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Santa Claus Parade returns after two years
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On Nov. 19th, the infamous Santa Claus parade returned to the streets of Kitchener after two years of COVID-19 restrictions altering the delivery of the parade. Marching along Weber Street, from Frederick Street to Erb Street, many Kitchener/Waterloo residents came out to watch the ensemble of decorated floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus,…
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Laurier contract faculty in legal strike position
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF), represented by WLUFA (Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association) will be in legal strike position on Nov. 21 if an agreement between CTF and WLU cannot be reached. Negotiations began in May 2022, and the two parties have met over 11 times to reach a deal regarding the compensation…
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Laurier’s Sustainability Office partners with community leaders in tree-planting initiative
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The Sustainability Office, with support from Sustainable Waterloo Region and the Laurier Renewable Energy student club, has arranged to plant two micro forests in Waterloo. “A micro forest is a highly, densely planted area that is planted to re-naturalize in spaces that have formerly been deforested for urban development,” Tova Davidson, executive director at Sustainable…
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Laurier alumnus Dorothy McCabe wins Waterloo mayoral race
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The new mayor of Waterloo is a former Golden Hawk. In a tight race last week, defeating her opposition by just over 300 votes, Laurier alumnus Dorothy McCabe was elected mayor of Waterloo region. For years, McCabe has worked as a government relations and municipal sector professional, advising elected officials at the municipal and provincial…
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Laurier study finds discrimination increases mental and academic struggles for 2SLGBTQ+ students
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A new study at Wilfrid Laurier University has found that discrimination against the 2SLGBTQ+ community likely leads to mental health and academic struggles for university students who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Thriving On Campus is the first study of its kind to interview and survey nearly 4,000 students from universities across Ontario, gathering the experiences, perceptions,…
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“For Mahsa Amini”: How to assist the people of Iran
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On Oct. 6, interested individuals in the community gathered on the University of Waterloo’s campus for the information session “For Mahsa Amini.” For those not aware of the ongoing crisis in Iran, Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old Iranian woman whose life ended on Sept. 16 after being beaten for not wearing her hijab in accordance…
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What you need to know for upcoming Waterloo municipal elections
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On Monday, Oct. 24, municipal elections will take place across Ontario. Each region will vote for mayor, councillors and school board trustees. All Laurier students are able to vote in Waterloo’s municipal election. According to the Provincial Municipal Elections Act of 1996, students are permitted to vote in both the municipalities of their post-secondary institution…
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Laurier plans safety precautions for homecoming
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On Saturday, Sept. 24, Wilfrid Laurier University students attempting to celebrate homecoming weekend with day-drinking and partying in the streets, were restricted by law enforcement. With COVID-19 hindering the festivities of homecoming weekend for the past two years, this year’s Homecoming was in full-swing, and included a football game, welcoming back alumni, and a concert…
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Freestore reopens after two-year pandemic pause
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Freestore reopened on Sept. 6 after a two-year pandemic pause. Tucked away in the basement of WLU’s Special Constable Services building, the Freestore has about 2,000 pounds of goods waiting to be picked up by students, staff and faculty. As the name suggests, every item in the Freestore can be taken home…
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Consent Awareness Week at Laurier
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Many institutions across Canada, Wilfrid Laurier University included, have adopted the third week in September as Consent Awareness Week. The gender based violence prevention initiative, Courage To Act, defines Consent Awareness Week as a time for conversation. “This week is a significant opportunity to reflect, champion, and celebrate consent as a cornerstone of all relationships,…
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