![]() ![]() Illegal occupancies are a detriment to the residential character of a community and at the same time, are often created by slumlords who take advantage of a housing shortage and the poor by receiving unreported income from immigrants living in an underground economy. Local courts such as mine must contend with the delicate legal balance between code enforcement and individual rights as provided for in both state and federal constitutions. ![]() A housing shortage for new immigrants has meant that in suburbia many single family homes are being illegally converted to multiple family occupancies. Since the state and local governments have retained the power of “Home Rule” under both the federal and state constitutions, they also maintained their rights to effectuate and enforce their local building and zoning ordinances which, among other things concern maintaining the residential character of communities that have housing predominately consisting of single family homes. Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union have been without a contract since April and voted 98 per cent in favour of strike action last week.While Washington is creating an atmosphere of tumultuous uncertainties, local governments must grapple with the day to day problems resulting from Washington’s inability to reach a consensus on health care or any other important policies. No new talks are planned.Īccording to the union, the main sticking points in the negotiations are scheduling and sick leave. "They've gone up, their early bird specials are over," said one commuter.īoth sides have dug their heels in since the Amalgamated Transit Union rejected the city's final offer on Monday. Meanwhile, motorists who were able to find parking spots on Thursday told CTV Ottawa parking rates have jumped since OC Transpo went on strike. I've been circling around for half an hour or so," said another driver. "None of the lots around here are open, they're all full." "Apparently the lot is full and I can't back out so we're all stuck," one motorist told CTV Ottawa. Union officials who were asked to comment on the frustration told CTV Ottawa they would no longer be speaking to the media.Īside from gridlock on roadways, parking lots in the downtown core also couldn't handle an increase in traffic. I mean there's going to be delays, just not to rush and you'll get to where you're going - just plan to leave a little earlier and plan to get to where you're going a little later," said Phil Landry, a traffic engineer with the City of Ottawa. "We're just asking people to take their time and be careful. With all the extra vehicles on the road, city official are asking the public to be patient and find ways to commute with others, in hopes of easing traffic congestion Friday morning. Check out a list of websites offering carpooling to Ottawa commuters.Watch EXTENDED COVERAGE of the incidentĪlthough bus lanes on most Ottawa streets were open to traffic, police are reminding motorists bus lanes on the Queensway remain closed. ![]() Ottawa police forced one angry commuter out of his vehicle after he tried to drive through the picket line. OC Transpo workers continued to picket a number of city buildings, delaying city employees for as much as 45 minutes Thursday morning. "It took me two-and-a-half hours in a car from Orleans," said one frustrated motorist, who stayed home Wednesday to avoid heavy traffic.Īfter battling morning rush hour, many people told CTV Ottawa they chose to leave work early to get a head-start on the drive home. Ottawa residents are expressing their frustration as traffic continues to clog roads on day two of a public transit strike. ![]()
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