News, Public Notices and Council Info

  • The Region’s Waste Discovery Day takes you behind the scenes

    Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is excited to invite the community to go “Beyond the Curb” during Waste Discovery Day, May 10, at the Waterloo Waste Management Centre. Waste Discovery Day will feature family-fun attractions including guided bus tours of the Waterloo landfill, a falconer meet and greet, face painting, mint planting, garbage bin painting, children’s...

  • Accepting Board of Director applications for the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation

    Waterloo Region residents interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation can apply before 11:59 p.m.

  • Water recreational season brings a reminder to be mindful

    Waterloo Region – As the weather warms up and water recreational season begins on the Grand River, the Region reminds residents to be cautious around dams. Over the next few weeks, residents will see new warning and danger signs at multiple locations around the Hidden Valley Dam on the Grand River to advise water users of the dam.

  • Unique weather challenges require staying informed and planning ahead

    Waterloo Region - As each season brings unique challenges, the Region and its partners are using Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 to 11) to remind people to stay informed and be ready. Whether its spring flooding and winds, summer heat, autumn power outages or winter storms, being ready for each season means knowing how to protect yourself, the people you care about, and the community.

  • Culture in Motion: Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives Roll Out New Museum Bike

    Waterloo Region –Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives is excited to announce the launch of its interactive Museum Bike, a community-focused initiative designed to bring the Region’s history and culture out into the community. This mobile museum experience aims to increase inclusive, accessible programming, making it easier than ever for residents of all ages to engage with the Regio...

  • Region of Waterloo Public Health advising concert goers at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium of potential measles exposure

    Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Public Health has been advised of a case of measles at the “Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Back In Overdrive 2025” concert at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Members of the public may have been exposed at the concert on the dates and times specified below: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, 400 East Ave.

  • Secondary students: Avoid school suspensions next week by updating your records now

    Waterloo Region – Secondary school suspensions will take effect on May 8, 2025, for those who have received a suspension order from Public Health and have not updated their vaccination records. Suspension orders and information on how to take corrective measures were mailed to affected secondary school students in mid-March.

  • GRT’s Transit Customer Panel wants you

    Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit (GRT) invites customers to be part of its new Transit Customer Panel. The panel is an opportunity for GRT customers to make their voice heard and help shape the future of GRT.

  • Making Decisions That Matter - April 23, 2025

    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.

  • Kitchener Central Transit Hub Moves Forward

    Approval of additional housing and support resources and a site-specific by-law will allow residents to move to alternative housing and prepare the site for construction. Waterloo Region - Regional Council has approved a site-specific by-law for 100 Victoria Street in Kitchener, allowing staff to move forward with plans to prepare the site for construction, and offer increased supports to residen...

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