News Releases

  • COVID-19 Safe Ambassador Program Launches in Waterloo Region Waterloo Region - Today, the Region of Waterloo and the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge Chambers of Commerce announced the formal launch of the COVID-19 Safe Ambassador Program. The program, which is the first of its kind in Canada, provides free education and one-on-one guidance to help small & medium sized businesses in Waterloo Region to minimize COVID-19 risks.
    Tuesday, 15 June 2021
  • How to change your COVID-19 vaccine appointment Waterloo Region – Residents of Waterloo Region who need to change their appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine can request a new appointment by completing a form on the Region of Waterloo website: Second dose booking request. Individuals may need to request a change to their second appointment because they are now eligible for a shortened interval between first and second doses.
    Tuesday, 15 June 2021
  • “What’s your why?” campaign launches today in Waterloo Region Waterloo Region – Today marks the launch of a “What’s your why?” campaign in Waterloo Region and the beginning of a community-wide conversation on the reasons people have for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Participating in this campaign are a number of local residents who will each share a personal story about the reason they were vaccinated.
    Monday, 14 June 2021
  • Shortened second-dose interval for anyone who received the AstraZeneca vaccine Waterloo Region – Starting on Monday, June 14, anyone who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is now eligible to receive their second dose eight weeks after their first dose depending on the vaccine supply. Yesterday, the Province announced it is accelerating the second-dose eligibility interval to eight weeks from 12 weeks for individuals who received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
    Monday, 14 June 2021
  • Get your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for the best protection Waterloo Region – Residents of Waterloo Region are being encouraged to get both doses of vaccine for the best level of protection against the COVID-19 virus and the circulating variants of concern. It is an important decision to get a second dose to protect yourself and the ones you love.
    Friday, 11 June 2021
  • “First Dose Friday” walk-in vaccination clinics for priority neighbourhoods Waterloo Region – Residents of five priority neighbourhoods in Waterloo Region who have not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have the opportunity to attend one of two walk-in vaccination clinics this Friday. Anyone who lives, works or cares for someone in these neighbourhoods is welcome to attend “First Dose Friday.
    Thursday, 10 June 2021
  • Provincial plan to safely reopen Waterloo Region (1) Waterloo Region - The Government of Ontario has announced it will move the province into Step One of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m.
    Monday, 07 June 2021
  • Get your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine this week at Cambridge Pinebush vaccination clinic Waterloo Region – As highly transmissible COVID-19 variants of concern continue to spread in the community, individuals who have not yet received a first dose may want to take the opportunity to pre-register for an appointment right now. Anyone who pre-registers will get an invitation to book an appointment the very same day.
    Monday, 07 June 2021
  • Residents 70+ eligible for an earlier second dose of COVID-19 vaccine Waterloo Region - Starting Monday, June 7, Waterloo Region will be accepting requests for an earlier appointment for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for adults in the 70+ age group, as well as individuals who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) on or before April 18. Today, the Province announced it is expanding accelerated second doses ahead of schedule due to an increasing supply of vaccines.
    Friday, 04 June 2021
  • GRT to pause service in remembrance of Indigenous residential school victims Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit (GRT) will pause bus and ION train service tomorrow, Friday, June 4 at 2:15 p.m.
    Thursday, 03 June 2021
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