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The new GRT bus with Black History Month artwork, with Regional Council, staff, and the artist standing in front.
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Popular GRT bus wrap returns for Black History Month

Feb 17, 2026 Community Engagement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion News Flash 0 Comments

During this year’s Black History Month, keep your eyes open for a GRT bus that features special artwork. The unique bus...

The historic wooden Sheave tower in Blair, which is now known as Cambridge.
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Meet the people working to preserve and celebrate Waterloo Region’s heritage

Feb 17, 2026 Community Engagement Partner Post Your Stories 0 Comments

Did you know the Region of Waterloo was among the first municipalities to invest in a heritage organization? That organization is...

Two girls posed holding fossils, plus a person in a tan uniform holding an opossum.
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What’s on for March Break at Region of Waterloo Museums

Feb 17, 2026 News You Can Use 0 Comments

Looking for fun during March Break? Join us for engaging family activities and events at our different Region of Waterloo Museums...

Regional Council members posed together, with text that says"Making Decisions That Matter."
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Making Decisions That Matter – January 28 edition

Jan 29, 2026 Homepage News Flash 0 Comments

This is a summary of Regional Council's decisions from its January 28, 2026 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council...

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Here are readers’ favourite stories of 2025

Dec 23, 2025 Community Engagement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Your Stories 0 Comments

Around the Region tells stories about where you live. We cover topics that matter here in Waterloo Region, as we share...

Blue background with words "Regional Council" and a circular graphic with words "Making Decisions That Matter."
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Making Decisions That Matter – December 17 edition

Dec 17, 2025 Homepage News Flash 0 Comments

This is a summary of Regional Council's decisions from its December 17, 2025 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council...

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Budgeting for what matters in Waterloo Region

Nov 27, 2025 Community Engagement News Flash 0 Comments

How will we invest in this community? How will we balance the affordability people need with the services they rely on?...

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Essential tips to help you stay safe and ready for winter

Nov 27, 2025 News You Can Use 0 Comments

Winter in Waterloo Region brings sloppy roads, tricky driving conditions and ice or snow storms that can lead to power outages....

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Sunnyside celebrates new space for Young Onset Dementia program

Nov 27, 2025 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Our People Your Stories 0 Comments

Welcome to the Sunshine Lounge! This new and innovative space at Sunnyside in Kitchener is specially designed to serve younger adults...

A large group of people hold "We all belong here" signs, standing in front of a Grand River Transit bus branded for this campaign.
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Keeping Waterloo Region kind 

Nov 27, 2025 Community Engagement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion News Flash 0 Comments

Have you ever had a friend make a comment about a person or group’s identity that didn’t sit well with you,...

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