Providing sustainable drinking water for the community as it grows is the Region of Waterloo’s top priority. We continue to work with partners to address the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area. These updates will share progress made to ensure a secure, sustainable water supply. Email waterupdate@regionofwaterloo.ca to receive regular updates. You can also visit http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/watercapacity to see a FAQ and other information. Water capacity: Region takes pivotal step to add new…
Looking for fun during March Break? Join us for engaging family activities and events at our different Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives sites. Our school break roundup is bursting with games, creativity, and excitement for kids of all ages. Whether you’re looking to walk on the wild side, enjoy fairy-like whimsy, or take in…
This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its February 25, 2026 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the…
The Region of Waterloo International Airport has hit an exciting milestone. Staff have been working on many ways to make a better travel experience for everyone who uses the airport. In late 2025, YKF was “certified gold” by the Rick Hansen Foundation. That means our airport has achieved the organization’s highest rank for accessibility. Across…
During this year’s Black History Month, keep your eyes open for a GRT bus that features special artwork. The unique bus wrap was created by Wilfrid Laurier University student Vanessa Nkansah-Okoree. The artwork is called “Black Excellence: Past, Present and Future” and recognizes the invaluable roles Black individuals have played in shaping Canada’s identity. “Being…
84 Frederick Street has been supporting people in our community since the 1970s, when it first opened as an emergency shelter. The Region of Waterloo bought this Kitchener building in 2024 and continued running the much-needed shelter. We finished renovations this past November to offer more services here for people experiencing homelessness. The building now offers transitional and supportive housing spaces that are designed to help people move…
Did you know the Region of Waterloo was among the first municipalities to invest in a heritage organization? That organization is called the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation. Since 1974, it has helped preserve and celebrate this community’s history and culture. Nominations are open now for the foundation’s latest round of heritage awards. Local people are…
This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its January 28, 2026 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the…
Around the Region tells stories about where you live. We cover topics that matter here in Waterloo Region, as we share the many ways your Region of Waterloo government works with and in this community. Here are the top 8 stories that our readers clicked in 2025: Thank you for reading Around the Region in…
This is a summary of Regional Council’s decisions from its December 17, 2025 meeting. With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the…
