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Laurier professor to lead Holocaust field course in Poland
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This spring, 22 undergraduate students from Wilfrid Laurier University will explore the history of the Holocaust by visiting the very properties upon which that
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First lecture of Laurier’s Milton Lecture Series sheds light on homeless encampments
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On Jan. 11, the first lecture of the year as a part of Laurier’s Milton Lecture Series was held at the FirstOntario Arts Centre in
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Toronto Zoo’s new Name-a-Roach campaign
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This Valentine’s Day season, the Toronto Zoo launched a new Name-a-Roach campaign. Facilitated by the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, the campaign ran as a
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B.C. drug decriminalization: a cautious step in the right direction
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On Jan. 31, 2023, British Columbia began a three-year experiment in user-level drug decriminalization. Effective last week, an exemption from the Controlled Drugs and
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Winter blues and the Wellness Centre
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This winter season, programs and services provided by the Laurier Wellness Centre can help students combat the winter blues. The winter blues, also known
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CCSA updates alcohol consumption guidelines
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On Jan. 17, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) updated their alcohol consumption guidelines. The new recommendations state that more than
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Laurier Association of Black Students host events for Black History Month
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Black History Month is an annual observance in February where people across Canada participate in events and festivities to honour and celebrate Black people.
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Students’ Union election season comes to a close
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The Wilfrid Laurier Students’ Union election ended last Thursday night as Megan Spenler was announced the incoming 2023-2024 president and CEO on Jan. 26
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Canada settles 2.8 billion lawsuit for residential schools
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On Saturday, Jan. 21st, the Canadian government has agreed to pay 2.8 billion dollars to settle a lawsuit brought on by 325 Indigenous groups
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Students’ Union Election for the 2023-2024 year
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On Jan. 20 from 2-4, the Laurier Students’ Union hosted a candidate meet-up. This event provided undergraduate students with an opportunity to meet the
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