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 [email protected]

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Nearly 3,000 drivers ticketed for violating parking ban during Ottawa snowstorm

The city says a total of 2,950 tickets were issued on Thursday, with tickets costing up to $125.

New Canadians making up larger share of Ottawa's homeless population: report

Newcomers to Canada are making up a bigger part of Ottawa's homeless population, while a smaller portion of homeless Ottawans are using the city's shelter system, according to a new detailed look at the situation in the nation's capital.

Eastern Ontario businesses brace for U.S. tariffs

With U.S. tariffs against Canadian goods set to come into effect, businesses and city officials in Ottawa and eastern Ontario are bracing for the impacts.

MRC des Collines police understaffed, overworked, union says

The union representing police officers in the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais says a personnel shortage is forcing members to work mandatory overtime, leading to what it describes as "a very difficult work climate."

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.