Nathan Fung

Edmonton, Ottawa

Reporter @CBCOttawa. MJ student at @JSchool_CU. Bylines in @CBCHamilton, @globeandmail, @taprootyeg, @global_ottawa. He/him.

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OCDSB mulls budget options in quest to save $20M

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Nathan Fung

OttawaOttawa's largest public school board is mulling ways to find $20 million in savings in order to avoid a fifth consecutive deficit, before finalizing its budget next month.
Is the race narrowing in Poilievre's own riding? Here's what residents think

2 months ago | kamumedya.com | Nathan Fung

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. Supporters of the Liberals' Bruce Fanjoy believe they have a chance of unseating the Conservative leader in Carleton, which Poilievre has held since 2004. Meanwhile, Poilievre's supporters say they're confident he'll keep the seat.
Renowned Canadian puppeteer Noreen Young dead at 85

2 months ago | kamumedya.com | Nathan Fung

Noreen Young, a renowned Canadian puppeteer perhaps best known for creating the popular CBC children's show Under the Umbrella Tree, has died. Young, who was born in Ottawa and worked in puppetry for over 50 years, produced Under the Umbrella Tree from 1987 to 1993 and portrayed Gloria Gopher, one of the show's main characters.
Residents return to Lowertown townhome day after it was hit by car

Mar 27, 2025 | cbc.ca | Nathan Fung

OttawaA 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.
Major job cuts at the Outaouais health authority

Mar 14, 2025 | cbc.ca | Nathan Fung

Ottawa·NewCritics and stakeholders are responding harshly to the news that the Outaouais health network CISSSO is cutting up to 800 jobs. Union says up to 800 more positions will be eliminated across CISSSONathan Fung · CBC News · Posted: Mar 14, 2025 8:06 AM EDT | Last Updated: 10 minutes agoWestern Quebec health authority CISSSO is making major staffing cuts as it tries to remove $90 million from its budget. (Radio-Canada)The Outaouais health network is cutting up to 800 more jobs.
Ottawa shoppers eager to buy Canadian groceries amid U.S. trade war

Mar 6, 2025 | cbc.ca | Nathan Fung

OttawaAt Ottawa grocery stores, consumer anger toward U.S. President Donald Trump is sending shoppers in search of Canadian products. Stores also pivoting toward sourcing more Canadian productsNathan Fung · CBC News · Posted: Mar 06, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 4 minutes agoShoppers in Ottawa are focused on buying local 12 hours agoGiven the U.S. tariffs placed on Canadian goods, these shoppers say they will avoid American goods when grocery shopping.
Vehicles could be trapped for weeks after Ottawa parking garage collapse

Mar 1, 2025 | msn.com | Nathan Fung

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Downtown Ottawa parkade 'at risk of imminent collapse,' authorities say

Feb 26, 2025 | msn.com | Nathan Fung

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

Feb 15, 2025 | cbc.ca | Nathan Fung

Ottawa·NewThe city says a total of 2,950 tickets were issued on Thursday, with tickets costing up to $125. Parking ban was in effect Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Nathan Fung · CBC News · Posted: Feb 15, 2025 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 8 minutes agoA snow-covered vehicle with an Ottawa bylaw ticket in January 2022 after a winter parking ban. The city declared a two-day parking ban in February 2025 when a severe snowstorm blasted Ottawa.
Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy storage facilities

Jan 25, 2025 | cbc.ca | Nathan Fung

Ottawa·NewA 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.