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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, calling on Premier Doug Ford and the provincial government to reverse proposed changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). The protest began at 11 a.m. in the Arts Quad outside…
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Laurier, WLUFA Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Winter Term Strike
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After weeks of uncertainty, negotiations between Laurier and contract faculty restore stability to a campus bracing for disruption. On Feb. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University and the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) reached a tentative agreement after a period of significant uncertainty for the Laurier community, bracing for a total disruption of the winter term. …
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Laurier Mourns the Passing of Former Chancellor John A. Pollock
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Wilfrid Laurier University is mourning the passing of John A. Pollock, a respected business leader, philanthropist and former chancellor of the university. Pollock died on Jan. 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Pollock served as Laurier’s chancellor from 2008 to 2011, becoming the seventh individual to hold the role since the university became a…
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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 annual Students’ Union election. During the election, undergraduate students were invited to vote for a peer to serve as Students’ Union president & CEO for the 2026–27 academic year. With a voter count…
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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, the musical. Heathers is a black comedy musical that satirizes the experience of the average American teen; it is a thrilling, dark and hilarious production. A major highlight of the show was the incredible vocal…
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Paying Tribute to Shannon Lee
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The melodies of HouseCat returned to Maxwell’s Concerts and Events on Jan. 23, 2026, to recognise the professional legacy of Shannon Lee, a local musician and Laurier alum. Lee was a musician, songwriter, sound technician, and alumnus of the Wilfrid Laurier University Integrated Musical Arts program. According to the Laurier website, she was a local…
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2026-27 WLUSP ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS
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President, Publisher and Chair Candidates Vlad Latis – WLUSP President My philosophy is that a president should be the one ensuring that a company fulfills its goals while creating the best environment for its stakeholders. WLUSP exists for the Laurier community, and if elected president, I want to ensure that we are able to continue providing both opportunities for student…
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Laurier, Faculty Association Enter Conciliation as Contract Faculty Negotiations Continue
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Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) Negotiations Move to Conciliation: What’s at Stake for Contract Faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University and what the future holds for these associations On Dec. 8, 2025, Wilfrid Laurier University and the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) filed for joint conciliation, and a conciliator has been appointed to help guide discussions. Following the conciliation, the…
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Dialogue Over Division at World Religious Conference
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On Nov. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted the 43rd World Religions Conference (WRC) at the Lazaridis Hall Auditorium, becoming a hub for dialogue, reflection and education, drawing on religious scholars, community leaders and students to explore the pressing social challenge of combating hate. Hosted annually in Canada by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at since 1981, the conference brings voices together from major world religions, Indigenous faiths and non-religious…
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Laurier Mourns the Passing of Shannon Lee
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The Laurier community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Shannon Lee on Nov. 7, 2025. Originally from Oakville, Lee graduated from Laurier’s Integrated Musical Arts program in 2023 before pursuing a career as a musician and sound technician in Kitchener-Waterloo. During their time at Laurier, Shannon was known by peers to be a…
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