April 19, 2024

Waterloo man invents personal protection device

BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ For some people, talking about their problems is considered taboo. And asking somebody for help is also looked down upon. These victims never feel empowered. It has always been worse for women, who have endured being assaulted, both sexually and physically – and watching as it was shoved under the rug. It was not something that anybody liked to mention to anyone – or anybody wanted to … Continued

Self-defence course held twice a year

By SHAFAQ PARWEZ Conestoga College has held a rape aggression defence course three times since September 2015. And the number of participants keeps growing every year. The course was most recently held at the college on Oct. 18, 19 and 20 in the multi-purpose room in the rec centre. It is currently offered twice a year, with Security Services hoping to add a summer session too. Its basic aim is … Continued