Tag: Ontario Government
Remote learning extended until February
On Jan. 17, the University of Waterloo announced an extension to the current remote learning and working arrangements until at least Feb. 7.
The announcement...
Ontario government planning to reduce COVID-19 safety restrictions
The Ontario government is expected to unveil a new reopening plan for the province, which includes phasing out proof-of-vaccination requirements and reducing or ending...
UW to receive part of Ontario’s $2 million funding for mental...
On May 28, the Ontario government announced that it will provide $2.39 million to students in post-secondary institutions to build on and ameliorate mental...
Laurentian files for creditor protection
On Feb. 1, 2021, Laurentian University in Sudbury filed for creditor protection. This month, they were unable to pay their faculty wages and had...
UW prepares for the second Lockdown
In response to increasing positive COVID-19 cases, the Ontario government announced a province-wide lockdown in an attempt to contain the surge of cases. The...
What does moving into Orange Zone mean for Waterloo?
With the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases, the Ontario government has announced that Waterloo Region will face stricter COVID-19 restrictions beginning Nov. 16, 2020.
At...
Everything you need to know about Stage 2 in KW
After three long and hard months of following strict public health rules and quarantine, the province of Ontario is ready to relax many of...
Will the SCI courtroom drama ever end?
The Ontario Government is attempting to appeal the Divisional Court’s ruling on the Student Choice Initiative but when or if that will happen is...
Uncertainty on Student Choice Initiative
The future of the Student Choice Initiative at UW is more uncertain than ever.
In early December the Ontario government appealed the Divisional Court ruling...
Student Choice Initiative “inconsistent with the law” court rules
The Student Choice Initiative as formulated by the Ford government is unlawful according to the Ontario Divisional Court decision announced on Thursday, Nov. 21....