with a strong track record of results They are a classic example of the government creating the right conditions to support development and then letting industry get on with building the program helped deliver more than 200,000 rental units across Canada by creating tax incentives to invest in rental housing When paired with the GST/HST rebate on purpose-built rentals announced in 2023 the reintroduction of MURBs could reignite rental construction at both large and small scales to meet a growing demand the federal government should reposition the proposed BCH initiative While the idea of a public builder may sound appealing in theory the reality is that large-scale government projects and procurement efforts have historically been hampered by bureaucracy failure to meet timelines and hugely inflated costs Canada’s housing shortage and affordability crisis is not a result of too few builders and adding another builder will not move the needle Ottawa should partner with the housing industry identifying and removing policy barriers that have a negative impact on productivity This partnership should also extend to surplus public lands where housing can be quickly built Federal housing policy must be crafted to be applicable to all regions of Canada and that means tailoring policies to include the costliest regions A credible housing strategy cannot ignore the regions that power Canada’s economy Carney stated that now was the time to invest in housing As the voice of builders and developers in the GTA and look forward to working with the new government to reduce the cost to build and to build more housing for Canadians Opinion articles are based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details OttawaNewsA look inside a former CHEO Dream Home for sale in OttawaBy Josh PringlePublished: May 05, 2025 at 10:44AM EDT Cozens was looked at to help the Sabres get out of their rebuild Dylan Cozens was drafted with the seventh overall pick in the NHL 2019 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres Cozens showed his potential when he recorded a 68-point season in 2022-23. However, this season was a struggle for Cozens in Buffalo when he recorded 31 points in 61 games. Then, Cozens was traded to the Senators on March 7 to the Ottawa Senators Cozens made an impact with the Senators to help them make the playoffs it's clear that being traded to Ottawa was the best thing for Cozens' hockey career Cozens recorded 16 points in 21 games with the Senators Cozens' impact was immediate to help the Senators end an eight-year playoff drought Cozens had the biggest moment of his hockey career With the Senators holding a 1-0 lead in Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs Cozens scored a shorthanded goal to put the Senators up 2-0 It turned out to be an important insurance goal Gaud's plan 🙏#GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/Jf2hISbP73 At media day yesterday after the Senators' season concluded, Cozens reflected on his time with the Senators in just two months. Cozens said it was "the most fun" he's had playing hockey in a long time Cozens also talked about how things are more positive in Ottawa and how it helps players mentally Cozens talked about how he always wanted to play in Canada as a native of Whitehorse Cozens described the Canadian Tire Centre atmosphere as nothing he's ever seen before It does a lot for you mentally.”“I’ve always wanted to play in Canada The atmosphere in that rink was like nothing I’ve ever seen before” As upset as some fans were to see Josh Norris be traded hearing Cozens say positive things about the Senators and the country of Canada can excite Sens fans moving forward it could've been unsure if the Senators would've made the 2025 playoffs What can excite Sens fans more is Cozens is under contract until 2030. Cozens also said that he has "a lot more to give" by having more confidence with the puck and getting up to his top speed quicker While the Sabres missed out on another year to make the playoffs again since 2011 the Senators ended their playoff drought with Cozens on the team seeing what he can do in a full season in Ottawa only makes things more exciting for the 24-year-old Cozens will be relied on heavily next season but it's clear that his comments show he's excited for next season © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"6a","src":"6b","url":"6c"},{"type":"69","value":"6d"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6g","url":"6h"},{"type":"6f","value":"6i"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Ferraro joined SenShot one month before the Senators' 2024-25 season began as a contributor Ferraro is also a contributor covering the Dallas Mavericks at The Smoking Cuban Ferraro provided Mavericks coverage during their run to the 2024 NBA Finals Ferraro earned his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in sports media Ferraro is also a contributor at Black & Gold Banneret covering the UCF Knights Cozens showed his potential when he recorded a 68-point season in 2022-23. However, this season was a struggle for Cozens in Buffalo when he recorded 31 points in 61 games. Then, Cozens was traded to the Senators on March 7 to the Ottawa Senators Gaud's plan 🙏#GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/Jf2hISbP73 At media day yesterday after the Senators' season concluded, Cozens reflected on his time with the Senators in just two months. Cozens said it was "the most fun" he's had playing hockey in a long time What can excite Sens fans more is Cozens is under contract until 2030. Cozens also said that he has "a lot more to give" by having more confidence with the puck and getting up to his top speed quicker. While the Sabres missed out on another year to make the playoffs again since 2011, the Senators ended their playoff drought with Cozens on the team. With a next season ahead for Cozens, seeing what he can do in a full season in Ottawa only makes things more exciting for the 24-year-old. Cozens will be relied on heavily next season, but it's clear that his comments show he's excited for next season. