A love letter to Haven

Dear Haven, we will miss you.

In this heartfelt farewell episode of Charlatan Live, we dive into the unexpected closure of Haven, a beloved CUSA-owned cafe about 1km from Carleton University. After 17 years of serving students and locals alike, Haven is closing its doors due to a CUSA financial deficit, leaving many feeling a sense of loss. The announcement comes shortly after the launch of Haven Connect, a co-working space above the café, sparking questions about the future of student-run spaces.
Join Abyssinia Abebe and Justin Ball as they discuss the emotional impact of this closure on the Carleton and Ottawa South communities. Through interviews with students and Haven staff, we explore the deeper reasons behind Haven’s demise and hear from passionate advocates fighting to save it.
Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of Haven’s final moments, including a moving open mic night and a petition. Is there a way to keep this student space alive? Tune in.

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The Charlatan Live is recorded in Ottawa, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation.