Author: Ashley Barry
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Canada settles 2.8 billion lawsuit for residential schools
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On Saturday, Jan. 21st, the Canadian government has agreed to pay 2.8 billion dollars to settle a lawsuit brought on by 325 Indigenous groups
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Laurier’s student-run production of “High School Musical” will hit the stage this January
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This January, Laurier Musical Theatre (LMT) is putting on High School Musical––their first student-run production in over two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. During
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Santa Claus Parade returns after two years
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On Nov. 19th, the infamous Santa Claus parade returned to the streets of Kitchener after two years of COVID-19 restrictions altering the delivery of
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Laurier contract faculty in legal strike position
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF), represented by WLUFA (Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association) will be in legal strike position on Nov. 21
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Laurier study finds discrimination increases mental and academic struggles for 2SLGBTQ+ students
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A new study at Wilfrid Laurier University has found that discrimination against the 2SLGBTQ+ community likely leads to mental health and academic struggles for
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Canadians cutting back food purchases due to rising grocery store prices
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A new survey (above) has found 24 per cent of Canadians have cut back on the amount of food they are buying due to
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Laurier plans safety precautions for homecoming
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On Saturday, Sept. 24, Wilfrid Laurier University students attempting to celebrate homecoming weekend with day-drinking and partying in the streets, were restricted by law
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Autism Dog Services offers program for support dogs
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Autism Dog Services (ADS) is looking for foster families to house puppies, as the demand for autism assistance service dogs increases. ADS is a
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Food Justice Garden provides produce for students in need
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Martin Luther University College joined forces with Laurier Students’ Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) this summer to promote food justice on campus. The Food
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Une politique d’admission spéciale de Laurier accorde la priorité aux demandes provenant d’Afghanistan
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Traduit en français par Elizabeth Calcutt et Jannine Crepelca. L’Université Wilfrid Laurier aide les réfugiés afghans à obtenir l’admission directe grâce à une politique
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