Senator town hall meetings fail to provide much as playoffs push on for others

 SENATORS: A Week in Review is a weekly column looking back at the week in Ottawa Senators hockey written by OLMSports Dave Gross. Feature photo Courtesy NHLI via Getty (Andre Ringuette) So, your team is out of the playoffs, what are you going to do with all this sudden free time? Reminisce? Pontificate

Look Away Ottawa Fans: Toronto Has Big Months Ahead in Sports

 Just as the Senators’ terrible season seems to be closing out with a limp whimper, Toronto seems to be going from strength to strength. It’s not just in NHL either, where the Maple Leafs are in the mix once again. In NBA The Raptors have posted the third-best record and

“You’re my hero”– Stuntman Stu Meets His Bone Marrow Donor

 How do you find the words to thank the person whose act of selflessness saved your life? Two years ago, in February 2016, the Ottawa community was devastated to learn in a Facebook video that “Stuntman” Stu Schwartz – MAJIC 100 radio host, Ottawa Senators PA announcer and beloved community

One Small Lawsuit, One Great Leap Towards Institutional Integrity

 Aly Raisman has sued the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics over her alleged sexual abuse by Larry Nassar, former USA gymnastics doctor. The lawsuit also names Nassar as a co-defendant. Larry Nassar, the once doctor for USA Gymnastics, is now a convicted child molester who has been sentenced to

Volleyball Nations League is Coming to Ottawa

 Photos courtesy of Volleyball Canada and Team Canada Over the past year Ottawa has played host to an impressive list of big sporting events, and now there is one more to add to the line-up. The best volleyball players in the world are coming to the Nation’s Capital. In June, The

Grey Cup Sells Out

 The 105th Grey Cup presented by Shaw is officially SOLD OUT! On Thursday, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) announced that they’ve reached capacity for Canada’s largest annual sporting event that will kickoff at TD Place exactly one month from today. “The excitement from RNation and CFL fans across our

Escape on the Mound

 Photos by Carlos Verde The hardy souls remaining in the bleachers at RCGT Park find their voice in the bottom of the ninth and final inning. “Come on, Sanchez. Strike this bum out,” rings one well-lubricated voice high down the first-base side. It’s June 2nd, but the temperature is sinking

A Matter of Time for the Senators

 The old saying “Better late than never” worked in favour of the Montreal Canadians Saturday but for two Ottawa Senators players the message from new coach Guy Boucher was pretty clear: don’t be late at all. Defenceman Cody Ceci and right winger Bobby Ryan had a pretty good view when

From Playground to Podium and Everything that Comes After

 Everyone knows that podium moment. You’re watching the Olympics late at night and the Canadian is facing the final jump, or the last lap or the breakaway goal. You hold your breath, they go for it, and after a few tense seconds…it’s perfect. “Gooooooold!” someone inevitably yells. Then it’s the

Jaw Slinky: A Joel of All Trades

 All photos by Andre Gagne. “This is my Jeep,” the musician in shades said reaching for the door. There was very little time for pleasantries. Even with the sunglasses you could tell he was exhausted. I shuffled my photography bag over my shoulder and slid in expecting my shoes to

Fury Bring Home First Win of the Season

 All photos by Meagan Simpson.  Ottawa Fury wowed fans Saturday, taking their first win of the season, and at home nonetheless. The season home-opening game was just what the team needed after playing their first four games on the road without a win. It's hard to say whether it was

Quick Ottawa Fury Facts Before the Season Opener

 Two seems to have been Ottawa’s lucky number in 2015. Ottawa Fury FC, much like the Redblacks, made it to the North American Soccer League championships (or Soccer Bowl) after only two seasons together. Whether you’re new to Ottawa or were inspired to start cheering for the team after their

The Future Looks Bright for One Ottawa Curling Team

 Team Ontario members at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2016, Grand Prairie Alberta (from top left to right), Pascale Letendre alternate, Bob Hanna coach. (from bottom left to right) Jenn Hanna skip, Brit O'Neill third, Stephanie Hanna second and Karen Sagle lead. Photo courtesy of Pascale Letendre. An unexpected successful

Catching Up with Travis Konecny During His Race to the Top

 Photo by Valerie Wutti.  2015 was definitely the year of Travis Konecny. When it began, Konecny was halfway through his second season with the Ottawa 67s. Now, the former 67s captain is headed to the Sarnia Sting, he’s a draft pick for the Philadelphia Flyers and a World Juniors veteran.

Ottawa to Host Figure Skating Nationals in 2017

 By: Meagan Simpson Alaine Chartrand competing at 2015 Four Continents Figure Skating Championship in Seoul, South Korea Reigning national figure skating champion Alaine Chartrand will be defending her title on home ice next year. Gathering outside the TD Place arena on Monday, Skate Canada announced that Ottawa will host the

The YMCA’s Still Got It

 A shot from the YMCA-YWCA's annual cliffhanger event. Photo by John Enaje. The Capital’s YMCA-YWCA has a lot to offer locals. Founded in 1867, the Y works to advance the health and well being of children, youth and families. The Y provides services that tackle issues such as children’s health, unemployment,

Staying Active Over the Holidays

 As the holiday season arrives, schedules can fill up with parties, dinners, shopping, and vacations. Although this is an exciting time of year, it can be stressful. When our calendars get overwhelming, in order to meet holiday demands, one of the first things people often reduce is exercise. Also, as

The Radical World of Roller Derby

 Roller derby is a sport like no other. Fast, furious and incredibly competitive, it comes as no surprise that roller derby has gained popularity over the years. Sports promoter Leo A. Seltzer first invented the sport after reading an article in Literary Digest. The piece indicted that 93% of Americans

Find Great Food Faster at Two New Jack Astor’s

 With drool-worthy new menu items and enough TVs to keep you in the game until… pretty much forever, two new Jack Astor’s are now open in Ottawa. The first settled comfortably into the new Lansdowne Park development earlier this year. That location sits just a few steps away from the Redblack’s stadium,

Melanie Albert Knows Fitness

 Image courtesy of Dave Laus Aside from being an award winning hair stylist and makeup artist, Ottawa’s own Melanie Albert is an accomplished and driven competitive fitness model. Albert’s first fitness competition was at the Interactive Nutrition SAF Fall Spectacular in October 2010. Albert placed 3rd place, and was given

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Curt Harnett

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

A Fashionable Round of Lawn Bowling for Cystic Fibrosis

 All photos courtesy of Kara Taylor Imagine being 13, and finding out that you only have 20 more years to live. Imagine nearly facing your death every time you catch a cold. That's only a glimpse into Maxwell McGuire's life with Cystic Fibrosis. As guest of honour and returning champion, he

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Carling Bassett-Seguso

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

To Roll or Not to Roll? How Foam Rolling Can Help You

 People have heard foam rolling is great for our bodies, but many are confused as to what it actually does. Foam rolling is a type of self-myofacial release, having similar effects on our bodies as a professional manual therapist. It can be a helpful tool for increasing flexibility, joint mobility,

Canada World Cup a Success? Looks That Way

 On June 6, the world’s top rated soccer players arrived in Canada to compete in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  After three weeks of competitive matchups, the stakes are set for the quarter-final round of the tournament, where the last eight will compete to become the top four. Among