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19 suspicious fires being investigated by Waterloo Regional Police, Waterloo Fire Department, and Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal
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An investigation involving the Waterloo Regional Police, Waterloo Fire Department and the Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal has been opened regarding 19 suspicious fires that have have been set in Waterloo over the past three months. According to the police, the fires are being investigated separately, but they are looking into whether or not…
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Marbles Restaurant in Uptown Waterloo is latest business to close due to COVID-19
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Marbles Restaurant in Uptown Waterloo is the latest local business to be negatively impacted by COVID-19. They’re set to permanently close their doors after 43 years of operation on Nov. 27. The restaurant is owned and managed through The Fat Sparrow Group, which “is a carefully curated cluster of restaurants and food producers.” Marbles posted…
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Laurier extends holiday break by one week
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Wilfrid Laurier University released a statement on Nov. 16 and announced the holiday break will be extended by one week. Classes for the winter semester are now scheduled to begin on Jan. 11, 2021, with university buildings set to open on Jan. 6. Laurier has received an increase in criticism from students over social media since the university’s transition…
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Laurier commemorates Remembrance Day virtually
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Remembrance Day, recognized on Nov. 11 to memorialize those who have fought for Canada, will be commemorated differently in Waterloo region this year. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, large, in-person ceremonies and gatherings won’t be possible. To honour veterans and current military service members, legions, institutions and other organizations in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge will be…
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Waterloo region responds to COVID-19 surge
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As of Tuesday, 44 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by Region of Waterloo Public Health. There are 230 active cases, with five people listed as hospitalized and 14 active outbreaks in the region. Record-high numbers were reported in Ontario on Nov. 10 with 1,388 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths linked to the…
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Laurier hosts bi-annual Thrive Week to foster positive mental health
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Wilfrid Laurier’s bi-annual Thrive Week looked a little different last month, taking place virtually from Oct. 19 to 23 and Oct. 26 to 30. “We know that this is a busy time for students and feeling disconnected can add more stress to what is already a really challenging situation,” Nathan Reeve, wellness education coordinator at…
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Students voice frustration with Laurier’s online midterm exam policies
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Wilfrid Laurier University joined countless Canadian post-secondary institutions in the fall when the majority of courses for the semester were adapted to online formats to prevent furthering the spread of COVID-19.
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Ontario pharmacies facing flu shot shortages
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According to the head of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, pharmacies across the province have seen a 500 per cent increase in demand for the flu shot in 2020 compared to last year. 4.6 million doses of vaccine were administered in Ontario as of Oct. 28, with only 1.4 million distributed last year at the same time in…
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Laurier issues student engagement survey after receiving Laurier Research Ethics Board Approval
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Wilfrid Laurier University has issued the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE) Pulse 2020 survey to current undergraduate students and has received the Laurier Research Ethics Board approval. Several Canadian universities are participating in the survey, which is comprised of 15 questions and takes three minutes to finish. Students are encouraged to complete the survey…
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Mental health resources at Laurier amidst COVID-19
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Since March, COVID-19 has introduced numerous challenges for people across the world. One of the most prevailing issues faced by Canadians that has been brought on by COVID-19 is the strain the pandemic has put on mental health and wellness. According to a study done by the Angus Reid Institute, 50 per cent of Canadians…
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