A report presented to Regional Council ahead of Welcoming Week shows gains made last year to help newcomers and the community thrive now and into the future.

The Region of Waterloo's Waste Management team continues to support residents through the transition to cart-based collection, and was recognized for these efforts by the Municipal Waste Association (MWA).

Here is a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for Labour Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

The Region of Waterloo has awarded $265,000 in 2026 arts funding to local arts organizations, artists, and collectives. 

At Wednesday's Council meeting, two dedicated community members were honoured for their many community contributions and their exemplary service to Waterloo Region residents.

Region of Waterloo Public Health is encouraging parents and caregivers to take a few simple steps now to help children start the school year healthy.

The paperwork is filed and candidates are registered as Waterloo Region voters prepare to head to the polls this fall. Candidate nominations for the 2026 municipal election closed at 2 p.m. on August 21, 2026.

On September 8, the Region of Waterloo will welcome a new Commissioner of Water and Wastewater Services to lead the team and continue to accelerate solutions to the water capacity constraint in the Mannheim Service Area. 

The Region of Waterloo and the Accelerator Centre are expanding opportunities for local aerospace, aviation, defence and dual-use technology companies. The organizations will showcase the sector’s growing capabilities at Aero Expo 2026: Waterloo Region’s Aerospace, Defence & Dual-Use Industry Expo, taking place September 16 during Waterloo Tech Week. 

A mosquito surveillance trap in Kitchener has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first positive mosquito trap in Waterloo Region in 2026. There have been no reported human cases of West Nile virus to date this year.