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Laurier extends holiday break by one week
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Wilfrid Laurier University released a statement on Nov. 16 and announced the holiday break will be extended by one week. Classes for the winter semester are
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Land Back camp moves from Victoria Park to Waterloo Park, calls on the city of Waterloo to take action
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In October, O:se Kenhionhata:tie, also known as Land Back Camp, relocated from Victoria Park, Kitchener, to Waterloo Park. Land Back Camp has been ongoing
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Laurier commemorates Remembrance Day virtually
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Remembrance Day, recognized on Nov. 11 to memorialize those who have fought for Canada, will be commemorated differently in Waterloo region this year. Due
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Laurier researchers assess the social aspect of streaming services algorithms
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Content-streaming services such as Netflix or Spotify have users sharing their account information with each other. This benefits users to gain access to TV,
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Waterloo region responds to COVID-19 surge
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As of Tuesday, 44 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by Region of Waterloo Public Health. There are 230 active cases, with five
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Laurier hosts bi-annual Thrive Week to foster positive mental health
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Wilfrid Laurier’s bi-annual Thrive Week looked a little different last month, taking place virtually from Oct. 19 to 23 and Oct. 26 to 30.
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Students voice frustration with Laurier’s online midterm exam policies
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Wilfrid Laurier University joined countless Canadian post-secondary institutions in the fall when the majority of courses for the semester were adapted to online formats to prevent furthering the spread of COVID-19.
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Ontario pharmacies facing flu shot shortages
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According to the head of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, pharmacies across the province have seen a 500 per cent increase in demand for the flu shot
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COVID-19 updates: Laurier updates its COVID-19 tracking policy, one new student case reported
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On Nov. 2, Wilfrid Laurier University confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19 in a student living in Waterloo campus’ Macdonald House Residence. The
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Laurier issues student engagement survey after receiving Laurier Research Ethics Board Approval
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Wilfrid Laurier University has issued the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE) Pulse 2020 survey to current undergraduate students and has received the Laurier
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