Author: Lauren Kuivenhoven
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BTM transfers to Milton in fal 2025
Laurier Brantford’s business technology management program moving to the Milton campus in September Laurier Brantford’s business technology management (BTM) program is moving to the Milton campus in September 2025. The decision was…
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Market brings support for vendors
The Brantford farmer’s market transforms into holiday market with Christmas treats and Santa visits for locals Brantford Farmer’s Market transformed into a holiday market on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, with the…
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Interest rates paused, but remain unsustainable
Karen Savoy / Sputnik PhotographyHouse with a ‘for sale’ sign in the yard. The Bank of Canada has kept the policy interest rate at 5 per cent since Oct. 25, keeping mortgage…
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Ban on plastics difficult for businesses
Contributed Photo / Unsplash As the federal ban on single-use plastics looms closer, local businesses in Brantford are struggling to adapt to paper products. The federal ban is coming into effect on…
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Freestore grand opening
Serena Anagbe / Photo Editor Students at the Freestore. Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford’s Freestore had its grand opening on Sept. 3 at the Level One Lounge in One Market. The Freestore is…
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Raising awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day
Serena Anagbe / Photo EditorThe flag raising in Harmony Square. A flag-raising ceremony, organized by Suicide Prevention Brant for World Suicide Prevention Day, took place in Harmony Square on Sept. 7. The…
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A first-year’s guide to O-Week
Serena Austin / WLUSP President & PublisherStudents enjoying one of the night programs at last year’s O-Week. This year’s O-Week at Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford will be running from Sept. 3 to…
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New clubs at Laurier
Contributed Photo / Students’ UnionThe Clubs & Associations booth at the Get Involved Fair last year with associate vice-president Fiza Iqbal. Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford will receive at least three new additions…
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Canadian government freezes federal student loan interest
Photo Contribution by Olga Steblyk Student borrowers at Wilfrid Laurier University have one less financial concern as the freeze on federal student loan interest becomes permanent beginning April 1, 2023. The Government…
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Students hunt for housing amid crisis
Photo Contribution by Jeremy Vyn The housing crisis has taken a toll on students at Wilfrid Laurier University, as rent prices continue to climb and housing options decrease. Balancing the cost of…
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Suspension of DMJ program for new students
Photo Contribution by Jeremy Vyn On Feb. 6, Wilfrid Laurier University students received an email announcing the suspension of the digital media and journalism program for incoming students in 2023-2024. Janny Leung,…
