After a break of two weeks (sorry, but I was on a work mission), New Music Friday is back with a mix of alt-pop and rock, including at least one album that owes its existence to the Cookie Monster.

Singles

1. beabadoobee, Write Me a Letter (Dirty Hit/Interscope)

This is the latest single from her Pylon album, a record that went to number one in the UK. Production comes from Matt Healy and George Daniel of The 1975. It starts quiet, but just wait.

2. Phoebe Bridgers, Bobby (Dead Oceans)

Phoebe’s third album, Lost Weekend, is one of my favourite albums of the second half of 2026. The songwriting is strong and the performances beguiling. And I’m not the only one. The album has been streamed over 275 million times and she sold 500,000 tickets almost instantly for her North American tour.

3. JUSTICE, Flower in a Hurricane feat. Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (Ed Banger/Because)

That’s a lot of cooks in the kitchen, but it works. This is one of the song on the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is easily the most-anticipated video game in like, forever. Cool Money for Nothing-like riff. The soundtrack is coming November 19.

4. Ten Kills the Pack, We Both Care (Independent)

Canadian stuff courtesy Sean Sroka, the guy who co-wrote Time Machine with TALK. He’s also collaborated with Aysanabee and Hannah Georgas, winning two JUNOs along the way. He’s the co-founder of the Beautiful View Music Festival in Belleville, Ontario, and he’s apparently working on some kind of app that he promises will shake up the music industry.

 

5. U2, The Greatest Show on Earth (Island/Universal)

For the first time in eight years, U2 is gearing up for a world tour, one that will take a couple of years and consist of about six legs, starting with two shows in Mexico City in February. The tour takes its name from the latest single from Carnaval De Luz, which will be here on November 13. Anyone else find the masks a bit creepy? Like Jason from Friday the 13th creepy?

Albums

1. @, Autosmile (4AD)

It’s pronounced “At,” which will make googling this fun. They’re a Philadelphia duo who specialize in an art-folk sound. Intriguing. Then again, most releases on 4AD are.

2. The Avalanches, No Bad Memories (Modular Recording)

Australia’s Avalanches have been operating since 1997, but this is only their fourth album. They’re make up for it, though, with 31(!!!) tracks running about 52 minutes featuring guest appearances from (deep breath) Panda Bear, Carly Simon(!!!), Rivers Cuomo, Mike Patton, Haley Hoel Osment, Haruomi Hosono, Karen O, Jamie xx, Portraits of Tracy, and more.

3. Eels, Cookie Happened (E Works/PIAS)

E (born Mark Oliver) now has 16 albums to his name and this one was, yes, inspired by the Cookie Monster. No, really. I’m serious. The exact Cookie Monster phrase at the heart of it all is “Me no cry because cookie is finished. Me smiled because cookie happened.” That’s paraphrasing Dr. Seuss, isn’t it? We end up with a record of orchestral pop that’s much more contemplative than the Muppet inspiration would have us assume.

4. Fontaines DC, Dopamine Chamber (XL Recordings)

The Dublin band is up to their fifth album and just keeps getting better. They’ve got stadium rock style that’s angry, cynical, sometimes apocalyptic, and above all, very Irish. If you’re sick of technology, social media, growing authoritarianism, and all the other anxieties we’re facing these days, you’ll want to dive right into this record.

 

 

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Before record sales collapsed, everyone made most of their money from selling music. The idea of licensing your music for a commercial was considered the height of selling out. Today, though, this is considered to be a normal and necessary way of surviving as a musician.

But someone had to be first, right? But who?

It’s generally accepted that the Velvet Underground was the first true alternative band. And fifteen years after Lou Reed left the band, he might have been the first even alt-rock artist to “sell out” by licensing a song to a TV commercial.

In 1985, he appeared in an ad for a Honda scooter with his song “Walk on the Wild Side” in the background. He took some stick for it—that sort of thing just wasn’t done back then—but he did help start the destruction of the stigma of using actual songs in TV commercials.

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EDMONTON – Clayton Keller scored a pair of goals as the Utah Mammoth emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

Barrett Hayton and Logan Cooley also scored for the Mammoth (6-2-0), who have won three straight.

Karel Vejmelka stopped 21 shots to earn the win.

Leon Draisaitl and Shakir Mukhamadullin replied for the Oilers (5-1-1), who saw a five-game winning streak halted.

Edmonton was missing five starting forwards and a defenceman.

Devon Levi made 20 saves for Edmonton.

