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...
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...
Make sure your mani-pedi is safe this holiday season
By Heather Worte, Region of Waterloo Public Health It's that time of year again when everything seems shiny and bright. Maybe...
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...
Where does your yard waste go?
As fall comes to an end, so does the Region of Waterloo’s bi-weekly yard waste collection. Have you ever wondered where...
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...
Have your say on the Region of Waterloo’s 2023 Budget
It’s time to plan the 2023 Budget, and the Region of Waterloo wants to hear what matters most to you. Residents...