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The best of both worlds
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On a romantic Valentine’s night out, LizzDrew decided to do what any ordinary couple would do – go out to dinner. However, both writers forgot that every other couple would be doing the same and ignorantly decided to omit a call for reservations. After checking out other establishments (including a trip to LizzDrew’s column alumni…
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Pub, but not that pub
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On a cold, hungover Sunday morning, we ventured to McCabe’s Irish Pub and Grill for this month’s edition of our review. A quaint and nicely designed restaurant (that still maintains the ornate appeal of old English and Irish pubs), McCabe’s is located right in the heart of Uptown Waterloo at 44 King St. South. A…
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Down the rabbit hole at the White Rabbit
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To eat, or not to eat? That is the question we went out to answer. This month we chose to eat at White Rabbit, a lovely spot just a stone’s throw away from Laurier at 47 King Street North. One short bus trip on the 7 will take you to this cozy restaurant and bar…
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Two Laurier professors to receive provincial funding for research
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Two associate professors and researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University will be receiving provincial funding from Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Bree Akesson, Associate Professor in the faculty of social work and social justice & community engagement at Laurier’s Brantford campus, will receive $140,000 for her research into the experiences of…
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Ontario’s new student education costs and you
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In Jan. 2019, the Ford government announced changes that would be made to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and unveiled “the Student Choice Initiative” — a policy designed to provide students with the ability to opt out of fees that were once deemed essential ,such as student unions and clubs. The adjustments that have…
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The Roll Joint, a student-founded restaurant caters to K-W’s weekend crowd
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Moving away from home for university can be exciting, however there seems to always be something missing — whether that be familiar faces, or familiar foods. Such is the exact motivation behind the creation of The Roll Joint – a new, student run restaurant that operates on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to…
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Province enhances culture to celebrate 150 years
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Ontario’s 150th anniversary will be celebrated through investments made by the provincial government to cultural programs and infrastructure within the Kitchener area. Under the Ontario150 Community Celebration program, MPP Kitchener-Centre Daiene Vernile announced that four cultural events will receive funding. The Coalition of Muslim Women of K-W will receive $10,000 to create an art exhibit…
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