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Housing and Homelessness News

  • Region and SHIP launch new women-focused housing and support program for 66 individuals Waterloo Region - Today, the Region and Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP) officially opened emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive housing spaces for 66 women and gender-diverse individuals. Regional Council approved the purchase of the building at 84 Frederick Street in 2024, making a critical investment in emergency shelter and future affordable housing in downtown Kitchener.
    Friday, 05 December 2025
  • Region’s National Housing Day event recognizes local “Housing Heroes” 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.
    Friday, 21 November 2025
  • Region, local partners and federal government working together to end Veteran homelessness Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo and its partners are working together to prevent and address Veteran homelessness. The Region's Ending Veteran Homelessness Initiative (EVII) is supported with $3,077,080 in funding as announced today by the Government of Canada.
    Wednesday, 12 November 2025
  • Superior Court Hearing adjourned to February 2026 to pursue mediation Waterloo Region - The hearing of the Region's application on the Site-Specific By-law for 100 Victoria Street North, originally scheduled for November 19 to 21, 2025, has been adjourned to February 2026. During this adjournment, the parties have agreed to engage in mediation regarding the Region's Site-Specific By-law.
    Thursday, 23 October 2025
  • Region’s overnight warming spaces will open November 1 Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo is working closely with partners and the Plan to End Chronic Homelessness co-creators to support people experiencing homelessness to stay warm and safe this winter. The Region will open two overnight warming spaces and continue to support two newly opened shelters for women and gender diverse individuals.
    Wednesday, 01 October 2025
  • Region of Waterloo creating more child care spaces through innovative modular centres on WRDSB properties Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo is investing $4.4 million in modular child care centres on Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) properties to create much needed child care spaces.
    Thursday, 28 August 2025
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