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Waterloo Region – With over 82% of eligible residents fully vaccinated, the Region of Waterloo is extending thanks and appreciation to the Vaccine Distribution Task Force for the delivery of a comprehensive program to residents. With a steady supply of vaccine and a sustainable vaccination system in place, the vaccine rollout is moving to a maintenance phase. This phase will focus on vaccine outreach and the delivery of third doses as needed.
“We built this program...
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Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit (GRT) will release near miss ION train footage to stress the importance of being safe around trains during Rail Safety Week, September 20 – 26, 2021.
“It’s footage that will make you tense to watch and cause your belly to rise,” says Regional Councillor Tom Galloway. “But it’s an important reminder that everyone - transit users, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers need to pay attention to their...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is hiring a Director of Reconciliation and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) to help address systemic issues that have a long history of discrimination and negatively impacting members of marginalized communities.
“This is an incredibly important role that will help us make significant strides as a community and organization,” said Chief Administrative Officer Bruce Lauckner. “Waterloo Region is home to...
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Waterloo Region – Yesterday, the Province released guidance on which populations are eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. These individuals include those who are severely immunocompromised and the elderly living in high-risk congregate care settings. A third dose of the vaccine will offer better protection during a fourth wave while the Delta variant is still in circulation.
Waterloo Region residents who qualify for a third dose of vaccine because of...
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Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo is implementing a mandatory vaccination policy that requires staff to disclose their vaccination status by September 27, 2021. Staff who are not vaccinated, or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will be required to undergo education on the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, as well as participate in a rapid antigen testing program. 
The policy applies to all staff, including volunteers and students and the policy...
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