News Headlines / October 14, 2005

Downtown cabbies protest one-zone taxi system   City council’s decision to move to a one-zone taxi system doesn’t fare well with all taxi drivers, especially those downtown who don’t want suburban cab drivers invading their territory.   Help on the way for city’s crowded day-care system   Parents may be struggling to find space for their kids now, but there’s hope for an easier time next year, says a City of Ottawa childcare manager.   Local Anglicans await same-sex union decision   Tension is rising in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, as an international same-sex union debate threatens to fracture the unity of local Anglican communities. “There’s real tension,” says Rev. Michael Fleming, co-chair for the Ottawa diocese Task Force on the Blessing of Same Sex Unions.   Housing corporation responds to tenants’ safety concerns   In response to security concerns about Ottawa's subsidized housing, the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation is increasing security funding, hiring in-house security officers, launching a 24/7 call centre, and helping develop tenant associations in its 14,000 rental units.   Walk-to-school week targets youth inactivity, obesity   Every Centretown student who walked, biked or skated to school last week joined more than 3 million walkers around the world in International Walk to School Week.