It's a simple idea with mutual benefits: students looking for cheap rent move in with seniors who are looking for some company and a little help around the house. The movement is already catching on in several Canadian cities including Hamilton, Ont., and now CJ Blake wants to start her own Ottawa version, catered specifically to students and seniors in the LGBTQ community. She's calling it Hygge Homesharing, and she recently won a $1,000 Awesome Ottawa grant to help make it a reality. Screening processStudents would pay a discounted rent based on how much they can help out. "I want to eliminate loneliness," Blake said.

Source: CBC News December 23, 2018 09:00 UTC