Local universities free from censure
Waterloo’s universities can now breathe a little bit easier After months of work and deliberation, a threat of censure put forth last April by the Canadian Association of...
Waterloo recognized as a startup haven
Recognized for its access to great talents and pioneering endeavors and ideas, Waterloo was ranked 16th on a list of the world’s top-20 ecosystems for startups The report was...
Electoral proposals create concern
A second proposal to change federal electoral boundaries in Waterloo Region has raised concerns from local representatives about the potential negative impact it could have on...
US sales hit K-W
Downtown Toronto resident Venna Tudor had previously ventured to New York City every November for Black Friday with friends in the hopes of catching good deals on her many...
Locals reach out to help
Last week, Peter Braid, MP for Kitchener-Waterloo, announced the initiation of a food security project by local organization the Mennonite Economic Development Associates...
Student housing not up to standards
In a recent round of inspections under the rental bylaw that was put in effect last April, the City of Waterloo found that 80 per cent of its 2,200 initial applicants for the...
Government encourages student immigration
WINDSOR, Ont (CUP) — The Government of Canada has announced Canadian Experience Class (CEC) immigration intake, which includes residency for international students, is expected...
Canadian support needed abroad
Halfway around the world, a Canadian NGO is bringing to light the stories of people pushed to the margins by war — refugees from both the Syrian and Israeli — Hamas...
Laurier recognized for marketing initiatives
MarCom Awards, an international competition for marketing and communication, recently awarded Wilfrid Laurier University 16 different awards within the 2012 competition Eight of...
Fund looks to prevent violence
A new governmental funding initiative aims to benefit women on university and college campuses across Canada by supporting local organizations that address sexual violence Nearly...