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Student runs for city councillor
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On May 17, Wilfrid Laurier University student Erin Epp announced her bid for Waterloo city council. The declaration made Epp, a third-year political science student, the first official candidate for Uptown Ward 7 and the youngest to enter the municipal race to date. At her Monday evening launch event, Epp gave a taste of what…
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New allegations behind blaze
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At 5:30 a.m. on April 22, a rapidly developing fire engulfed a number of adjoining businesses in Campus Court Plaza – located at 140 University Avenue West. According to John Percy, public education officer for Waterloo Fire Rescue, it took the responding units approximately two hours to get the blaze under an acceptable level of…
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Absence of sprinkler system aided spread of fire
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Although the cause of Thursday’s fire that destroyed the Campus Court plaza frequented by students has yet to be determined, evidence to suggest why extensive damage was caused is beginning to surface. The magnitude of the fire was exacerbated by the lack of a sprinkler system in the complex. Although sprinklers are not mandatory for…
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UW receives federal funding
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As part of a federal initiative to aid the Government of Canada’s Small Business Internship Program (SBIP), today Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Waterloo Peter Braid announced that the federal government would be allocating $400,000 to the University of Waterloo (UW) program for the creation of 60 intern placements in 2010. “This is a great program…
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Massive blaze destroys Waterloo businesses
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To see a photo gallery of the fire click here Early Thursday morning a fire broke out at University Avenue West’s Campus Court, destroying numerous businesses including Mel’s Diner, Tabu Nightclub, 140 West Nightclub, Sugar Mountain and Mr. Sushi. The fire began around 5:30 a.m. in the commercial block frequented by students from both the…
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20 minutes to a cleaner Waterloo
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On April 16, the City of Waterloo hosted a 20-Minute Makeover. The event, held at 2 p.m., was one of many inspired by annual Earth Day celebrations. The Makeover, co-hosted by the cities of Kitchener and Cambridge, encouraged community members, local business owners, students and city staff to take 20 minutes out of their day…
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City evaluates student area
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After a year of discussion and debate, this April city council will be presented with two visions for the student-dominated community of Northdale to determine which will be the most effective in solving the problems of the area. “We started off in town hall discussions fairly focused around creating a neighbourhood that was friendly and…
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Coming together for a night of hope
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On March 25, community members from Waterloo gathered at Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI) for the first annual Night of Hope. The event, in support of the Bracelet of Hope campaign, raised funds and awareness to combat HIV and AIDS in the African nation of Lesotho. “This cause is so important because while North Americans live…
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News of the year: in Waterloo
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The top stories of 2009-10 reported by The Cord 1. Public Square From it’s opening on May 20, Waterloo’s public square has been both a source of community-building and controversy. Although the square’s opening day was filled with celebration, it was preceded by a year of debate regarding its purpose, design and cost. Immediately following…
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Redefining beauty
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Self-confidence and embracing every body image were the main themes of the 5th annual Charity Spring Fashion Show, held on March 28 at the Kitchener City Hall Rotunda. The “Reshaping Fashion” fashion show was co-ordinated by University of Waterloo accounting students Pelagia Cao and Maple Tay on behalf of the Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition (EDAC)…
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