COVID-19
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BIPOC, low income earners found to be disproportionately affected by COVID-19
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In a report titled “Initial Analysis of Socio-Demographic Indicators for COVID-19 Cases” released by the Region of Waterloo Public Health in Nov. 2020, local data suggested that COVID-19 has had “a significant disproportionate impact on individuals who identify as a visible minority, as Black, who have a before-tax income of less than $50,000 and whose…
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Is it really time to reopen our society?
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Spring is on its way. Sure, it’s still sub-zero temperatures and my tiny Nissan Micra can’t even make it off our street, but Wiarton Willie never saw his shadow, and when has that little guy ever given us a reason to doubt him? And as the nicer weather begins to roll in, it’s safe to…
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I’m not mad, just disappointed: Why my final semester of university has been a letdown
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After four years of ruthless studying, building lifelong friendships, and insightful self-development, I will be sad to leave my undergraduate experience behind as I anxiously enter the working world this spring. Don’t get me wrong; I’m very excited to graduate and start the next chapter, but my dreams of impatiently waiting with thousands of other…
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COVID-19 updates, Feb. 17: Waterloo region in red zone
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On Feb. 16, Waterloo region re-entered the province’s red ‘control’ zone. Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Public health has also moved into the red zone, Brant County Health Unit and Huron Public health are in the orange ‘restrict’ zone. The announcement was made on Feb. 12 and follows after the province’s previous stay-at-home order. As of this week,…
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COVID-19 updates, Feb. 9 2021
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On Tuesday, Feb. 9, 38 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Waterloo region. The total number of cases in the month of February is now 420, with 400 active cases, 31 people in hospital and 11 in intensive care units. Ontario reported 1 022 cases, the fewest on a single day without data errors…
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What have we learnt after a year of COVID-19 in Canada?
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It’s official; it’s been one year since Canada’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. I don’t think I need to summarize the year for anyone. It’s been a nightmare of global sickness, endless isolation and too many long days wondering when we as a population will return to normalcy. But after a year I wonder, what…
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Trinity Bible Chapel breaks COVID-19 rules
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Trinity Bible Chapel in Waterloo has faced backlash from the local community for continuing to host in-person church services despite Ontario’s stay-at-home order that was issued to combat the spread of COVID-19. The services were being held over the designated capacity, which defied the province’s order stating that there are not to be any public…
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Incoming Students’ Union President, Pegah Jamalof, faces criticism for gathering during stay-at-home order, responds to backlash
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Incoming Students’ Union President and CEO Pegah Jamalof has issued a statement after facing criticism for being seen in what appeared to be a gathering on the election results night on Jan. 29. In the election results night recording, which has now been made publicly available, Jamalof can be seen celebrating her win with what…
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Laurier announces plan for fall 2021 course delivery
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In an email sent to Laurier students on Jan. 28, Laurier’s VP academic office announced the plan for fall 2021 course delivery. The university is planning and preparing for a return to campus and to offer as many undergraduate and graduate courses in person as possible, within the guidelines of public health. “We recognize the…
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Laurier announces approach to Spring, Intersession and Summer 2021 courses
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On Jan. 20, Provost and Vice-President: Academic Tony Vannelli announced Laurier’s approach to the upcoming Spring, Intersession and Summer 2021 courses, in an email sent to Laurier students. “Given the continued public health risks presented by COVID-19 in Ontario, the safest approach for our university community is to continue to offer undergraduate and graduate courses…
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