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...
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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...
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...
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...
Region wins award for “leading-edge” wastewater treatment technology
The Region of Waterloo recently installed new technology to capture and reuse methane gas that would otherwise have been released as...
Finding a place to warm up this winter just got a little easier
Winter has arrived, and the Region of Waterloo’s Warming and Cooling Centres program has changed to help residents find relief from...
Make sure your mani-pedi is safe this holiday season
By Heather Worte, Region of Waterloo Public Health It's that time of year again when everything seems shiny and bright. Maybe...