Region of Waterloo Public Health advising concert goers at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium of potential measles exposure Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Public Health has been advised of a case of measles at the “Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Back In Overdrive 2025” concert at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Members of the public may have been exposed at the concert on the dates and times specified below: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, 400 East Ave.

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Secondary students: Avoid school suspensions next week by updating your records now Waterloo Region – Secondary school suspensions will take effect on May 8, 2025, for those who have received a suspension order from Public Health and have not updated their vaccination records. Suspension orders and information on how to take corrective measures were mailed to affected secondary school students in mid-March.

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GRT’s Transit Customer Panel wants you Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit (GRT) invites customers to be part of its new Transit Customer Panel. The panel is an opportunity for GRT customers to make their voice heard and help shape the future of GRT.

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Kitchener Central Transit Hub Moves Forward Approval of additional housing and support resources and a site-specific by-law will allow residents to move to alternative housing and prepare the site for construction. Waterloo Region - Regional Council has approved a site-specific by-law for 100 Victoria Street in Kitchener, allowing staff to move forward with plans to prepare the site for construction, and offer increased supports to residents as they transition to alternative housing options.

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Regional service changes for Easter weekend Waterloo Region - Here's a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for the Easter weekend (Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21). Administrative offices All Regional administrative offices (99 Regina St.

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Hop into fun at Region of Waterloo Museums this Easter season! Waterloo Region - Join Region of Waterloo Museums this month for fun-filled Easter activities for all ages. Explore our three historic sites: Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, McDougall Cottage and Schneider Haus, each offering Easter activities.

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Region of Waterloo awarded for net-zero operation build Waterloo Region – The Region received the Sustainable Communities Award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for the first net-zero carbon community housing build at 420 Kingscourt Drive, Waterloo. FCM awards communities throughout Canada for sustainability projects that have social and economic benefits on the environment.

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Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) propels economic growth (1) Economic impact has increased by 251 per cent since 2015* Waterloo Region - A new economic impact study confirms that the Region of Waterloo International Airport is a vital economic engine for Waterloo Region and beyond. Prepared by InterVISTAS, the study examined the economic impact generated by the airport's operations and associated activities in 2023.

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Region of Waterloo Public Health advising Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) travellers of potential measles exposure Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health has been advised of two cases of measles on a flight from Mexico to Region of Waterloo Airport. Members of the public may have been exposed on the flight and at the airport during the dates and times specified below:  Flair Airlines, Flight F82431 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR) to Region of Waterloo (YKF) on March 29, 2025  Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) Main Terminal, 4881 Fountain Street North, Breslau, Ontario from 8:20 p.

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Elementary school suspensions take effect today Waterloo Region – This morning, 1,624 elementary students with out-of-date vaccination records have been suspended by Region of Waterloo Public Health under the Immunization of School Pupils Act.   “With the increase in measles cases and exposures, it is even more important that students are up to date with their immunizations to keep our community safe and healthy,” said Dr.

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