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Eight new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday, October 26
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Health officials logged eight cases in Waterloo region on Tuesday, Oct. 26th, bringing the total number of active cases to 100 in the region. There are currently four outbreaks and 12 hospitalizations. 50 cases were recorded over the weekend and the region’s total number of cases since the pandemic began surpassed 20,000. Province-wide, Tuesday marked…
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Kitchener’s first legal tiny home shows possible solution to housing crisis
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Since the zoning bylaw amendment in April, Simon Wong has become the first property owner to receive a building permit for Kitchener’s first legal tiny home. After receiving his building permit in August, Wong began the construction of his tiny home in his backyard and is on track to complete the project by the end…
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Total of 107 active COVID-19 cases and 302 total number of recorded COVID-19 related deaths as of Tuesday, Oct. 19
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As of Tuesday, Oct. 19, eight new COVID-19 cases were logged by health officials in Waterloo Region, bringing the total number of active cases to 107. Two deaths were also logged bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 302. There are currently four outbreaks in the region and six people are hospitalized for…
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11 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo Region as of October 4
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As of Monday, Oct. 4, 11 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Waterloo Region. In addition, the number of active cases decreased by four to 176. There are currently six active outbreaks in the region. Some of the cases reported so far this month have been located within public schools. Ontario logged 511 new cases…
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Laurier invites community to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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On Thursday, Sept. 30, Wilfrid Laurier University invited the community to participate in virtual events to honour the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. More than 1,309 unmarked graves of Indigenous children were discovered during the summer at former residential schools: 215 in Kamloops, B.C., 182 in Cranbrook, B.C., 751 in Marieval, Sask. and…
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COVID-19 cases begin to decline after Ontario implements vaccine passports
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Since the launch of Ontario’s vaccine passport system on Wednesday, Sept. 22, COVID-19 cases have declined. Ontario officially reported 640 new COVID-19 cases, as well as ten deaths province-wide as of Saturday, Sept. 25. The vaccine passport has been in place for five days and cases are dropping from last week’s count of 800 to…
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Students’ Union holds walk-out in solidarity with those impacted by gendered and sexual violence
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union joined other students’ associations across Ontario for a walk-out to demonstrate support for survivors and individuals affected by gendered and sexual violence on Thursday, Sept. 23. The walk-out was held in the Quad on the Waterloo campus where over 100 Laurier students and staff turned out wearing blue and…
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Laurier Startup Expanding Business as it Prepares to Represent Canada at Enactus World Cup
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As October approaches, Wilfrid Laurier University’s team of young entrepreneurs gets ready to represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup. Enactus is a global organization created to encourage business-minded students who wish to have a positive impact on the world. The Enactus World Cup features student-led ventures from 34 countries competing against each other, judged…
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Overview of Ontario’s new COVID-19 vaccine passport policy
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On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Ontario initiated the COVID-19 vaccine certificate system. Ontarians will be required to show proof of vaccination upon entering non-essential businesses across the province, including: Restaurants and bars (excluding outdoor patios). Nightclubs (including outdoor areas). Meeting and event spaces, including banquet halls and conferences. Facilities for sports and fitness including gyms and…
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COVID-19 updates and vaccination rates in Waterloo Region and Ontario
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As of Tuesday, Sept. 21, 17 new COVID-19 cases were added in Waterloo Region, and the number of active cases declined by 35 to 216. There are currently eight active outbreaks in the region. Three of the new infections were children aged nine or younger, and another three were among individuals aged 10 to 19.…
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