Ontario tuition tax credit
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What’s on the menu? Local restaurant deals in Kitchener-Waterloo
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Home decor: a wasted investment or mental health necessity?
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Crowds not unlike those of Black Friday — the American one, that is — often flock to home furnishing stores during the back-to-school season. After all, the home decor market is predicted to surpass $770 billion by 2024. This can reveal a common desire for a comfortable space tailored to our likes. It also calls…
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Cheap and local trips for a budget-friendly getaway
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If there’s anything I’ve learned as a student, it’s how to save money where I can. At the same time though, there’s no reason not to make every effort to have fun and enjoy yourself even when you’re living frugally. With the combination of reading week and slightly warmer weather (we’re in the positives now),…
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Students’ Union Board of Directors approves summer 2019 budget
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On Apr. 22, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union board of directors held an emergency board meeting on the Waterloo Campus. The emergency meeting was called after the board requested to be given more information about next year’s operational budget, which was not finalized during their last meeting on Apr. 5. The primary goal of…
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Students’ Union Board of Directors approves 2018-19 budget
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Yesterday afternoon, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union held their final, transitionary Board of Directors meeting at the Waterloo campus. The main component and goal of the meeting was to approve the budget for 2018-19 year. After thorough deliberation and discussion, the board ultimately approved the operational budget with seven in favour, none opposed and…
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Students’ Union 2016-17 budget approved
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This afternoon, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union board of directors approved the operating budget for the 2016-17 year. The board approved the budget with six in favour, none opposed and one abstention. The first major motion was the approval of a one-time payment of $35,000 to go towards the Students’ Union debt. This one-time…
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Do libraries still matter?
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In the digital age, where everyone has access to everything, how can an institution centered on physical media maintain relevance?
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Freezing tuitions with OUSA
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The Students’ Union is educating Laurier students on OUSA’s campaign for a fully funded tuition freeze from the Ontario government
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First 38 layoffs at Grand River Hospital due to budget cuts
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Photo by Jessica Dik This past week, Grand River Hospital announced 38 staff members had received layoff notices and an extra 30 currently vacant positions would not be filled in the future. The individuals of who received layoff notices consisted of 33 full-time staff members along with five part-time staff. This included registered nurses, clerical…
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