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...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Stories about diversity, equity and inclusion
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...
Join the #RacialEquityWR movement
https://videopress.com/v/cD0hpe8k?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The #RacialEquityWR movement is an evolving campaign to end racism and discrimination in Waterloo Region which engages residents, local businesses...
#HopeandHealingCanada exhibit
Métis and #HopeandHealingCanada artist Tracey-Mae Chambers showcases her work at Region of Waterloo Museums that broaches the subject of decolonization and...
Supporting those seeking refuge in Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region is one of 39 designated communities supporting refugees arriving in Canada. Due to conflicts in Afghanistan, Ukraine and other countries,...
Ride with Pride on Grand River Transit
A Grand River Transit bus covered in colour is traveling through Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge in June. Marking Pride Month, the...
OK2BME
Around the Region shares the work of community partners. For June 2022, learn how OK2BME is helping to create a more...
Receiving the Eagle Feather
Over the past couple of years, Indigenous communities have gifted Eagle Feathers to the Region of Waterloo for being an ally...
Building more equitable futures
In 2022, the Region of Waterloo is helping to build more equitable futures with key investments while prioritizing the delivery of...
Portraits of Our People: Fauzia Baig
Fauzia Baig speaks about her role as Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. In this Q&A, Fauzia explains the difference between...