Municipal Elections
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Pothole politics
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With the Ontario municipal elections fast approaching, discourse about what the City of Waterloo needs from its mayor echoes throughout the city. This conversation unfolds amidst a political landscape that is continuously disconnected from its constituents. Too often, decisions are made behind closed doors, city hall meetings are held with minimal attention, and core…
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Laurier alumnus Dorothy McCabe wins Waterloo mayoral race
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The new mayor of Waterloo is a former Golden Hawk. In a tight race last week, defeating her opposition by just over 300 votes, Laurier alumnus Dorothy McCabe was elected mayor of Waterloo region. For years, McCabe has worked as a government relations and municipal sector professional, advising elected officials at the municipal and provincial…
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Waterloo’s Riding Candidates Reveal their Top Priorities for a Post-Pandemic Canada
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It won’t be long before Canadians cast their ballots to vote in the next prime minister on Sep. 20. Whether you vote in-person or by mail, you will have to write the name of the candidate in your regions’ riding that, if elected, will represent their party as an MP in the House of Commons.…
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Rose Wiliams hopes to lead Hawks to OUA championship after an eight year drought
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The women’s lacrosse team has been one of Laurier’s most successful varsity teams this year. Boasting an overall record of 11-2, the Hawks clinched the number two seed in the OUA standings this past weekend as they get ready for the playoffs. One of the key cogs behind their outstanding performance this season has been…
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Waterloo Region’s municipal election candidates
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Features Editor, Madeline McInnis, talks to all of the candidates for Laurier’s ward and for Waterloo’s mayor this election season. Answers have been printed verbatim from interviews with the candidates but have been cut off at approximately 100 words per answer. Are you for or against expanding the ION? Why or why not? How can…
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