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost his battle to become prime minister Monday evening hours before he found out he failed to secure his own seat in Carleton Poilievre vowed to fight on saying “we have much to celebrate tonight,” noting the party gained its highest vote count since 1988 and “denied the NDP and Liberals enough seats to form a coalition government.” He congratulated Mark Carney for winning a “razor-thin” minority and said the Conservatives would work with the prime minister and all parties to defend Canada against threats from U.S The next issue of The Evening Citizen will soon be in your inbox A crowd gathered at Poilievre’s watch party at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa — many wearing shirts saying “Pierre Poilievre for Prime Minister” — became subdued when a Liberal minority win was declared in what was a tight race Poilievre led the party during a stunning reversal of fortune the party seemed poised to lead a majority government President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats and the election of former Bank of Canada head Carney to head the Liberals Supporters said Monday that they believed the country was desperately in need of change and Poilievre represented that change there was change found in Poilievre’s long-held riding of Carleton after he lost a close race with Liberal challenger Bruce Fanjoy The riding was the target of a protest movement that flooded the ballot with candidates Fanjoy was not declared the victor until almost 5 a.m has represented Carleton for more than 20 years first winning the seat when he was just 24 years old This was his first election campaign as Conservative leader announcing his intention to defeat Poilievre knocked on tens of thousands of doors and raised more than $100,000 in the first weeks of campaigning He said he consistently heard that people wanted change in the riding Anticipation hung in the air throughout the evening for the Liberal supporters of Carleton after early polling suggested Fanjoy was in the lead with cheers erupting often from his crowd of supporters “My heart is filled with gratitude,” Fanjoy said Fanjoy said he was grateful for the “remarkable efforts” of the hundreds of volunteers who have shown up for him which have lifted his spirits since he started campaigning in 2023 “I will never forget what this feels like,” Fanjoy said in an early speech Fanjoy was ahead by 3,837 votes over Poilievre Several volunteers and residents gathered to watch Fanjoy’s election night party at Manotick Legion located next to Poilievre’s campaign office June and Bob Neske were two dedicated volunteers with Fanjoy’s campaign and former Conservative voters They said they began swinging to the left after Carney won the Liberal leadership and focused on economic policy as one of their main concerns “When Mark Carney was looking like the guy who was looking to take over the part “I realized we have the opportunity here to elect a brilliant economist who’s been in the government and what we need right now to deal with Donald Trump.” The Neskes said Fanjoy was their “local guy” and the Liberal party was now a party that aligned most with what Canada needed right now “We were more or less resigned to Pierre Poilievre It really swung to the point where we realized that we can win this riding.” Bob said many residents in the Carleton riding were looking for a change in representation an ironic contradiction to Poilievre’s campaign on change for the country June said volunteers had placed hundreds of hours into canvassing for Fanjoy especially in the final days leading up to election day Fanjoy’s hard-fought campaign to defeat Poilievre drew attention and support from across the country with Carleton was where Liberal leader Mark Carney sought a seat even sleepy Conservative seat on the outskirts of Ottawa Carleton became one of the most-watched races in the country during a campaign shaped by threats from the Trump administration the race between Poilievre and Fanjoy tightened and there were reports that both the Liberals and Conservatives were sending extra campaign workers into the riding that stretches between Arnprior and near Cumberland along the southern edge of Ottawa Poilievre held an 11th-hour election night eve whistle stop in the riding on Sunday night close to half of the eligible residents had already cast their votes Carleton saw the highest number of voters in the country cast ballots during advance polls between April 18 and 21 a record 7.28 million Canadians voted during advance polls resulting in hours-long waits at some polling stations 43,394 of the riding’s 105,091 eligible voters participated in the advance polls High numbers of advance voters are seen as a sign of high engagement among voters and usually a motivation for change Not only did Carleton have the highest early voter turnout in the country but it also had the longest ballots in the country with a historic 91 candidates running in the riding Most of those candidates did not campaign or even visit the riding and were part of a protest The riding became the target of a group calling itself the Longest Ballot Committee which flooded ballots in two previous by-elections Its organizers say the protest is meant to draw attention to the need for electoral reform in Canada The sheer volume of candidates created logistical difficulties and left voters wading through a metre-long ballot for the name of the candidate they planned to vote for Elections Canada warned final results would be delayed because of the size of the ballot takes five times as long to count as a regular ballot It allowed counting of advance polls starting at 3:30 p.m “due to the unusually large number of candidates on the ballot.” Most candidates who were part of the protest did not campaign and some seemed only vaguely aware of where the riding is At least one apologized for any inconvenience saying they were exercising their democratic right said he was frustrated and angry that the Longest Ballot protest was able to disrupt voting who uses a wheelchair and has disabilities said the long wait caused discomfort for him and “made me feel like my voice and right to vote has no value over their disgruntled election opinion.” “but I left feeling extremely frustrated.” housing and the prospect of cuts to the public service Most of the candidates on the Carleton ballot were part of the protest The retired teacher spent the last 25 years teaching music and supporting families across the Ottawa–Carleton District School Board Chantale Dore represented the People’s Party of Canada in the riding The party’s biography said Dore had a “strong dedication” to the community and stands for the values of freedom Please check back as we update results live OttawaNewsRecord-tying number of candidates running in Ottawa riding of CarletonBy Josh PringleUpdated: April 09, 2025 at 10:46AM EDT Bruce Fanjoy’s election party ended Tuesday at 2 a.m when supporters were kicked out of the Manotick Legion It’s a stunning upset for the first-time