Centretown residents fear a recent Ontario Superior Court ruling will upset the character of the community and usher in an era of planning uncertainty.
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Uber drives local taxi union to protest
Deanne Pittman, Centretown News
Taxi drivers protest on Parliament Hill against the Uber ride-sharing service.Ottawa’s taxi union is now asking for more involvement from the federal government in resolving the ongoing ride-sharing controversy after multiple protests over the past few months, including a Feb. 2 rally of approximately 400 taxi drivers against Uber on Parliament Hill.
Too many kids – no quick fix for Elgin
Karen Henderson, Centretown News
Karyn Carty Ostafichuk, manager of planning for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, speaks to parents about the overcrowding issue at Elgin Street Public School.Critics of the proposal to address a chronic lack of space at the Elgin Street Public School say the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is opting for a short-sighted remedy.
Icy mailboxes give some a cold shoulder
Dave Scharf, Centretown News
Gailene Green's community mailbox is frequently frozen shut.Armed with hot water, de-icing solutions and a lot of patience, Ottawa residents are desperate to get their mail from frozen-over Canada Post community mailboxes. And while some succeed, others have not been so lucky.