Takeaways

Mammoth: Utah should be pleased that they matched the offer sheet tendered by the New Jersey Devils for Hayton in the off-season. Hayton scored his first of the season and extended his points streak to five games.

Oilers: Connor McDavid picked up an assist to extend his season-starting points streak to seven games. He now has four goals and 14 assists for a league-leading 18 points on the campaign, his best-ever start to a season.

Key moment

Just 23 seconds after Draisaitl got Edmonton finally on the board at 13:54 of the second period, Vincent Trocheck sent it in front to a hard-charging Cooley, who directed in his first of the season to restore Utah’s two-goal lead at 3-1.

Key stat

Edmonton came into the contest with a 5-0-1 record against the Mammoth and outscoring them 31-16. Edmonton was also 3-0-0 all-time at home against Utah, outscoring the Mammoth 17-5.

Up next

The two teams have a rematch on Saturday night in Utah.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 15, 2026.

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Alberta’s Opposition NDP is proposing a three-part plan to address concerns about detainees and offenders being released in Edmonton’s Chinatown.

In recent weeks, surveillance video has surfaced showing Edmonton police and Alberta corrections officers dropping off people who had recently been released from custody in and around Chinatown.

Community member Wai-Ling Lennon said the situation is affecting people’s sense of safety in a neighbourhood she considers an important connection to her heritage.

“This is the part of Edmonton that reminds me of my heritage. This is the place where I feel I belong,” Lennon said.

She said other members of the community, particularly seniors, have told her they are afraid to go out after dark.

“I have also heard the children, adults, seniors who live outside Chinatown, they do not feel safe to come to Chinatown anymore,” Lennon said.

Karl Miu, with the Edmonton Chinatown and Area Business Association, said the drop-offs are continuing and it is time for the provincial government to take action.

At a news conference Thursday, Edmonton-South West MLA Nathan Ip said the situation is affecting both the community and those being released from custody.

“We’ve been left dealing with the consequences of a system that is failing both the community and the businesses and the people being released,” Ip said.

Members of Edmonton’s Chinese community say the problem is not new, and that detainees and offenders have been dropped off in Chinatown for years.

“Now we see this video evidence, we see what is happening in our community, we see how this has expanded and multiplied and it has reached the level that this is a crisis that needs to be addressed,” said NDP MLA David Shepherd, the party’s public safety critic.

The NDP is proposing a three-part plan for the United Conservative government.

“First, an immediate end to detainee releases in Chinatown and anywhere in Alberta by any law enforcement agency unless a direct connection to services has been made in advance and those services are open and accessible,” Shepherd said.

The Opposition is also calling for expanded reintegration supports for people leaving remand custody and for reintegration plans to be required before high-risk and vulnerable people are released.

In a statement to Global News, Arthur Green, press secretary for Alberta’s public safety minister, said the government has met with Chinatown residents and service providers and is taking steps to address their concerns.

“Our government has met with Chinatown residents and providers and have taken their concerns seriously, taking concrete steps to make their community safer,” Green said.

He pointed to the relocation of the Edmonton Remand Centre from Chinatown and said the province is implementing dedicated system navigators in correctional centres to help co-ordinate releases and connect people with housing and other supports.

Green also criticized the NDP’s record in government, accusing the party of “fearmongering about disorder” after three supervised consumption sites were established in Chinatown during its time in office.

“Albertans don’t need lectures from the NDP about Chinatown’s challenges — in fact, if the NDP had been paying any attention, they would know our government is already taking real action to address them,” Green said.

The government said Edmonton’s Navigation and Support Centre, located in Chinatown, has helped more than 12,000 Albertans access supports and made more than 75,000 connections to services, including affordable housing and identification supports.

Green also said the province announced an investment of more than $30 million this summer to add more than 400 treatment, housing and stabilization beds in the Edmonton area.

Business owners say improving public safety and revitalizing Chinatown’s economy go hand in hand.

Entrepreneur Wilson Wong called on the province to work with the community.

“We’re asking the province to partner with us as an investment in Alberta’s economy, culture and next generation of entrepreneurs,” Wong said.

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Your sofa collects more than you might think, from dust and crumbs to pet hair and everyday stains. Even if it looks clean on the surface, dirt can build up in the fabric over time. Brands like Hoover, BISSELL and Scotchgard offer a range of products to help keep your upholstery clean, tackle stubborn spills and protect compatible fabrics. With the right tools and a little regular maintenance, you can keep your sofa looking fresh for longer.