Liberal candidate who won the Carleton riding over the current Conservative Party leader and seven-time MP the prime minister said he was looking forward to working with his fellow Liberal MPs I’m really looking forward to working with Bruce Fanjoy,” Carney smirked At the Manotick Legion (next to Poilievre’s campaign office) Fanjoy’s volunteers and supporters started to gather before polls closed When the early numbers suggested Fanjoy was in the lead The Liberal candidate appeared shortly before midnight “My heart is filled with gratitude,” he said gained momentum after reports emerged of a tightening race in the riding between the Conservative and Liberal parties He went door-to-door promising to be more available in the riding to constituents He said he’d help farmers and businesses cut energy costs by deploying some of the same technology he used to build his eco-friendly Manotick home that consumes up to 90 per cent less heating and cooling energy than conventional buildings He spoke to locals who feared Conservatives would trim the size of public service He also ran on defeating Poilievre and protecting Canadian sovereignty amidst the tariff war with U.S With all reporting as of Tuesday afternoon, Fanjoy had 43,900 votes, 4,315 more than Poilievre. Poilievre had held the Carleton seat since 2004, making the riding a Conservative stronghold for 21 years. He is the first Conservative leader to fail to win his seat since Kim Campbell in 1993. June and Bob Neske, two dedicated volunteers with Fanjoy’s campaign and former Conservative voters, said they began knocking on doors for Fanjoy after Carney won the Liberal leadership and focused on economic policy as one of his main concerns. “If Bruce wins, I’m going to cry,” Bob said. “We were more or less resigned to Pierre Poilievre. “It really swung to the point where we realized that we can win this riding.” When the sun was still up on Monday, on a bizarrely warm April day, Conservative volunteers were out around the riding holding up signs to “vote for change.” But Bob said many residents in the Carleton riding were looking for a change in representation, an ironic contradiction to Poilievre’s campaign on change. “There’s so many people like me who have always been Conservatives and they’ve told us at the door they won’t vote for Pierre this time,” Bob said. June said volunteers have placed hundreds of hours into canvassing for Fanjoy, especially in the final days leading to election day. “Every blister, every sore, everything, it’ll be worth it,” she said. Fanjoy said he was grateful for the “remarkable efforts” of the hundreds of volunteers who have shown up for him, which has lifted his spirits since he started campaigning in 2023. At 4:04 a.m., when his victory seemed — finally — all but assured, Fanjoy was unavailable for comment, said a campaign spokesperson. “Because it’s 4 a.m.” OttawaNewsOttawa police identify man facing charges after hours-long lockdown in Parliament Hill’s East BlockBy William Eltherington and Toula MazloumUpdated: April 07 Charges laid following Parliament Hill lockdown Police arrest man who barricaded himself inside East Block CTV National News: Man arrested after declared lockdown at Parliament Hill’s East Block Man barricades himself in Parliament Hill’s East Block causing lockdown Lockdown declared at Parliament Hill East Block ADVERTISEMENT The Canadian military has issued a warning to staff about geese at its Carling Avenue headquarters advising those who encounter the sometimes aggressive birds to remain calm and don’t panic The situation has developed over the years where geese have taken over the grounds of the defence campus in Ottawa’s west end That happens during breeding season as Canada geese can become extremely aggressive after laying eggs Department of National Defence spokesperson Nick Drescher Brown said a directive has been issued to staff by the Canadian Forces Support Group outlining how to behave if they encounter the birds The directive warns both military and civilian staff not to attempt to feed or touch the geese as that could provoke them If employees encounter one of the birds that is displaying aggressive behaviour they are advised to “remain calm and do not panic Try to move away slowly and quietly without turning your back to the goose Maintain eye contact while you back away.” raise your arms to appear larger and back away slowly,” the directive advised “Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa-Gatineau) Operations does not track the number of geese at NDHQ Carling,” Drescher Brown noted in an email According to a previous DND directive about the Canada geese the species is protected and cannot be relocated once they have nested That directive pointed out that the greenbelt OttawaNewsConservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre loses Ottawa-area seatBy William EltheringtonUpdated: April 29 Ottawa 'went resoundingly red': Conservative strategist reacts to Poilievre losing Ottawa-area seat OttawaNewsPoilievre’s Carleton riding sees highest voter turnout in Canada during advance pollsBy Josh PringleUpdated: April 25, 2025 at 10:40AM EDT Eugene Melnyk believed in the Ottawa Senators -- bullishly It's what made the Senators' late owner such a lightning rod around the league And his stance was firm until he died in 2022 that Ottawa would rise again to be a playoff contender "I truly believe that we are a Stanley Cup winner within four years," Melnyk said in 2020 The declaration was bold and totally befitting Melnyk's persona Ottawa hadn't reached the postseason since falling in Game 7 of the 2017 Eastern Conference finals The Senators went from being one goal away from a Stanley Cup Final to racking up one losing season after another Melnyk backed up his audacious words with a reported 112-page plan devised with then-general manager Pierre Dorion on how Ottawa would clear the high bar Melnyk had newly set They were prepared to spend right to the salary cap in pursuit of his vision What else was written in that document may never be known publicly What is obvious is that Ottawa failed rather spectacularly in living up to Melnyk's expectations There were definitive highs and sweeping lows The Senators are officially playoff contenders again staking their claim on Sunday to the Eastern Conference's first wild-card slot But there are a few key elements that pushed Ottawa over the top -- and brought them one critical step closer to possibly making good on Melnyk's prediction of a championship-caliber future "It's a good first step for this group," GM