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Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit is launching a discounted 2‑ride fare card pilot to help eligible community agencies in Waterloo Region reduce transportation barriers for clients.
As part of the 2026 budget process, Regional Council approved $25,000 for this year’s pilot program.
Starting April 14, all eligible agencies in Waterloo Region can purchase up to 250 cards at a rate of $3. The price is reduced from the regular $5 cost. Cards are sold on a...
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Waterloo Region – This morning, 704 secondary students with out-of-date vaccination records were suspended under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) .   
"Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect your child from serious illness," said Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Waterloo. “Reporting your child’s vaccines and keeping them up to date helps to protect your child and...
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Waterloo Region –  Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership has launched the 2026 Immigrant Survey , running until May 31. This survey is for all immigrants, refugees, claimants, international students, temporary workers, and their families in Waterloo Region. It’s an opportunity to share experiences of living, working and studying, while building a prosperous community for everyone.
“When immigrants succeed, our entire region benefits,” said...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is creating its first-ever Urban Forestry Management Plan and wants to hear from residents about what’s working today, what needs improvement and what should be considered for the future of our trees and green spaces in Waterloo Region’s urban areas.
Trees and green spaces help keep neighbourhoods comfortable and healthy. Our new Urban Forestry Management Plan focuses on how we care for trees and green assets in...
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Waterloo Region – Here’s a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for the Easter weekend (Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6).
Administration Offices
All Regional administrative offices (99 Regina St. S. in Waterloo, 150 Frederick St. in Kitchener, 150 Main St. in Cambridge, Airport Administrative, Home Child Care offices) are closed Friday and Monday.
Warming spaces
Warming spaces will be open at: 150 Main Street (Cambridge) from...
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