The Region will be updating the Policy and Procedures for Responding to Groundwater Interference Complaints, after hearing from residents.

With a hot and dry summer in the forecast, the annual Water Conservation Bylaw is back. The bylaw will be in effect from May 31 to September 30 to help curb outdoor water use, which typically increases during the warmer months. 

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.

As announced late yesterday, A Better Tent City (ABTC) will wind down its operations as a non-profit organization, as of Monday, July 20, 2026.

The Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with Area Municipalities and the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC), has launched the 2026 Workplace Count from May until September 2026. This survey of businesses across the region takes place every two years, collecting important information about the local economy that is not captured in the Canadian Census.  

Planned improvements within the village of Maryhill include full road reconstruction, underground storm sewer replacement, new curbs and sidewalks, and road and driveway improvements. Improvements to the Hopewell Creek bridge will include upgraded guiderails, decorative wall replacements, and enhanced space for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Region of Waterloo is replacing the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive at Conestogo River in Woolwich Township. Work will feature the full replacement of the bridge deck, piers, abutments and wingwalls.

Two surveys are underway to hear directly from young people and immigrants about their experiences in Waterloo Region. The Youth Impact Survey, run by the Children and Youth Planning Table (CYPT), and the Immigrant Survey, led by the Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership (IP), are both open until May 31.

Here is a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Notice is hereby given to all persons in possession of land that, as per sections 3,16, and 23 of the Weed Control Act, all noxious weeds must be destroyed on said land and managed throughout the growing season.