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University of Waterloo land hosts new joint hospital
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On July 22, the City of Waterloo announced their plan to build a new hospital at David Johnston Research + Technology Park, a site…
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Alcohol privatization leads to widespread LCBO strike
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After Ontario’s conservative government fast-tracked their plan to expand the privatization of alcohol in the province, 10,000 Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) employees…
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Activists speak up on lack of women’s shelters in KW
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In March of this year, it was announced that the Young Women’s Christian Association of Kitchener-Waterloo (YWKW) would be closing their 66-bed emergency shelter…
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Laurier community mourns the loss of Golden Hawk football coach Earl Richard Newbrough
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The Wilfrid Laurier University community mourns the loss of Golden Hawk football coach Earl Richard ‘Rich’ Newbrough who passed away on June 29 at…
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Canadians boycott grocery giants amid price increases
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Many Canadians were committed to boycotting Loblaw Companies Limited stores across the country in May in protest of rising grocery prices. Today, thousands are…
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Turtle nest protector event looks at local species
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Earlier this year, the turtle nest Protector event organized by the RARE charitable eco-centre in Cambridge hosted an event to raise awareness for the…
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Chancellor Eileen Mercier donates $1.4 million
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Earlier in June, Wilfrid Laurier University announced in a news release that chancellor Eileen Mercier donated $1.4 million dollars to the university’s music program…
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OccupyUW calls for university to take direct action
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Occupy University of Waterloo (OccupyUW) launched their encampment “Gaza House” in front of the Graduate House building on campus to protest the University of…
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Kyle Murray announced as the new dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
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On April 19, it was announced in a news release that behavioural scientist Kyle Murray had been appointed as the new dean of the…
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News Brief: Rich Uncle Tavern Announces Closure
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On April 26 at approximately 11 a.m., Rich Uncle Tavern announced on Instagram that they would be closing down permanently on April 27. Run by…
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