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Demonstrators gather in Waterloo Town Square for anti-mask “freedom rally”
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An anti-lockdown “freedom rally” took place in Waterloo Town Square on Saturday afternoon, despite the rally reportedly being moved to Dundas Square in Toronto.
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77 COVID cases in Waterloo Region reported since Monday: Dec 1 COVID-19 update
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Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 77 cases of COVID-19 since Monday. There are currently 561 active cases in the region, 27 people hospitalised
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Researchers at Laurier trialing antiviral drug found to be effective at blocking two strains of coronavirus
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A team of researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University has been developing an antiviral drug aimed at boosting the body’s innate immune response against respiratory
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Living with roommates during the pandemic
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COVID-19 has drastically affected people’s everyday lives, including living arrangements and the problems that are likely to arise because of it. The pandemic has caused more
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New Waterloo-based startup aims to make grocery shopping more efficient during COVID-19
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For people who spend too much time looking for the items they need while grocery shopping, a Waterloo region-based tech start-up claims to be
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COVID-19 updates: Waterloo region in red zone
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On Tuesday, 57 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Waterloo region by Public Health officials, bringing the monthly total to 985. Currently, there
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Laurier to offer new course on Canada’s criminal justice system and its interaction with Indigenous peoples
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Wilfrid Laurier University has launched a new course, Gladue Principles: Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian Criminal Justice System, which will be offered for the
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19 suspicious fires being investigated by Waterloo Regional Police, Waterloo Fire Department, and Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal
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An investigation involving the Waterloo Regional Police, Waterloo Fire Department and the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal has been opened regarding 19 suspicious
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Kitchener Public Library partners with Laurier to host virtual concerts
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Wilfrid Laurier University will be offering a series of virtual concerts featuring talented students from the faculty of music. Partnering with the Kitchener Public
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Marbles Restaurant in Uptown Waterloo is latest business to close due to COVID-19
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Marbles Restaurant in Uptown Waterloo is the latest local business to be negatively impacted by COVID-19. They’re set to permanently close their doors after
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