Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. June 23rd, 2026

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk – sorry, that should read former captain – thanked the team and the City of Ottawa for 8 years of endless support and memories. But now, in his words, it’s time for the next chapter. It comes days after a blockbuster trade to the Sunshine State ignited debate and anger among many hockey fans in Canada’s Capital. When the Florida Panthers come to town, and No. 8 is in the building, will you cheer for him or will you boo him? Guest host Chris Holski does a vibe-check with Jack Richardson, an on-air personality with the Locked On Senators Podcast. Meantime, the Ottawa Police Services Board met for several hours Monday evening, and that meeting went deep into the night. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent dissects what was said in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.