Ottawa Senators stop Canadiens playoff clinch with 5-2 win

April 11, 2025, 9:13 pm

In a decisive clash affecting playoff positioning, the Ottawa Senators thwarted the Montreal Canadiens’ bid to clinch a postseason slot with a commanding 5-2 win. Shane Pinto’s two crucial scores helped spark the offense in a game that carried significant implications for both teams' standings in a tightly contested Eastern conference. The victory not only bolstered the Senators’ push toward the playoffs but also disrupted the Canadiens’ momentum during a critical phase of the season.

winnipegfreepress.com / Canadiens look to put loss behind them after missing chance to clinch playoff spot

globalnews.ca / Sens prevent Canadiens from clinching playoff spot

winnipegfreepress.com / Senators prevent Canadiens from clinching playoff spot with 5-2 win

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Ottawa Senators Secure 5-2 Win Over Canadiens in Intense Game

April 11, 2025, 9:08 pm

In a high-stakes matchup, the Ottawa Senators delivered a definitive 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, halting the Canadiens’ winning streak and preventing a season sweep. Both stories detail the pivotal game with its charged atmosphere and decisive moments, emphasizing how the win boosted the Senators’ playoff momentum while tempering concerns over their performance. The reports underscore the significant impact of this result on team morale and season trajectory.

globalnews.ca / Canadiens look to put loss to Senators behind them

globalnews.ca / Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens’ winning streak ends with 5-2 loss to Ottawa

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa Senators halt Montreal Canadiens from season sweep with 5-2 win

3 stories from 2 sources in 3 days ago ... #quebec #senate #ontario #economy #culture +

Trump confirms former congressman Pete Hoekstra as new Canada ambassador

April 9, 2025, 3:21 pm

Amid heightening trade tensions and evolving U.S. economic strategies, former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has been confirmed as the new U.S. ambassador to Canada. His appointment comes at a sensitive time in the midst of ongoing tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum, which have strained relations between the two nations. The confirmation signals a deliberate diplomatic stance by the Trump administration to navigate the complexities of a perturbed trade relationship while aiming to preserve strategic interests in North America.

nationalpost.com / Former congressman Pete Hoekstra confirmed as new U.S. ambassador to Canada

financialpost.com / Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in the middle of a trade war

torontosun.com / Trump’s ambassador to Canada confirmed in middle of trade war

6 stories from 6 sources in 5 days ago ... #politics #senate #trade #us-relations #global-trade +

U.S. trade representative faces lawmaker criticism over tariffs

April 8, 2025, 12:21 pm

The U.S. Trade Representative is coming under fire from lawmakers who criticize the administration’s global tariff strategy. Lawmakers argue that while tariffs have led to international negotiations for lower trade barriers, they also risk broader economic fallout and potential retaliatory measures. The debate centers on reconciling tough enforcement with economic balance, as critics push for adjustments that safeguard key industries and maintain stable market conditions while addressing international trade disputes.

globalnews.ca / ‘What is the plan?’: Trump trade rep pushed on tariffs by U.S. lawmakers

torontosun.com / U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump’s global tariffs

thestar.com / U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs

3 stories from 3 sources in 6 days ago ... #economy #trade #us-relations #global-trade #tariffs +

Senators secure 4-0 win with Tkachuk nearing return for playoffs

April 6, 2025, 9:10 pm

The Ottawa Senators celebrated a decisive 4-0 victory over Columbus that brought them one win away from clinching a playoff berth. Integral to the success was team captain Brady Tkachuk, who made a notable return on the ice during the game. His reemergence and the team's commanding performance have boosted morale and increased playoff hopes as the season intensifies.

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is closing in on a return

winnipegfreepress.com / Senators’ defence appears ready for a playoff challenge

ottawacitizen.com / Senators' 4-0 win over Columbus moves Ottawa within win of playoff payoff

3 stories from 2 sources in 8 days ago ... #senate #ontario +

Senators secure shutout win with Forsberg’s 40-save performance

April 5, 2025, 5:20 pm

Two reports detail an exceptional Ottawa Senators game against the Florida Panthers, spotlighting goaltender Anton Forsberg’s dominant display. His 40-stop performance led to a 3–0 shutout, with timely saves and collective team effort marking a memorable night on the ice.

ottawacitizen.com / Another victory moves the Ottawa Senators a step closer to a playoff return

winnipegfreepress.com / Ottawa Senators down Florida Panthers 3-0 to move closer to ending playoff drought

ottawacitizen.com / Anton Forsberg shuts the door as Senators knock off Florida Panthers

4 stories from 2 sources in 9 days ago ... #senate #ontario #provincial #quebec +

