GRT strike avoided, buses will continue to run Friday

The Region of Waterloo and Unifor Local 4304, who represents about 850 Grand River Transit (GRT) workers, have reached a tentative agreement. Transit services will continue as usual, pending ratification by union members on Sunday, May 3.

2026-05-01T09:46:20-04:00April 30, 2026|Campus News, Local News|

Nomination period opens for 2026 municipal election in Waterloo Region

If you’ve ever thought about getting into local politics, this might be your sign. The nomination period for the 2026 municipal and school board elections in Waterloo Region opens on May 1, giving residents the chance to officially […]

2026-04-24T23:15:01-04:00April 25, 2026|News|

2026-2027 Budget: more cuts, fees and challenges

UW’s 2026-2027 operating budget anticipates fewer cuts than expected, but is still affected by continued reorganization and layoffs as financial pressure continues.

Vice-president, academic and provost Thomas Duever and vice-president, administration and finance Jacinda Reitsma posted the […]

2026-05-01T12:35:42-04:00April 24, 2026|Campus News|

UW researchers explore new combination approach to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s

A new study on Alzheimer’s conducted by UW researchers shows that combining current medications with certain natural compounds proves to be safer and more effective against the disease. 

Imprint spoke with Praveen Nekkar Rao, a […]

2026-04-24T15:19:10-04:00April 23, 2026|Science & Tech|

UW approves 2026-2027 budget with projected $13-million deficit

UW board of governors approved the 2026-2027 budget which includes a projected $13-million deficit.

The decision was approved in a meeting on April 14. 

The university is projecting $892-million in revenue for the upcoming fiscal […]

2026-04-17T14:46:11-04:00April 17, 2026|Campus News, Local News|

Ford government proposed OSAP overhaul sparks province-wide backlash

Ontario Premier Doug Ford made an announcement on Feb. 12 regarding funding for education that has since sparked mass outrage from students and educators across the province, including here at UW. Along with a widely supported $6.4 million […]

2026-04-13T13:52:08-04:00April 16, 2026|Campus News, Local News, News|
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