The centre’s app, the well, is a hub for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. By Serena Austin Hoping to encourage more women and non-binary people to be their own bosses, a
Golden Hawks return to athletics
STAFF AND STUDENTS ARE EXCITED TO RETURN TO SPORTING EVENTS, BUT MANY SCHOOLS ARE NOT READY TO COMPETE. By Meagan Hodgetts Recreational and competitive sports have returned to Laurier Brantford,
Finding off-campus housing isn’t always easy
A LOOK AT ONE STUDENT’S EXPERIENCE OF FINDNG OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING. By Jessica King When Emily Ross left home to attend school for the first time, she decided to live off-campus
Laurier instructors, students call for hybrid learning
For some staff and students, returning to campus doesn’t feel like the right call. By Serena Austin After nearly two years of remote learning, Laurier students will return to classrooms
Student entrepreneurs make the most of the pandemic
FOR SOME STUDENTS, SUMMER BREAK MEANS FINDING A TRADITIONAL SUMMER JOB, BUT FOR OTHERS IT’S TIME TO WORK ON THEIR BUSINESS. By Mason Goodfellow Matteo Slaviero is a first-year business
Homeless shelters undergo major changes due to COVID-19
HOW THE PANDEMIC AFFECTS SHELTERS AND THOSE WHO NEED THEM. By Charlie Owens The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on homeless shelters, emergency housing services and the people who
Virtual safe walk program launches at Laurier
FOOT PATROL INTRODUCES A TRACKING SERVICE TO OFFER STUDENTS SAFETY WHILE FOLLOWING COVID-19 COMMUNITY HEALTH GUIDELINES. By Meghan Grandy Wilfrid Laurier University launched a new virtual version of its safe
How Canadian publishing has changed because of the pandemic
A LOOK AT THE MANY WAYS COVID-19 HAS AFFECTED CANADIAN PUBLISHERS AND AUTHORS. By Sara Mathov-Olszewicki Many people who are reading as a hobby during the pandemic may not realize
How Canada’s top tourist destination is handling COVID-19
A LOOK AT HOW NIAGARA FALLS HAS SURVIVED THE PANDEMIC. By Katelyn Thomson Canada’s top tourist destination, Niagara Falls, lost more than 50 per cent of its usual revenue this
The challenges of distance education
REMOTE LEARNING POSES CHALLENGES FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. By Ahmad Fareed Khan A second wave of COVID-19 means being in school is anything but ordinary for children, parents and