Start with a thorough vacuum

Before introducing any moisture, remove loose dirt, crumbs and debris from your sofa. The BISSELL PowerClean Lithium-Ion Cordless Hand Vacuum is a handy option for cleaning cushions, seams and the narrow gaps where crumbs tend to collect. Its cordless design also makes it convenient for quick cleanups between deeper cleans.

 

If you have pets, it’s worth tackling loose fur before moving on to stains. The ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover is reusable and designed to collect pet hair from upholstered furniture, making it useful for lifting fur from cushions and other fabric-covered surfaces.

 

Give your sofa a deeper clean with this portable machine

Pro tip: If your sofa still looks dingy after vacuuming, it might be time to bring in a spot cleaner. The Hoover CleanSlate Portable Carpet and Upholstery Spot Cleaner is designed to tackle spills, stains and built-up grime that a regular vacuum can’t remove. It sprays cleaning solution onto the fabric and extracts the dirty water, while its attachments help you get into tricky spots and clean larger messes. It’s also portable, so you can use it on other compatible surfaces around the house, including carpets and rugs. Before getting started, check your sofa’s care instructions and test a small, hidden area to make sure wet cleaning is suitable for the fabric.

 

For isolated stains, a targeted spray may also come in handy. Hoover Oxy Carpet Stain Remover Spray is another option for compatible materials and surfaces. Check the label before using it on your sofa, and test a small, hidden area first to ensure it doesn’t affect the fabric’s colour or finish.

Don’t skip your sofa’s care instructions

Before using a wet cleaner or stain spray, check the manufacturer’s care label. Upholstery marked W can generally be cleaned with water-based products, while S indicates solvent-based cleaning. WS or SW may allow either method, and X means vacuuming or brushing only. When in doubt, consult the sofa manufacturer.

Always test your chosen product on a small, inconspicuous area and let it dry completely before proceeding. Avoid oversaturating the fabric, as excess moisture can seep into the cushion filling and take a long time to dry.

Once your sofa is clean and completely dry, you may also want to consider a fabric protectant. Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield is designed to help repel water-based spills on compatible fabrics, which may make it easier to manage future accidents. Check the product label and sofa manufacturer’s instructions before applying it.

 

 

The verdict

A clean sofa starts with removing loose dirt and hair, followed by treating stains with products suited to your upholstery. The Hoover CleanSlate is the main product to consider if you’re looking for a portable way to tackle deeper messes, while a handheld vacuum, pet hair remover and targeted stain spray can help with routine maintenance.

Just remember that not every sofa is suitable for wet cleaning. Check the care instructions, test products on a hidden spot and let upholstery dry completely before using it again.

 

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It’s tough to win in the NHL when you fall behind by two goals in the first period.

The Winnipeg Jets came close to digging out of an early hole, but were unable to complete the comeback in a 4-3 overtime loss in Chicago Thursday night.

The Jets went down by two goals early and battled back to tie the game at three in the third period. They had their chances to win it in the extra frame but had to settle for a single point in their second overtime defeat of the season.

“Overall, it was a good job for us to come back and get a point,” said Jets defenceman Neal Pionk. “But there’s some things we’ll clean up in our game. And gotta find a way to get those overtime wins.

“Great learning lesson. We got into penalty trouble in the first period and not only were we shorthanded, it just ruins the flow of the game, ruins the flow of the forward lines, the D-pairs, so we got to overcome that come Saturday.”

Pionk had a goal and two assists in the loss, giving him five points in the last two games after the loss of Josh Morrissey to an injury.

Kyle Connor scored his eighth goal in the first seven games to tie him for the NHL lead in goals. Alex Iafallo had the other marker for Winnipeg.

The Jets were badly outshot in the first, giving up 14 shots. But they turned the tables in the final two periods, outshooting Chicago 25-12 over the final 40 minutes.

“There was a ton of chances,” said Jets head coach Scott Arniel. “Whether that was 5-on-5 through the two periods, even right up to all the looks we had late, five minutes to go, our power play.

“There was lots of opportunity there and I think anything we did give up, it was kind of self-inflicted. That was the transition that we gave Chicago. It was a lot coming off of our puck management but liked the way we hung in there and battled our way back.”

Jets rookie forward Viggo Björck left the game briefly in the second period with what appeared to be a leg injury, but Arniel said he’s fine after having his skate stepped on.

“He actually got all his laces cut,” said Arniel. “He had to get his boot all re-done again.”

