Clara Rose
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KW Choking on Smoke while Raging Wildfires Cause Havoc across Northern Ontario
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Kitchener-Waterloo is choking on an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) reading of 10+ due to smoke from forest fires. There are nearly 200 wildfires burning in
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WLU Celebrates Graduating Students in Spring Convocation 2026
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This June, Wilfrid Laurier University celebrated more than 4,013 graduating students during its spring convocation ceremonies in Waterloo and Brantford, marking the beginning of
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Kitchener-Waterloo parties on!
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The nightlife scene in Kitchener-Waterloo is carrying on into the summer months, even as the school year comes to an end and many students
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A New Era of Indie Horror Begins in the Backrooms
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The film industry needs some fresh, new faces. This June, The Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, has shown that movie-goers agree. In a world of seemingly endless remakes,
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Fashion for Change Brings Literature to Life on the Runway
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On March 21, the University of Waterloo hosted its 14th annual Fashion for Change show at the Hagey Hall Theatre. Fashion for Change is
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Sniper Deployment at Waterloo St. Patrick’s Day Party Sparks Community Outcry
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Amended nuisance rules and a declared safety event set the stage for a controversial police response to the annual St. Patrick’s Day crowds Although
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Ford’s Water Bill Sparks Backlash
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Premier Doug Ford continues to face criticism over proposed legislative changes that some argue move Ontario closer to water privatization. On Oct. 20, Ford’s Progressive Conservative
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Ford’s OSAP Rules Raise Financial Barriers to Ontario Students
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Laurier Students Sound Alarm Over OSAP Reforms Mar. 4, students at the University of Waterloo walked out of class as part of a campus-wide strike,
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Laurier Students’ Union Election 2026-2027
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Record Support Marks New Leadership Across Laurier’s Student Community On Jan. 26, 2026, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union released the results of its
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Laurier Musical Theatre Stuns with a Darkly Brilliant Heathers
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A powerhouse student production delivering standout vocals, sharp comedy and unforgettable performances. On Jan. 23, Laurier’s Musical Theatre (LMT) group presented a stellar rendition of Heathers,
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