Nepean/Barrhaven Local Community News

Police officer plans fundraiser for Somalia

Posted on Feb 9, 2012 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - Const. Abdulkadir Abdi, a community policing officer for the Ottawa police, is reaching out to Ottawans in an effort to provide aid to his native Somalia. With...

College named host of pro soccer weekend

Posted on Feb 9, 2012 by Eddie Rwema

EMC sports - Soccer fans in Ottawa will have another reason to celebrate this summer as Ottawa hosts the finals of the 2012 USL W-League Championship, one of the most important women's championships in North America. The W-League, which operates a 30-team league throughout North America, announced...

Bookmobile schedule change in effect

Posted on Feb 9, 2012 by EMC News

EMC news - The Ottawa library's bookmobile is operating on a temporary schedule while one of the library's two vehicles is undergoing regular maintenance. The remaining bookmobile will visit all regular locations, but some days and times have been changed until the repairs are complete on Feb. 17. MONDAY,...

Ottawa teen found guilty in street racing case

Posted on Feb 9, 2012 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC news - Kareem Alli was found guilty of dangerous driving causing death in relation to a street race that killed Mother Teresa Catholic High School student Christian Williams in June 2010. The decision came down on Feb. 1 from Ontario Court Justice David Paciocco. Williams, 18, was killed two...

Puck Pride: Celebrating Canada's Game

Posted on Feb 9, 2012 by EMC News

Hockey. It's our game. Every winter, children across the city gather on frozen rinks to play a little pick-up shinny. Parents are regular visitors at the rinks - you can usually spot them huddled on the benches early in the morning, clutching a steaming cup of coffee and cheering on their son and...