The skilled trades, especially construction, are facing a labour shortage that’s only expected to get worse, here’s how Ontario is trying to get ahead of the problem. Transcript THERE ARE
Laurier lifts in-class mask mandate
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Canadian cities promote staycations
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AND PANDEMIC FEARS CONTINUE TO BOOST DOMESTIC TRAVEL. By Molly Simpson Host Intro: AFTER MONTHS OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, STAYCATIONS HAVE BECOME A POPULAR METHOD OF TRAVEL. MAJOR CITIES
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,
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
Creating to connect, support and inspire
HOW LUMA QUSUS AWAD GIVES BACK THROUGH HER JEWELRY DESIGNS. By Jonnica Hill An unidentified hand draws a pair of lips onto a shiny metal sheet with a pen, and
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
Community spirit and support during the pandemic
HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS TAKEN A TOLL ON RURAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. By Kate Law Transcript Audio: Crowd chattering, fade to upbeat background music Trevor Thompson: So, I think, like, a lot
New moms need community
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