
Cook and eat safe this summer
Written by: Gina Alderman, Region of Waterloo Public Health Summer weekends mean lots of socializing and the pleasure of sharing food with friends...
Tick season is here
Did you know that an infected blacklegged tick needs to be attached to its host for at least 24 hours to transmit Lyme...
Behind the scenes with Paramedic Services
Ride along with Operations Supervisor Kirsten Commisso in Paramedic Services at the Region of Waterloo to learn about the challenges and rewards of...
Rewarding water conservation in Waterloo Region
Written by: Scott Cressman, Region of Waterloo Two organizations who championed water conservation – with some help from the Region of Waterloo –...
News You Can Use

Cook and eat safe this summer
Written by: Gina Alderman, Region of Waterloo Public Health Summer weekends mean lots of socializing and the...

Water wisely. Do you know which day is your watering day?
Hot weather has arrived! Should you water the grass? Before you grab the hose, refresh yourself on...

Tick season is here
Did you know that an infected blacklegged tick needs to be attached to its host for at...

Here’s how pool owners can protect Waterloo Region’s water
Written by: Scott Cressman, Region of Waterloo Summer’s approaching, so you’re emptying rainwater or melted snow from...
Community partners

Envisioning the future of public education in Waterloo Region
Reading Time: 3 minutes Around the Region showcases the work of community partners. For March, Waterloo District School Board Director of Education jeewan chanicka reflects on the first six months of his role and the board’s goals for public education in 2022. Written by: Alison Merchant, Waterloo Region District School Board Wednesdays are jeewan chanicka’s favourite day of the week. ...

Providing support for the Black community
Reading Time: 2 minutes Around the Region showcases the work of community partners. For February, we highlight how Kind Minds Family Wellness is helping to address anti-Black racism and systemic oppression in Waterloo Region. Written by: Destiny Cobbinah, Kind Minds Family Wellness Kind Minds Family Wellness (KMFW) provides culturally informed supports for the Black community in Waterloo Region. We specialize ...