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Waterloo Region – The Township of Woolwich and the Region of Waterloo proudly celebrated the grand opening of the new Breslau Library Branch earlier this evening, marking a significant milestone for the growing community. The event brought together local leaders, community members, and partners to officially open the first new library branch in the Region of Waterloo in over 40 years.
The new library is located on the lower level of the Breslau Community Centre and...
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Waterloo Region – The Children and Youth Planning Table (CYPT) of Waterloo Region has released new disaggregated Snapshot data from the 2023 Youth Impact Survey (YIS). The Long-Term Physical or Mental Condition is the seventh dataset out of eight focusing on different subpopulations of young people in Waterloo Region. View the results.
“The Children and Youth Planning Table's Youth Impact Survey is giving us invaluable research and insights that will lead...
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Waterloo Region – Public Health has confirmed the first two locally acquired human cases of West Nile virus for 2024 in Waterloo Region. The last local case was reported in 2018. 
West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.  
“The hot summer temperatures and increased levels of rain over the last few months have created the favourable conditions for West Nile virus in our region and other areas across the province,”...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo’s annual Doors Open returns Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Explore local destinations including noteworthy buildings, interesting businesses and heritage sites. Discover Waterloo Region's structures and stories during this day of exclusive access.
Now in its 22nd year, Doors Open Waterloo Region is part of Doors Open Ontario. The province-wide event celebrates community heritage and...
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Waterloo Region – Further to the Ministry of Health's recent announcement , Region of Waterloo Public Health has been preparing for the fall respiratory illness season and is confirming its first three lab-confirmed local cases of influenza for the 2024-2025 respiratory illness season.
“These first cases signal the start of the flu season. We have begun working with partners to ensure residents have access to vaccines this fall,” said Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang,...
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