Vladislav Namestnikov was a late scratch after getting injured at the morning skate.

“That was this morning there where he crashed this morning into the boards,” said Arniel. “And kinda was hoping it would feel a little bit better later in the day, but it actually got worse, so we’ll just get him home and get it looked at.”

The Jets nearly got on the board in the first minute of the game when Cole Perfetti’s tip of a Dylan DeMelo point shot rang off the post.

Shortly after, the parade to the penalty box began. First, it was Adam Lowry called for roughing 1:16 into the game. 17 seconds later, Teuvo Teravainen hooked Morgan Barron. DeMelo and Sam Rinzel were given offsetting minors at 2:39.

But the most damaging calls went against Jack St. Ivany and Mario Ferraro 45 seconds apart, giving Chicago an extended 5-0n-3, and just two seconds before St. Ivany was to return to the ice, the Blackhawks made Winnipeg pay.

Playing in his second game of the season after returning from an offseason shoulder injury, captain Connor Bedard ripped a wrist shot from the slot past Stuart Skinner for his first of the season at the 8:11 mark.

Winnipeg was able to kill off the rest of the power play and the game stayed 1-0 until the 15:10 mark when another young Chicago star got on the board.

The play began in the Chicago end when St. Ivany sent a wrist shot on goal from the right point. Spencer Knight stopped the shot with his blocker and propelled it into the neutral zone where Frank Nazar was waiting for it. He sped past St. Ivany before beating Skinner on the rush.

Winnipeg cut into the Blackhawks lead at the 16:57 mark when a Pionk point shot redirected off the stick of Chicago’s Ethan Del Mastro and over the shoulder of Knight.

But just 14 seconds later, Chicago restored their two-goal cushion. Ryan Donato skated onto the puck just inside the Winnipeg blueline before cutting to the middle, outwaiting Pionk to create some space before sending a shot on goal that eluded Skinner before grazing off the post into the back of the net.

Chicago outshot the Jets 14-8 in the first, but Winnipeg flipped the script in the second, controlling play for the bulk of the 20 minutes and cutting into the Hawks’ lead.

With the Jets on the power play, Mark Scheifele got the puck down low and held it for a while, waiting for the perfect seam to open up before sending a pass through some bodies to Connor at the opposite faceoff dot. He danced with the puck for a moment or two before firing a shot five-hole on Knight for his eighth goal of the season.

Chicago had a glorious chance to make it 4-2 on a very strange play. A blocked shot in the Blackhawks’ end careened back down the ice with Bedard racing Skinner for the puck. Skinner got there first but inexplicably passed it behind him right to Bedard, who was caught off guard and fired a shot wide of the open net from a sharp angle.

The score remained 3-2 heading to the third after Winnipeg outshot Chicago 13-6 in the middle frame.

After a couple of close calls earlier in the third, the Jets tied the game at the 5:39 mark. It started with a point shot from Pionk that was heading wide, but Iafallo redirected the puck with his stick, then had it pinball off his foot and into the net for his second of the season.

A few minutes later, after an unsuccessful Jets power play, Connor rang a shot from the slot off the post, nearly giving Winnipeg their first lead of the night.

The rest of the third period was wide open with both teams going up and down the ice on each other, but the game needed overtime.

Pionk had a great chance to be the hero but was robbed in tight trying to finish off a pass from Scheifele.

A minute or so later, the Blackhawks ended it. Bedard skated the puck through the slot in the Winnipeg end, drawing defenders as he dropped the puck behind him to Artyom Levshunov. Levshunov had all kinds of time and space to load up and bury a wrister past Skinner for the winner 97 seconds into OT.

Winnipeg wound up outshooting Chicago 34-28 in the game with Skinner making 24 saves in defeat.

The Jets will now return home to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon with puck drop scheduled for just after 2:30 p.m.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney told thousands rallying in Calgary on Thursday night that Albertans should vote to keep the province in Canada, arguing that failing to do so will cause “deep division and great uncertainty.”

Carney spoke at a Forever Canadian rally ahead of Monday’s referendum on the whether the province should stay in Confederation or hold a second, binding referendum on separation.

Many in the cheering crowd wore red and white, hoisted hockey sticks with Canadian flags and sported Team Canada jerseys. The Prime Minister’s Office estimated at least 5,000 in attendance.

“The stakes are high,” said Carney adding the referendum comes at the worst possible time.

