Nepean Newsletter

Merivale

Sep 3, 2026

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6 min read

For one family, 150 years of Merivale history live inside one church

This year, Merivale United Church celebrated the 150th anniversary of its current building, welcoming about 80 people for a special service and nearly 100 for lunch on June 14.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa West

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

Jun 25, 2026

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7 min read

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.

Charlie Senack

Ottawa West

Aging infrastructure closes down Bells Corners dive pool for the summer

Jun 25, 2026

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3 min read

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.

Charlie Senack

Nepean Newsletter

May 21, 2026

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13 min read

Rehabilitating the ditches

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

Charlie Senack

Nepean Newsletter

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

May 21, 2026

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1 min read

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

Some old and new names make the list

Charlie Senack

Nepean Newsletter

The future of the Baseline-Merivale corridor

Apr 21, 2026

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7 min read

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

Charlie Senack

Nepean Newsletter

For one family, 150 years of Merivale history live inside one church

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

Aging infrastructure closes down Bells Corners dive pool for the summer

Rehabilitating the ditches

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

The future of the Baseline-Merivale corridor

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