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...
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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...
E-scooters… where can you ride them in Waterloo Region?
Did you know? Effective July 1, 2022, there are new rules for e-scooters in the Region of Waterloo and the cities...
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...
Try these tips to reduce holiday waste this year
The holiday season doesn’t have to lead to increased waste! Use these 10 waste reduction tips for your next get-together, because...
GRT’s Affordable Transit Program making transit more accessible for more people
More people than ever are benefitting from Grand River Transit’s Affordable Transit Program. The fare discount program was expanded with a...
New Neighbourhood Bus rolls out vaccines
The Region of Waterloo Public Health Neighbourhood Bus is bringing vaccines to residents in neighbourhoods across Waterloo Region. The new bus...