Nepean/Barrhaven Local Community News

College tackles 'honour killings', Police see need for education

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - Aruna Papp never questioned the beatings she received from her husband and her father until she moved to Canada. Papp, who grew up in India and was married...

Centrepointe hosts block party, Rick Mercer on stage for anniversary

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - Centrepointe Theatre and Ben Franklin Place are coming alive this week. On May 3, Canadian funnyman Rick Mercer will hit the Centrepointe stage, just like Rich Little did on the same day in 1988 during the theatre's grand opening. "I think it's fitting that we have another iconic Canadian...

Humane Society unveils new stamp

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - The country will honour its four-legged friends in the form of a commemorative Adopt a Pet commemorative stamp. The stamp, which features actual pets that were up for adoption at the Toronto Humane Society, was unveiled at the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) facility on West Hunt Club Road...

Crystal Beach residents share ideas on use of former St. Thomas site

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - Crystal Beach residents came together on April 25 to shape a vision for possible development of the former site of St. Thomas School. The school was purchased by the city in 2010 after the Catholic school board declared it surplus. Last year council decided to sell off the land and...

Radio Frequency identification funds speed up library expansion, Emerald Plaza to nearly double in size

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - The Ottawa Public Library Board has given a green light to a construction contract that would see the Emerald Plaza branch nearly double in size. The board approved the $500,000 contract with FiA Group on April 23. Knoxdale-Merivale Coun. Keith Egli said the library is well used because...