Waterloo Region – The Region received the Sustainable Communities Award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for the first net-zero carbon community housing build at 420 Kingscourt Drive, Waterloo. FCM awards communities throughout Canada for sustainability projects that have social and economic benefits on the environment.

Economic impact has increased by 251 per cent since 2015* Waterloo Region - A new economic impact study confirms that the Region of Waterloo International Airport is a vital economic engine for Waterloo Region and beyond. Prepared by InterVISTAS, the study examined the economic impact generated by the airport's operations and associated activities in 2023.

Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health has been advised of two cases of measles on a flight from Mexico to Region of Waterloo Airport. Members of the public may have been exposed on the flight and at the airport during the dates and times specified below:  Flair Airlines, Flight F82431 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR) to Region of Waterloo (YKF) on March 29, 2025  Region of Water...

Waterloo Region – This morning, 1,624 elementary students with out-of-date vaccination records have been suspended by Region of Waterloo Public Health under the Immunization of School Pupils Act.   “With the increase in measles cases and exposures, it is even more important that students are up to date with their immunizations to keep our community safe and healthy,” said Dr.

The Region of Waterloo intends to amend By-law 01-059 (Regional Road System By-law). The amendment is with respect to the transfer of jurisdiction of Duke Street West between Victoria Street North and Breithaupt Street, in the City of Kitchener for the Kitchener Central Transit Hub.

Notice of Intention to Amend the Regional Road System By-Law The Region of Waterloo intends to amend By-law 01-059 (Regional Road System By-law). The amendment is with respect to the assumption of Speedsville Road between Regional Road 38 (Maple Grove Road) and Eagle Street (Regional Road 39) in the City of Cambridge.

Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health is reporting a total of 14 confirmed cases of measles in Waterloo Region and an additional public exposure.   Public Health is working to identify people who may have been exposed.

Waterloo Region – Regional Council has approved a three-year agreement with CUPE Local 1656. “On behalf of Regional Council, I want to express our gratitude to the teams that worked diligently over the past number of weeks,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman.

Waterloo Region - A tentative agreement has been reached between The Region of Waterloo and CUPE Local 1656. “I am pleased that a tentative deal has been reached with the union,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman.

The Region of Waterloo intends to amend the By-law to Establish Fees and Charges, for changes in the by-law for transit services. This will happen at the Regular Council meeting to be held in Council Chambers at 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025.