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Hey! First-time renter here 🥹 Would you guys recommend renting a cheaper place where heat and electricity aren’t included but is $1,110, or paying more for an all-inclusive apartment $1400+ in gatineau?

I see a lot of rentals that seem cheaper but don’t include utilities, and I’m wondering if I’m missing something. Which option usually ends up being cheaper in the long run, especially during winter?

What are the pros and cons of each? I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Please be nice, I’m still learning! 😊

hey just a question, ever since i moved to gatineau why everytime it rains or anything we get a power outage? atleast in touraine area. Is this normal?

hey everyone im looking for gym around touraine area, the only one close to me is anytime fitness la gappe but its like $60 a month (with biweekly payments) which i feel like way nicer and bigger gyms have way less expensive prices. any recommendations on a cheaper option will help me out so much as a college student 🙏

edit: if guys have ever been to those gyms if you could tell me prices too thankyouuu !! 😊

Hey everyone! I recently found out that it’s illegal in gatineau QC for a landlord to require first and last month’s rent or a security deposit when renting an apartment.

My building was built in 2026, so I’m guessing the landlord involved was new to the process since he didnt know anything about the building, etc.

When I applied, he told me I had to pay the last two months’ rent as a “deposit” because I had no credit history and it was my first time renting. At the time I didn’t know any better, but doesn’t a deposit when leasing usually mean you get it back? 😅

In the end, I asked if I could just do first and last month’s rent instead (like they do in Ottawa), and he agreed.

On my first rent day, I paid the first month’s rent by e-transfer because they said the automatic bank withdrawal wasn’t working. The next day, he messaged me saying to also send the last month’s rent by e-transfer “to fulfill the deposit condition for the lease.”

The “last month’s rent” requirement is also written into my lease that he made all the people in the building rewrite 3 times after every little mistake he did.

So I guess my question is: is this okay? Should I just leave it alone to keep a good relationship with my landlord, or should I contact the TAL and ask to have the money returned?

Also, another thing that happened is my landlord entered my apartment only giving me a 2 minute voicemail message and not giving me the required 24 hours’ notice.
Has anyone dealt with something similar? Any advice would be appreciated!

hey, I just did a term from March 2 to June 8, 2026 and I did it online and now I’m so confused when my next semester is starting it’s supposed to be a three year program full time. Am I supposed to apply again for OSAP? Do I have to do anything. I don’t find any info on my acsis account at all.

anything helps !!

hey cat lovers , i was wondering if anyone knows where i can buy economy cat litter. i see it sold out at every walmart even online.

does anyone know if they are coming back in stock or not? it is the only $10 litter for 22kg that was the best in my budget and litter wise. anyone have any recommendations for something around that price and good litter thats not special kitty.

Hey everyone, correct me if I’m wrong, but this situation really weirded me out.

A few days ago around 8–9am, my landlord called me and left a voicemail saying they needed access to my apartment to open the main water valves for the sprinkler system installation. In the voicemail he said something like:

“I looked and it doesn’t seem like you’re home, so I’ll let myself in, open the valve, and lock the door behind me.”

First of all… what do you mean you “looked”? 😭

Second, isn’t a landlord supposed to give at least 24 hours notice before entering unless it’s an emergency? This wasn’t an emergency from what I understand.

What made me really uncomfortable is that I actually WAS home and I was asleep. He opened the door & only rang the bell after realizing I was there when he saw me sleeping.

I live alone as a girl, so the whole thing honestly made me feel super unsafe and uncomfortable. Like what if I was changing or sleeping half naked or something?

Am I overreacting or is this actually not okay?

UPDATE: i texted him made it clear that i was uncomfortable and would need a 24hour notice next time for non-emergency situations

he apologized and said he didnt know where the valve was in the unit

ill forgive for now 🙏

hey im new to gatineau, is there anyway to delivery ottawa food to gatineau? i know its not possible through doordash or ubereats but is there anything else you guys use? much appreciated !

hey everyone i recently adopted a 1-2yr old cat from Outaouais SPCA shelter and i was wondering if anyone knew anyplace in ottawa/gatineau that can do a vet physical examination for less than $110 or anyone know any cheap places ? thankyou so much for your help