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University students in Ottawa already feeling pressure to find affordable housing for the fall - Capital Current

As another university year ends, it’s crunch time for students looking for affordable housing before the fall.


Jill Dorsey, a first-year Carleton student living on campus, signed a lease on a three-bedroom apartment with her two friends, which will cost the trio $3,750 a month.


“We signed our lease in December, which I am thankful for because now I’m seeing many of my friends struggling to find houses,” she said.


Although Dorsey said the apartment was over their initial budget, it was...

After season of stumbles, 'youthful' Ravens back to No. 1 as playoffs begin - Capital Current

The Carleton Ravens men’s basketball program holds a dynasty that no other team in North American varsity sports — neither Canada’s USports nor the American NCAA — has ever seen: 10 of the last 11 national titles, including the 2022 championship.


However, after a few shaky games mid-schedule in 2022-23 season, questions have arisen about whether the defending national champions can continue their dominance. The Ravens host the Laurier Golden Hawks tonight at the Ravens’ Nest (8 p.m. start) af...

People's Commission report decries 'human rights failure' in convoy chaos - Capital Current

The Ottawa People’s Commission on the Convoy Occupation has released part one of its planned two-stage report on last year’s truck blockade in downtown Ottawa, describing what happened as a “human rights failure by all three orders of government and police” in response to the “violent” protest.


The downtown occupation severely disrupted the lives of those living in Ottawa. At this time last year, all streets in the core were closed following the arrival of hundreds of convoy vehicles. Blockad...