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Memorial day for Indigenous veterans in Canada
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On Nov. 8, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Veterans Day to recognize the contribution and sacrifice of First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals in military…
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WUSA referendum votes to end partnership with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
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The Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) announced the votes from the 2024 Responsible Partnerships and Investments referendum on Oct. 8. Results were posted on…
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Ongoing war in Gaza encourages rally ceasefire aims
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*A previous version of this story attributed all deaths committed by Hamas to rocket fire, when in reality some of them were committed by…
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Shinerama fundraiser at Laurier turns 60 years old
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This year, Shinerama, Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser for cystic fibrosis turns 60 years old. Over 36 colleges and universities across Canada take part in…
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Lack of civil service jobs in Bangladesh causes unrest
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In early July, the high council of Bangladesh instated a job quota that reserves one-third of civil rights jobs for children of fighters who…
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Willow River Centre hosts sacred fire and vigil event
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The Willow River Centre hosted a sacred fire and vigil at a playground at Willow River Park in Kitchener one day before National Day…
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Laurier reveals investments with Boston Partners Global
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After a summer of rallies and protests, Wilfrid Laurier University disclosed a portion of their investment portfolio back in August. Of these investments, Expedia,…
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Renoviction surge across Waterloo continues
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On June 17, city council voted to review Waterloo’s Residential Licensing Bylaw to ensure a way to protect renters from facing what the city…
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Student housing a multi-faceted issue
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Many students experience a struggle when looking for housing accommodations in university areas. Sivamrutha Kayilaasan is one of these students, who recently finished…
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Ontario expands scope of care pharmacists can provide
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After the Ontario government’s decision to expand pharmacists’ scope of care in January 2023, 99 per cent of pharmacies began writing prescriptions for common…
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