This incredible dependency upon shelters reveals that employment and housing initiatives need to be radically overhauled.
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The University of Ottawa confirmed an incident involving an elevator in Leblanc residence occurred on Oct. 10 in which a student was injured.
On Sept. 30, around 400 people from the Heron Gate community will be evicted from their homes as part of a plan to redevelop the neighbourhood. This time, they aren’t backing down.
Student renters especially vulnerable to being taken advantage of by landlords and vice-versa, experts say.
The U of O spends a lot of time claiming that they care about the mental health and happiness of their students. Extending the length of leases on residence rooms is a simple way for the administration to put those beliefs into action.
While Canada has committed to resettling more Syrian refugees than any other country besides Germany, has it been able to provide them with a true home?
The University of Ottawa has announced plans to open their third new residence in 12 months, renovating the Quality Hotel at Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue into a 414-room residence.
Due to the University of Ottawa’s rapid expansion over the past two decades, alumni who visit campus often say they have trouble recognizing their alma mater.
There’s more soon to come. On March 10, the university unveiled its master plan for future development, promising current students a similar shock.
Solutions to the ongoing dearth of student housing on and near the U of O campus will be at the forefront of the election as several candidates intend to pursue a housing strategy.
A recent proposal to implement landlord licensing in Ottawa has people torn on whether it will make it easier or harder to find affordable housing, especially for students.
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