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Senators Trade Star Russian Winger Vladimir Tarasenko to the Florida Panthers
The Ottawa Senators traded winger Vladimir Tarasenko to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday and a lot of local NHL fans aren’t happy with what Ottawa got in return.The Senators received two mid-round picks, a 2024 fourth-rounder (which becomes a 2026 third-rounder if the Panthers win the Cup) and a 2025 third-round pick.
Ottawa Senators Centre Josh Norris Has Another Shoulder Surgery, Officially Out for the Season
When Josh Norris went down in a collision behind the net during a recent game in Nashville, Ottawa Senators fans immediately began fearing the worst – that he'd injured that left shoulder again.Their fears were well-founded.
Nathan Gravelle
Nathan Gravelle, also known as Thrilla, is a music entrepreneur, manager, and curator from Ottawa, Canada, with Jamaican roots. He began his career as a music promoter in the mid-2000s and later expanded his expertise to include public relations and online media through his platform CapCityHipHop, an influential online platform focused on supporting Ottawa’s hip-hop scene.
André Langlois: Celebrating 20 Years of Marvel & Snap
Marvel & Snap. It’s the catchy, creative name for CEO and Founder André Langlois’ web services firm. The name reflects a drive to innovate: the company’s modern approach to helping businesses of all sizes manage their web operations in a cost-effective, efficient and meaningful way. You can imagine just how much the company stood out when it was founded 20 years ago.
The Top 10 Most Popular Christmas Specials From Classic Canadian Sitcoms
The holiday season is officially in full swing, and nothing signals its arrival quite like the release of Christmas specials from our favorite sitcoms. In fact, Google searches for 'Christmas TV specials' have surged by over 300% globally in the last month.
Quebecs Ice Hotel Opens January 4th and it's a 5 Hour Drive from Ottawa
The renowned Hôtel de Glace returns for another year as North America’s most exclusive ice hotel. Each year, this enchanting establishment undergoes a thematic transformation, captivating both locals and tourists with its fascinating art and winter wonders.
With Ridley Greig’s Probable Return This Week, Ottawa Senators Are Finally Close to Full Health - FACES Magazine
When Ottawa Senators centre Ridly Greig was injured on November 2nd, he was the points leader among all NHL rookies. That includes the heavily-hyped Connor Bedard, who has since taken a commanding lead in that race.
With Thomas Chabot Back in Lineup, Senators Back in Salary Cap Trouble - FACES Magazine
When Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot was injured in October, it was bad newsthat came with a silver lining. It allowed the Senators to park his $8 million a year contract for awhile on Long Term Injured Reserve. That gave the Senators the salary cap relief they neededto keep the team together. But now that Chabot has returned, the club has returned to cap helland has to get creative again.
Sorry, 90s Kids: Your Childhood Is Considered 'Retro' in 2023
Trendy millennials who are bringing back late 1990s and early 2000s culture aren’t on to something new; instead, they’re the natural evolution of what historians have dubbed The Nostalgia Cycle. Though also the name of a G’Eazy Song, The Nostalgia Cycle, or Pendulum, refers to what has consistently happened when a generation becomes old enough to shape consumer culture; a wash of nostalgic products return to the marketplace. Because this trend is rolling, constantly aging as we all are, the pendulum shifts as the years go on.
Three Ways To Minimize Daylight-Savings Impact
On November 7th we will turn our clocks back an hour to end daylight saving time. Does it hurt your sleep? You bet. Your body operates on a natural sleep-wake cycle called your circadian rhythm. Any time this gets disturbed, your sleep can suffer, making you more tired and less alert.
Today is National Stress Awareness Day - Here are 8 Pieces of Expert Advice For Managing Stress
Stress is part of the human experience, but lately, it’s starting to feel like a permanent characteristic that we simply can’t shake. What’s worse, half of people say their stress is only getting worse, which can lead to both mental and physical health challenges.
The Royal Canadian Mint Just Released A Collector Coin Selling For $130K
The Royal Canadian Mint is adding to its luxurious and exclusive Opulence Collection with new pure platinum coins featuring some of the world's rarest precious stones: pink diamonds from the famed Argyle mine. The 10 oz. Pure Platinum Pink Diamond Coin – Beauteous, along with its smaller counterpart, was unveiled this week at the Heffel Fine Art Auction House in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Senators Announce Hiring of Steve Staios as President of Hockey Operations - FACES Magazine
Staios was joined Friday afternoon at a news conference by owner Michael Andlauer and GM Pierre Dorion. "(Michael and I) share the same values," Staios told the media. "You got to meet Michael. He's an incredible man, a family man, a great family. His guiding principles, the way he treats people, the care, the communication, the real care for the players, it's not lip service. This guy really cares. We're aligned that way. I wouldn't want to work for anybody else when you have that type of support and that type of commitment. Also a serious level of accountability and standards as well."
