Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Mon. June 22nd, 2026

Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs has told OPS members that they have a choice when it comes to sexual misconduct within the force: Change your ways, or hand in your badge. And tonight, the Police Services Board will be assembling for a meeting. Are you concerned about the present-day conduct within the Ottawa Police Service? How can the Ottawa Police change its culture? Kristy Cameron chats with former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines, starting with a blockbuster trade that sent the Senators’ captain packing. Sens GM Steve Staios confirms that Brady Tkachuk wouldn’t extend his contract beyond 2028, and that a trade request was submitted by Tkachuk during his exit meeting.