The Region of Waterloo is proposing new Street Design Guidelines to guide how Regional roads are designed and built.

Between June 1, 2026 and August 31, 2026, municipalities within the Region of Waterloo will be conducting a larviciding program under the authority of the Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health to prevent the development of mosquito larvae into vectors of West Nile Virus.

The Region is providing an update on all types of development that Area Municipalities could consider approving before new water capacity comes online.

Education on upcoming lawn watering days and outdoor water use in the community is ramping up to help further ease peak demand this summer.

The Region of Waterloo is investing $68,400 in nine local organizations through its 2026 Entrepreneurial Initiatives Grants, supporting non-profit and charitable organizations in the community to support and grow our talent ecosystem.

Work continues to get the Mannheim water treatment plant ready for a side stream filtration solution that will add new capacity faster.

The Region of Waterloo Water Supply Capacity Allocation Policy has been developed to ensure a fair, simple and fully transparent way to allocate water supply capacity.

The Region of Waterloo Water Supply Capacity Allocation Policy has been developed to ensure a fair, simple and fully transparent way to transfer water supply capacity to area municipalities in the Mannheim Service Area to support future growth, as water becomes available. 

This morning, 1,351 elementary students with out-of-date vaccination records were suspended under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA). Students who have been suspended can return to school once their vaccination records are up to date, or a valid exemption is on file.   

The Region of Waterloo Library is celebrating a strong year of growth, connection and community impact, as highlighted in its 2025 Library Report Card.