CIGI talk looks back on climate change narratives
“We’re long past the days of denying climate change,” expressed Fred Kuntz, the vice president of public affairs at the Centre for International Governance and Innovation...
Inquiry finds fault with Aboriginal treatment
Following an investigation into the conditions of Canada’s Aboriginal population, United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya is recommending that the government launch an...
Minimum wage recipients increase
A global recession has left lingering effects The changing labour market has dramatically altered the workforce in Ontario, with the number of people earning minimum wage...
Flu shot to be more accessible in Region
It comes when you least expect, it can knock you out for days and it can be a detriment to both your overall health and school work: It’s flu season and it’s fast...
Cyber hackers target schools
“It’s just a sign of the times,” said Jason Testart, director of information security services at the University of Waterloo, on the growing concern over cyber security...
Take Back the Night marchers challenge gendered violence
“Tri-Cities Unite! Take back the night!, ” rang the voices of over 200 women and frans-people as they marched through the streets of Kitchener-Waterloo on Sept 26 for the...
Sexual assault a prevailing issue around university campuses
A recent sexual assault near Wilfrid Laurier’s campus is an unsettling reminder that gendered violence continues to be a prevalent issue in not just the Waterloo Region, but...
Braid appointed to secretary post
Peter Braid, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Waterloo, has been appointed as parliamentary secretary to the Minister of infrastructure and communities, the Honourable Denis...
Secular charter sparks debate
Pauline Marois’ Parti Québecois (PQ) government has proposed a highly controversial Charter of Values, eliciting backlash across both the province and the country as a...
K-W pushes for action on trains
Railway companies passing through the Region of Waterloo may soon have to declare the contents of their cargo to the local fire chief after city councilors have voted...