University of Waterloo

• Should all seniors get the COVID-19 vaccine before essential workers?

  Dr. Samir Sinha says if the goal is to prevent deaths, lessen the strain on the health-care system or reopen the economy, the approach is the same: vaccinate seniors first.

  Health

  Feb 23
• Do Ontario residents search for loopholes in COVID-19 rules?

  It seems irresistible to look for ways around COVID-19 rules as we continue through the pandemic for some people so is simply in their nature to do so?

  Canada

  Feb 11
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• Ontario universities urge students not to travel during reading week amid COVID-19

  Several Ontario universities are urging students living on campus not to travel during the mid-semester break known as reading week in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  Education

  Feb 11
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• Waterloo man arrested after reported apartment burglaries

  Police say between Jan. 10 and Jan. 19, a thief got into apartment buildings in the Phillips Street area in Waterloo and entered unlocked apartments

  Crime

  Jan 29
• Ontario university professor debunks COVID-19 vaccine falsehoods

  Canadians are now receiving both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in an attempt to push the nation past the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Jan 11
• Coronavirus: Okanagan residents react to online petition calling for schools to stay closed

  University students at the University of Waterloo, who started the petition, have been concerned about the level of apathy from policy makers.

  Canada

  Jan 2
• University discriminated against man with brain injury, poor grades, court rules

  The University of Waterloo did not accommodate a would-be student with a disability when it refused admission based on grades, an Ontario appeal court has ruled.

  Education

  Dec 21, 2020
• 2nd COVID-19 outbreak declared at University of Waterloo residence

  This is the second time a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the University of Waterloo.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2020
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• Vivek Goel named new president, vice-chancellor at University of Waterloo

  Vivek Goel has been chosen to replace Feridun Hamdullahpur as UWaterloo’s president and vice-chancellor.

  Education

  Nov 18, 2020
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at University of Waterloo residence

  Waterloo Public Health says two people have tested positive at Claudette Miller Hall.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2020