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Waterloo Region – A tentative agreement has been reached between The Region of Waterloo and CUPE Local 1656.
“I am pleased that a tentative deal has been reached with the union,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman. “I want to thank the Region of Waterloo bargaining team and the union executive team for reaching this point. We look forward to welcoming all CUPE Local 1656 employees back to work.”
“I know that residents have seen impacts...
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Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health has received confirmation of two more cases of measles along with additional public exposures related to the ongoing outbreak in southwestern Ontario. 
Public Health is working to identify people who may have been exposed. Based on the information available, the public may have been exposed on Friday March 21, 2025 , at the following places and times:   
Pharmasave Campus - 170 University...
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Waterloo Region – Just over one week remains before school suspensions take effect for those who have received a notice of suspension from Public Health and have not updated their vaccination records. 
If Public Health has not received up-to-date vaccination records, notification of an upcoming vaccination appointment, or valid exemptions by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., students will be suspended from attending school starting Wednesday, April 2, 2025.  
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Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health has received confirmation of a local case of measles related to the ongoing outbreak in southwestern Ontario.
“Today, we are reporting the first case of measles in Waterloo Region since 2019,” said Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Waterloo Public Health. “Measles is highly contagious and spreads easily among those who are unvaccinated. Vaccination remains the most effective way...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo presented the CUPE Local 1656 bargaining team with a final offer this morning to end the strike and have members return to work.
The final offer addresses many union concerns, is fair and competitive for employees, and is mindful of affordability for taxpayers.
The offer includes a salary increase of almost 12% to all positions over a three-year period, with a $1.00 per hour wage adjustment plus a 3.5% increase, representing...
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