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's archbishop says church ready for a 'rethink' as new pope prioritizes outreach

Ottawa's archbishop says Catholics in the region are elated after Thursday's election of a new pope, and are eager to learn more about their spiritual leader in the coming days.

Passenger volumes at Ottawa airport rebound to near pre-pandemic levels

The Ottawa International Airport Authority said it's seen a "near-full recovery" in both passenger volumes and revenue — a rebound that's come after years of financial struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trustees vote to keep OCDSB's special needs programs intact

A proposal to phase out several special needs programs offered by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has been voted down.

Communities along the Ottawa River brace for spring flooding

People living near the Ottawa River are being cautioned about higher water levels this weekend, with several conservation authorities issuing flood warnings — although it likely won't be as bad as the devastating spring floods of 2017 or 2019.

Is the race narrowing in Poilievre's own riding? Here's what residents think

As reports emerge of a tightening race in Pierre Poilievre's Ottawa-area riding, Liberal and Conservative supporters are confident of their respective candidate's chances of winning.

Renowned Canadian puppeteer Noreen Young dead at 85

Tributes are pouring in for Young, the Ottawa-born puppeteer who created the CBC children's show Under the Umbrella Tree and who served as the first artistic director of the Puppets Up! festival in Almonte.

Coalition calls for Matthew Perry House plans to be halted

A local group wants plans for a new addiction recovery centre in honour of the Ottawa-raised actor to be halted, as it would eliminate green space in their community. But some who support the project are accusing them of spreading misinformation.

Calls to upgrade Highway 138 following latest death

The recent death of a 33-year old woman on a highway near Cornwall, Ont., has sparked a petition calling for the province to address a stretch of the road on which a number of fatal collisions have occurred.

Residents return to Lowertown townhome day after it was hit by car

A townhouse in Lowertown was evacuated early Wednesday evening after a vehicle struck one of the building's structural supports. Ottawa Fire Services said there was structural damage to multiple units and confirmed that the structural integrity of the townhouse was compromised.

Parents keeping up pressure against contentious OCDSB shakeup

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board will be facing a lot of questions Wednesday night when the financially troubled education board will be hearing parents and teachers about a planned major shakeup.