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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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Ontario Passes Bill 33, Overhauling Education and Child Services
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Ontario legislature passed the Bill 33, known as the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025 on Nov. 19, bringing in major changes to how school boards, children’s aid societies and post-secondary institutions are governed The newly passed controversial bill is a piece of legislation that introduces significant changes to the oversight of school boards and post-secondary institutions in Ontario, giving the Minister of Education…
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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, was cancelled by the university administration just one day before it was set to take place. Despite the cancellation, the speakers went ahead with the event in an alternative location on…
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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 Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said that only 36,417 study permits were issued between January and June 2025, compared to 125,034 during the same period last year. Applications have also declined. IRCC received…
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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 a common denominator of life, the stigmatization of mental illness was rampant only years prior. The conversation on mental health really began with the grand scale of isolation during the pandemic…
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