
After the Ontario governmentโs decision to expand pharmacistsโ scope of care in January 2023, 99 per cent of pharmacies began writing prescriptions for common ailments such as pink eye, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and cold sores, resulting in over one million assessments since last year according to a recent government news release.ย ย Today, the government…

After Ontarioโs conservative government fast-tracked their plan to expand the privatization of alcohol in the province, 10,000 Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) employees went on a labour strike from July 5 to 22. ย The strike negotiations were between the LCBO employees represented by the Ontario Public Service & Employment Union (OPSEU) and the LCBO.ย Employees…

Many Canadians were committed to boycotting Loblaw Companies Limited stores across the country in May in protest of rising grocery prices. Today, thousands are continuing until their demands are met. The protest was started by Emily Johnson, a social worker who was fed up with exorbitant grocery prices, decreasing food quality and the grocery chainโs…

Occupy University of Waterloo (OccupyUW) launched their encampment โGaza Houseโ in front of the Graduate House building on campus to protest the University of Waterlooโs complicity and involvement in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The encampment was first set up at 7 a.m. on May 13. This occupation follows a series of encampments and protests enacted…

Over the past two months, Power to Change (P2C) Laurier has invited students to a weekly group meeting called โAlphaโ that theyโve been hosting. Open to everyone regardless of their beliefs, students are invited to participate in conversations about a wide range of subjects, from the Bible to metaphysical questions. Wilfโs provides a free meal…

Premiering in 2002, Canada Reads has been a monumental aspect of Canadian culture for over 20 years. A radio show streamed by the CBC, itโs an opportunity for Canadian authors to gain the recognitionย and for audiences to tune into a reality gameshow centered around finding a Canadian book that the country should read together.ย Every…

I love reading comics. Complex, colourful, and entertaining, theyโre an ideal way to spend an afternoon. From superheroes trying to prevent doomsday to thoughtful memoirs, thereโs a comic out there for everyone. In Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art, Scott McCloud defines comics as โJuxtaposed pictorial and other images in deliberate sequence, intended to convey information…

Food is one of the most important things you must figure out during your time in university. For many, itโs the first time in your life when you must feed yourself, and there are many decisions to be made. Finding a balance in the type of food you eat is vital and individual. This article…

A PhD candidate at Laurier with a sense of style and a passion for DIY, Denise Springett learned to sew during the pandemic. Having nurtured an interest in sewing since she was young, Springett took the opportunity to learn about slow fashion and began teaching herself by sewing hundreds of face masks with uniquely patterned…


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