The Region of Waterloo is nearing the completion of construction on Fischer-Hallman Road / Bearinger Rd. between Columbia St W. to Westmount Rd. N. in Waterloo.

The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is pleased to announce that the 2025 audited financial statements are available to the public on the Region’s website at: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/government-and-council/plans-budget-and-performance/financial-statements/

As Canada increases investment in aerospace, autonomy and strategic technologies, applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the Aerospace Accelerator Program, delivered by the Accelerator Centre in collaboration with the Region of Waterloo and Skywise.

A study carried out by Aqua Insights is underway to find ways to run the well supply system in an optimized way that results in 5 to 10 L/s of additional supply in the Mannheim Service Area this summer. 

Council received an update on a framework for Forward Looking Service Agreements that will provide certainty for long-term development as the capacity constraint is resolved. 

Council has approved a framework for Transfers of Servicing Commitment that would support the transfer of committed water capacity from registered unbuilt lots/blocks to draft approved subdivisions.

Region of Waterloo Public Health has been awarded $1.9M in funding from Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) to support rapid community-based response to addiction and overdose.

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.

Starting July 1, older adults can ride Grand River Transit for free one day each week using the GRT Pay app. The Older Adult Day Pass pilot helps residents stay connected while making it easier to explore transit as a convenient travel option.

The Region of Waterloo will appeal the recent Ontario Superior Court decision regarding the 100 Victoria Street encampment in Kitchener.