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Waterloo Region – Through on-going work and updates to the Water Supply Strategy, a water capacity issue has been identified within the Mannheim Service Area, which supplies water to Kitchener, Waterloo, and parts of Cambridge, Woolwich, and Wilmot.
While water monitoring reports have consistently shown significant capacity, a combination of factors, including aging infrastructure, lower levels of water in the system, and the pressures of rapid growth, are impacting...
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Waterloo Region – People across the Region of Waterloo who need urgent medical help will get it even faster with the December 4 launch of a new Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) .
This new software system is ready to help send Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services to the most life-threatening emergencies first. When someone calls 9-1-1 for a medical emergency, the Medical Priority Dispatch System helps the dispatcher determine how serious the...
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Waterloo Region – Join Region of Waterloo Museums team this holiday season for festive events for the whole family. From photo opportunities with holiday favourites to Christmas-themed crafts, there are activities for all ages. Plus, the return of the magical Starry Night in Doon Heritage Village. Whether you’re looking to create a holiday tradition or just something fun to do with family and friends, our holiday lineup has something for everyone.
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Waterloo Region –The Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is excited to announce that their local history collection has moved to a new and improved website . The new site has the same digital resources as before but is easier to use. Searching is simpler, and you can now look for items by location or subject.
The site is also connected to the OurOntario online database. This lets patrons search RWL’s materials along with items from other libraries, museums,...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo hosted its annual National Housing Day event today at the Kitchener Public Library.
The event brought together community leaders who are working towards creating affordable housing and ending homelessness in Waterloo Region.  This included non-profit leaders, support workers, academics, advocates, landlords, and elected officials.
“National Housing Day is a time to highlight the importance of access to housing...
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