How we keep GRT buses rolling, even after retirement
Every bus on the road keeps our community moving, safely carrying thousands of customers across Waterloo Region each day. Behind that...
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Sunnyside celebrates new space for Young Onset Dementia program
Welcome to the Sunshine Lounge! This new and innovative space at Sunnyside in Kitchener is specially designed to serve younger adults...
GRT employee saves a life
It started off as a regular workday when bus operator Jeremy Vachon arrived at Cambridge Centre Station for his shift on...
Region of Waterloo donates ambulance and supplies after fire
After a fire destroyed Baker Lake’s ambulance and fire truck, help arrived from over 2,000 kilometers away. The Region of Waterloo...
Airport customer service reps need to be ready for anything
From acting in engagement proposals to searching for cell phones in the worst places, Crystal Walpole has many stories from her...
Here for you: how we support people in Waterloo Region Housing
Leslie truly understands the power of a helping hand. Having once needed it herself, she now offers that same life-changing support...
Region forester sees the forest through the trees
Trees are kind of like us – they need to be part of a community in order to fully thrive. And...
Net-zero housing at 420 Kingscourt honoured with award
For the first time, a Waterloo Region Housing building will be net-zero – meaning it produces as much energy as it...
One step at a time, creating a climate-ready community
We are feeling the impacts of climate change here in Waterloo Region with warmer, wetter, wilder and weirder weather. How do...
One woman’s journey from baker to GRT bus technician
Meet Iris. She works to keep Grand River Transit buses running smoothly – and she is also the first female bus...