Ian Schakel
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Local businesses are suffering as the province shuts down due to COVID-19
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Due to the latest public health recommendations surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies, both small and large are seeing the need to engage in significant business changes. On March 23, Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered that all non-essential businesses close their doors in an effort to stop the spread of the virus, effective on March…
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Many of us are not responding to the coronavirus as we should
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The explosion of COVID-19 has induced panic buying amongst Canadian consumers, creating shortages of in-demand items like hand sanitizer, N95 masks and toilet paper. All the while, the Canadian government staunchly defends the robustness of our supply chains. In other words, we can be optimistic that shelves will be restocked, and Canadians will not be…
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Premier Doug Ford announces closure of all non-essential services
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the closure of all non-essential services across the province in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As of today, services that have remained open include manufacturing and supply chain providers, grocery stores, pharmacies, takeout restaurants and LCBO outlets. More information on the businesses that are…
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Laurier shifts spring, intersession and summer courses online due to COVID-19 crisis
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In a news release shared today, Wilfrid Laurier University has announced their decision to continue online learning for the spring, intersession and summer (“sprummer”) terms. When Laurier originally decided to shift all in-person classes in the remaining academic semester online on March 13, the proposed plan stated that face-to-face instruction would return to normal by…
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Prime minister Trudeau announces $82B COVID-19 emergency response package for Canadians, including changes to student loans
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Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced an $82-billion aid package today to help Canadians and their businesses cope with the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic that has been drastically impacting the day-to-day lives of people across the globe. This package aims to help Canadians pay for rent and groceries, as well as assisting businesses…
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Laurier Athletic Complex closed and other key Laurier events cancelled due to COVID-19
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Wilfrid Laurier University, in line with public health officials’ recommendations, has decided to cancel all athletics, recreation and events that are not a part of course or academic requirements until April 30. The move by Laurier continues the unfortunate trend that the coronavirus has left on the world of sports. At every level around the…
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How to pass the time productively during your coronavirus self-quarantine
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Welcome to Hell, everybody. Where the uneducated members of society panic and the unprepared are forced to wipe their asses with dryer sheets. Trade in your ball caps for surgical masks and make sure to give everyone a high five with your elbow. Screw the environment, just as long as that old guy at brunch…
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Local and nationwide impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak continue to grow as protective actions are extended across the country
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The recent progression of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has impacted both Wilfrid Laurier University, and Canada as a whole, in a way that was unimaginable just one week ago. As of March 17, there are 180 active cases of the novel coronavirus in Ontario alone, making it the province with the highest number of cases…
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Important publication updates
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