Steve Staios said of reaching the postseason From day one when they came into training camp you could see that there was this motivation." The Senators didn't get back to the playoffs before Melnyk died Dorion -- who came on board with the Senators right before that magical run to the conference finals -- failed to guide Ottawa back into the postseason before he was fired in 2023 The Senators were in last place by March 2019 and head coach Guy Boucher was axed Ottawa missed the playoff that next season by six points DeBrincat, though, had seen enough. He told the Senators he wasn't open to signing a long-term deal, so Dorion traded him to Detroit. Talbot wasn't retained, either. Suddenly the Senators were in the swing of significant turnover from seemingly every corner -- following Melynk's death in 2022, the franchise was sold in June 2023 to businessman Michael Andlauer A new era -- at least in that respect -- had begun Near the start of the 2023-24 season, Ottawa was reprimanded by the league and docked a first-round draft pick for their invalidated 2021 trade involving Evgenii Dadonov and the Anaheim Ducks That punishment cost Dorion his job in November 2023; Staios who was Ottawa's president of hockey operations at the time The Senators' on-ice performance was reprehensible amid the background drama Their woeful 11-15 record put Smith out by December to be replaced by former coach and team adviser Jacques Martin the Senators slumped again to finish seventh in the Atlantic There were three key philosophical shifts thereafter that led them from the basement to the postseason with the long-term belief that this is just the beginning of a new era of contention Stutzle didn't hold back after the Senators clinched their postseason berth he probably spoke aloud what most of his teammates were thinking "We've been through some s--- here," Stutzle said I don't think there's a team who deserves it more than us Ottawa's current success wouldn't have come about -- or feel nearly so good -- if it weren't for a challenging recent history When Thomas Chabot debuted in 2016-17 with the Senators they had missed the playoffs only four times since 1996-97 The young blueliner thought he would see plenty of postseason action in the NHL it would take over 500 career games before Chabot was assured his first crack at Game 83 "You're not going to see me smile a whole lot after a loss," Chabot joked when the Senators secured their spot Thomas Chabot is set to get his first taste of the Stanley Cup playoffs after more than 500 regular-season NHL games. Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty ImagesTkachuk can relate The Senators' captain has more than 500 pro games under his belt and over 400 career points He has tried willing Ottawa to the postseason in prior seasons Tkachuk's commitment to the Senators was never in doubt though -- something he doubled down on when trade rumors began circulating earlier this season The Senators were still clawing their way up the standings in early February when Tkachuk found himself linked by media reports to the New York Rangers Download the ESPN app and enable Emily Kaplan's news alerts to receive push notifications for the latest updates first. Opt in by tapping the alerts bell in the top right corner. For more information, click here Andlauer was furious, and even wanted the Rangers investigated for soft tampering with Ottawa's top forward Tkachuk let his play do the talking as he continued to lead the Senators up front The whole situation was a distraction for the Senators and directly opposed to an internal strategy focused on leveraging its young core toward that elusive playoff return But those rising stars couldn't get there alone. It's veterans like Giroux and David Perron who have supported the club's maturation with critical leadership Giroux has been in the fold since signing as a free agent in 2022 proving he hadn't lost a step by pumping in 35 goals and 79 points the following season The 35-year-old has continued to play a considerable role in Ottawa's offense and keeps the group even-keeled when roadblocks crop up "When you're not playing your best and you're finding ways to win You can just tell that everybody wants to play the right way Giroux can also lean on past playoff experience -- although he hasn't had much of it in the last decade Giroux has been to the postseason just five times most recently as part of Florida's 2021-22 campaign along with a Cup Final run with Vegas the year prior He knows what it takes to scale that mountain And while it's hard to predict the Senators will be making it all the way there this year an initial stride toward that loftiest of goals is a crucial stage of Ottawa's development and so many other guys [who haven't]," Perron said you want to give that experience to the younger players." surely put themselves in position to do it now The lean years toughened up the team's top skaters They won't take this opportunity for granted The Senators needed a new voice to go along with their new owner and general manager Travis Green -- hired in May 2024 -- was their guy It didn't take long for Green to recognize Ottawa was ready to put its losing ways on the shelf and open to wanting to win badly," Green said He was referencing the Senators' coachability after the club endured its most trying stretch of the season -- a 5-8-1 run through November that could have torpedoed all hopes of playoff-level traction Pick the winners and crown your Stanley Cup champion! Create A Bracket "[That] was a big part of our season," Green said "It's one thing to say you're open to coaching Being able to have an honest conversation and players be open to hearing things they do not necessarily want to hear But there are certain parts of every player's game where they must be a little better Green has earned praise from Ottawa's front office for the way he's steering the ship and how he's been able to coach this group and turn it from where we were last year to be able to play the type of hockey to give ourselves a chance to make the playoffs [is huge]," Staios said It was how Green shifted Ottawa's mindset -- and installed a winning structure -- that brought the organization's playoff vision to life Staios knew Green was capable of setting the Senators on a path toward winning hockey games But lots of coaches can draw up the X's and O's What has made Green special is how players received his messaging and implemented it -- which is ultimately turning the tide for Ottawa "I know how badly they want to win," Green said I truly felt like this