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Inside Laurier’s AI & Machine Learning club
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For many computer science students, landing that first co-op placement can feel like the most difficult step in their career. According to Ahmad Wali, president of Laurier’s AI and Machine Learning Club, that challenge is exactly what inspired the organization. Founded this year, the club aims to build a community for students interested in artificial…
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Jewish prayer scrolls vandalized at Bricker
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On the night of Sept. 12, 2026, Jewish Laurier students in two separate apartments at the Bricker Residence returned from their evening Rosh Hashanah celebrations to find their mezuzahs torn from their doorways and smashed. Rosh Hashanah marks the New Year in the Hebrew calander. It is one of the most significant holidays in…
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The Region of Waterloo Municipal Elections
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The upcoming municipal election taking place in Waterloo gives the community an opportunity to elect a mayor, ward councillors and School Board trustees. The election is taking place on Monday Oct. 26, 2026. To vote, confirm your voters’ registration by visiting Waterloo.ca. Select “Vote or run in an election” then click on “Check the voters’…
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The Cancellation of the 2026 Caribana Ignite Festival in Kitchener
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Unfortunately for the City of Kitchener, the 2026 Caribana Ignite Festival set to take place in downtown Kitchener from Aug. 20 to Aug 23 has been cancelled. A vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage, the festival is a not only for Caribbean Canadians, but for Canadians from all cultural backgrounds. Right alongside Oktoberfest, the…
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A new chapter for the Students’ Union
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We are so back, Golden Hawks. This summer, your Students’ Union (SU) was busy. To kick off The Cord’s coverage of this year’s SU team, here is an overview of what you might have missed in preparation for the coming academic year. Jessica Le will be kicking off her first year as the president…
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Colleen Myronyk appointed as Executive Director of ELCD
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On July 1, 2026, Wilfrid Laurier University appointed Colleen Myronyk as executive director of Experiential Learning and Career Development (ELCD), which provides co-operative education, career development services and community and workplace partnerships. This newly established role also brings WLU’s global engagement team under Myronyk’s leadership, expanding her portfolio to include involvement with international academic exchanges,…
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Laurier Welcomes New Board of Governors Chair
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Wilfrid Laurier University welcomed a new Chair of its Board of Governors this July 2026, with incoming chair, Jim Phillips, stepping into the role. Phillips will take over from outgoing chair, Simon Chan. Phillips first joined the board in 2019 as a representative of Martin Luther University College. Since then, he has served as vice-chair;…
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Laurier ranks in top 12 per cent in T.H.E sustainability impact ratings
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The Times Higher Education (THE) sustainability impact ratings are global rankings which measure and rank universities around the world in sustainability advances which align with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). THE reporters Hannah Peacock and Phil Baty stated, The 2026 rankings evaluate 1,646 universities from 116 countries and territories across 17 individual SDG…
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World Cup fever hits Waterloo Region as hundreds gather at Kitchener City Hall
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The high-stakes drama of the FIFA World Cup made its way to the heart of Downtown Kitchener on Saturday, July 11, as hundreds of local soccer fans gathered at Carl Zehr Square for the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 fan festival. The free, day-long celebration was one of dozens of stops across the country…
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The Water Capacity Issue & Updates from the Region of Waterloo
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Following a July 8 announcement, the Region of Waterloo is attempting to resolve its water capacity shortage by unlocking an initial 10 litres per second (L/s) of supply in the Mannheim Service Area, with an additional 20 L/s expected this fall. To overcome long-standing hurdles and accelerate infrastructure projects by two years, the Regional Council has approved aggressive, time-sensitive measures. This push was…
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