New WLU website to launch in Sept. 2013
After nearly eight years, Wilfrid Laurier University is finally working towards launching a new, modern and up-to-date website Currently the first phase of development is...
Analyzing voter influence
With the 2012 American presidential election coming to a close, it is somewhat relevant to examine what kind of factors influence voters in their decision making processes...
WLUSU executive director chosen
After an extensive search that lasted roughly five months, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union announced on Tuesday that Roly Webster, associate director of alumni...
Praising student peers
Just over a week ago, Wilfrid Laurier University saw the creation of a Facebook page titled “WLU Compliments,” which allows students to anonymously submit compliments to...
Free speech investigated on campus
Wilfrid Laurier University received criticism for the state of freedom of speech on its campus in a report released by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms on Oct...
Annual report puts Laurier to the test
After MacLean’s released its annual university rankings, Wilfrid Laurier University found itself placing 25th overall of the national reputation ranking However, in most...
Ontario reviews council transparency
To ensure that municipalities in Ontario are transparent when it comes to key decisions, Ontario ombudsman André Marin conducted a study to see if cities follow these...
K-W in brief: November 7, 2012
Consumption of contraband tobacco: a problem in K-W Contraband tobacco consumption is taking a hit in Waterloo after a council meeting presentation by Dave Bryans, the Ontario...
Shedding light on abuse
This year for Ontario’s Woman Abuse Awareness Month, the Women’s Crisis Services of the Waterloo Region is launching a campaign to do exactly what the month is for: raise...
Canada in brief: November 7, 2012
ServiceOntario kiosks out of service for good The Ontario Liberal government will be eliminating the use of ServiceOntario kiosks, which can be used currently to update...