Important step forward in addressing housing inequity Waterloo Region - TheRegion of Waterloo has announced a new equity-based rent assistance program that will increase support for 30 Black, Indigenous, racialized and marginalized families in 2021, expanding to 200 families next year. This marks an important step forward in addressing housing inequity in Waterloo Region.

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Region of Waterloo welcomes vaccine announcement Waterloo Region - The Provincial Government will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings starting September 22, 2021. The Region of Waterloo welcomes the decision, which follows requests from local businesses, Regional Council and area municipalities in August.

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Regional service changes for Labour Day (3) Waterloo Region – Here is a list of Region of Waterloo service changes for Labour Day on Monday, September 6. What’s open: Regional of Waterloo Customer Service line open 24/7 at 519-575-4400 Grand River Transit will operate on a holiday schedule.

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Graveyard and Cold War Bunker tours among Doors Open Waterloo Region’s newest digital offerings Waterloo Region - After its digital debut in 2020, the Region of Waterloo's 19th annual Doors Open event is offering nine new video episodes to deliver fascinating stories with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of the region's most interesting sites starting September 4, 2021. Delve into historical tales of mischief, mystery, mayhem and murder in a tour of four local cemeteries.

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Cambridge Pinebush vaccination clinic will begin to wind down in September Waterloo Region – Cambridge Pinebush, Waterloo Region’s largest vaccination clinic will reduce operations after August 31. Starting September 4, the Cambridge Pinebush location will be in operation two days a week.

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GRT improving customer experience with new Twitter service alerts Waterloo Region – Grand River Transit (GRT) is improving the way it communicates service disruptions to customers with the launch of a new Twitter account dedicated to service alerts. @AlertsGRT provides real-time notifications to riders if there is an emergency detour on a bus route or if a trip is cancelled or delayed on a route, including ION light rail service.

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Region and community partners come together to create more affordable housing Waterloo Region – TheRegion of Waterloo surplus property, 24 Mill Street, is ready for occupancy creating more affordable homes in the Region. In December 2020, MennoHomes was gifted 24 Mill Street in a lottery and underwent repairs in 2021 to get the property ready for a new family’s fresh start.

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Regional Council: Making decisions that matter - Aug. 18, 2021 The following is a summary of the major decisions made at the Regional Council meeting on Aug. 18, 2021.

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Regional Council reinforces community priorities at 2021 AMO Conference Waterloo Region –Regional Chair Karen Redman as well as Council colleagues advocated on behalf of residents on the provincial stage during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s 2021 Conference. The delegation, which included Chair Redman and Councillors Berry Vrbanovic, Kathryn McGarry, Dave Jaworsky, Sue Foxton and Sandy Shantz, met with municipal and provincial leaders to discuss initiatives that support ongoing and post-pandemic economic prosperity.

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Most vulnerable residents eligible for third dose of COVID-19 vaccine Waterloo Region - The most vulnerable residents in Waterloo Region are now eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to provide an extra layer of protection against the Delta variant. Those at highest-risk and eligible for a third dose, as outlined by the Province, include: Transplant recipients (including solid organ transplant and hematopoietic stem cell transplants)Patients with hematological cancers (examples include lymphoma, myeloma, leukemia) on active treatment (chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy)Recipients of an anti-CD20 agent (e.

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