student housing

Should landlords be abolished?

September 7, 2023

In 2022, the average rent in Brantford was $1,246 per month. However, in major cities like Toronto, rent prices jumped to $1,665 monthly. Over the past decade, the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force reported that housing prices increased by 180…

Students hunt for housing amid crisis

March 6, 2023

Photo Contribution by Jeremy Vyn The housing crisis has taken a toll on students at Wilfrid Laurier University, as rent prices continue to climb and housing options decrease. Balancing the cost of rent with tuition, groceries, gas and insurance is…