News
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Reviewing the 2024 Students’ Union Board of Directors
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In an unprecedented action by the Students’ Union board, 10 directors have chosen not to participate in The Cord’s annual reviews due to the…
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WLUSP Presidential Nominees 2025-26
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WLUSP’s president and student directors are elected by our membership (all Laurier students) each year in February. Members will also have an opportunity to…
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Waterloo Region’s battle with opioid addiction continues
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The Waterloo Region is facing an opioid crisis. According to Cameron Dearlove, the executive director at Porchlight Counseling and Addiction Services, it is worsening. …
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Is there any legitimacy to claims of annexation?
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On Jan. 7, United States President Donald Trump stated that he wants to use “economic force” to join Canada and the United States at…
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What will change when the Liberals elect a new leader?
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The Liberal Party of Canada is the longest serving and oldest acting party in the country. It has held its position for 70 years…
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Palestinian Youth Movement hosts Kitchener rally
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To commemorate the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) organized a rally at the Kitchener City Hall on Jan. 17…
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The fight isn’t over: Canada Post workers rally together
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This article was cross-published with The Sputnik. After 32 days on the picket line in front of their office Brantford’s Canada post employees were…
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Holocaust Remembrance Day provides a time to reflect on past
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On Jan. 27 Canada celebrates Holocaust Remembrance Day, where Canadian citizens take time to remember and commemorate those who lost their lives during the…
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Thea Lim named Edna Staebler writer in residence
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Each year, Laurier welcomes a writer in residence who spends ten weeks at the university working with students and the greater community. On Jan. 22,…
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The Food Bank of Waterloo Region recieves funding
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On Dec. 11, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region received a $756,000 increase in their funding from the Waterloo Region, totalling their funds to…
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