Canada banning single-use plastic by the end of 2021
Photo by Darien Funk Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced in a news conference on Oct 7 that single-use plastics will be banned in Canada by...
What the cancellation of OUA sports programming means for Laurier Athletics
On June 8, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sports programming and championships The cancellation, which was made based on...
OUA announces the cancellation of sports programming for the fall term
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has announced that all OUA-sanctioned sports programming and championships will be cancelled for the first semester, in response to...
COVID-19: A summary of major Canadian and local news
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, more extensive measures have been put in place to protect the health and safety of Canadians and prevent further spread of the...
Premier Doug Ford announces closure of all non-essential services
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the closure of all non-essential services across the province in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19...
Prime minister Trudeau announces $82B COVID-19 emergency response package for Canadians, including changes to student loans
Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced an $82-billion aid package today to help Canadians and their businesses cope with the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic that...
Local and nationwide impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak continue to grow as protective actions are extended across the country
The recent progression of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has impacted both Wilfrid Laurier University, and Canada as a whole, in a way that was unimaginable just one week...
Waterloo walks out in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en protesters
This past Friday, Feb 28 at 11 am, students and faculty at the Wilfrid Laurier University faculty of social work in Kitchener gathered to prepare for a walkout in solidarity...
Novel Coronavirus sparks concern across campus
The recent outbreak of a novel Coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China has become a cause for concern across not only China, but the world The novel Coronavirus is a new form...
Laurier named one of Canada’s top employers for young people
Laurier has been named an outstanding employer for the second time this month, this time being recognized for being a top employer for young people in Canada, being only one of...