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Fires in three Walmart locations cause $12 million in damage
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A series of fires were set at three Walmart locations in Kitchener-Waterloo during the night of Oct. 20, which caused a combined $12 million in damages. The Waterloo Regional Police Services (WRPS) arrested two suspects on Oct. 24, a 21-year-old Paris Ontario man, Ramlengun Permauloo, and a second individual who cannot be named under the…
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Canada banning single-use plastic by the end of 2021
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Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced in a news conference on Oct. 7 that single-use plastics will be banned in Canada by the end of 2021. Canadians produce an estimated 3.3 million tonnes of plastic waste and use almost 15 billion plastic bags every year and close to 57 million disposable straws every…
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Laurier loses number one spot in student satisfaction for Canadian universities
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The 2021 Maclean’s Magazine university rankings were released on Oct. 8, which ranks all universities across Canada in various categories related to postsecondary education and campus life. While Wilfrid Laurier University saw increases in reputational rankings, they dropped to number 5 in comprehensive student satisfaction. In 2019, Laurier was voted number one in student satisfaction for the fourth year…
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Sex and COVID-19: How to maintain good sexual health during the pandemic
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COVID-19 has impacted countless aspects of day-to-day life. The virus has altered how people approach various social activities and it’s reshaped what is now being seen as a “new normal.” For many post-secondary students specifically, dating and socialization are important parts of the university and college experience. With continually-changing public health guidelines regarding social bubble…
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Paris Hilton’s new documentary brings her private life to the public eye
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My perception of Paris Hilton was shaped by her early 2000s pop-culture status of being the ultra-rich, “dumb blonde” socialite who once appeared in terrible MTV and Fox reality shows and gained her fame from riding on the coattails of her wealthy family. At some point in my pre-teen life, I’m sure I owned one…
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Laurier researchers to study the impacts of COVID-19 on women in law enforcement
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Debra Langan and Carrie Sanders, associate professors in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Department of Criminology, were awarded $24,879 to conduct a gendered analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on women in law enforcement. Their research assistant on the project is Danielle Thompson, a second-year master’s student in Laurier Brantford’s department of criminology. In collaboration with Ontario…
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Laurier students could face suspension for breaking COVID-19 rules
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At the beginning of September, multiple large parties were held by university and college students across the province. COVID-19 cases have been steadily on the rise, with 55,362 current active cases in Ontario. Videos of student parties with attendees breaking social circle rules have been shared on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, sparking public criticism…
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Dos and don’ts of COVID testing
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Ontario recorded 700 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday after 41,100 tests were processed, marking the highest single-day increase of daily infections in the province. Testing centers in Waterloo Region are being pushed to their limits. Kitchener’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on Glasgow Street closed early on Sept. 23, after staff allegedly faced violent threats…
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Elevating Laurier Leaders speaker series moves online
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Wilfrid Laurier University has brought its four-part Elevating Laurier Leaders (ELL) series to a virtual format hosted over Zoom this year. The series aims to bring together accomplished Laurier alumnae to advance women’s leadership. “Through these events, Laurier is establishing a strong and supportive community of women from diverse industries and backgrounds who are dedicated…
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Why J.K. Rowling’s transphobia is so disappointing
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J.K. Rowling has managed to establish herself as one of 2020’s biggest personal disappointments for me, and that’s saying quite a lot given the dumpster fire that this year has shaped up to be. Back in June, the Harry Potter author took to Twitter—during Pride month, amidst a global pandemic, as if to double-down on…
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