COVID-19
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Ontario to lift vaccine mandates on March 1
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Ontario is preparing to lift the mandate on vaccine passports and other capacity restrictions on March 1, as COVID-19 related hospitalizations decline. According to the province’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, the justification for having individuals show proof of their two doses upon entering restaurants, bars and gyms has diminished over time due to the number…
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The COVID-19 pandemic and romantic relationships
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As Valentine’s Day approaches, one might take time to reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their romantic relationship(s). Perhaps you and your partner emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever, or perhaps it drove you apart permanently. Which category you happen to fall into– the stronger couple or the couple-no-more – depends on…
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Your guide to in-person classes at Laurier
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Time to ditch the pajamas – Laurier will resume in-person instruction on Jan. 31. Based on class size and activity, a four-phased approach will be taken with mandatory proof of two vaccinations and face-coverings. In the wake of this exciting update, it’s completely natural to feel nervous . For students who joined Laurier during the…
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Support programs adapt to increased rates of addiction as a result of COVID-19
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Substance abuse and addiction have escalated since the beginning of COVID-19, leading to an increase of people reaching out for help to multiple support groups in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Kitchener-Waterloo Alcoholics Anonymous has reported going through 10 times over their initial budget to keep up with the influx of needed support, as COVID-19 continues to…
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Laurier scared and uncertain, but trying their best
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After attending Laurier’s return-to-campus Q&A session on Friday, Jan. 28, I have mixed feelings. Among these feelings, the dominant emotion is gratitude. However, I have my issues with the actions Laurier is taking as we return to in-person learning which I’d like to address before defending the administration. One complaint is in regard to the…
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Wilfrid Laurier University continues the transition to in-person learning
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On Jan. 31, Wilfrid Laurier University began a four-phased plan for a transition back to in-person learning with the plan resuming until the end of February. Despite the risk of COVID-19 transmission among large groups of people, Laurier, similar to other institutions, has decided to proceed with the return. “When [COVID-19] cases flattened out, you…
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Laurier announces updated plan for winter term in-person instruction
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Wilfrid Laurier University released a revised, four-phased plan for in-person instruction on Jan. 19. Winter term classes are planned to resume between Jan. 31-Feb. 28 “based on class size and activity, as supported by public health guidance.” The phased return course list can be found here. Laurier’s mandatory vaccination and face-covering policies will still be…
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COVID-19 Waterloo Region Update
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As of Tuesday, Jan. 18, health officials logged 325 new COVID-19 cases in Waterloo region, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,093. There are currently 76 outbreaks in the region and no new deaths were reported. There are 36 people in the hospital with 17 of them being in an ICU. Province-wide, there…
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Laurier hosts provincial pop-up rapid antigen test distribution
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Wilfrid Laurier University and many other universities across Ontario have been hosting pop-up rapid antigen test distributions on campus. With limited PCR testing available and the highly transmissible Omicron variant continuing to spread, rapid antigen tests are helping individuals who have either been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms receive quick…
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Lessons from “The Lord of the Rings” during COVID-19 lockdowns
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It’s undeniable that people’s mental health has suffered as a result of COVID-19. It’s easy to get scared, or angry, about what’s been going on in the world for the past several years. The fear of death has been the focal point for some folks, while others have been resentful about their lack of social…
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