group was willing to do whatever it took to take the next step This was the Senators' pièce de résistance: a full-scale buy-in to the defensive side of their game Ottawa had to lock in at both ends of the ice if they were ever going to see the playoffs The players went to work seeing it through especially [with] the defensive side of things," Tkachuk said "It's easy to see now when he shows the mistakes that we've made and how we can correct them." Because the Senators didn't start this season as defensive stalwarts Ottawa opened the season with an 11-12-2 record sitting 26th overall and eighth in goals against per game (3.20) But Green stuck to his philosophies and stood behind his players as they absorbed what he was trying to teach them The faith Green had that he could turn Stutzle into 200-foot players was a complement to his belief in their abilities The Senators' core only needed to apply itself "He's got a unique way of being hard and holding players accountable," Staios said of Green "But also developing that relationship and having a real honest In the next 25 games from early December through January the Senators showed true progress on the defensive end going 15-8-2 and giving up the second-fewest goals per game in the league (2.20) They went from allowing 2.34 goals per game at 5-on-5 last season to just 1.84 this season The Sens have 21 wins this season when they were outshot by an opponent that's more than the Senators had their previous two seasons combined Ottawa had to be diligent defensively given they couldn't always rely on offense to save the day The Senators rank 22nd this season in scoring (2.89 goals per game) and are 30th in even-strength goals (131) The club's 15th-ranked power play (22.8%) has come in handy on occasion what Green is establishing in Ottawa isn't a one-and-done system This is a foundation for how the Senators can be reborn as a team that anticipates a postseason run each year And Ottawa's defensive upswing is owed not just to Green and the skaters up front but to the Senators' (finally) reliable goaltending It wasn't until June that Ottawa reeled in the right No. 1. Staios brokered a deal with Boston to bring on Linus Ullmark and Ullmark immediately signed a four-year extension to affirm his commitment to the organization Ullmark had just won a Vezina Trophy in 2023 and shared the William M. Jennings Trophy that same season with Bruins' teammate Jeremy Swayman That Boston decided to back Swayman as their guy going forward and not Ullmark was all the better for Ottawa; notably the Senators are in the playoffs this season while Boston is in line for a top-5 draft pick Ullmark endured injury issues but emerged as a bona fide stalwart compared to what Ottawa has been used to in the crease the Senators boasted a collective .879 save percentage with a .911 SV% and 2.67 goals-against average That's the third most wins ever by a goaltender in his first full season with Ottawa And Ullmark has been a terrific partner to Forsberg who has seen his own stats improve this season as well (10-12-2 Now Ullmark wants the Senators' tandem to excel in a playoff scene. The veteran has his own memories of long playoff-less stretches from a seven-year run with the Buffalo Sabres. And while Ullmark did get to experience hockey's second season in three consecutive years with Boston, he still commiserates with Ottawa teammates who are just stepping on that stage now. "I'm happy now that the guys now that have been there for a long time," Ullmark said. "Like [Chabot] and [Tkachuk], for example, to have been there the longest, and now have an opportunity to play really meaningful games and get into a position where you can battle for the Cup." Ottawa may not hoist Lord Stanley's chalice this season, or in years to come. The point is that they're now officially in the fight. That's all Chabot wanted when he arrived in Ottawa, to be a player -- rather than spectator -- of late spring hockey. At long last for the Senators, that dream has officially come to life. As Canada looks to potentially find another fighter jet to replace the American F-35 Prime Minister Mark Carney has ordered a review of the country’s F-35 purchase in the wake of an increasingly hostile United States and threats by President Donald Trump to damage Canada’s economy Carney confirmed March 17 that he had discussions with French and British government officials about whether those countries could build a fighter jet in Canada The Liberal government has committed $19 billion to purchase 88 F-35s from the U.S. but is only under contract for the first 16 planes because all of these jets contain U.S.-built equipment the Americans could block any potential sales to Canada “The ability of the Americans to block (a sale) would be highest with the Gripen because of the engine,” said defence analyst Martin Shadwick who is retired from teaching strategic studies at York University in Toronto “Rafale would have the least American content.” the former chief of procurement at the Department of National Defence had the ability to block sales of equipment with American technology and noted that Trump was trying to send a message to Canada by engaging in a trade war “I would not expect (Trump) to hold back software updates but it is a risk,” he added Williams said Carney was right to ask for a review of the F-35 purchase But he doubted the prime minister would receive a proper analysis from the Royal Canadian Air Force or the Department of National Defence as officials from both organizations were highly supportive and promoted the F-35 acquisition Defence Minister Bill Blair’s press secretary did not respond to repeated requests for comment DND did not respond to repeated requests for comment Saab officials did not say whether the U.S could block a sale of Gripens to Canada because of the engine issue noted in an email to the Ottawa Citizen that the company “remains prepared to support Canada’s defence readiness by air The first of Canada’s F-35s will be delivered to a U.S military base in 2026 and then into Canada in 2028 Canada plans to operate the aircraft until 2060 Supporters of Canada’s F-35 purchase point to the hundreds of millions of dollars worth of contracts that Canadian companies have earned by supplying parts for the U.S has sustained or created Canadian aerospace jobs when the Canadian contracts came up for renewal The Liberal government originally committed funding to the development of the aircraft but did not commit to purchasing the stealth fighter Williams oversaw the development initiative Justin Trudeau