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Waterloo Region – Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) awarded the Region of Waterloo with a Gold Recognition award for taking care of the Grand River through outstanding performance of the Preston Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The goal of the Watershed-wide Wastewater Optimization program is to improve the quality of the Grand River by reducing phosphorus and ammonia from treatment plants discharging in the Grand River watershed.
"On behalf of Regional Council...
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Region of Waterloo, ON – Flair Airlines have unveiled plans to expand its reach into Atlantic Canada with routes between the Region of Waterloo and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.  
“Our community has a long and close history with Atlantic Canada and we’re excited to show them everything Waterloo Region has to offer,” said Karen Redman, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
“Additionally, many of our residents...
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Waterloo Region, ON  – Diwali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’ is celebrated through the month of November and beyond. Widely observed among more than a billion people from a variety of faiths across India and its diaspora. Diwali originated on the Indian subcontinent and transcends religious and cultural lines in symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. For some, Diwali...
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With input from the community, Regional Council sets the direction for the Region as an organization and makes decisions that help improve the lives of Waterloo Region residents every day. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Eight new hybrid and electric buses The Region of Waterloo is buying eight new hybrid or electric buses from Nova Bus Inc. for $9.6 million to continue reducing the environmental impact of public transit. Nova Bus Inc. has...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo announced it surpassed its year three building goal for its Building Better Futures plan , as it recognized National Housing Day with community partners in Cambridge today. It also highlighted individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond to support community members to achieve their housing goals and improve their quality of life.
The Region announced an updated dashboard of its affordable housing plan, Building Better...
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