r/Nepean

2018: Craig Henry tornado, power out for a while.

2022: Merivale destroyed with the derecho, power out there for an extended period of time

2026: Canada Day floods, more rain, and now most of the former city has no power again. Plus Moodie station is damaged

Why is it (either geographically, topographically, environmentally, and also politically/city infrastructure-wise) that Nepean always is the one to suffer the most. I’ve never heard Orleans, Kanata, Downtown, or the south end impacted hugely during these storms. I would not be surprised if people avoid homes in the area due to the proneness for flooding and less reliable grid.

Edit: I forgot about the April 2023 freezing rain, that impacted all areas of Ottawa, but for the areas with the largest outages, it was ALL of bells corners and the entirety of Merivale (again)

Before the massive developments and the "big box" era, Nepean had a very specific flavor. From the bustling Merivale corridor to the quiet corners of Bells Corners and City View, many of our favorite local hangouts are now gone.

The Nepean Legends:

• The Merivale DQ (The Original): For over 60 years, it wasn't spring until the walk-up window on Merivale opened. It’s still a vacant lot, and we still miss those dipped cones.
• Pascal’s Hardware: At the corner of Meadowlands and Merivale, it was once a local giant. Now, we have the "Emerald Plaza" vibe, but it’s not quite the same.
• Bayshore’s "Thin People" Fountain: Before the mall became a modern glass fortress, that fountain was the meeting spot for every teenager in Nepean.
• The Nepean Museum’s "Old Days": When the area was still its own city with Ben Franklin at the helm.
• The Woodroffe/Baseline "Originals": The old diners and shops that existed before the College and the surrounding transit hubs completely transformed the area.

The Question: If you could bring back one defunct Nepean store, restaurant, or hangout spot, what would it be? Was it the video store in Bells Corners, a greasy spoon on Merivale, or a shop in the original Westgate or Carewood plazas?

Avant les grands développements et l'ère des grandes surfaces, Nepean avait un cachet bien particulier. Du corridor animé de Merivale aux coins tranquilles de Bells Corners et City View, plusieurs de nos lieux de rencontre préférés ont disparu.

Les légendes de Nepean :

• Le Dairy Queen de Merivale (l'original) : Pendant plus de 60 ans, le printemps ne commençait pas tant que le guichet de Merivale n'était pas ouvert. Le terrain est toujours vacant, et ces cônes trempés nous manquent encore.
• Pascal Hardware : À l'angle de Meadowlands et Merivale, c'était autrefois un géant local. Aujourd'hui, nous avons l'ambiance du « Emerald Plaza », mais ce n'est plus tout à fait la même chose.
• La fontaine de Bayshore : Avant que le centre commercial ne devienne une forteresse de verre moderne, cette fontaine était le point de rencontre de tous les adolescents de Nepean.
• L'époque du maire Ben Franklin : Quand Nepean était encore sa propre ville et que l'identité locale était à son comble.

La question : Si vous pouviez ramener un seul commerce, restaurant ou lieu de rencontre disparu à Nepean, lequel serait-ce ? Était-ce un club vidéo à Bells Corners, un petit resto sur Merivale, ou un magasin dans les centres commerciaux originaux de Westgate ou Carewood ?

On Friday, Sgt. Josh Callaghan told Newstalk 580 CFRA’s Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron that police are currently targeting the Findlay Creek and Riverside South areas, looking out for underage driving, unsafe operation and speeding.

Callaghan said the initiative started at the beginning of the summer. The first blitz was focused on the downtown core, and officers also went to the Carlington area.

The legal minimum age to operate an e-scooter in Ottawa is 16.

A man had a cardiac episode and stopped breathing during a volleyball match today. He seemed to be in his 40s- not sure if he had an underlying condition. It was very sudden. He collapsed very quickly and it took a minute before everybody realized something was wrong. It was looking really dire, the lifeguards were rushing around and alternating, trying to perform CPR to bring him back to life while everybody waited for EMS to come. Thankfully due to the diligent work of the entire lifeguard team- specifically a young woman lifeguard who didn’t stop attempting CPR/falter until he regained consciousness/started breathing again-he was okay!

To the man- I hope you’re okay! Please take it easy!

To the lifeguards - THANK YOU! especially that young woman that saved him- YOURE AMAZING!!! I can’t imagine how scary that must have been but you should be really proud of yourself!

You’ve inspired me to get re-certified as this situation reminded that the need for CPR exists outside avoiding drowning incidents! Random heart episodes or other emergency situations may prompt the need for that and other lifesaving skills!

Thank you lifeguards! You’re SO underrated!

Edit: it was especially chaotic bc the lifeguard station(s) face the water. Obviously looking out for those swimming inside the river etc - as they should. But as he suddenly collapsed while playing volleyball, this was BEHIND the lifeguard stations. So just not something that was immediately noticed by them (and many others!) extra commendable that they saved him given the circumstances/timeliness!

