Emergency information and campus alerts
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December 5, 2025 Service disruption: Charles Hall main entrance closure
The main entrance of Charles Hall will be closed starting Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This will allow for the replacement of the current assisted lift at the entrance, with a self-operating elevator.
The new self-operating elevator will provide a more accessible experience for all building users.
During this time, a temporary entrance will be available and clearly marked with construction signage. Please follow posted directions when accessing the building. The main elevator inside Charles Hall will remain operational throughout the project.
The anticipated completion date for this upgrade is spring 2026. Your patience and understanding during this improvement project are greatly appreciated.
Please direct inquiries to the Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability.
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December 3, 2025 Service disruption: Bordessa Hall construction December 19 to January 16; closure December 26 to January 4
In preparation for the installation of a new HVAC system, construction will occur on the fifth floor of Bordessa Hall from December 19, 2025 to January 16, 2026. During this time, the fifth floor will be inaccessible. Please do not schedule any activities in the building during this time.
To accommodate welding work on the roof, the entire building will be closed from December 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Faculty and staff should plan accordingly and make alternative arrangements.
For more information, contact Patrick Neil, Senior Project Manager, Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability.
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November 12, 2025 Campus winter weather procedures
Each winter in Ontario, weather conditions such as heavy snow, freezing rain and/or ice pellets can make basic travel difficult. During such situations, questions often arise about whether campus operations will change.
During most winter weather, the campus remains open and activities remain unaffected.
It’s important to keep in mind that different organizations—public and private—follow their own protocols and best practices. When they make the decision to cancel operations or to close, university operations and activities may remain scheduled as normal.
How the university communicates weather-related operational changesIf operational changes are implemented due to a winter storm warning or inclement conditions, the university will issue information as soon as possible using MyOntarioTech, the mobile app and the service disruptions page.
Depending on the situation, the university will also:
Communicate via other means as needed, including messages sent to Ontario Tech student, faculty and staff email addresses, social media, and on-campus digital signage.
Forward official university messages to regional newspapers and radio/television stations.
Post full information about our campus status on our home page.
Travelling to campus
Monitor your email, the university’s mobile app, MyOntarioTech, and our website for late-evening and early-morning updates on severe winter weather days, or for class cancellations.
If you’re travelling to or from campus, allow for plenty of time, and travel with due caution and care, especially if you are in an area heavily affected by the weather. If you are in an area heavily affected by the weather and cannot get to campus, contact your supervisor or professor regarding your absence.
Students, faculty and staff are reminded they are responsible for determining when weather conditions make their travel unsafe.
If you observe a snow or ice hazard on campus, report it to Campus Security at ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211, and provide the exact location and situation.
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