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St. Patrick’s Day events take place across Waterloo
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Celebrations across the St. Patrick’s Day weekend this year followed the City of Waterloo’s court injunction allowing the police to arrest or detain anyone attending, hosting or creating unsanctioned street parties. The injunction also includes those who violate the city’s nuisance bylaw in the university district. The injunction order lasted from midnight on March 14…
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Ryan Jobby wins Students’ Union presidency election
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The 2025 Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union election concluded at Wilf’s restaurant on the Waterloo campus at 9 p.m. on Jan. 30. With a student turnout of 2, 815 or 12.4 per cent, Ryan Jobby won his bid for presidency and chief executive officer with 1,329 votes against Rogan Wawryk’s 999 votes. All three referendum…
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WLUFA prepares for agreement negotiations
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association is preparing for its upcoming collective agreement negotiations with Wilfrid Laurier University, as the current agreement between the parties expires on Aug. 31. The Laurier faculty members involved in the negotiations include contract teaching faculty who provide instruction in at least one university degree credit course and part-time professional…
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Sikh heritage month commemorates religion and culture
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In April, Sikh Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide. According to a 2021 census, 771,790 members of the Sikh faith live in Canada. Sikhism is a religion and philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of India. Its followers are known as Sikhs, and they refer to their faith as Gurmat. By designating April as Sikh…
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Sasha Tease brings the joy of drag
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This article was cross-published with The Community Edition. Mattie James is a community facilitator and local drag artist known as Sasha Tease. When James moved back to Waterloo region in 2021, they found a thriving queer community. “I just wanted to come home and reconnect to family and friends from high school, so I didn’t…
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Canadians move to buy local as tariff threat continues
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In early February, United States President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on all goods imported from Canada. A lower tariff of 10 per cent was applied to energy resources. Although initially delayed, the tariffs took effect on March 4. Trump, who is also imposing similar tariffs on Mexico, stated to White House…
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Trade tensions continue to rise across Canada
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The Waterloo Region is bracing for economic fallout as trade tensions continue to rise between Canada and the United States. Imposition on U.S. imports, such as steel and aluminium, won’t impact the Waterloo Region as much as other locations, such as Hamilton and Sault Ste. Marie. According to a report by the Canadian Chamber of…
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International Day to Combat Islamophobia on the 15th
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On March 15, Canada will celebrate International Day to Combat Islamophobia, an observance designated by the United Nations in 2022. This day highlights the challenges encountered by numerous Muslims and calls for renewed dedication to ending prejudice and bigotry. Its designated day represents the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque shooting, where two consecutive mass shootings…
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