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.

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.  

Region of Waterloo Public Health has identified blacklegged ticks in the region that are positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Residents should take steps to protect themselves when spending time outdoors.

Transit customers can buy summer and monthly passes using the GRT Pay mobile app, making it even easier to ride transit throughout the region this summer.

The Region of Waterloo is inviting families to share their experiences and ideas to help guide the future of child care and early years programs.  

Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is expanding its accessible collection with new adaptive gaming controllers and gaming kits, giving patrons more ways to enjoy gaming in a comfortable and accessible way.

It’s National AccessAbility Week in Canada and the Region of Waterloo is taking action to reduce barriers by joining the Sunflower Program, an internationally recognized initiative that supports people with hidden disabilities in accessing public services.  

Nineteen community organizations across Waterloo Region will receive a combined $90,000 through the Region of Waterloo’s Community Environmental Fund in 2026 to advance local projects focused on environmental stewardship, climate resilience, sustainability education and green space.

This summer, a new Grand River Transit (GRT) Pride bus will travel on routes across Waterloo Region, celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the connections that help make the region welcoming, inclusive and vibrant.