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Safe New Year’s celebrations to attend in Waterloo
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If 2020 was a chaotic child, 2021 was the slightly more pleasant sibling. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly undermined New Year’s plans, but a celebration isn’t entirely out of the question. After all, most of us are now desperate for any form of entertainment. Here are three safe events that may be worth checking out,…
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No in-person classes until Jan. 31, according to revised Laurier winter term plan
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Wilfrid Laurier University released an updated plan for the start of winter semester classes that included a delay in returning to campus for in-person instruction. On Dec. 16, the university’s “at a glance updates” included the following: “1. Wilfrid Laurier University’s winter term will begin as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. 2. Instructional activities…
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Warriors defeat Golden Hawks 36-12 in the Battle of Waterloo’s return
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In a highly anticipated week two matchup between two of the top eight teams in the country, the Laurier Golden Hawks got behind early and were never able to spark a comeback, as they were defeated 36-12 by the Waterloo Warriors on Saturday. Laurier and the Golden Hawks football team hosted their annual homecoming matchup…
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COVID-19 updates and vaccination rates in Waterloo Region and Ontario
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As of Tuesday, Sept. 21, 17 new COVID-19 cases were added in Waterloo Region, and the number of active cases declined by 35 to 216. There are currently eight active outbreaks in the region. Three of the new infections were children aged nine or younger, and another three were among individuals aged 10 to 19.…
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What’s on the menu? Local restaurant deals in Kitchener-Waterloo
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Laurier offers new on-campus amenities for the Fall semester
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It’s no secret that COVID-19 robbed many students of traditional university experiences. Thankfully, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus will offer a range of in-person services this semester, in accordance with public health guidelines. In addition to Orientation Week and some in-person classes, here are three of the amenities to look out for. New Outdoor Gathering…
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Gold Leaf Botanicals is a one-stop-shop for budding plant enthusiasts
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It’s no secret that millennials and Gen-Z seem to be leading the houseplant-craze that’s taken over social media. TikTok is now rife with individuals who debate over the best methods to water, prune and maintain their “plant babies,” which, I have to admit, I watch all the time. Nurturing houseplants is a commitment that is…
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Navigating the mail-in-ballot service for the federal election as a student
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In the upcoming federal election on Sept. 20, Elections Canada anticipates that their mail-in-ballot service will be a primary source voters will use to mark their ballot. The challenges imposed by COVID-19, including social distancing and indoor capacity restrictions, have made the mail-in-ballot service a convenient way to vote through the safety of your home. …
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Laurier 201 aims to improve the second-year experience
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The start of the pandemic was a taxing time for Laurier students who had to quickly adapt to a new online schooling experience. Incoming Golden Hawks were especially impacted as they did not have the first-year experience that sets up the subsequent years of their time at university. This is what prompted the launch of…
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Laurier will require students, staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to return to campus
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Wilfrid Laurier University announced that they will “require all students, staff and faculty to be fully vaccinated or have plans to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine to return to campus this fall,” Laurier’s press release posted on Aug. 13 said. Laurier joins the growing list of Ontario universities making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory…
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