The Ottawa 67's playoff drought only lasted 1 year, as the barber poles were one of the first OHL teams to punch their playoff ticket for 2026. But with just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, and the East Division crown starting to drift away, Ottawa's young core is doing all they can to immerse themselves in the postseason mindset. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

The Ottawa 67's playoff drought only lasted 1 year, as the barber poles were one of the first OHL teams to punch their playoff ticket for 2026. But with just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, and the East Division crown starting to drift away, Ottawa's young core is doing all they can to immerse themselves in the postseason mindset. Technical producer Stephen Ellsworth joins Andrew Pinsent on CFRA Weekends.

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CFRA Weekends - Ottawa 67's gear up for the looming playoff grind

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As Iran widens with bombardments across the Middle East, the number of Canadians seeking consular help to flee the region has spiked to 3,500 people. More than 108,000 Canadians in the region have registered with Global Affairs Canada. One of those individuals looking for a way home is an employee at 87 George St. Ali Dhaif is a security guard and is currently stuck in Baghdad, Iraq. He joined Ottawa at Work to talk about what brought him to Iraq and his efforts to get back to Canada.

As Iran widens with bombardments across the Middle East, the number of Canadians seeking consular help to flee the region has spiked to 3,500 people. More than 108,000 Canadians in the region have registered with Global Affairs Canada. One of those individuals looking for a way home is an employee at 87 George St. Ali Dhaif is a security guard and is currently stuck in Baghdad, Iraq. He joined Ottawa at Work to talk about what brought him to Iraq and his efforts to get back to Canada.

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Reaction from the local chapter of MADD about a judge finding Councillor Matthew Luloff guilty of impaired driving.He has been sentenced to a 12-month driving ban and a $3500 dollar fine, with a 30% victim fine surcharge which he has to pay within six months. The president of the local chapter of MADD, Valerie Keyes joined Ottawa at Work to talk about the example this sets for others and the importance of accountability.

Reaction from the local chapter of MADD about a judge finding Councillor Matthew Luloff guilty of impaired driving. He has been sentenced to a 12-month driving ban and a $3500 dollar fine, with a 30% victim fine surcharge which he has to pay within six months. The president of the local chapter of MADD, Valerie Keyes joined Ottawa at Work to talk about the example this sets for others and the importance of accountability.

CFRA Weekends - Ottawa 67's gear up for the looming playoff grind

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