Cook and eat safe this summer
Written by: Gina Alderman, Region of Waterloo Public Health Summer weekends mean lots of socializing and the pleasure of sharing food...
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Information to help residents make better use of Regional programs and services.
Water wisely. Do you know which day is your watering day?
Hot weather has arrived! Should you water the grass? Before you grab the hose, refresh yourself on the Region of Waterloo’s...
Tick season is here
Did you know that an infected blacklegged tick needs to be attached to its host for at least 24 hours to...
Here’s how pool owners can protect Waterloo Region’s water
Written by: Scott Cressman, Region of Waterloo Summer’s approaching, so you’re emptying rainwater or melted snow from your swimming pool, hot...
Start your garden with the Seed Library
Warmer temperatures and days filled with sunlight means spring is in the air. Many green thumbs are already planning how to...
Brush up on your dental hygiene for Oral Health Month
For the past two years, dental health may have taken a backseat for many in Waterloo Region, with residents focused on...
Travel training connects riders to community
David Steffler describes one of his clients as inspirational. “I thought, I want to be just like her when I’m older,”...
Dealing with leaves after the snow melt
Melting snow, warmer temperatures and more sunlight are sure signs that spring is just around the corner. If you’re like many...
How to avoid burst pipes in winter
Water leaks are always bad news – they mean property damage, wasted water and sometimes an expensive repair. Cold weather can...
A word from the curb: three common recycling mistakes
What goes where? Your blue box is a big part of running a circular economy. We're busting three common blue box...