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Threats Prompt Safety Measures at Local Queer Events
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Several 2SLGBTQIA+ events in the community were cancelled after Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) warned about possible threats planned to target local queer events. …
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WRPS to Install 52 CCTV Cameras Across Waterloo Region
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Police say the project will deter crime and improve response times, while experts urge transparency to prevent bias. The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS)…
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CUPW Shifts to Rotating Strikes as Charities Struggle with Mail Delays
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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue to strike, causing disruption to mail and package delivery. As of Oct. 10, 2025, the CUPW…
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Mayors Push Back on Speed Camera Ban
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Local leaders call for compromise, saying the program keeps students safe near schools More than twenty Ontario mayors, including those of Cambridge, Waterloo, and…
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University Safety Concerns Cited in Last-Minute Cancellation of Gaza Lecture
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A public lecture titled Canada and the Genocide in Gaza, organized by former Wilfrid Laurier University professor Peter Eglin and NDP leadership candidate Yves Engler,…
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Canada Slashes International Study Permits Amid Federal Cap
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Canada is issuing far fewer international study permits this year as a federal cap and tougher approval requirements reshape the sector. Immigration, Refugees and…
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Canadian Hearing Services awarded 29 scholarships for the year 2025-2026
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Lisa Flowers/CHS scholarship student Canada Hearing Services (CHS) awarded 29 scholarships to deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Canada on Sept. 10 to support their…
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How to navigate Mental Health as a Laurier Student
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Habits, stress and seasonal shifts: what do these looks like post-pandemic? The idea of prioritizing mental health is a relatively recent shift. Despite being…
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New temporary dog park built in Waterloo park
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Due to popular demand, Waterloo Park plans on hosting a permanent site City Launches Interim Dog Park in Waterloo Park Amid Plans for Permanent…
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Charlie Kirk, Trump’s ally was assassinated on Wednesday at Utah University
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Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist, media personality and the co-founder of Turning Point USA organisation was shot dead at Utah Valley University on September…
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