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Laurier recognised with United Way Rising Star Award
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Wilfrid Laurier University has recently become the recipient of United Way Waterloo Region Communities Rising Star Award for its 2019 fundraising campaign. This award recognizes new or returning campaigns that demonstrate initiative and growth throughout the campaign period. “We had a committee of faculty and staff from across all campuses that worked really hard to…
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University of Waterloo student creates trivia game to combat COVID-19 misinformation
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In an effort to combat COVID-19 misinformation, Ridhi Patel, a third-year science major at the University of Waterloo, created a video game called Quarantrivia. This educational game was made with the intention of dispelling myths and misconceptions about the virus. “It’s a game that I’ve developed as a side project, essentially in my own time…
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Hundreds attend Land Back Rally in Waterloo Town Square
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On Aug. 6, an estimated 400 people gathered in Waterloo Town Square at the Rally for Land Back, held by O:se Kenhionhata:tie, also known as the Land Back camp. Attendees rallied with O:se Kenhionhata:tie and called on the cities of Kitchener-Waterloo to give the land back to Indigenous Peoples and allow them to gather on…
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Laurier student launches PPE company to protect Canadians
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In early June, a first-year student in Wilfrid Laurier University’s business program tackles the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by starting his own company, PPEOnDemand.ca. Nineteen-year-old Cole Starkman knew he wanted to start a business, so with the help of his education and his drive to contribute to the economic community, Cole is helping…
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Students warn others of voyeurs in the university area
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Students are using Spotted at Laurier, the anonymous submissions account on Twitter, to report on threats of voyeurism in the university area. One submission from a student on July 10 stated that a man was caught pleasuring himself outside of their house on Fir Street at 3 a.m. “The police were called and he was…
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Waterloo region council announces mandatory face mask bylaws
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Waterloo region council has announced the approval of the bylaws that will require people to wear masks on Grand River Transit and indoor public spaces, effective on July 13. The council approved the bylaws in a meeting on Monday night, in an additional effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The bylaws will be in…
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Racist posters found inside Kitchener-Waterloo residents’ mailboxes
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Posters containing racist statements have been circulating in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, with reports stating that these posters have been found in local residents’ mailboxes. The posters express racist statements regarding interracial marriages and the children of interracial partners. The Cord has chosen not to republish these statements. Kitchener mayor Berry Vrbanovic penned a response online…
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Thousands come together in solidarity with Black Lives Matter march on Wednesday
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On June 3, an estimated 20 000 people attended the KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter to protest and raise awareness for the many lives lost to police brutality. The march, which began at 44 Gaukel Street in downtown Kitchener, happened in response to racial injustice against Black and racialized folks. Attendees of all…
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Peaceful Black Lives Matter march to take place in Kitchener
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On June 3, the “KW Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter” will take place at 44 Gaukel street, across the street from Victoria Park, Kitchener. This march, set to begin at 5 pm on Wednesday, is a peaceful demonstration in solidarity with those who have lost their lives to police brutality, institutionalized racism and anti-Blackness. …
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Laurier opens its residence buildings to healthcare workers
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Laurier has recently partnered with regional hospitals to provide temporary housing to healthcare professionals who are choosing to live away from their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Announced in a news release on May 4, about 150 residence rooms will be available for hospital workers to isolate in, starting early this month. “We’re always looking…
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