Residents wary despite new Panda Game measures

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The University of Ottawa and Carleton University are working with the police to ensure post-game celebrations don’t reach the levels of pandemonium of previous years.

Sandy Hill resident Jan Finlay said the parties have gotten worse in recent years.WATCH |Will new measures curb Panda Game pandemonium? We asked studentsThe annual football game is being played on Sunday, instead of Saturday, with an after-party hosted on campus.

"I just think anytime you have food and you allow the students to drink on site, that will hopefully result in a better outcome for everyone," she said.:The annual football game between Carleton University and the University of Ottawa has had its share of ups and downs. Police and bylaw officers will monitor addresses that have raised concerns in the past and increase enforcement in areas expected to be most impacted, including Sandy Hill, ByWard Market and Old Ottawa South, the force said in a statement to CBC.

Rideau-Vanier Coun. Stéphanie Plante says she's hopeful added police presence and the University of Ottawa's all-day event will keep students away from residential areas.

 

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