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WLUSU installs carpet in the Terrace
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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, Mike McMahon, the previous floor, which was installed in 2000, had worn right down to the concrete in certain areas in front of Mr. Sub and the Pita…
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Max Blouw honoured
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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 centre from the federal government who wanted to destroy it. “I was overwhelmed and absolutely did not expect to be honoured that way,” said Blouw, who served as…
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City council update
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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 skating rink, $426,000 will be needed for its construction and maintenance. Council voted against allocating funds to the account for the skating rink project, preferring…
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Convict allowed to study in Waterloo Region
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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 released on bail. Availability of information Courts of Appeal, who cannot give his identity because of a publication ban on the case, Golden was released on $20,000 cash bail to…
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Waterloo after dark
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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 naturally after a friendly warning to get children “the fuck out of here.” Magic tricks and PG-rated humour were thrown out Saturday night to make way for the adult-only…
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While you were out…
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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 council meeting, a motion was passed banning skateboarders from the public square with the exception of 10 hours dispersed throughout the week. The decision was made…
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KW in Brief: Sept. 7, 2009
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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 exploiting the company on several fronts including leaking confidential company information and wrongfully adding his wife to the company’s payroll. Trademark dispute Anheuser-Busch and its Canadian…
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Reviewing the public square
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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 development of the type of activities that are, and will be, available in the coming months. Activities offered in the square have included…
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Reduce the Juice campaign set to impact Waterloo
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Yesterday, in Waterloo Town Square, Reduce the Juice launched its 2009 campaign to make community members aware of the effects of idling. Since climate change is one of the largest challenges facing young people today, Reduce the Juice hires youth to lead educational projects in their communities. Last year, Reduce the Juice, an environmental non-profit…
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Waterloo man victim of hit and run
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31-year-old Jason Pearson was victim of a hit and run accident Sunday night in Grand Bend. Jason moved to Waterloo around 1998 and attended Wilfrid Laurier University. He was currently working at Manulife, and was in Grand Bend for a volleyball tournament. Another woman was killed in the accident. Police are looking for a vehicle…
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