UW Place REsidence
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Intro to Cannabis
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Cannabis has been a major topic since its legalization in Canada in 2018. Even for those of us with no interest in lighting up, our friends, family and colleagues have dabbled in the devil’s lettuce, a little Mary Jane, or ganja, piquing our interests for just a moment. Even before legalization, there was always an…
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COVID-19 outbreak declared in all of University of Waterloo’s residences
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On Tuesday, Mar. 30, the University of Waterloo announced that ten people who live on or have visited campus tested positive for COVID-19. Region of Waterloo public health has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in all University of Waterloo residences. “All of the cases are related to a large cluster of COVID-19 cases in the…
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UW students advocate for better mental health services
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The mental health conversation at the University of Waterloo has experienced a dramatic surge in activity, following a student suicide which occurred on March 20 at UW Place residence. This was the second suicide to take place at UW this semester, the previous occurring on Jan. 12. “Mental health has always been a concern on…
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Marijuana dispensaries see a rise in raids
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On March 10, Waterloo Regional Police raided one of the five cannabis dispensaries in the area. After a search warrant was presented to Green Tree Medicinal Dispensary on King Street, four arrests were made, as well as charges for the possession with the purpose of trafficking. Ontario has seen an increase in the number of…
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