Doors Open Waterloo Region back in-person for first time in four years
Get set for a day of discovery! Doors Open Waterloo Region has been a staple event in our community since 2003....
News You Can Use
Information to help residents make better use of Regional programs and services.
New milestone for e-scooter and e-bike program
Neuron Mobility's e-scooter and e-bike rental program reached a major milestone this week. Riders in Waterloo Region have now traveled 200,000...
Learn how to check for ticks and remove them
Blacklegged ticks can carry diseases that can make us sick, including Lyme disease. Unfortunately, the blacklegged tick population is spreading in...
Look inside the Mannheim Water Treatment Plant with new virtual tour
The Grand River winds through Waterloo Region on its 310-kilometre journey to Lake Erie. It was designated as a Canadian Heritage...
Turtle tunnels create safe crossing for local wildlife
Getting around the Region includes safe travels not only for humans, but for wildlife too. A protected wetland divided by a...
New transit shelters part of overhaul at Waterloo intersection
A new transit canopy at King Street and University Avenue is rapidly taking shape beside Wilfrid Laurier University. This is the...
Stay safe in the sun while enjoying summer fun
Summer is finally here! After a winter without much sunshine, these warm sunny days are a welcome change. Before stepping outside,...
How to use new e-scooters and e-bikes in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge
You’ve probably spotted orange e-scooters and e-bikes around town. Earlier this spring, a new e-scooter and e-bike share program launched in...
Know your day! Water Conservation By-law helps manage water this summer
Are you ready, gardeners and backyard landscapers? Every year, the Region of Waterloo’s Water Conservation By-law helps our community avoid high...
How to get free compost from the Region of Waterloo
https://youtu.be/dmvL45seWfE Did you know? The Region of Waterloo offers free, nutrient-rich compost for residents to pick up. The compost is available...