vowed his government would never purchase the F-35 Trudeau continued to point out the Canadian military had no need for the F-35 and he blamed the Conservatives for agreeing to purchase a problem-plagued fighter jet But the Liberal government altered its usual procurement approach for the fighter jet purchase after the Trump administration threatened in 2019 to pull the F-35 from the Canadian competition companies bidding on such large Canadian contracts are required to provide specific industrial and technological benefits that would be tied to the purchase of a particular piece of military equipment That was changed for the fighter jet competition the Liberals not only committed to the acquisition but also increased the number of F-35s to be bought to 88 from the 65 the Conservatives had wanted Ottawa police officers are investigating after a body was located in the Rideau River on Sunday afternoon Police said they were trying to recover the body Police said they would communicate with the family first before identifying the person “We will provide an update when we are able to release details to the public,” the social media post read This is the second body to be found in the water in two days police said in a post on X that a body had been found in the Ottawa River near Bate Island after responding to a 911 call earlier in the day Paramedics confirmed that paramedics did attend the scene but said they were called to Rio Pelle Island If additional information becomes available that can be shared we will provide an update,” the Ottawa Police Service’s post on Saturday read OttawaNewsCarney to live at Rideau Cottage after 24 Sussex Drive decommissioned by the NCCBy Josh PringlePublished: May 05, 2025 at 8:39AM EDT A 25-year-old man was airlifted to hospital Friday after a single-vehicle crash in South Dundas township south of Ottawa Dundas & Glengarry OPP responded to the collision on Brinston Road shortly before 3 p.m was transported to hospital by air ORNGE with ‘life altering injuries,’ said police The OPP continues to investigate with the assistance of OPP technical collision investigators and a collision reconstructionist Anyone with information is asked to call SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca OttawaNewsCinco De Mayo Fiesta celebrates Mexican heritage in the ByWard Market By Camille WilsonPublished: May 04, 2025 at 11:52AM EDT OTTAWA -- Expectations are changing for Brady Tkachuk fresh off a six-game defeat at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference First Round hasn’t had enough time to properly reflect on the 2024-25 season yet but dreaming of what next season holds for his budding group is easy “The disappointment comes from knowing that where we’re at and where we’re going to get to our end goal is something that isn’t really a pipe dream anymore,” Tkachuk said Saturday when the Senators gathered for the last time this season before cleaning out their lockers growing as a group and knowing that we want to win the Stanley Cup Just getting into the playoffs isn’t good enough anymore.” Ottawa qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the first wild card into the postseason from the East (45-30-7 Along with 11 of his teammates and a new generation of local fans it was the first playoff experience for Tkachuk “this is the only way I can kind of describe it; it’s almost addicting to be able to play in front of that It was truly the best atmosphere I’ve ever played in I couldn’t tell you how excited I was just to step on the ice that just fire and excitement that the fans had I’d been waiting for a long eight years to share that with them.” Viewed as a big-game player who thrives in the spotlight Tkachuk lived up to that billing in the fifth playoff edition of the Battle of Ontario and led Ottawa with seven points (four goals After a 4-3 overtime win in Game 4 to stave off elimination “We’ll be back!” during a postgame celebratory twirl in front of a jubilant home crowd with a goal and two assists in a 4-0 win in Game 5 in Toronto to help drag the Maple Leafs back to the nation’s capital for one more “He leads by example,” Ottawa forward Dylan Cozens said “whether it’s throwing a big hit or fighting someone or scoring a goal but I always had a lot of respect for him and his game Gm5: Tkachuk extends the lead with empty-net goal Tkachuk’s contributions against Toronto were timely. In a third straight win-or-go home situation in Game 6 on Thursday, he tipped a point shot by defenseman Thomas Chabot to cut the Maple Leafs' lead to 2-1 at 7:28 of the second period “He’s a heck of a leader,” Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic said He’s someone that’s not necessarily dragging you into the fight whether it’s stepping up physically with a fight he’s a unique player in the League in that sense "I don’t really know if there’s too many like him All the while having to wear the ‘C’ in a Canadian market; it’s never the easiest thing.” Tkachuk was not fully healthy in the playoffs A hip injury sustained at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February had lingered for months; even eight games off in the three weeks leading up to the postseason wasn’t enough to fix the problem his offseason will focus heavily on recovery and he will not play for the United States at the IIHF World Championship May 9-25 “I was just battling through a couple of things,” he said “but I don’t think injuries are an opportunity to be an excuse because everybody’s got something going on deal with it and make sure I’m 100 percent come next year.” In past years, when Ottawa's season would end immediately after the regular season, Tkachuk would follow the Cup quest of his older brother, Matthew Tkachuk. For several of Matthew's runs, the younger Tkachuk was regularly featured on TV broadcasts, often shown celebrating in the stands and sometimes donning his brother’s team’s colors. “To be honest with you, I’ll be watching from afar,” the younger Tkachuk said. “It’s definitely different this year, especially with last year when he got to win the Stanley Cup and me being along for that. … He knows that I’ve always been there every step of the way for him. It’s just different this year." An enormous weight was lifted from the shoulders of a young Senators core this spring when it finally took the next step and brought postseason hockey back to Ottawa. Come October, there will be a new burden to carry. It's not just about getting past Game 82 anymore. “It’s going to be a long summer," Tkachuk said, "but I know that we’re going to come with