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Uruguay’s unique approach to marijuana
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Earlier this year, Uruguay became the first country in the world to approve a new law that legalizes marijuana throughout the country. The government created the Institute of Regulation and Control of Cannabis in order to allow the state to have full control over the legal production, sale and consumption of the drug, as well…
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Toronto fans seek success
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Everybody loves a winner. It’s that feeling of pride that comes with following a team that is able to play well and find success in whichever sport they play. It comes from being able to come along for the ride and feel the happiness the players feel when they are able to capture the ultimate…
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Advertising ourselves
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Part of every person’s daily routine is picking out clothing; we take the time to carefully select an outfit that has the possibility of being visually pleasing both to us and to those around us, as well as something we can feel comfortable in. From the moment we leave our homes, there is the possibility…
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In review: WolfCop
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It may be the summer, but that doesn’t mean people have to wait until Halloween to watch scary movies. On July 3, Waterloo’s Princess Twin Cinemas showed a not-so-classic horror movie WolfCop. That’s right, the movie is actually called WolfCop, and it is exactly what you think it is. Whatever werewolf and police officer combo…
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Laurier student arrested in connection with incident on campus
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On July 8, a man was reportedly engaging in an “indecent act” on the Wilfrid Laurier University campus. According to an e-mail sent out to Laurier students on July 10, the man was also seen following two female university employees at around 5 a.m Special Constable Service, in connection with the Waterloo Regional Police Service,…
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WRPS appoints interim chief
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The Waterloo Regional Police Service has appointed Stephen Beckett, a police officer with over 35 years of policing experience, as interim chief following the retirement of former chief Matt Torigian. “It is a great honour to be named the acting chief for the interim period, while our organization chooses a new police chief. It’s certainly…
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In review: Ish & Chips food truck
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Ever since it burned down in August 2012, notoriously delicious fish and chips restaurant Ish & Chips has been absent from the Waterloo region. Ish & Chips had some of the most delectable fish, chips, poutine and hot eats that this region had to offer but unfortunately, no one has been able to enjoy for…
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Ish & Chips food truck hits the road
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Nearly two years after a fire devastated Ish & Chips, the restaurant is back in Waterloo – this time on wheels. On Friday, June 27, the Ish & Chips food truck had its grand reopening, and was set up near the King and Bridgeport intersection for the afternoon. Kamil Mytnik, son of the restaurant’s owners,…
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Trudeau on abortion
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With another Justin Trudeau gaffe recently making headlines, it’s ironic that he is doing more damage to his credibility than Conservative attack ads ever could. On issues pertaining to abortion, Trudeau says everyone running for the Liberal party must vote according to his beliefs rather than theirs. Specifically, if you don’t agree with Trudeau’s views…
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K-W not so dog-friendly
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It has come to my attention recently that the Kitchener-Waterloo area has a great deal of green space, with numerous trails through the woods that include lakes, rivers, and ponds. These spaces are popular destinations for people and their dogs, along with the rest of the population. Most, if not all, of these locations require…
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