LRT supporters take to the streets
“What do we want” “Light rail!” “When do we want it” “Now!” On June 11, about 200 citizens of Waterloo Region loudly took to the streets at Speakers’ Corner in...
Equinox Summit day 4: An overview of the future
The closing session of the Equinox Summit on Thursday afternoon brought together the many great minds that discussed the future of energy throughout the week at the Perimeter...
Equinox Summit day 3: ‘What happens if the lights go out?’
From June 6-9, some of the top scientists and environmental researchers in the world will be in Waterloo at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics for the Waterloo Global...
Local MP named Deputy Government Whip
On June 7th, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the government’s caucus leadership team Harold Albrecht, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, was named Deputy...
Equinox Summit day 2: Thomas Homer-Dixon on energy and complexity
From June 6-9, some of the top scientists and environmental researchers in the world will be in Waterloo at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics for the Waterloo Global...
Evolution and reform in the UN
This past weekend, Wilfrid Laurier University had the privilege of hosting the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) Annual Meeting On the concluding day of the...
Equinox Summit day 1: finance in science and energy transitions
From June 6-9, some of the top scientists and environmental researchers in the world will be in Waterloo at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics for the Waterloo Global...
IMF leaders debate global economic crisis
“The big question,” began Ruben Lamdany, the deputy officer of the independent evaluation office of the IMF (International Monetary Fund), “is why one thousand of the...
Literary event reveals local passion for books
About 45 local literary enthusiasts gathered to experience "Indie Lit" at Waterloo's Starlight Social Club, an event that brought together authors from four independent...
Region rejects rapid transit referendum
Waterloo Region council came together for an early meeting on Wednesday, June 1 to consider a motion to hold a referendum question regarding bringing rapid transit to the region...