Region of Waterloo turns 50! Looking back, looking forward
Did you know the Region of Waterloo built the province’s biggest community museum in 2010? Did you remember the debates over...
Bowling balls, dog food, and fishing rods: GRT reunites customers with what’s lost
Grand River Transit staff have seen more reunions than a bowl of potato salad. In the past two years, GRT customers...
Waterloo Region Housing and Paramedic Services connect healthcare to the people who need it
Community Paramedicine is a non-emergency service that connects people with ongoing health needs to health and community services, preventing unnecessary 911...
Region’s 2023 budget invests in our community
Region of Waterloo's budget sets how we will support our growing community. The 2023 budget was not an easy one, as Regional...
New affordable housing in Waterloo creates family homes and career opportunities
The Region of Waterloo is investing $26 million into an affordable housing project that will not only take large families off...
New emergency shelter opens in Kitchener
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region is unprecedented. In December 2022, a new emergency shelter opened on Frederick...
Free health education kits now available at Region of Waterloo libraries
Anyone with a library card can now access fun, free educational health activities through the Region of Waterloo Library. These education...
Don’t miss your pick-up! Tips for winter waste collection
Winter snow does add complexity to curbside collection. We ask that during these winter months, residents take special care when placing...
Partner Post: Resolutions for a Greener 2023
Around the Region shares the work of community partners. For January 2023, check out these tips from Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR)....
Grand River fish rebound after Region’s wastewater upgrades
Twenty years ago, Rainbow Darter fish were struggling. High levels of ammonia and estrogen were hurting their ability to reproduce. But...