Nepean/Barrhaven Local Community News

Humane Society calls for tougher sentences in animal abandonment cases

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - Two recent cases of animal abandonment and neglect have prompted calls from the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) for tougher sentences. One Ottawa man recently pled...

McRae disappointed by bridge delays

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Eddie Rwema

EMC news - River Ward Coun. Maria McRae wants the Airport Parkway pedestrian bridge built as quickly as possible to provide residents with a safe passage to cross in the South Keys area. Construction crews began demolishing the incomplete pedestrian bridge after the work crew began experiencing problems...

Knoxdale road work hits snags, Rock, water removal issues could cause changes

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - Water and rock removal hiccups have slowed work on the Knoxdale Road sanitary sewer project. The project, which was delayed due to repairs to the broken watermain on Woodroffe Avenue last year, will include: - Abandoning the existing sanitary sewer along Knoxdale Road - Installing new...

Museums increase 'connexion' with new loyalty card

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Emma Jackson

EMC news - The Ottawa Museum Network has launched a new loyalty program it hopes will encourage more families to frequent community museums across the city. The Connexion Card was introduced Thursday, May 10, at Billings Estate National Historic Site in Alta Vista and promises free admission, discounted...

Rescue crews find man overboard

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - An Ottawa man was showing signs of hypothermia when he was rescued by the Ottawa Fire Services water rescue unit on May 16. The man had been tossed overboard a five-metre sailboat after the boat hit a large wave. The person operating the vessel attempted to get back to man, but was unable...