The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) Board has requested meetings with Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University in an effort to end the region’s unsanctioned St Patrick’s Day festivities. “By meeting with the presidents of the three local postsecondary institutions, we aim to collaboratively identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration and communication while exploring long-term strategies to mitigate future gatherings,” explained WRPS Board Chair Ian McLean in the letter to institutions. According to the WRPS, over 200 charges were laid during this year’s celebrations, despite calls from local institutions to celebrate responsibly. In statements to CBC News, the institutions affirmed their commitment to community safety.
