News Releases

  • 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.
    Wednesday, 23 April 2025
  • 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.
    Wednesday, 16 April 2025
  • 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.
    Wednesday, 09 April 2025
  • 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.
    Tuesday, 08 April 2025
  • 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.
    Tuesday, 08 April 2025
  • 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.
    Friday, 04 April 2025
  • 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.
    Wednesday, 02 April 2025
  • Measles: Growth in cases and potential public exposure Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health is reporting a total of 14 confirmed cases of measles in Waterloo Region and an additional public exposure.   Public Health is working to identify people who may have been exposed.
    Tuesday, 01 April 2025
  • Regional Council approves agreement with CUPE Local 1656 Waterloo Region – Regional Council has approved a three-year agreement with CUPE Local 1656. “On behalf of Regional Council, I want to express our gratitude to the teams that worked diligently over the past number of weeks,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman.
    Friday, 28 March 2025
  • Region and CUPE 1656 reach tentative agreement Waterloo Region - A tentative agreement has been reached between The Region of Waterloo and CUPE Local 1656. “I am pleased that a tentative deal has been reached with the union,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman.
    Wednesday, 26 March 2025
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