Tag: canada
The Freedom Convoy: A Protest Canada Could Have Done Without
It was Jan. 28 when Canada faced a whole new challenge. The Freedom Convoy made its way to Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Making global...
Campus action on climate change – Part 1: What is our...
Universities can feel like their own little world. It is easy for those who study, live and work on campus to get lost in...
Athlete Spotlight: Angela Chen
Angela Chen represented Canada in the Junior Pan-American Badminton Championship in 2016 and finished in second place in girl’s doubles. From then to now,...
Tearless Onions Coming to Canada
Ever tried to cut up some onions and ended up in tears? Gone are those days thanks to Sunion, the first tearless onion now...
Rising seas – Canada’s coasts under threat
The University of Waterloo has published a report detailing the current danger to Canada’s coastal communities, as well as possible solutions and strategies for...
Waterloo Institute of Sustainable Aeronautics: First of its kind in Canada
The Waterloo Institute of Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) has officially become Canada's first research institute focused on making air transport more sustainable, following its launch...
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A time to reflect
Sept. 30 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada — a federal holiday created by the Canadian government in June...
Federal election sees more women candidates than ever
This year’s federal election has more female candidates running than ever before. According to Equal Voice, an organization pushing for more female representation in...
A student’s guide to the federal election
Canada is holding a Federal Election on Sept. 20. Regardless of your political perspective, this is a chance to express your opinion in a...
A conversation with Vivek Goel, UW’s new president
As of July 1, the University of Waterloo welcomed a new president. Vivek Goel is an accomplished physician, researcher and academic administrator, whose work...