The Region has been awarded as one of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas Award by NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), which recognizes innovative fleets across the Americas. 

Members of Unifor Local 4304 have voted to accept a three-year agreement with The Region of Waterloo. A special meeting of Regional Council will take place in the coming days for final ratification of the agreement.

The Region of Waterloo and Unifor Local 4304 have reached a tentative agreement. Transit services will continue uninterrupted, pending ratification by union members on Sunday, May 3.

As each season brings unique challenges, the Region and its partners are using Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3 to 9) to remind people to stay informed and be ready.

Waste Discovery Day will feature family-fun attractions including guided bus tours of the Waterloo landfill, a falconer meet and greet, face painting, mint planting, children’s games, a food truck, and a look at some of the equipment used in waste management. 

The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) has achieved Level 1 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. The level, called “Footprint measurement,” means the airport has measured its greenhouse gas emissions and identified where they come from within airport operations. This creates a baseline to track progress and support future reductions.

Elementary school suspensions will take effect on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for those who received a suspension order from Public Health. This applies to elementary school students who do not have up-to-date vaccination records or a valid exemption on file by Monday, May 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. 

Employees at the Region of Waterloo provide services to almost 650,000 residents daily. This work is critical, valued, and appreciated. The Region is now in negotiations with Unifor, Local 4304, representing some workers employed by Grand River Transit (GRT). 

Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit is launching a discounted 2‑ride fare card pilot to help eligible community agencies in Waterloo Region reduce transportation barriers for clients. As part of the 2026 budget process, Regional Council approved $25,000 for this year’s pilot program.

Waterloo Region - This morning, 704 secondary students with out-of-date vaccination records were suspended under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA). "Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect your child from serious illness," said Dr.