Another edit: another commenter helpfully pointed out it was closer to 7:30 so they were off duty by then! 😮‍💨 even more impressive.

Special mentions:

• broccoli crowns $1.33/ea (Super C)
• butter $4/lb ($8.81/kg, No Frills), $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg, GT)
• carrots $5/10lb ($1.10/kg, Independent and Provigo)
• cauliflower $1.88/ea (Basics), $1.99/ea (La Boite à Grains)
• chicken breast (boneless) $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg, Loblaws)
• eggs $7.77/30-pack (25¢/ea, FreshCo), $4.88/18-pack (27¢/ea, Basics), $4.99/18-pack (27¢/ea, Sobeys)
• green peppers 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg, No Frills), $1.29/lb ($2.84/kg, Produce Depot), $1.49/lb ($3.28/kg, Axep), $1.50/lb ($3.30/kg, Provigo, $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg, FreshCo)
• flour $10/10kg ($1/kg, Maxi)
• milk $5.49/4L ($1.37/L, Metro ON), $5.98/4L ($1.50/L, Walmart)
• orange juice $2.50/1.36L ($1.84/L, Maxi: Thursday and Friday only), $5.99/2.5L ($2.40/L, Super C)
• pork chops (boneless) $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg, IGA and Super C)
• sweet peppers $2.99/2.5lb ($2.63/kg, RCS)
• yellow beans $2/lb ($4.41/kg, Maxi), $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg, FreshCo)

Programming note: I'll be out of town next week, but another redditor has graciously offered to cover the weekly post, so you should still get your regular update.

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Adonis (Ontario)

• beef (eye of round) $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• beef (sirloin tip) $10.99/lb ($24.21/kg)
• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• avocados $3.99/6-pack (66¢/ea) [Mexico]
• celery $1.99 [Canada]
• eggplant $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Canada]
• green onions 99¢ [Canada]
• lemons $4.99/10-pack (49¢/ea) [South Africa]
• romaine hearts $2.99/3-pack (99¢/ea) [Canada]
• sweet peppers $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg) [Canada]
• tomatoes 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
• yellow onions $3.99/5lb ($1.76/kg) [Canada]

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Adonis (Québec)

• beef (blade roast) $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• beef (inside round) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg)
• ground beef (lean) $5.77/lb ($12.71/kg)
• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• steelhead trout $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• brick cheese (Black Diamond) $4.97/400g ($12.42/kg)
• avocados $2.99/6-pack (49¢/ea) [Mexico]
• celery $1.99 [Québec]
• eggplant $1.44/lb ($3.17/kg) [Québec]
• green onions 99¢ [Canada]
• lemons $4.99/10-pack (49¢/ea) [South Africa]
• yellow onions $3.99/5lb ($1.76/kg) [Québec]
• honey (Delphi) $6.99/kg
• olive oil $8.97/L [Spain]

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Axep

• chicken thighs (bone-in) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
• garlic 99¢ [China]
• green peppers $1.49/lb ($3.28/kg) [Canada]
• strawberries $4.49/L
• evaporated milk $1.89

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Farm Boy

• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg) [Canada] "available at all stores except Blue Heron Mall"
• cabbage (green) 69¢/lb ($1.52/kg) [Canada]
• cabbage (red) 69¢/lb ($1.52/kg) [Canada]
• celery $1.95 [Canada]
• green onions 99¢ [Canada]
• mushrooms $1.99/227g ($8.77/kg) [Canada]

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Food Basics

• ham (Selection) $8.99/675g ($13.32/kg)
• pork (tenderloin) $3.28/lb ($7.22/kg) "while quantities last"
• chicken leg quarters $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg) "while quantities last"
• eggs (Selection) $4.88/18-pack (27¢/ea)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.27/750g ($4.36/kg)
• yoghurt (Iögo) $2.99/650g ($4.60/kg)
• cauliflower $1.88 [Canada]
• cucumbers (pickling) $4.99/3L ($1.66/L) [Canada]
• romaine hearts $3.99 [Canada]
• strawberries $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg) [Mexico or USA]
• tomatoes 98¢/lb ($2.16/kg) [Canada]
• bread (Dempster's) $2.98
• evaporated milk (Selection) $1.88

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Foodland

• ground beef (lean) $5.88/lb ($12.95/kg)
• pork chops (boneless) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
• chicken thighs (bone-in) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
• yoghurt $3.49
• green peppers $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Ontario]

