Author: Lindsay Purchase
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Locals react to McGuinty resignation
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Ontario politics took a surprising turn Monday evening with the unexpected announcement by Ontario Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty that he was resigning from his…
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Tweets on trial
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Since July of this year, a website called nohomophobes.com has been live-tracking the use of four homophobic words and phrases on Twitter. The site…
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Queer awareness at UW
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The University of Waterloo “came out” in full force last week, as numerous events were held between Oct. 9 and 12 in support of…
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Youth gangs and crime in our backyard
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When most people think of gang activity, it brings to mind images of the dangers of big city life and highly violent encounters between…
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Volunteerism drops across region
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Volunteerism is down in K-W, and people are taking notice. The Waterloo Region Vital Signs annual report, which was released on Oct. 2, indicated…
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Transportation hub to accompany rapid transit
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Kitchener bus stops are about to get a serious upgrade. Developers for the city are currently working to plan a large transportation hub, which…
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City looks for input on transport issues
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“I’m really excited to be here tonight with you to begin the discussion on how we can make our neighbourhoods safer,” began Waterloo Ward…
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Students lacking interest in science
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A diminishing lack of student interest in science could have negative implications for future job markets, according to Spotlight on Science Learning: A Benchmark…
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Starlight to host benefit
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A fire that engulfed and destroyed a building in Uptown Waterloo in August containing independent business Ish and Chips, has hit close to home…
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Fife: ‘Two-way commmunication’ with students is key
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Catherine Fife didn’t wait to be sworn in as Kitchener-Waterloo’s newest MPP before getting busy at Queen’s Park. The NDP representative, who was elected…
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