Senators rally with Linus Ullmark's heroic saves to beat Lightning

April 3, 2025, 9:22 pm

Three reports describe how the Ottawa Senators eked out a 2–1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The stories highlight goaltender Linus Ullmark’s outstanding performance – including a 32‐save effort – which proved critical in a tightly contested game that moved the team closer to a playoff berth.

winnipegfreepress.com / Sens’ line of Pinto, Greig, Amadio play big role in shutting down opposition’s best

winnipegfreepress.com / Ullmark, Senators hold off Lightning for 2-1 victory

ottawacitizen.com / Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark the hero in victory over Tampa Bay Lightning

5 stories from 2 sources in 11 days ago ... #ontario #senate #provincial #culture +

Trump recalibrates tariff strategy amid dynamic trade policy shifts

April 3, 2025, 8:21 am

U.S. trade policy faces fresh scrutiny as updates detail President Trump’s evolving tariff maneuvers. One report outlines a fallback option that would reduce tariffs on Canada to 12% if a fentanyl-based justification fails, while a morning update underscores the fluctuations in tariff policy. The developments highlight shifting trade measures against a backdrop of broader economic and political pressures.

winnipegfreepress.com / Poilievre vows to cut sales tax on cars made in Canada in response to tariffs

nationalpost.com / Leaders promise war bonds, tax breaks and retaliation against new auto tariffs

citynews.ca / Ontario Premier Doug Ford concerned about auto tariff impact

winnipegfreepress.com / Ontario Premier Doug Ford concerned about auto tariff impact

torontosun.com / Polar bear-inhabited islands affected by Trump tariffs

winnipegfreepress.com / Singh proposes Canada Victory Bonds to bolster the country in face of U.S. tariffs

nationalobserver.com / Carney meeting today with Canada's premiers to respond to latest U.S. tariffs

nationalobserver.com / Trump's tariffs will fundamentally alter the global trading system: Carney

15 stories from 8 sources in 11 days ago ... #politics #economy #trade #us-relations #global-trade +

Trump launches sweeping reciprocal tariffs as Canada braces fallout

April 2, 2025, 10:38 pm

Multiple reports detail the Trump administration’s new reciprocal tariffs targeting Canada and other trade partners. Coverage highlights trade‐deal exemptions, pending Canadian countermeasures, and broader global market impacts amid an escalating trade war, with analysts and politicians closely watching this rapid shift in U.S. economic policy.

theglobeandmail.com / What Trump's tariffs will mean for Canada

cbc.ca / Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., to be down for 2 weeks as auto tariffs kick in

torontosun.com / LILLEY: No new tariffs from Trump a hit to Carney’s campaign

theglobeandmail.com / Hundreds gather near Buffalo for cross-border rally against Trump’s tariffs

winnipegfreepress.com / Stock market today: Asian markets slip following Trump’s announcements of big tariff hikes

nationalobserver.com / Canada exempt from Trump's new tariffs — but existing duties remain

financialpost.com / Four things to know about Trump’s big tariff announcement, and what comes next

theglobeandmail.com / U.S. Senate votes to block Trump’s Canadian tariffs in rebuke to his trade agenda

globalnews.ca / Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, from highest to lowest so far

winnipegfreepress.com / The world reacts with caution to US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations

citynews.ca / The world reacts with caution to U.S. ‘reciprocal’ tariffs against dozens of nations

thestar.com / CP NewsAlert: Trump's tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

winnipegfreepress.com / Answering your questions about President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

globalnews.ca / Ontario postpones tariff response announcement as Canada looks for clarity

torontosun.com / Waiting on tariffs hardest part for Canadian businesses, CFIB says

thestar.com / Canada among countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain

financialpost.com / Trump unveils 10% global tariff, many nations face higher rate

torontosun.com / Canada exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

financialpost.com / Canada escapes new levies as Trump imposes sweeping reciprocal tariffs

thehub.ca / ‘It doesn’t put out the fire, it makes it worse’: Ian Lee on why retaliatory tariffs aren’t the answer to Canada’s trade war woes

torontosun.com / Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs

torontosun.com / CRIME SCENE: Toronto apartment super accused of defrauding potential renters

citynews.ca / The latest on Trump tariffs: Trump to announce new tariffs in what he calls ‘Liberation Day’

torontosun.com / Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

nationalpost.com / Trump calls Republican senators supporting pro-Canada resolution ‘disloyal’

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa bookstores warn new Trump tariffs could 'devastate' market, force closures

globalnews.ca / U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s Canada tariffs may pass with GOP support

54 stories from 12 sources in 12 days ago ... #politics #social-policy #poilievre #liberals #trade +