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FreshCo

• eggs $7.77/30-pack (25¢/ea) "LIMIT OF 2, $8.99 without Scene+ Card"
• avocados $2.77/5-pack (55¢/ea) [Canada or Mexico]
• carrots $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• celery $1.99 [Canada]
• cucumbers (pickling) $5.99/3L ($2.00/L) [Canada]
• eggplant $1.79/lb ($3.94/kg) [Ontario]
• green onions 99¢ [Canada]
• green peppers $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Ontario]
• romaine hearts $2.77 [Canada or Mexico]
• yellow beans $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Canada]
• yellow onions $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]

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Giant Tiger

(Aug 5 - 11)

• butter $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg)
• mushrooms $1.67/227g ($7.36/kg) [Canada]
• romaine lettuce $2.44/3-pack
• bread (Country Harvest) $2.77
• frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.47

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IGA

• pork chops (boneless) $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg)
• chicken breast (bone-in) $3.77/lb ($8.30/kg)
• cabbage 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Québec]
• frozen vegetables $2.99/750g ($3.99/kg)
• watermelons $3.99/1-pack ($3.99/ea) [USA]
• canned soup (Aylmer tomato) 88¢/284mL ($3.10/L) "0.99¢ Without Scene+ card"
• frozen pizza (Dr. Oetker) $3.47

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Independent

• ground beef (medium) $5.88/lb ($12.95/kg)
• rainbow trout $10/lb ($22.03/kg) "fresh seafood items subject to availability"
• tilapia $10/lb ($22.03/kg) "fresh seafood items subject to availability"
• brick cheese (Black Diamond) $4.98/400g ($12.45/kg)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.50/750g ($4.67/kg)
• carrots $5/10lb ($1.10/kg) [Canada]
• grapes $2.50/lb ($5.51/kg) [USA]
• flour (Five Roses or Robin Hood) $12/10kg ($1.20/kg) [USA]
• mayonnaise (Kraft) $5/890mL ($5.62/L)
• olive oil $10/L

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La Boite à Grains

• cauliflower $1.99

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Loblaws

• pork chops (bone-in) $3/lb ($6.61/kg)
• chicken breast (boneless) $4.88/lb ($10.75/kg)
• brick cheese (Black Diamond) $4.98/400g ($12.45/kg)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.50/750g ($4.67/kg)
• avocados $4/5-pack (80¢/ea) [Mexico, Ontario, or Québec]
• grapes $2.50/lb ($5.51/kg) [USA]
• flour (Five Roses or Robin Hood) $12/10kg ($1.20/kg)
• mayonnaise (Kraft) $5/890mL ($5.62/L)
• olive oil $10/L

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Marché Richelieu

• pork (tenderloin) $3.99/lb ($8.79/kg)
• pork chops (bone-in) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
• brick cheese (Selection) $4.88/400g ($12.20/kg)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.29/750g ($4.39/kg)
• cabbage (green) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
• green peppers $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Québec]
• sweet peppers $2.49/lb ($5.48/kg) [Québec]

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Maxi

• bacon (No Name) $3.88/375g ($10.35/kg) (member price, Thursday-Sunday only, limit 4)
• yoghurt (Khaas) $2.75/750g ($3.67/kg)
• apples $5.99/6lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• garlic 99¢/3-pack (33¢/ea) [China]
• mushrooms $2/227g ($8.81/kg) [Canada]
• strawberries $4.99/L [Canada]
• yellow beans $2/lb ($4.41/kg) [Canada]
• canned soup (Habitant) $2/796mL ($2.51/L)
• flour $10/10kg ($1/kg)
• orange juice (PC) $2.50/1.36L (member price, Thursday and Friday only)

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Metro (Ontario)

• ground beef (medium) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
• pork chops (bone-in) $2.88/lb ($6.34/kg)
• brick cheese (Selection) $4.98/400g ($12.45/kg)
• milk (Lactantia) $5.49/4L ($1.37/L)
• celery $1.99 [Canada]
• cucumbers (pickling) $4.99/3L ($1.66/L) [Canada]
• eggplant $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [Ontario]
• strawberries $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg) [Mexico or USA]
• brown sugar $2.49/1kg
• peanut butter (Kraft) $4.99/kg

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Metro (Québec)

• beef (bottom blade roast) $6.99/lb ($15.40/kg)
• pork chops (bone-in) $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg)
• chicken legs $2.29/lb ($5.04/kg)
• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• cabbage (green) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
• cucumbers (English) 88¢ [Canada] "prix membre 99¢ ch."
• ginger $1.99/lb ($4.38/kg) [China]
• peanut butter (Kraft) $5.49/kg

