News Releases

Vintage Black Canada: A Doon Village Introspection by Aaron T. Francis opens at the Region of Waterloo Museums Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Museums is pleased to announce the opening of Vintage Black Canada: A Doon Village Introspection. Running from September 20 to December 28, 2025, the exhibit features photographs from the Vintage Black Canada archive curated by Aaron T.
Friday, 19 September 2025
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Doors Open Waterloo Region returns September 20 Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo's annual Doors Open returns Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m.
Thursday, 18 September 2025
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Research shows high return on investment for Region’s upstream funds Waterloo Region - New research shows the Region of Waterloo's upstream funds helped create jobs, stronger economies, and helped deliver critical services to nearly 40,000 people in need. Researchers from Wilfrid Laurier University found Regional Council's investments into grassroots organizations in the first year showed 2.
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
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New Indigenous art and language installations celebrated at YKF (1) Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo is proud to unveil three Indigenous cultural initiatives at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), developed in collaboration with Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and urban Indigenous artists. The new art and language installations encourage visitors to YKF to learn about and honour the rich culture, history, and traditions of the lands on which the airport is situated.
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
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Have your say on the future of Waterloo Region waste management 2025
Waterloo Region – Waste reduction is important for everyone. The Region of Waterloo wants to hear from you on ways totransform waste management practices in Waterloo Region.

Friday, 12 September 2025
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Region of Waterloo International Airport wants to hear from you! Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is refreshing its 20-year Growth Plan, mapping the future of this important community asset. As Waterloo Region continues to grow, ensuring that the airport can meet future travel needs and continue to anchor the local aviation and aerospace sector is critical.
Tuesday, 09 September 2025
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Paramedic Services sets vision for a decade of sustainable, innovative growth of paramedic care in Waterloo Region Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo's Community and Health Services Committee has approved a comprehensive, ten-year Paramedic Services Master Plan. With significant changes in the health care system and increasing demand from a growing and aging population, the new plan will guide investments in Paramedic Services resources from 2026 to 2035.
Tuesday, 09 September 2025
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Region maintains highest quality financial score with Moody’s Triple A credit rating Waterloo Region – Moody’s Investors Services has once again rated the Region of Waterloo with a Triple A credit rating. Triple A credit ratings are considered to be of the highest quality.
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
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Waterloo Region drivers respond: roads are getting safer as students head back to school First six months of expanded Municipal Speed Camera data reveals positive trends Waterloo Region - As students across Waterloo Region return to schools, the first six months ofthe expanded Municipal Speed Camera (MSC) program data shows drivers are lowering their average speed in school zones, making the community safer for those that walk, roll and cycle. Following a successful pilot program in 2021, Regional Council directed the use of speed cameras at school zones across Waterloo Region.
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
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Light rail transit provides greatest economic benefit Waterloo Region - An evaluation of different options for Stage 2 Rapid Transit to Cambridge reveals that light rail transit (LRT) will provide the greatest economic benefit for Waterloo Region. The project will spur economic development and connect residents to jobs, services, housing options and recreation.
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
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