This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its February 25, 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…
During this year’s Black History Month, keep your eyes open for a GRT bus that features special artwork. The unique bus wrap was created by Wilfrid Laurier University student Vanessa Nkansah-Okoree. The artwork is called “Black Excellence: Past, Present and Future” and recognizes the invaluable roles Black individuals have played in shaping Canada’s identity. “Being…
84 Frederick Street has been supporting people in our community since the 1970s, when it first opened as an emergency shelter. The Region of Waterloo bought this Kitchener building in 2024 and continued running the much-needed shelter. We finished renovations this past November to offer more services here for people experiencing homelessness. The building now offers transitional and supportive housing spaces that are designed to help people move…
Did you know the Region of Waterloo was among the first municipalities to invest in a heritage organization? That organization is called the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation. Since 1974, it has helped preserve and celebrate this community’s history and culture. Nominations are open now for the foundation’s latest round of heritage awards. Local people are…
This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its January 28, 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…
Around the Region tells stories about where you live. We cover topics that matter here in Waterloo Region, as we share the many ways your Region of Waterloo government works with and in this community. Here are the top 8 stories that our readers clicked in 2025: Thank you for reading Around the Region in…
This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its December 17, 2025 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…
How will we invest in this community? How will we balance the affordability people need with the services they rely on? Region of Waterloo Council is considering these questions – and more! – as they work hard on our 2026 Plan and Budget. The Plan and Budget is how we support the people of Waterloo…
Winter in Waterloo Region brings sloppy roads, tricky driving conditions and ice or snow storms that can lead to power outages. With winter weather already here, you can take proactive steps now to keep your family safe. From car maintenance to household emergency plans, being ready can make all the difference during harsh weather conditions.…
Welcome to the Sunshine Lounge! This new and innovative space at Sunnyside in Kitchener is specially designed to serve younger adults with dementia. Since opening this fall, members of Sunnyside’s Young Onset Dementia Association (YODA) program are enjoying a permanent space to call their own. The Region of Waterloo started this unique YODA program in…