The world has become more dangerous and divided, he said, and some outside Canada’s borders are working to “break us so they can own us.”

“At this pivotal moment, Albertans have a choice: to build a stronger Alberta and an even greater Canada to leave for our children or we can burden them with years of deep division and great uncertainty.

“What we need is a decisive result on Monday to settle this question.”

The Forever Canadian campaign, launched by former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk, seeks to encourage Albertans to vote to stay in Canada.

Carney said frustrations in Alberta are real but that Canada is working in a spirit of co-operative federalism. A vote against Canada is a dangerous bluff that could lead to years of lost opportunities, he said.

“Don’t let anyone tell you this is already decided,” he said. “Turnout will determine the outcome.”

Carney is scheduled to attend another Forever Canadian rally in Edmonton on Friday, as well as meet with business leaders alongside Premier Danielle Smith in Red Deer.

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to deliver his own speech supporting Canadian unity Friday during a Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary. Smith is also to address the event.

Earlier on Thursday, Carney was swamped by selfie-seeking well-wishers as he made several stops in Calgary.

At one event, he urged Albertans to not only vote for Confederation but also to reject the nine other questions on the referendum ballot involving immigration and the Constitution.

Smith has said she needs a yes to those nine to send a message to Ottawa that provinces need more autonomy and respect.

The nine questions focus on giving Alberta more power over immigration while also erecting restrictions, and perhaps fees, for some newcomers and temporary workers who want to access health care, education and other social services.

Smith has said immigration costs are prohibitively expensive, but critics have called her questions an anti-immigrant dog whistle.

The nine questions ask Albertans to give their blessing for the government to work with other provinces to change the Constitution in order to wrest power from Ottawa and abolish the Senate.

Smith’s government committed $4 million to an advertising campaign pushing voters to support the nine, and a “strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada.”

The Prime Minister’s Office said it’s spending about $250,000 on its “O Canada” ad campaign.

At the same time Carney was scheduled to attend the Calgary rally, Smith was set to headline a $500-a-plate United Conservative Party fundraiser also in Calgary.

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NEW YORK – Scottie Barnes led the way with 23 points, Canadian RJ Barrett had 21 but the Toronto Raptors narrowly lost 122-120 to the New York Knicks on Thursday in NBA pre-season action.

Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors’ star off-season acquisition, had just six points on 2-of-5 shooting in 22 minutes.

Leonard, who had a game-high 21 points in his debut on Tuesday, exited the game with 4:42 left in the third quarter and did not come back in.

Reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led New York with 20 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 13 points along with a game-high 15 rebounds and nine assists.

It was the second game of a home-and-home series between the teams.

The Raptors beat New York 148-98 in Toronto on Tuesday, with the Knicks sitting all their starters.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 15, 2026.

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Delicate, pale pink steamed dumplings with a sweet and savoury chicken, preserved radish and peanut filling.

Prep time: 45 minutes.

Steaming time: 10 minutes

Yield: 15–20 dumplings

These traditional Thai flower-shaped dumplings are filled with a fragrant mixture of chicken, sweet preserved radish and roasted peanuts. Their delicate wrappers are tinted pale pink with natural beetroot extract, then carefully shaped by hand using tweezers to create intricate flower petals.

Ingredients

Chicken and Radish Filling

● 1 cup ground chicken breast

● ½ cup sweet preserved daikon radish (chai po wan), finely minced

● ¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, finely crushed

● 1 tbsp coriander root or cilantro stems, minced

● 2 garlic cloves, minced

● ½ tsp ground white pepper

● 3 tbsp palm sugar, chopped

● 1 tbsp fish sauce, or to taste

● 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Pale Pink Dumpling Wrappers

● 1 cup rice flour

● ½ cup tapioca flour, plus extra for dusting

● 2 tbsp coconut milk

● ⅔ cup boiling water

● A few drops of pure beetroot extract, enough to achieve a pale pink colour

 

For Finishing and Serving

● Garlic oil, for brushing

● Fresh lettuce and cilantro leaves, for serving

Method

1. Prepare the Chicken and Radish Filling

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the coriander root, garlic and white pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

2. Add the ground chicken, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Cook until the meat is no longer pink.

3. Stir in the palm sugar, preserved radish and fish sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes thick, sticky and cohesive.

4. Stir in the crushed peanuts. Remove from the heat and allow the filling to cool completely.

5. Once cooled, roll the filling into small, evenly sized balls, approximately the size of marbles. Set aside.

2. Make the Pale Pink Dough

1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the rice flour and tapioca flour. Stir in the coconut milk.

2. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add a few drops of beetroot extract, adjusting the amount to achieve a delicate pale pink colour.

3. Gradually pour the coloured boiling water into the flour mixture, stirring vigorously with a sturdy wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

4. When the mixture is cool enough to handle, knead for 2–3 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, supple and no longer sticky.

5. Keep the dough tightly covered with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.

3. Shape the Flowers

1. Portion the dough. Pinch off a piece of dough slightly larger than one filling ball. Roll it into a smooth sphere.

2. Make the wrapper. Flatten the dough with your thumbs into a small circular disc, keeping the edges slightly thinner than the centre.

3. Add the filling. Place a ball of chicken filling in the centre. Fold the dough around the filling, pinching the edges together to seal completely. Gently roll into a smooth ball.

4. Shape the petals. Using clean kitchen tweezers, gently pinch the surface of the dough to form small, overlapping petals. Work in concentric circles, starting at the outer edge and moving toward the centre, to create a delicate flower shape.

5. Repeat. Continue with the remaining dough and filling, keeping the shaped dumplings covered until ready to steam.

4. Steam the Dumplings

1. Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or banana leaf and lightly brush with oil.

2. Arrange the dumplings in the basket, leaving approximately ½ inch (1.25 cm) between each flower.

3. Lightly mist the dumplings with water to help prevent the wrappers from cracking during steaming.

4. Steam over rapidly boiling water for 8–10 minutes, until the wrappers appear glossy and slightly translucent and the dough is cooked through.

5. Carefully lift the dumplings from the steamer with a spatula. Immediately brush with a thin layer of garlic oil to keep the wrappers moist and shiny.

5. Serve

Arrange the steamed flower dumplings on a platter lined with fresh lettuce and cilantro leaves. Serve warm.

Cook’s Notes

● Keep the dough covered. Rice flour dough dries out quickly, which can cause the wrappers to crack during shaping.

● Use a finely minced filling. Smaller pieces make the dumplings easier to shape and help prevent tearing.

● Cool the filling completely. Warm filling can soften the dough and make it difficult to handle.

● Work gently. Use light, precise pinches with clean tweezers to create the petals without piercing the wrapper.

● Use beetroot sparingly. Add just enough extract to give the dough a delicate, pale pink colour.

● Adjust the seasoning. Sweet preserved radish varies in sweetness and saltiness. Taste the filling and adjust the fish sauce as needed.

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OTTAWA – Shane Pinto’s shootout winner lifted the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

Ridly Greig scored in regulation, while Linus Ullmark made 20 saves for Ottawa (6-2-0).

Semyon Varlamov, making his second start of the season, stopped 18 shots. Matias Macelli scored the lone goal for the Islanders (3-3-1).

The Islanders’ Adam Pelech took a hooking penalty with 3:08 remaining in overtime. Varlamov made two saves to extend the game and then Dylan Cozens took a tripping penalty catching Pelech as he came out of the box and looked to break in on Ullmark. Bo Horvat had the lone shot on the power play.

Trailing 1-0, the Senators tied the game late in the second on a 2-on-1. Warren Foegele broke in and made a cross-ice pass to Greig who beat Varlamov high stick side.

New York opened the scoring with 11.2 seconds remaining in the period when Maccelli stripped Pinto of the puck at Ottawa’s blueline, took two strides and wristed a shot past Ullmark.

Artem Zub made his season debut Thursday, assisting on Greig’s goal. The Senators defenceman hadn’t played since sustaining a knee injury in Game 1 of the first round of last season’s playoffs.

Ottawa’s William Eklund had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn tendon in his ankle and is expected to miss 10 to 12 weeks. Younger brother Victor plays for the Islanders and with the two teams meeting Dec. 27 there is a chance the brothers could face off.

Takeaways

Senators: Ottawa had two goals called back in the first period. Foegele believed he had opened the scoring but upon review, it was clear the puck hit the outside of the crossbar and never crossed the goal line. Just over seven minutes later Stephen Halliday beat Varlamov, but upon review Ottawa was offside.

Islanders: New York outshot Ottawa 8-3 in the third period with the game tied 1-1, but could not solve Ullmark.

Key moment

Pinto’s goal that beat Varlamov glove side was the only one in the shootout across six total attempts from both teams.

Key stat

Ullmark has now won his first six starts of the season.

Up next

Senators: Visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Islanders: Head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 15, 2026.

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