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Meet WLUSP’s 2026-27 Board of Directors
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To read the platform of each candidate, please check out our previous post, linked here: 2026-27 WLUSP ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS President, Publisher and Chair
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Ford’s OSAP Rules Raise Financial Barriers to Ontario Students
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Laurier Students Sound Alarm Over OSAP Reforms Mar. 4, students at the University of Waterloo walked out of class as part of a campus-wide strike,
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Laurier, WLUFA Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Winter Term Strike
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After weeks of uncertainty, negotiations between Laurier and contract faculty restore stability to a campus bracing for disruption. On Feb. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Laurier Mourns the Passing of Former Chancellor John A. Pollock
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Wilfrid Laurier University is mourning the passing of John A. Pollock, a respected business leader, philanthropist and former chancellor of the university. Pollock died
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Laurier Students’ Union Election 2026-2027
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Record Support Marks New Leadership Across Laurier’s Student Community On Jan. 26, 2026, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union released the results of its
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Waterloo Region hits Water Capacity limit, Pauses Growth
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As of January 2026, the Region of Waterloo reached a critical bottleneck. Severe water capacity constraints within the Mannheim Service Area, which encompasses Kitchener,
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Raising Voices and Supplies: How Locals Are Standing With 100Vic
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Local artists, activists and mutual‑aid groups collaborate to spotlight the ongoing fight against displacement at Kitchener‑Waterloo’s largest encampment. A benefit concert, hosted by the Emmanuel United
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Waterloo’s New Hospital Project Accelerates with Local Contribution
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Local funding requirements, infrastructure hurdles and a decades‑long planning process shape WRHN’s path forward. As of late 2025, the Waterloo Region Health Network (WRHN) is moving
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Laurier Musical Theatre Stuns with a Darkly Brilliant Heathers
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A powerhouse student production delivering standout vocals, sharp comedy and unforgettable performances. On Jan. 23, Laurier’s Musical Theatre (LMT) group presented a stellar rendition of Heathers,
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Paying Tribute to Shannon Lee
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The melodies of HouseCat returned to Maxwell’s Concerts and Events on Jan. 23, 2026, to recognise the professional legacy of Shannon Lee, a local
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