More student housing coming to London
Two new residences will be built at Western University to house more than 1,000 students.
At a news conference on Tuesday, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra, said the dedicated student housing will help to free up affordable homes for people and families in London.
The announcement is part of the provincial government's Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024.
This is a developing story.
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