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Tips for a Healthy 2021
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Barely a month into 2021, Ontario is in the midst of an extended lockdown, a stay-at-home order and increased restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The pandemic has made it difficult for many people to strategize ways to approach the new year with positivity and ambition when tackling resolution and goal lists. Anne Wilson,…
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Rising number of COVID-19 patients in ICU
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Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 103 new active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, bringing the current total to 905. The province recorded 2,578 infections in Ontario. The latest COVID-19 numbers are updated each day by Region of Waterloo Public Health at 1:30 p.m. Despite the number of new cases declining over the past few…
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Stay-at-home order in place for Ontario
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The provincial government has received criticism and numerous questions from Ontario residents regarding the stay-at-home order issued by Premier Doug Ford on Jan. 12 that went into effect on Jan. 14 at 12:01 a.m. The stay-at-home order will remain in place for at least 28 days in an effort to combat the rising number of…
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COVID-19 Updates Jan. 12
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a list of new restrictions on Tuesday. The briefing was in response to increasingly high rates of COVID-19 cases and declared a second provincial emergency since the pandemic took hold in March 2020. The provincewide lockdown was initiated on Dec. 26, initiating the closure of non-essential businesses and reducing social…
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Laurier named top Waterloo employer
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Wilfrid Laurier University has been named one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for the third year in a row. The annual competition is organized by editors from Canada’s Top 100 Employers and recognizes workplaces led by exceptional leaders both nationally and regionally. “We are proud to be recognized for the third year in a row…
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SU Elections 2021 updates
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union election season is now in full swing. Virtual events have replaced in-person activities and campaigning this year in light of COVID-19 restrictions, and Laurier students will be able to participate and view the debates and forums online. The 2021 Students’ Union President and CEO candidates are Pegah Jamalof and…
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Living with roommates during the pandemic
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COVID-19 has drastically affected people’s everyday lives, including living arrangements and the problems that are likely to arise because of it. The pandemic has caused more people, especially students, to move back home with their families. Roommates have had to navigate these unprecedented circumstances while following COVID-19 protocols and the majority of post-secondary education is taking place virtually, altering people’s…
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77 COVID cases in Waterloo Region reported since Monday: Dec 1 COVID-19 update
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Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 77 cases of COVID-19 since Monday. There are currently 561 active cases in the region, 27 people hospitalised and nine of those 27 in intensive care units. In the month of November, there were over 1,400 cases of COVID-19 reported in Waterloo Region. November’s total amounts to 37 per…
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COVID-19 updates: Waterloo region in red zone
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On Tuesday, 57 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Waterloo region by Public Health officials, bringing the monthly total to 985. Currently, there are 385 active cases with 24 people in hospital and 11 of the 24 in intensive care units. 16 active outbreaks have been reported in the region. The province reported 1,009…
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Harry Styles’ vogue cover triggers the vocalisation of people’s opinions on masculinity
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Adorned in a glorious Gucci ball gown and jacket, Harry Styles has graced Vogue’s December cover. Styles is the first-ever solo male to appear on the American magazine’s cover in its 127-year history, marking a significant milestone for the fashion publication. The styling choices of this photoshoot, which featured an eclectic mix of couture skirts,…
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