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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo will trial new safety measures at three roundabouts to enhance crosswalk safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Construction begins later this month.
Enhancements will be located at:
Franklin Boulevard and Bishop Street North, Cambridge with button-activated flashing lights
Homer Watson Boulevard and Block Line Road, Kitchener with raised crosswalks
Erb Street West and Ira Needles Boulevard, Waterloo with button-activated...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo, together with federal and provincial representatives, celebrated the official opening of the new Highway 7/8 pedestrian and cyclist bridge today. The new bridge connects neighbourhoods previously separated by the highway and provides a critical link to more frequent transit routes, restaurants, grocery stores, and local businesses.
Connecting Strasburg Road/Chandler Drive to Avalon Place/Southmoor Drive in central Kitchener,...
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Waterloo Region –  A new interactive exhibit opening this week aims to inspire visitors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Canada achieve its goal of net zero by 2050.
Our Climate Quest: Small steps to big change, opens this Saturday, July 5 at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. The exhibit shows visitors how the choices they make every day impact the environment in a big way.
Curated and developed by Science North with support from the Government...
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Waterloo Region – A Kitchener Regional Council seat left vacant after the passing of Councillor Kari Williams will be filled by issuing a call for applications that opens today (July 2). 
“It is with a heavy heart that we have now declared this seat vacant,” says Regional Chair Karen Redman. “As Regional Council is required to welcome the next representative for Kitchener residents to Council, the application process chosen to fill this seat...
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Waterloo Region – In March 2026, the Region of Waterloo will roll out cart-based waste collection for garbage and organics for easier, cleaner, and more efficient collection.
“We’re taking a big step forward in modernizing how we collect waste,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman. “Cart-based collection has been shown to keep waste more secure from animals and pests. This is a smart investment in our community and our shared environment.”
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