Region of Waterloo turns 50! Looking back, looking forward
Did you know the Region of Waterloo built the province’s biggest community museum in 2010? Did you remember the debates over...
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The big story of the day. Regional announcements and news releases.
Region’s 2023 budget invests in our community
Region of Waterloo's budget sets how we will support our growing community. The 2023 budget was not an easy one, as Regional...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 emergency shelter on King Street
A new emergency shelter for those experiencing unsheltered homelessness opened in Kitchener in September 2022. Find out more about this new...
Waterloo Region Community Foundation: Focused on Doing More Good
Around the Region shares the work of community partners. For October 2022, learn how Waterloo Region Community Foundation is collaborating with...