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Waterloo Region – Tim Hortons will serve up thanks in the form of coffee and treats to Grand River Transit (GRT) workers this Friday, July 3. It’s part of their cross-Canada giveaway for people who are serving their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It’s really a wonderful gesture by Tim Hortons to recognize our operators and staff who have been dedicated to serving our community during this difficult time,” says Peter Zinck, Director...
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Waterloo Region –  Here’s a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for   the Canada Day holiday. This year Canada Day falls on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. 
What’s open or on a special schedule?
Region of Waterloo Customer Service line - 519-575-4400 (available 24/7) Grand River Transit  will be operating on a Sunday schedule for Canada Day. Plan your trip here:   https://web.grt.ca/HastinfoWeb/ GRT Customer...
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Waterloo Region –  The Region of Waterloo plans to seek proposals from developers to build innovative affordable homes in Waterloo Region.
“There is a growing need for affordable housing in Waterloo Region,” said Ryan Pettipiere, Director of Housing Services. “More than 5,000 families and individuals are on the wait list and thousands of others are spending 30% or more of their income on shelter, making it a challenge to meet other basic needs. 
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Waterloo Region – Hosting public engagements to receive feedback on Regional plans is a long-standing tradition for the Region of Waterloo. However, this time around, instead of hosting the feedback sessions in person, the Region will be hosting its first, fully virtual public engagement session.
The public engagement session, being held on June 25, 2020 from 6-8 p.m., will focus on how Waterloo Region anticipates to grow to the year 2041. Community Planners will present...
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Waterloo Region – The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Committee, comprised of Regional Councillors representing cities and townships within the Region, held their first meeting today.
The committee’s focus is to support our community in its recovery by reviewing stimulus activities such as: tax policy; reducing red tape; development charges; capital spending and stimulus activities in general.
“It’s vital that our Region move into the next phase of...
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