Nepean

From hygiene products to school supplies, these Barrhaven students are making an impact

The team of students launched The GiftBox Initiative, a youth-led organization that partners with local shelters, organizations and schools to organize fundraisers and donation drives.

After the flood: Knoxdale-Merivale councillor calls for better preparedness following years of severe-weather events

Sean Devine wants to know why some streets flooded and others a few blocks away did not

City Hall Insider: Flood recovery at city hall

city council has approved new steps to support Ottawa residents in the ongoing repair and recovery, even as reports continue to roll in and illustrate just how widespread the damage is.

How the City of Ottawa is helping flood victims rebuild one month later

MacLeod for mayor? How a new possible contender could change Ottawa’s mayoral race

Many commenters on social media have suggested MacLeod herself should consider running for mayor. As it turns out, she has been thinking about it, too.

Canada Day flood raises questions about Ottawa’s weather preparedness

Two weeks after torrential rain overwhelmed Ottawa neighbourhoods on Canada Day, the floodwaters may be gone, but the disaster is still impossible to miss.

How Barrhaven is preparing for the future after reaching a population of 110,000

Over the past few decades, the community has changed dramatically. Former longtime councillor Jan Harder often joked there was a time when you couldn’t even buy a pair of socks in Barrhaven. Today, residents have dozens of places to shop.

Aging infrastructure closes down Bells Corners dive pool for the summer

While the main swimming pool remains open, city staff determined the diving area could not safely operate after discovering new cracking, concrete spalling and erosion around the deck structure.

First-generation immigrant teen from Nepean awarded $70K scholarship for community service

Lisa Han was recently named the recipient of a TD scholarship for community leadership and will receive up to $70,000 for her postsecondary education. But not so long ago, she was four years old, had just moved to Canada, and was looking for ways to connect with her new home.

Ben Franklin Place could become the heart of a changing Centrepointe

Nearly four decades after the civic complex first opened, many residents say the area surrounding it is on the verge of its biggest transformation yet.

Here’s who’s running for city council so far in Nepean wards

Some old and new names make the list

City View ditch work to begin this year as residents worry about losing more greenery

The city has begun work on rehabilitating ditches in City View after failing to find money for sewer infrastructure upgrades. It could mean the loss of some greenery

The future of the Baseline-Merivale corridor

The Baseline-Merivale Secondary Plan currently underway will shape what can soon be built in one of Nepean's busiest areas

From cow path to corridor: what the future holds for the Baseline-Merivale Corridor

As Ottawa heads into another festival and patio season, city hall is quietly preparing to revisit a rulebook that shapes everything from backyard air conditioners to late-night concerts.

Baseline bus rapid transit ‘closer than it’s ever been,’ says College Ward councillor

As turmoil and maintenance issues continue to plague Ottawa's transit system, Coun. Laine Johnson weighs in on some of the projects that could make a difference

How Habitat for Humanity is bringing home ownership within reach for local families

In its largest project to date, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa is building affordable townhomes in Nepean, all of which will be made available for ownership to local families in need. But after only one week, the organization was forced to pause applications due to a surge in demand and interest.

City Hall Insider: zoning & CRRRC

It was a busy few weeks, and a busy council meeting, as council members received an update on the controversial purchase of a property in the east end slotted for use as a waste management facility.

Why the Infinity Convention Centre homicides remain unsolved two years later

The party was in full swing and guests were having the time of their lives when gunfire rang out at a wedding held at the Infinity Convention Centre on Sept. 2, 2023.

Searching for something bigger: Ottawa churches report ‘massive’ rise in young people attending worship

A trend is emerging among Ottawa churches, and it’s one that has caught most priests and pastors by surprise.

Provincial and federal governments plan more affordable housing in Centretown and Nepean

During the Mayor’s Breakfast held at the Rogers Centre on Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney gave more details on how his build Canada Homes Fund will help build more affordable accommodations in Ottawa.

Greenbank Road realignment to break ground next year after decades-long delay

Plans for realignment and development were delayed for years until recently, when more money was allocated in the 2026 Draft City Budget for the first phase of work to begin next spring.

Bells Corners launches plan to reimagine Robertson Road

After years of transformation and growth followed by decades of stagnation, it's time to talk about the future of Robertson Road.

City launches study to explore possibility of Merivale Road bus lanes

To address increased traffic and congestion, the city is considering putting dedicated bus lanes down a four-kilometre stretch of Merivale Road. But the idea is garnering mixed opinions.

Ottawa’s malls are dying. What does the future hold for local big-box retail?

With so many big-box stores available for rent, what does the future hold for retail in Ottawa's dying malls?

Prime Minister Carney announces new affordable housing, with federal land in Ottawa eyed for major housing build

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Nepean Sunday to announce new rules that will build affordable housing fast.