Nathan Fung

Nathan Fung is a reporter with CBC Ottawa, with a strong interest in covering municipal issues. He has previously worked as a reporter in Hamilton and Edmonton. You can reach him at nathan.fung@cbc.ca

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Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy storage facilities

A city committee passed new regulations Thursday that lay out the ground rules for companies looking to build battery energy storage facilities in Ottawa, but residents are split on whether the new rules go too far — or not far enough.

Planners offer first look at Tewin development

The planners behind a controversial development in southeast Ottawa offered a look at the project's early designs this week. 

ByWard Market restaurant Blue Cactus closes after 35 years

The Blue Cactus in the ByWard Market is closing its doors after 35 years, joining several other businesses in the area that have recently made the same decision.

Cornwall 'absolutely' ready to welcome OHL back, says mayor

It's been more than three decades since the Cornwall Royals left town. Now, the Ontario Hockey League is contemplating its first expansion since 1998, and the eastern Ontario city wants to be part of it.

Gatineau shipping container village welcomes first residents

The first seven residents have moved into a new shipping container village in Gatineau aimed at reducing homelessness.

Homelessness services brace for 1st big cold snap of the winter

With temperatures plummeting this weekend, agencies that serve Ottawa's homeless population say they're ready to help.

Brazen theft of park's evergreen tree disappoints people nearby

The City of Ottawa is investigating what it's calling an unauthorized removal of a tree in an Orléans city park in the week before Christmas.

Ottawa police get 19.35% raise over 5 years under new labour deal

Ottawa police officers are in for a significant raise and improved parental benefits after the city's police services board reached a new labour agreement with their union on Friday.

Mother 'walked through fire' to save son from burning house

Stephanie McDougall was badly injured in the Tuesday night fire at her family's Twyford Street home. The 43-year-old's lungs were severely damaged by smoke and she's now facing a lengthy hospital stay.

Ottawa police seek new training facility as Algonquin College lease ends

The Ottawa Police Service will be losing access to its training facility at Algonquin College in 2026 and is looking for a new place to train recruits.