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Snow, Ice, and Wildlife: The Triple Threat for Winter Drivers in Canada
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Winter Driving Conditions Pose Ongoing Risks for Canadian Motorists and driving risks surge across Canada. Winter driving presents many challenges for Canadian motorists, with nearly 30 per
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Laurier, Faculty Association Enter Conciliation as Contract Faculty Negotiations Continue
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Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) Negotiations Move to Conciliation: What’s at Stake for Contract Faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University and what the future holds for these associations On
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Study Confirms Updated Vaccines Reduce Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
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A new study from the University of Waterloo analysed how COVID-19 continues to evolve within the dominant Omicron family and assessed whether current vaccines remain effective against these
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Dialogue Over Division at World Religious Conference
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On Nov. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted the 43rd World Religions Conference (WRC) at the Lazaridis Hall Auditorium, becoming a hub for dialogue, reflection and education, drawing on religious scholars,
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Laurier Mourns the Passing of Shannon Lee
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The Laurier community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Shannon Lee on Nov. 7, 2025. Originally from Oakville, Lee graduated from Laurier’s
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Ontario Passes Bill 33, Overhauling Education and Child Services
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Ontario legislature passed the Bill 33, known as the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025 on Nov. 19, bringing in major changes to how school boards, children’s aid societies and
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Threats Prompt Safety Measures at Local Queer Events
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Several 2SLGBTQIA+ events in the community were cancelled after Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) warned about possible threats planned to target local queer events.
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WRPS to Install 52 CCTV Cameras Across Waterloo Region
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Police say the project will deter crime and improve response times, while experts urge transparency to prevent bias. The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS)
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CUPW Shifts to Rotating Strikes as Charities Struggle with Mail Delays
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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue to strike, causing disruption to mail and package delivery. As of Oct. 10, 2025, the CUPW
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Mayors Push Back on Speed Camera Ban
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Local leaders call for compromise, saying the program keeps students safe near schools More than twenty Ontario mayors, including those of Cambridge, Waterloo, and
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