News Releases

  • 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  • Elementary school suspensions take effect today Waterloo Region – This morning, 1,624 elementary students with out-of-date vaccination records have been suspended by Region of Waterloo Public Health under the Immunization of School Pupils Act.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
  • Two more cases of measles and additional public exposures in Waterloo Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health has received confirmation of two more cases of measles along with additional public exposures related to the ongoing outbreak in southwestern Ontario.  Public Health is working to identify people who may have been exposed.
    Tuesday, 25 March 2025
  • Reminder to parents and guardians: Act now to avoid school suspension next week Waterloo Region – Just over one week remains before school suspensions take effect for those who have received a notice of suspension from Public Health and have not updated their vaccination records.  If Public Health has not received up-to-date vaccination records, notification of an upcoming vaccination appointment, or valid exemptions by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.
    Monday, 24 March 2025
  • Confirmed case of measles in Waterloo Region Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health has received confirmation of a local case of measles related to the ongoing outbreak in southwestern Ontario. “Today, we are reporting the first case of measles in Waterloo Region since 2019,” said Dr.
    Friday, 21 March 2025
  • New GRT Pay app launches Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit (GRT) is expanding fare buying options with the new GRT Pay app. Starting today, app users can buy single-ride GRT tickets anytime from anywhere, using their mobile device.
    Wednesday, 19 March 2025
  • New webpages keep residents updated on Regional construction projects Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo has revised its website to offer residents an easier, more accessible way to stay informed about ongoing Regional road, water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The new site features an interactive map of active projects, individual project pages with clear and up-to-date information as projects move through different phases and a news feed with the latest construction notices.
    Tuesday, 18 March 2025
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