News of the day: Sens vs 'Canes: legendary atmosphere predicted; Navy pushes for $5B warship project; Customers queue for mythic candied club

It’s Thursday, April 23. Here are the top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom.

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‘IT’S GOING TO BE A MADHOUSE’: SENATORS FANS ANTICIPATING LEGENDARY PLAYOFF ATMOSPHERE FOR GAME 3 AGAINST HURRICANES CANADIAN MILITARY TO LAUNCH INITIAL STEPS IN NEW $5-BILLION WARSHIP PROJECT FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE, LANDLORD ACCUSED IN CITY HOUSING PROGRAM KICKBACK SCHEME TO STAND TRIAL ACCUSED IN OTTAWA CROSSING GUARD’S DEATH FACING ADDITIONAL CHARGE

‘IT’S GOING TO BE A MADHOUSE’: SENATORS FANS ANTICIPATING LEGENDARY PLAYOFF ATMOSPHERE FOR GAME 3 AGAINST HURRICANES

Down 2-0 in their Round 1 series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Ottawa Senators will get a massive boost from the raucous home crowd at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.

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The Royal Canadian Navy is pushing for a fleet of continental corvettes to replace the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels.

CANADIAN MILITARY TO LAUNCH INITIAL STEPS IN NEW $5-BILLION WARSHIP PROJECT

The Canadian Forces will go to the defence industry sometime this year to gather information on what domestic firms can offer in the building of a new $5 billion fleet of warships.

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A landlord and a former City of Ottawa employee who were allegedly involved in a “kickback scheme” that affected city housing programs will stand trial.

FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE, LANDLORD ACCUSED IN CITY HOUSING PROGRAM KICKBACK SCHEME TO STAND TRIAL

Kim Simon, 55, and Sandeep Aggerwal, 56, were charged with accepting a bribe, breach of trust and fraud.

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Police confirmed this vehicle in Barrhaven was related to the fatal hit-and-run, which occurred on March 23, 2026.

ACCUSED IN OTTAWA CROSSING GUARD’S DEATH FACING ADDITIONAL CHARGE

Xzander Wright has now been charged with dangerous operation causing death, Ottawa police confirmed Wednesday.

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Terra Sirotich, part-owner of 50 Two Sandwiches & More.

ONE OF OTTAWA’S TOP SANDWICHES CREATES CONSTANT LINEUPS AT AN ANTARES DRIVE SHOP

The candied club accounts for roughly 60 per cent of all sandwiches sold at 50 Two Sandwiches & More.

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