Every bus on the road keeps our community moving, safely carrying thousands of customers across Waterloo Region each day. Behind that service, a lot of work is dedicated to ensuring our buses are reliable. That reliability even extends after Grand River Transit retires a bus. Did you know that after a long life with GRT,…
In June 2026, the Region of Waterloo joined the Sunflower Program – an internationally recognized initiative that supports people with hidden disabilities in accessing public services. What is the Sunflower Program? By wearing the sunflower symbol (either on a lanyard or bracelet) residents can easily and discretely share that they have a hidden disability. This lets service providers know…
Art can inspire curiosity and build connections. The Region of Waterloo Arts Funding program is helping create an exciting, creative arts scene by supporting local artists, arts groups, and organizations. Currently, the Region’s program is run in partnership with local arts organization MT Space. The program provides $265,000 each year for various artistic projects throughout…
The Public Health Neighbourhood Bus is back on the road with a brand-new look! The bus goes to communities across Waterloo Region to offer vaccines and public health services. Nurses on the bus can give vaccines, answer health questions and help you find other local health services.
Providing sustainable drinking water for the community as it grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. As we address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area, this series of updates shares our progress. Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates. You can also visit the Water Capacity Information Hub webpage to see a FAQ and other information. July 10 Updates: Restoring and boosting water…
This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its June 17, 2026 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the…
A creative training program has helped newcomers transition more easily into the Canadian workforce, while also supporting The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s vision of a community where no one experiences hunger. When newcomers arrive, they often can’t find a job without Canadian work experience. But they can’t get that experience without a job. It’s…
Work is moving ahead on one of the Region’s Building Better Futures projects in Cambridge. 136 new units are in development, a new public art piece is planned, and Langs Youth Centre staff are making plans for a new space. The affordable housing project on Langs Drive is part of the Waterloo Region Housing Revitalization Plan to preserve and renew existing properties. After an assessment of 65 Waterloo Region Housing sites, Langs Drive was identified for redevelopment due to advantages such as high access to transit and…
Providing sustainable drinking water for the community as it grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. As we address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area, this series of updates shares our progress. Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates. You can also visit the Water Capacity Information Hub webpage to see a FAQ and other information. June 8 Updates: Interim Risk-Management Framework approved…
Get ready for a new look when you visit a Region of Waterloo website! We’ve launched eight refreshed sites to help residents find information quickly and easily. The main Region of Waterloo homepage is completely redesigned, as well as the websites for: For an organization with as many programs and services as the Region of Waterloo, this was a major…
