Waterloo Region – Through on-going work and updates to the Water Supply Strategy, a water capacity issue has been identified within the Mannheim Service Area, which supplies water to Kitchener, Waterloo, and parts of Cambridge, Woolwich, and Wilmot. While water monitoring reports have consistently shown significant capacity, a combination of factors, including aging infrastructure, lower levels of...

Waterloo Region - People across the Region of Waterloo who need urgent medical help will get it even faster with the December 4 launch of a new Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS). This new software system is ready to help send Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services to the most life-threatening emergencies first.

Waterloo Region – Join Region of Waterloo Museums team this holiday season for festive events for the whole family. From photo opportunities with holiday favourites to Christmas-themed crafts, there are activities for all ages.

Northfield Drive at Conestogo River About the project The Region of Waterloo will be replacing the Scheifele Bridge on Northfield Drive over the Conestogo River in Woolwich, starting in spring 2026. To access the site during construction, some trees need to be removed ahead of time.

The Region of Waterloo intends to pass a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges, which includes new fees and charges, as well as amendments and/or removal of existing fees and charges. Some of the changes included in the by-law are for transit services, waste management services, airport services, regional growth, development and sustainability services, cultural services, seniors’ services an...

Waterloo Region –The Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is excited to announce that their local history collection has moved to a new and improved website. The new site has the same digital resources as before but is easier to use.

Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo hosted its annual National Housing Day event today at the Kitchener Public Library. The event brought together community leaders who are working towards creating affordable housing and ending homelessness in Waterloo Region.

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. Below are highlights from the meeting on November 19, 2025.

Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Council has approved extending light rail from Fairway Station to downtown Cambridge, marking a significant milestone toward connecting residents across the community with rapid transit. “Council's decision represents a major step in delivering the original vision for rapid transit, which was a continuous connection from Waterloo to Kitchener to Cambridge,” sai...

Nominations are now open for the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation’s awards. Each year, the Foundation presents awards in five categories to recognize outstanding contributions to heritage preservation in the Waterloo Region: Awards of Excellence are intended to recognise outstanding contributions by individuals, institutions and organizations to heritage preservation in Waterloo Region...