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Waterloo Region COVID-19 recovery rate lower than Ontario average

The values shown in this article reflect the status of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 29, 2020 and may differ from current numbers.  Throughout Ontario,...

How Effective Is It Really to Wear a Mask?

Face masks have become a symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic and a flashpoint in the culture war over the lockdown. Uncertainty around COVID-19 has permeated...

Staying active while social distancing

Virtually everything in our daily routines has been put on pause, but thanks to the guidance from UW Athletics and Recreation, physical and mental...

Self Help Songwriter

You know how, when listening to a song, you sometimes replay a part because you weren’t prepared for it to hit as hard as...

Let’s reflect on UWs co-op culture

We are living in an unprecedented time. With a world in flux, the uncertainty of what is to come can seem daunting and damning to...

Students asked to fill employment shortage at Long Term Care Homes

The wails of staffing shortages are heard across the country. This is particularly prevalent in long term care homes where the most vulnerable reside....

Online classes are the new normal and everyone’s still adjusting

Millions of students around the, including students at UW, have had their studies disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March.  The Winter 2020 term...

PENdemic pen pal program connects students throughout Canada

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, many students feel more alone than ever.  “After the abrupt school closure, the loss of extracurricular activities and...

Where you can print something in KW

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many services are no longer operating, making it difficult for those in the community to access certain services. On...

Kitchener Sports Association donates $100,000 to support essential workers and vulnerable...

The Kitchener Sports Association responded to the COVID-19 pandemic armed with donations and support for KW’s essential workers and the most vulnerable. On May 6,...