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No Frills

• bacon (Schneider's) $3.95/375g ($10.53/kg)
• chicken breast (boneless) $5.99/lb ($13.19/kg)
• salmon $9.99/lb ($22/kg)
• brick cheese (Saputo mozzarellissima) $6/500g ($12/kg)
• butter $4/lb ($8.81/kg) "LIMIT: 4, AFTER LIMIT RETAIL: $6 Non-Members $6"
• sour cream (No Name) $2.50/500mL ($5/L)
• avocados $2.99/5-pack (59¢/ea) [Columbia, Mexico, or Peru]
• cabbage (green) 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada]
• carrots $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• cucumbers (English) 99¢ [Canada]
• cucumbers (pickling) $4.99/3L ($1.66/L) [Canada]
• eggplant $1.79/lb ($3.94/kg) [China or USA]
• ginger $1.79/lb ($3.94/kg) [China or USA]
• green peppers 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Ontario]
• leaf lettuce $1.99 [Canada]
• lettuce (iceberg) $2.49 [Canada]
• strawberries $4.99/lb ($10.99/kg) [Mexico or USA]
• sweet peppers $3.99/4-pack (99¢/ea) [Canada or Mexico]
• yellow onions $2.99/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• bread (Country Harvest) $3
• brown sugar $10/4.55kg ($2.20/kg)
• pasta $2/900g ($2.22/kg)
• white sugar $2.48/2kg ($1.24/kg)

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Produce Depot

(Aug 5 - 11)

• beef (top sirloin) $8.99/lb ($19.82/kg)
• pork tenderloin $3.99/lb ($8.80/kg)
• breaded pork Schnitzel $3.49/lb ($7.69/kg)
• cabbage (Nappa) 89¢/lb ($1.96/kg) [Canada]
• cucumbers (English) 79¢/ea [Canada]
• green peppers $1.29/lb ($2.84/kg)
• romaine lettuce $1.29/ea [Canada]
• strawberries $4.99/1L [Canada]

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Provigo

• beef (inside round) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg) [Canada or USA]
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.50/750g ($4.67/kg)
• carrots $5/10lb ($1.10/kg) [Canada]
• grapes $2.50/lb ($5.51/kg) [Mexico]
• green peppers $1.50/lb ($3.30/kg) [Canada]
• strawberries $5/L [Québec]
• flour (Five Roses or Robin Hood) $12/10kg ($1.20/kg) [USA]
• mayonnaise (Kraft) $5/890mL ($5.62/L)
• olive oil $10/L
• orange juice (PC) $3.50/1.36L ($2.57/L)
• peanut butter (Kraft) $6/kg

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Real Canadian Superstore

• beef (brisket) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg) [Canada or USA]
• beef (eye of round) $11/lb ($24.23/kg) [Canada or USA]
• bacon (No Name) $3.28/375g ($8.75/kg)
• chicken breast (bone-in) $3.98/lb ($8.77/kg)
• sour cream (No Name) $2.79/500mL ($5.58/L)
• cabbage (green) $1/lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• cantaloupes $2.50 [Canada]
• carrots $3/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• grapes $1.98/lb ($4.36/kg) [USA]
• sweet peppers (Naturally Imperfect) $2.99/2.5lb ($2.63/kg)
• tomatoes 99¢/lb ($2.18/kg) [Canada or Mexico]
• yellow onions $3/3lb ($2.20/kg) [Canada]
• bread (Country Harvest) $3
• evaporated milk (No Name) $1.50
• flour (No Name) $9.88/10kg (98¢/kg)
• honey $9.50/kg
• peanut butter (No Name) $4.50/kg "†Open your PC Optimum™ app or visit pcoptimum.ca to get the offer."

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Sobeys

• beef (sirloin tip) $9.99/lb ($22/kg) [Canada]
• ground beef (lean) $5.88/lb ($12.95/kg)
• pork (loin) $2.44/lb ($5.37/kg)
• chicken thighs (boneless) $5.99/lb ($13.19/kg)
• eggs $4.99/18-pack (27¢/ea)
• avocados $2.77/5-pack (55¢/ea) [Mexico]

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Super C

• beef (stewing cubes) $6.99/lb ($15.40/kg)
• beef (stewing cubes, Halal) $7.99/lb ($17.60/kg)
• pork chops (boneless) $2.99/lb ($6.59/kg)
• yoghurt (Astro) $3.27/750g ($4.36/kg)
• yoghurt (Liberté) $3.49/650g ($5.37/kg)
• broccoli crowns $1.33 [Québec] (member price)
• celery $1.99 [Canada] (member price)
• strawberries $1.99/750mL ($2.65/L) [Québec]
• canned mushrooms 99¢/284mL ($3.49/L)
• canned soup (Campbell's) 99¢/284mL ($3.49/L)
• orange juice (Irresistible) $5.99/2.5L ($2.40/L)

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Walmart

• bacon (Great Value) $3.97/375g ($10.59/kg)
• milk (Natrel) $5.98/4L ($1.50/L)
• eggplant $1.92/lb ($4.23/kg) [Canada or USA]
• strawberries $3.84/lb ($8.46/kg) [Canada, Mexico, or USA]
• mayonnaise (Hellmann's) $5.77/890mL ($6.48/L)