News Releases

Reconciliation Action Partnership unveils Maddie Bernard-Resmer’s Artwork for Every Child Matters wrap
Waterloo Region – Today, the Reconciliation Action Partnership and Maddie Bernard-Resmer unveiled the new Every Child Matters bus wrap and ambulance wrap, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous History Month. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

Tuesday, 30 September 2025
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Region announces new Executive Director of Community Safety and Wellbeing Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloois pleased to announce Samina Sami as the Executive Director of Community Safety and Wellbeing. Samina will lead the implementation of the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, working with the Steering Committee to accelerate progress on the plan and its four priorities on behalf of the dozens of system, grassroots and community organizations involved in the plan.
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
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Region of Waterloo 2025 State of the Region: Getting one million ready Waterloo Region – Today, the Region of Waterloo brought industry and community leaders together to discuss plans for the future amid the uncertainty felt globally. Chair Redman also highlighted transformational projects that will help achieve sustainable growth for generations to come.
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
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Region prepares for fall respiratory illness season Waterloo Region - Region of Waterloo Public Health is preparing for the fall respiratory illness season. Further to the Ministry of Health's recent announcement, vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV will be available in the coming weeks.
Friday, 19 September 2025
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- Public Health News
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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