Julie Pilon has been living in an Ottawa hotel since losing her Vanier apartment in a fire on Canada Day. Long-time roommates Julie Pilon, 55, and Pierre Shank, 61, lost their one-bedroom Vanier apartment when a fire broke out July 1. One man died, and at least 18 other people were displaced by the fire, which is still being investigated by the Ottawa Police Service's arson unit. (Andrew Lee/CBC)A third resident displaced by the Vanier fire has also been living at the same hotel for two months. The city also said it is helping Pilon and Shank to find accommodations that are within their budget.

Source: CBC News September 06, 2020 07:52 UTC