What does unleashing our economy mean for Ontario’s ecosystems?

Ontario’s Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, became law on June 5 despite considerable controversy. The bill amends such acts as the Environmental Assessment Act, Mining Act, Environmental Protection Act, and Endangered Species […]

2025-09-09T20:13:47-04:00September 11, 2025|Opinion|

Information watchdog addresses UW responsibility in vending machine privacy violations

On June 11, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) issued a privacy complaint report that found the camera-rigged vending machines on the UW campus to be a violation of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act […]

2025-08-18T13:39:17-04:00August 18, 2025|Campus News|

Marit Stiles visit to UW as part of All in for Ontario tour

Marit Stiles, the leader of the Ontario Official Opposition, the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP), and Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Davenport, visited UW this Monday, July 28, to speak with student leaders as part of her All […]

2025-07-28T21:40:14-04:00July 28, 2025|Campus News, Local News, News|

Bill 33: Why students are worried about the Supporting Children and Students Act

If you’ve been skimming headlines lately, you might have seen mentions of Bill 33, The Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. While the title sounds pretty neutral and in support of kids and students, many student associations – […]

2025-07-22T14:49:58-04:00July 17, 2025|Campus News, Local News, News|

Ontario 2025 budget released; $1.2-billion less for postsecondary funding, but other initiatives to come

The provincial government will spend $1.2 billion less this year on postsecondary institutions than the previous fiscal year. 

The 2025 Ontario budget was released last Thursday, outlining government spending for the upcoming fiscal year. 

Spending on […]

2025-05-23T17:54:07-04:00May 22, 2025|News|

Catherine Fife re-elected for a fifth term in Waterloo, PC wins majority

Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife of the NDP has been re-elected for her fifth term. Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative Party won their third majority government in the 2025 snap provincial election.  

With 61 out of 61 […]

2025-02-28T09:47:56-05:00February 28, 2025|Campus News, Local News, News|
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