How excited should we really be about a nationally available vaccine?
Contributed image For months, Canadian citizens have been hoping and praying for a nationally accessible vaccine for COVID-19 But even after all those months, we still have no...
Dos and don’ts of COVID testing
Photo by Alyssa Di Sabatino 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...
Fighting flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic
File photo Amidst a global pandemic, we must not forget about the other illnesses, diseases and viruses that threaten the health of individuals and the larger...
Why kids are going back to school but university students aren’t
Photo by Mackenzie Schuler Primary and secondary schools are opening across Canada, yet many post-secondary institutions, including Laurier, aren’t For a while, I couldn’t...
To mask or unmask: mandatory face-covering bylaws spark unrest
On July 13, Waterloo Region municipality made face coverings mandatory to any individual travelling on public transit or entering enclosed spaces such as retail stores, grocery...
Local police issue reminder after increase in robberies
Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) has put out a reminder for anyone walking at night in the region to take proper safety precautions, as there has been an increase of...
Laurier launches programs in public safety
Wilfrid Laurier University is officially offering their students new programs in public safety, including a master’s degree program and five graduate diploma programs The...