Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Council has approved extending light rail from Fairway Station to downtown Cambridge, marking a significant milestone toward connecting residents across the community with rapid transit. “Council's decision represents a major step in delivering the original vision for rapid transit, which was a continuous connection from Waterloo to Kitchener to Cambridge,” said Region of Waterloo Chair Karen Redman.

Waterloo Region – The Government of Ontario has passed Bill 56, Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, which includes amendments to the Highway Traffic Act prohibiting the use of automated speed enforcement systems across the province. As a result of this new legislation, all municipalities must discontinue their speed camera programs.

Waterloo Region - In collaboration with Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services, the Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is excited to introduce a new collection of Sensory Support Kits. The new kits promote comfort, emotional regulation, and stress relief in diverse environments.

Waterloo Region – To mark Circular Economy Month, the Region’s Waste Management Division is partnering with local organizations to host the Garage Glow-Up: Drop-Off Event for unwanted household items on Saturday, October 25.  Circular Economy Month is a public awareness campaign aimed at educating and empowering Canadians to support an economy that protects the planet and prioritizes people, with a focus on sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible.

Waterloo Region - Supporters from local school boards, health care, police, municipalities, grassroots and community organizations came together today to launch collective action against hate and to call on the community to build belonging in Waterloo Region. The We all belong campaign asks the community to care for each other at a human level, and to celebrate the differences and similarities that unite everyone.