Be aware: carbon monoxide is a silent killer
Since 2013, the installation of CO detectors in Ontario residences has been the law in hopes of preventing deaths from the invisible, odourless gas.
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CSI advocating for a more inclusive campus
BY LUCAS HUTTERI Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) has proposed a new campaign to create a more LGBTQ2+ inclusive campus at Conestoga College, as well as raise awareness for sexual assault. “We will be working collaboratively with the college to implement this campaign and hope to begin within the month,” said Aimee Calma, president of CSI. First the student association will advocate for access for students to gender neutral restrooms on … Continued
Capturing the beauty of Hidden Valley
By ASHLEY SPRAGUE There are so many beautiful spaces in this world that are being destroyed by urbanization; so many places that should be preserved and not taken for granted. We have one of these beautiful natural areas in Waterloo Region. Just southeast of Kitchener’s Fairview Park Mall, tucked away between a subdivision and a movie theatre, is an incredible 200-acre piece of land called Hidden Valley. This area is … Continued
Ninety days in a tent for the homeless
BY DEEANNA ROLLINS “It’s nice to see people starting to feel,” said Susan Muscutt, Paul Tavares’ girlfriend, who runs the Facebook page for the 90 Days & Nights in the Cold campaign that Tavares started on Feb. 6. One entire month has gone by and Tavares is still going strong. He has slept in a tent for 28 nights now in the wind, rain and snow all by himself, and has 62 nights … Continued
Comedy 4 Cancer attracts full house
By MATTHEW EVANGELISTA Conestoga’s marketing students hosted their Comedy 4 Cancer event in Conestoga Students Inc.’s Doon campus Venue Oct. 18, donating all proceeds to Canadian breast cancer research. The Venue was a full house. Although admission was free, the marketing students asked for a toonie donation from attendees at the door and during the event. It was also the first day The Venue started serving beer this year, attracting … Continued
See Me. for who I am
BY DEEANNA ROLLINS See Me. See them. See people for who they are. It’s important to look past what someone looks like on the outside. That is exactly what the See Me. project is doing. It’s shining a light on people who are considered different or special. Hilary Gauld-Camilleri got pulled into this project a year ago not knowing what to expect; she ended up loving it and taking it … Continued
Syrian Awareness Day also a fundraiser
BY JOE WEPPLER According to Immigration Partnership – a group of more than 100 local organizations and community members focused on supporting and integrating immigrants – planning is underway to prepare for nearly 1,150 Syrian refugees who are soon expected to start arriving in Waterloo Region. On Dec. 3, Conestoga NDP will be hosting a Syrian Awareness Day in the Sanctuary from noon to 1 p.m. at the Doon campus … Continued
Think pink
BY BREA BERGEN Pink. This is the colour that comes to mind when people think about breast cancer. Mammogram. This is the word that may painfully come to mind when they think about being tested. Mammograms are some of the most commonly known diagnostic tools when it comes to breast cancer, because they are the most frequently used. Mammograms, however, are not always the most accurate. According to Mary Kubisewsky, … Continued
Tis the season for awareness
BY CHRIS HUSSEY The first week of November is National Down Syndrome Awareness Week, but many students don’t know this. In a survey of 28 students, only four knew about the campaign, which focuses on creating public awareness for the genetic disorder. Charlie Matjanec, an employment adviser in Accessibility Services at Conestoga College, said even though the Down syndrome population is small at the college, it is still very important … Continued
Women unite, take back the night
BY EMMIE SIROKY “Two, four, six, eight, no more date rape!” was the call at this year’s take back the night event in Kitchener. Downtown was flooded with over 500 people for the 32nd annual Take Back the Night march and rally on Sept. 17. The walk was held to raise awareness for women, children and transgender people who aren’t able to walk down the street at night for fear … Continued
Raising money for cancer awareness
BY RANDI CLARKE There are few words that can dramatically alter a person’s life but, “You have cancer,” are three of them. Cancer affects the life of the person diagnosed as well as friends and family. According to the Canadian Cancer Society’s website, there are more than 50 different types of cancer including the more well-known types such as breast, cervical, esophageal, kidney, leukemia, lung, liver, prostate, testicular and thyroid. … Continued
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