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Ontario Tech breaks ground on The Ridge residence, planned to open in fall 2027

Ontario Tech University held a groundbreaking on Feb. 2, 2026, for a new on-campus student residence in north Oshawa called The Ridge, which the university plans to open in fall 2027.

The project would add more student housing on campus at a time when housing availability has been a growing concern in many communities, including for post-secondary students. Ontario Tech says the residence plan aligns with its growth target of 20,000 learners.

The residence is planned for a site just north of the Campus Ice Centre along a natural watercourse.

Ontario Tech plans to open the development in stages, beginning with 450 beds in the first phase. The university’s long-term plan is for the residence to accommodate about 2,000 students.

Ontario Tech plans to lease campus land for the development.

A consortium led by Campus Suites and Woodbourne is set to build the residence. Campus Living Centres will manage operations.

In a university statement, vice-president of administration Brad MacIsaac said the residence is meant to support enrolment growth and student housing demand.

Ontario Tech did not disclose a project cost, room types or pricing, or a construction timeline beyond the planned fall 2027 opening.

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Durham College says Bistro ’67 at Whitby campus won two Whitby Reader’s Choice Awards

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CFIA recalls Compliments and Selection corn dogs in Quebec warehouses over Listeria

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OneTang walnut soft candy with black sesame recalled in Ontario and Manitoba due to stones

OneTang brand Walnut Soft Candy with Black Sesame (160 g) has been recalled after stones were found in the product, according to a notice published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recall is dated Aug. 20, 2026, and the product was distributed in Ontario and Manitoba. The CFIA advises

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CFIA recalls Kim Phat Seafood Medley in Quebec over undeclared egg, fish, soy and wheat

Durham College says Bistro ’67 at Whitby campus won two Whitby Reader’s Choice Awards

CFIA recalls Compliments and Selection corn dogs in Quebec warehouses over Listeria

OneTang walnut soft candy with black sesame recalled in Ontario and Manitoba due to stones