In what is possibly hockey’s worst kept secret, it appears that the captain of the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk is being traded to the Florida Panthers to join his brother. Rumors gained a feverish pitch after the Tean USA Olympic gold medal that Brady desired to leave Canada in favour of an American team. The Sens are said to receive two first round draft picks next year, a first round draft pick in 2029 and a second round draft pick in 2030. In his end of season exit interview Tkachuk addressed and denied the rumors of his imminent departure saying that he never said he wanted to leave Ottawa adding that it’s becoming a frustrating distraction and he is fully committed to the team.
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 48-year-old man after an investigation into a domestic dispute. OPP report a domestic dispute call in Cobden Friday evening led to the arrest of a man and several serious charges laid. Police were called to a residence and immediately arrested a man from Chapeau, Quebec. The suspect is charged with
The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing this week.
Ottawa Police have launched an enhanced summer enforcement initiative aimed at improving safety in the city’s downtown core. OPS has increased their presence in the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau areas as part of a coordinated effort to address ongoing concerns about crime, public disorder, and safety. The initiative is expected to continue throughout the summer months, with a focus on maintaining a visible law enforcement presence in some of Ottawa’s busiest neighbourhoods.
The operation brings together frontline Ottawa Police officers, members of the Neighbourhood Resource Team, OC Transpo Special Constables, and the City of Ottawa’s By-law and Regulatory Services. Working in partnership, the agencies will conduct high-visibility patrols designed to deter criminal activity and respond quickly to incidents affecting residents, businesses, and visitors. Officials say the collaborative approach will help address a range of issues while improving the overall sense of security in the area.
Police say enforcement efforts will target disorderly behaviour, violations of the Liquor Licence and Control Act, criminal offences, and aggressive panhandling. Enhanced patrols are scheduled to take place every weekend throughout the summer, with officers focusing on areas where concerns have been frequently reported. Ottawa Police say the goal is to create a safer and more welcoming environment in the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau districts while supporting the continued vitality of the downtown core.
