Archive 1997-2016
Local charities say the new Ottawa Senators Foundation is a great idea, but need further details before they ask for assistance with their fund-raising goals.
The foundation, launched by the team Oct. 20, is aimed at supporting community and charitable activities. It will provide financial and merchandise donations, as well as player appearances at community events.
But with few concrete details about the project released, charities say it’s too early to plan activities.
A swollen mouth is a small price to pay when a North American TaeKwon-Do Championship is on the line, said Behroose Yadollahi. Even Yadollahi’s bitten tongue from a vicious kick in the face during his second round match couldn’t diminish his excitement.
Money, money, money. It’s free agent time in baseball, where players aren’t competing for the highest batting average or the most home runs, but for the highest salary in the league.
The spending spree started early this fall, when New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza scribbled his name on a contract giving him $91 million over seven years, making him the new highest paid player.
By Matt Charbonneau
Ottawa minor hockey officials say new arenas are needed to ease pressure on teams scrambling for ice time.
But city council is sticking by its stance that the issue is not so serious.
“There is no ice available in the city,” says Tony Clark, president of the Ottawa Centre Hockey Association. “Available ice is shrinking while ice demand has been growing — that makes for a difficult time.”