so much fire for next year, and that it’s truly going to be a special year next year and special years down the road.” this will be a fitting end to the Liberal socialist agenda the saviour and lifelong banker Mark Carney the Liberal empire will disintegrate into oblivion like its close friends in the Jagmeet Singh-led NDP Unfortunately this will come at the expense of our country My parents used to tell me that money didn’t grow on trees The best of times the world will ever see have been brought down by the socialist way I would bet the congratulatory call from U.S President Donald Trump to Carney began with This opportunity for Canada should be welcomed with open arms and hearts We will be a stronger and safer North America as soon as we accept the offer A maple leaf as the 51st state on the flag should be our Trump card I am beyond disappointed and disgusted that the Liberals won the election which should not be allowed federal status The majority of our citizens are obviously not capable of voting for a responsible government obscenely high taxes and a decimated economy So the incredible whining has begun and some readers are saying they are so ashamed to be Canadian despite my not being a fan of the recent Liberal party ideas I’m proud to be and will always be Canadian You folks should stop talking and get moving For older voters who remember the dignified Conservatives of the Brian Mulroney and Robert Stanfield era Pierre Poilievre is a bit of a disappointment The abrasive and confrontational style he has had for most of his career is alienating for many voters President Donald Trump has been successful with that style it is far less appealing for Canadian voters hopefully he will adopt the more dignified and restrained style of earlier leaders I wonder if the Liberals’ last great leader will now come out of hiding and become Mark Carney’s financial adviser It really is unbelievable that Canadians fell for Carney’s scare tactics: that Trump was going to destroy us I wonder how long it will take Carney to start promising whatever it takes to get the remaining NDP MPs to attach themselves to his hip so he can continue with the damage started by the Trudeau Liberal government it’s time for the two main parties to realize that Instead of name-calling and acting like spoiled brats they should stand up and give the 40 million people of this great land what they deserve and that’s a united country that puts partisanship to the side which was caused by the rantings of a narcissistic wannabe dictator who is in charge of our southern neighbours The rantings and snide remarks haven’t gone away so it is time we built our pipelines to the eastern seaway diversified our trade partners and became an independent friendly nation that will adhere to the trade contracts we sign it would show that the vast majority would agree with the above So let’s see if the elected government and the other parties can put partisanship aside and do what’s best for this Canada 0);width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0px;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;position:absolute;}Loading....css-1kym0z8{padding-top:var(--chakra-space-4);border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:1px;border-top-color:var(--components-article-header-hero-divider-border-color 0.15));}@media screen and (min-width: 80em){.css-1kym0z8{padding-top:var(--chakra-space-6);}}.css-1kym0z8 time{color:var(--semantics-text-paragraph-primary-color #494a4e);font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-xs);font-weight:700;}@media screen and (min-width: 80em){.css-1kym0z8 time{font-size:var(--chakra-fontSizes-lg);}}May 3 [href^="www"]):not(.jrte-img)::after,.css-7mka76 a[data-hover]:is([target="_blank"] [href^="www"]):not(.jrte-img)::after,.css-7mka76 a[data-active]:is([target="_blank"] 0);border:0;}.css-7mka76 tr{margin:0 0 1rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(0 WATCH LIVE: TSN 1/3, TSN.ca, TSN App, PWHL YouTube & thepwhl.com (U.S / International)Kenzie Lalonde (Play-by-Play) OTTAWA CHARGE        12-1-4-12 | 42 PTS | 4TH PLACETop Scorer: Tereza Vanišová – 29 GP, 15-6-21 PTSLast Game: 3-0 L vs. MIN on Apr. 30 TORONTO SCEPTRES                                              12-3-5-9 | 47 PTS | 2ND PLACETop Scorer: Daryl Watts – 29 GP, 12-15-27 PTSLast Game: 2-1 SOW vs. NY on Apr. 29 The first game of the only tripleheader in the PWHL schedule this season has playoff implications for both teams. Ottawa can clinch their first-ever playoff spot with a win of any kind, or a loss of any kind by Minnesota against Boston. If the Charge lose in OT/SO, their path to playoffs relies on the Frost not beating the Fleet in regulation. Toronto can finish in first place with a regulation win combined with a New York regulation win over Montréal. This is the second straight season Ottawa can secure a playoff berth with a win in Toronto in their final game. Last season at Mattamy Athletic Centre on May 5, 2024, Ottawa needed a regulation win to clinch but suffered a 5-2 loss to Toronto. Ottawa’s 3-0 loss on Wednesday to Minnesota snapped a three-game winning streak and marked the ninth time the Charge have lost by multiple goals this season, tied with New York for most in the league. However, the Charge have won in regulation in the game following each of their last four such losses. Ottawa scored regulation wins in their first two meetings with Toronto this season (Dec. 3 & 31) but has just one point in the three games since then, an overtime loss on Feb. 16. The Sceptres have gone 6-for-19 (31.6%) on the power play against Ottawa this season, and the Charge have been the most penalized team in the league (8:14 of PIM per game). Kateřina Mrázová, two games removed from LTIR, leads the Charge with four points (1G, 3A) in three games against the Sceptres. Mannon McMahon has three goals in the season series and defender Jincy Roese has scored in both of the team’s wins – including the game-winner in this building on New Year’s Eve with 1:10 left in regulation. Roese (1G, 3A) and Shiann Darkangelo (3G, 2A) have points in three straight road games. Tereza Vanišová leads Ottawa with 15 goals this season, six more than any other player on the Charge (Emily Clark, 9). That six-goal gap is tied for the largest among any team’s goal leader and second place (Marie-Philip Poulin 17, Laura Stacey 11). Since the February break, the Charge are 7-1-2-4 (.595), the league’s second-best record behind Toronto (7-3-1-3, .667). The Ottawa offense has been leading the way in that span averaging 3.00 goals per game. The