Head Coach Bob Dyce: "We’re Not Eliminated From Anything”
Seven weeks ago, the Ottawa REDBLACKS were rolling. On July 15th, they pulled off an incredible comeback, an overtime victory over the three-time Western champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers. A week later in Calgary, on July 23rd, they won in overtime again – this time a 43-41 western shootout victory over the Stampeders.
11 Questions With CTV News’ Jeremie Charron
Jeremie has always let his passion fuel his career. The avid sports fan grew up wanting to be a sports commentator, a dream that led him to become the multi-skilled journalist he is today, contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms. Jeremie, now an anchor and reporter with CTV News Ottawa, shares his favourite career highlights and reflects on his most important role to date - a promotion to 'Dad'.
Elvis Only Played Two Shows Outside of the US in his Entire Career, & One Was In Ottawa
Despite being one of the world’s biggest superstars, Elvis never toured internationally, nor did he play shows outside of the US. But in 1957, he made his first and last exception to this rule, when he crossed the border to make two stops, one in Toronto and one in Ottawa.
14 Local Cover Bands in Ottawa You Should Know
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but not the easiest when it comes to music. Cover Bands are the life of any event or party they are booked for; their music talents are second only to their ability to read a crowd, match its energy, and adapt. Ottawa's music scene is so diverse, and cover bands are no exception. In Ottawa, there's a cover band who's experienced in every genre. We asked Ottawa who their favourite local cover bands were, and here are some of the top picks.
Ottawa's Brea Lawrenson Celebrates a Summer of New Music
Brea Lawrenson is an Ottawa-born Country artist who has been creating and sharing music since she was 13. In her teen years, Brea was a pop artist who dominated regional singing competitions in classical and broadway styles. At 21, she switched her genre to Country, and never looked back. Today, she is an award-winning country singer and songwriter who records all of her music in Nashville. When she’s in Ottawa, the self-titled homebody enjoys connecting with her fan base on social media, and hosts her own Podcast called ‘The Distillery’, where she shares stories from her time performing, writing and recording all over the world. Her audience reaches The Netherlands and Brazil, Canada and America.
The Britannia Bay Shipwreck: A Lost Steamship, And A 100 Year-Old Mystery Solved?
Britannia Bay is home to an 1800's shipwreck that has left local historians questioning as to its identity for decades. Much to the disappointment of adventurers and divers, the shipwreck is almost completely eroded and in shallow water, but the story behind is far more exciting.
You Can Watch Free, Family-Friendly Movies At Lansdowne Park This Summer
Movie nights at Lansdowne are happening all summer, every Thursday until August 31st.Movies begin at 8:30 on the Great Lawn, where viewers are invited to bring blankets for seating. In the event of rain, movies will be shown in Aberdeen Pavilion.
Canada's 'Pizza Cake' Has Been Named the 2nd Worst Dish in the Entire World
Canada isn't exactly known for it's culinary heritage, but Taste Atlas's annual and global 'Worst Rated Food' rankings seem to underline this point. In 2022, Taste Atlas' Top 50 rankings for Worst Dishes in the world listed Hawaiian Pizza (which is a Canadian invention) as #16. This year, we've risen in rank to a number 2 spot thanks to our Pizza Cake.
Ready to Roll: Meet New Ottawa REDBLACKS Head Coach Bob Dyce
Last year at this time, the Ottawa REDBLACKS were filled with optimism due to a major influx of free agent signings. While they were fairly busy again in free agency a few months ago, much of their 2023 enthusiasm stems from a completely overhauled coaching staff.
Ottawa Artist Dax On Coming Home For Bluesfest
Dax is one of the biggest artists to ever come out of Ottawa. From an early age the now LA-based rapper—whose real name is Daniel Nwosu Jr— had high aspirations. He played a host of sports growing up, but excelled in basketball, and focused on building a career in it. He didn’t do much else—all of his time was focused on his own personal development.At 22, Dax was a full-time college student who worked overnight shifts as a janitor to make ends meet. And in his very small amount of free time, he began to make music. Just 5 years ago, the Ottawa-raised rapper graduated college and made a pivotal career decision. He began to pursue music full-time. Within just 6 months from that moment, he had become a seemingly overnight sensation, complete with a record deal, collaborations with stars like Hopsin and Daniel Bregoli, and an international fanbase.
The Capitol Cinema: Reliving Old Hollywood Glamour in Ottawa
Constructed in 1920, the Capitol Cinema stood proudly as the largest theatre ever built in Ottawa. Designed by renowned architect Thomas W. Lamb and situated at the intersection of Queen Street and Bank Street, it was a true destination for early 20th century purveyors of the arts.