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New exhibition sheds light on experienced trauma and cultivates hope (1) PAŔDA (veil) opens Thursday, May 18 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum Waterloo Region – May is Asian Heritage Month and the theme for 2023 is “Stories of Determination.” This month is a reminder for all of us to come together to combat anti-Asian racism and discrimination in all its forms.
Monday, 15 May 2023
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Region announces $8.9 million in funding for affordable housing project in Kitchener Waterloo Region – Today, at a groundbreaking celebration, the Region announced $8.9 million in funding to create 41 affordable housing units in Kitchener.
Friday, 12 May 2023
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Regional Council approves agreement with UNIFOR Local 4304 Waterloo Region - Regional Council has approved a three-year agreement with UNIFOR Local 4304. The agreement represents an overall increase of 9.
Thursday, 11 May 2023
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New travelling exhibition challenges perceptions of the Arctic (1) Waterloo Region – A scientific and cultural journey to the Arctic is the theme of a new travelling exhibition set to open on Friday, May 12 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. The Arctic is a place of rapid change.
Thursday, 11 May 2023
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Special Meeting of Council to ratify UNIFOR agreement Waterloo Region – A Special Meeting of Regional Council will take place tomorrow for final ratification of the agreement with UNIFOR Local 4304. The agreement represents an overall increase of 9.
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
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Regional development activity in 2022 signals strong economic and housing growth Waterloo Region - A near $1.8 billion in new building permits were issued in Waterloo Region in 2022 - a near record year for new building permit value in the region.
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
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GRT customer appreciation information Waterloo Region - All Grand River Transit buses, including MobilityPLUS buses, will resume service on Thursday, May 11, and customer service centres will reopen. MobilityPLUS bookings will open on Wednesday, May 10, for rides starting on May 11.
Tuesday, 09 May 2023
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Bus service resumes on Thursday with no fares until Victoria Day Waterloo Region - Grand River Transit bus service will resume on Thursday, May 11 following UNIFOR Local 4304's vote to accept an agreement with the Region of Waterloo. We understand that residents rely on transit on a daily basis and to show our appreciation for our customers, no fares will be collected on transit from Thursday, May 11, up to and including May 22, Victoria Day.
Tuesday, 09 May 2023
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Region invests $1.1 million into grassroots work to improve community well-being Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo is investing $1.1 million into grassroots work that improves health outcomes for Indigenous and racialized families and youth.
Monday, 08 May 2023
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Region and UNIFOR Local 4304 reach tentative agreement (May 2023)
Waterloo Region – Following negotiations this weekend, a tentative agreement has been reached between the Region of Waterloo and UNIFOR, Local 4304, representing Grand River Transit, busPLUS, MobilityPLUS operators, reservationists, fleet mechanics and service attendants. As a next step, the union will meet with its members tomorrow to submit the tentative agreement for ratification.

Monday, 08 May 2023
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