Charge have three games with at least five goals in that span – the other five PWHL teams have combined for six such games, with none having more than two. Ottawa averaged 1.80 goals per game prior to Feb. 11, fewest in the league. Toronto holds the best home record in the PWHL at 7-2-2-3 (.643), while Ottawa is tied for the best road record at 7-0-1-6 (.524). Carly ‘CJ’ Jackson made their PWHL debut on Wednesday, delivering 25 saves while allowing just one goal in a shootout win. It was the fourth time in PWHL history a goaltender made 25+ saves while allowing no more than one goal in a shootout victory, joining Ann-Renée Desbiens (this season) and Kristen Campbell & Aerin Frankel (last season). Toronto’s 35 shots on goal in their shootout win over New York were the Sceptres’ most in a game since having 40 against Montréal on Jan. 30. Toronto leads the league in SOG per game this season at 28.9 but since the beginning of February that average is just 26.4. Campbell is 13 saves away from becoming the fourth goaltender to reach 1,000 career regular season saves. Hannah Miller leads the season series with seven points (2G, 5A), followed by Sarah Nurse (1G, 4A) despite missing the last meeting in Edmonton. Captain Blayre Turnbull has scored three of her season’s five goals in the series. Miller also leads the team in plus/minus at +14 with the next-highest rating by any Toronto skater being +4 (Julia Gosling). The next-largest gap between a team leader and second in a season in PWHL history is five (New York this season). Renata Fast has filled up the statsheet for Toronto this season. She leads defenders in scoring with 21 points, is tied for first among all skaters with 15 assists, leads the league in average time on ice at 24:59, leads the league in hits with 62, and is tied for third with 48 blocked shots. Daryl Watts has a four-game home point streak and is the only player in PWHL history to notch multiple goals against each of the league’s six teams, including two against her former team Ottawa. Eleven Sceptres are poised to play in all 30 of the team’s games this season, including seven players who also played in all 24 of Toronto’s inaugural season games (Fast, Turnbull, Jesse Compher, Maggie Connors, Kali Flanagan, Emma Maltais, Allie Munroe). Of the Charge’s five players to appear in all 29 of the team’s games to date, only Clark played every game for Ottawa last season. “We have our own ticket in our hands still. That hasn't changed since the last game. We just need to recognize that we have our backs against the wall now. We must get excited to win a hockey game, versus the fear of losing a hockey game. It’s all about our mentality. So, we’ve got to make sure we're excited to go win a hockey game on Saturday.” – Charge Head Coach Carla MacLeod. “At the end of the day, we want to win a hockey game, so we have to execute a game plan that’s going to help us do that. We want to win a hockey game because we want to give ourselves the opportunity to finish in first place – why wouldn’t you want to do that? We’re competitors, we want to finish in first place and set us up for the best possible playoff run.” - Sceptres forward Sarah Nurse. SATURDAY’S GAME: The Sceptres will celebrate Fan Appreciation presented by MILK, against their provincial rivals. Fans can expect some familiar activations including the Canadian Tire ‘My Team My Sign’, Scotiabank’s ‘Make It Merch’, the Royale ‘Kitten Toss’ and more from Hilberg and Berk, and e.l.f. The Brampton Canadettes will take to the ice in the first intermission, and the Sceptres will welcome some Season Ticket Members to the ice post-game for a special giveaway. More cuts are coming to the Canada Revenue Agency after the tax agency slashed hundreds of jobs in recent months More than 1,000 temporary workers in the CRA’s contact centres were told the agency will not be renewing their contracts when they expire on May 16 the national president of the Union of Taxation Employees the union president said that the cuts have “serious human consequences.” “Behind each contract that is not renewed is a person a life situation that is turned upside down,” Brière continued another 450 temporary workers were also told their contracts would not be extended Brière claimed the job losses will increase wait times “dramatically” when taxpayers call the CRA as they did last summer,” he said in an interview The CRA did not provide comment before deadline many federal departments and agencies have implemented measures to cut their budgets as part of a spending review initiated under the government of former prime minister Justin Trudeau the federal government announced it would cut the size of the public service by 5,000 workers over the course of four years through attrition alone but it has since signalled that layoffs are also on the table The latest round of job loss at CRA follows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s announcement in January that it would layoff 3,300 workers over the next three years, including hundreds of permanent employees. Brière said that the spending review “doesn’t seem to have an end in sight.”  In his platform during the federal election campaign, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to “capping, but not cutting” the public service and pledged to balance the operating budget in three years. The CRA’s management is currently meeting with the Union of Taxation Employees about workforce adjustment. Earlier this year around 100 employees were affected by workforce adjustment, but all received job offers. Brière is worried that the CRA is gearing up for layoffs of indeterminate employees.   “It’s not a question of if there will be no people being affected, permanent employees being affected, but when,” he said. There haven’t been any confirmed layoffs of permanent employees. Brière said the remaining workers within the contact centres will be forced to do more with less resources. It will be an even more challenging environment for the workers fielding taxpayer questions. Before the cuts, workers were already dealing with a constant onslaught of calls, he said. OttawaNewsHere are the 11 candidates running in the Osgoode byelectionBy William EltheringtonPublished: May 03, 2025 at 2:42PM EDT Ottawa Senators' Head Coach Travis Green and President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Steve Staios met with the media on Monday May 5 at the conclusion of the 2024-25 NHL Season OttawaNewsCloudy skies, rain in the forecast for Ottawa this SaturdayBy Toula MazloumPublished: May 03, 2025 at 8:23AM EDT