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Exterior of the Magnolia Apartments, where parts of a Kitchener church were renovated to become affordable housing.
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New beginnings at Magnolia Apartments: former church space now offers 41 affordable homes

Aug 5, 2026 Homepage News Flash 0 Comments

More Waterloo Region residents who have experienced homelessness now have the support and stability they need to rebuild their lives. A...

GRT's Matt Landowski standing in maintenance garage
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How we keep GRT buses rolling, even after retirement

Aug 4, 2026 Our People 0 Comments

Every bus on the road keeps our community moving, safely carrying thousands of customers across Waterloo Region each day. Behind that...

Aerial view of the various buildings and water storage tanks at the Mannheim Water Treatment Plant.
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Progress updates: Restoring and boosting water capacity

Aug 2, 2026 News Flash 0 Comments

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...

Image of a box filled with green Sunflower Program lanyards, and also a photo of a lanyard around someone's neck.
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New Sunflower Program helps reduce barriers in our community

Jul 31, 2026 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion News Flash News You Can Use 0 Comments

In June 2026, the Region of Waterloo joined the Sunflower Program – an internationally recognized initiative that supports people with hidden disabilities...

The production team for comedy show "The Ropes" poses and cheers.
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Region of Waterloo Arts Funding helps local artists create and connect

Jul 31, 2026 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Your Stories 0 Comments

Art can inspire curiosity and build connections. The Region of Waterloo Arts Funding program is helping create an exciting, creative arts...

A GRT bus covered with colourful artwork.
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Community health on wheels: the Public Health Neighbourhood Bus is bringing care closer to home

Jul 17, 2026 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion News Flash News You Can Use 1 Comment

The Public Health Neighbourhood Bus is back on the road with a brand-new look! The bus goes to communities across Waterloo...

Regional Council members posed together, with text that says"Making Decisions That Matter."
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Making Decisions That Matter – June 17 edition

Jun 18, 2026 Homepage News Flash 0 Comments

This is a summary of Regional Council's decisions from its June 17, 2026 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council...

Seven workers pose in The Food Bank of Waterloo Region's distribution warehouse.
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Win-win-win: newcomers find a welcoming workplace at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region

Jun 11, 2026 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Your Stories 0 Comments

A creative training program has helped newcomers transition more easily into the Canadian workforce, while also supporting The Food Bank of...

An aerial view of a white and yellow apartment building that the Region of Waterloo is building on Langs Drive in Cambridge.
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Affordable homes, art and youth space taking shape at Langs Drive

Jun 11, 2026 News Flash 0 Comments

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...

Aerial view of the various buildings and water storage tanks at the Mannheim Water Treatment Plant.
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Progress update: Interim Risk Management Framework approved, plus progress on Greenbrook repairs

Jun 9, 2026 News Flash 0 Comments

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...

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