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VACCINATIONS REQUIRED TO LIVE IN RESIDENCE
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Students who will be living in residence at Wilfrid Laurier University during the 2021-22 academic year are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This comes after a recommendation from Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Waterloo region’s medical officer of health, in consultation with Dr. Malcolm Lock, acting medical officer of health at the Brant County Health Unit,…
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Anti-lockdown protestors return to Waterloo Town Square for second weekend in a row
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On Sunday, April 25, hundreds gathered in Waterloo Town Square to take part in an anti-lockdown rally. This rally comes after one that occurred on Sunday, April 18, which also drew hundreds of protestors. Reports say that the Sunday event was meant to be a show of support for local businesses who were forced to…
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How are local businesses coping one year into the pandemic?
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March 24, 2020 marked the first time that Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered all non-essential businesses to close their doors in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Over a year later, businesses are stuck in the same predicament. Ontario once again had declared an emergency and a provincewide stay-at-home order, effective…
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Taking a look at the COVID-19 vaccination process
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As of Mar. 29, over two million total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered throughout Canada—thus, over 300,000 people have been fully vaccinated. “For full vaccination, the vaccines approved for use require two doses, administered a few weeks apart,” the Ontario government has stated. By no means is this vaccine god-sent. However, it…
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Incoming Students’ Union President, Pegah Jamalof, faces criticism for gathering during stay-at-home order, responds to backlash
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Incoming Students’ Union President and CEO Pegah Jamalof has issued a statement after facing criticism for being seen in what appeared to be a gathering on the election results night on Jan. 29. In the election results night recording, which has now been made publicly available, Jamalof can be seen celebrating her win with what…
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Rising number of COVID-19 patients in ICU
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Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 103 new active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, bringing the current total to 905. The province recorded 2,578 infections in Ontario. The latest COVID-19 numbers are updated each day by Region of Waterloo Public Health at 1:30 p.m. Despite the number of new cases declining over the past few…
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Stay-at-home order in place for Ontario
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The provincial government has received criticism and numerous questions from Ontario residents regarding the stay-at-home order issued by Premier Doug Ford on Jan. 12 that went into effect on Jan. 14 at 12:01 a.m. The stay-at-home order will remain in place for at least 28 days in an effort to combat the rising number of…
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Laurier named top Waterloo employer
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Wilfrid Laurier University has been named one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for the third year in a row. The annual competition is organized by editors from Canada’s Top 100 Employers and recognizes workplaces led by exceptional leaders both nationally and regionally. “We are proud to be recognized for the third year in a row…
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