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Sniper Deployment at Waterloo St. Patrick’s Day Party Sparks Community Outcry
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Amended nuisance rules and a declared safety event set the stage for a controversial police response to the annual St. Patrick’s Day crowds Although the official St. Patrick’s Day is held on March 17, thousands of people flooded the streets of Kitchener-Waterloo from Thursday to Monday to celebrate the Irish holiday. This year, however, the festivities have sparked controversy…
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Canada
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Laurier’s favourite celebration is coming up, St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17th. InCanada, St.Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated. While it isn’t a statutory holiday, many peopletake the day off to attend St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations. Parades exist in large citiesacross Ontario with the largest being in Montreal, given the common Irish roots…
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Harry Styles cleans up at 2023 BRIT Awards
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The recent BRIT Awards took place and were not to be missed. The BRIT Awards are the annual showcase for the UK music industry, held in London, England. This year, artists such as Lizzo, The 1975, Stormyz, Harry Styles, Elton John, Wet Leg, and Sam Smith were nominated. Harry Styles swept the board this…
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