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Waterloo Region – An internationally recognized expert in water utility management will join the Region of Waterloo on an interim basis to help address and prioritize solutions to the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area. 
The Region has appointed Kenneth Brothers as the Interim Commissioner of Water Services and Wastewater Operations, to work with the development industry, area municipalities, and the province to accelerate work to build operational...
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Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives is proud to announce the opening of “ In this act of burial – Part II”, a series of digital drawings displayed on the exterior lightboxes of Schneider Haus National Historic Site. Running now until May 31, 2026, the exhibit features work by artist Meghan Harder. 
In this act of burial - Part II is a continuation of the exhibit, curated by Shalaka Jadhav in 2025. Part II involved...
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Waterloo Region –  Here’s a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 16.     
Administrative offices  
All Regional administrative offices (99 Regina St. S. in Waterloo, 150 Frederick St. in Kitchener, 150 Main St. in Cambridge, Airport Administrative) will be closed. 
Warming spaces  
Warming spaces will be open at: 150 Main Street (Cambridge) from...
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Waterloo Region – Progress on addressing addictions and overdoses continues to be made through a coordinated, community-based approach in Waterloo Region.
Today, Region of Waterloo Public Health and community partners presented an update at the Community and Health Services Committee  on the related programs, strategies and substance-use data trends.   
“Substance use...
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Waterloo Region  – Regional Council has approved funding to fast-track a pivotal short-term solution to address the Mannheim Service Area water capacity constraint. With this funding, the Region will pilot innovative modular technology at the Mannheim Water Treatment Plant.  
The Mannheim temporary side stream treatment pilot allows more water to be treated faster through containers that......
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