Laurier’s former VP: Academic takes post at UW
Following a year of sabbatical from Wilfrid Laurier University, Sue Horton has accepted the position of associate-provost graduate studies at the University of Waterloo Horton,...
Getting pumped for Africa
On Aug 25, the Grand River chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) held a fundraising event to support their “Agriculture as a Business” program in Ghana Held in the public...
WLUSU installs carpet in the Terrace
The Wilfrid Laurier University Student’s Union has replaced the upper level floor in the Terrace Foot Court, which cost the union $15,000 According to WLUSU general manager,...
Max Blouw honoured
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has honoured president of Wilfrid Laurier University Max Blouw by naming a research centre after him Blouw previously saved the...
City council update
Council addressed the funding of a skating rink and water feature for the public square The total costs for the additional features is estimated to be $976,000 To fund the...
Convict allowed to study in Waterloo Region
Brock Golden, a convicted child pornographer, has been granted permission from the Manitoba Court of Appeals to continue his education in the Kitchener-Waterloo area while...
Waterloo after dark
Wearing little more than nipple tassels, crotchless pantyhose and bunny ears, buskers performed their gravitydefying stunts while baring it all for the local crowd This was...
While you were out…
Public Square controversies Opening on May 31, the public square has received a great deal of criticism, from its design to the activities it has hosted At July’s city...
KW in Brief: Sept. 7, 2009
Brick sues founder On June 2, 2009, Brick Brewing Co launched a million-dollar lawsuit against its former owner Jim Brickman The founder and former chairman has been accused of...
Reviewing the public square
Since its opening in May, the events in the public square have either drawn in large crowds or a scant audience The success or failure of the programs continues to aid the...