Region of Waterloo launches second-dose walk-ins at all clinics Waterloo Region – Starting tomorrow, it will be easier for residents to get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Waterloo Region as appointments are no longer required. All public vaccination clinics will be accepting walk-ins for both first and second doses of the vaccine.

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Region of Waterloo statement on CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191 negotiations All staff at the Region of Waterloo provide critical work to the 630,000 residents of the region on a daily basis. This work is valued and appreciated.

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Mobile vaccination bus and more drive-thru clinics will make it easier to get the COVID-19 vaccine Waterloo Region – This week, the Waterloo Region Vaccine Distribution Task Force is continuing to work with partners and community groups to provide even more innovative opportunities for residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. A new mobile vaccination bus will be bringing the vaccine to residents who have been unable to attend a public vaccination clinic, doctor’s office or local pharmacy for a first or second dose of the vaccine.

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Negotiations Continue with CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191 Waterloo Region – Negotiations continue with CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191 and we are fully committed to reaching an agreement with both unions. We value the work of all of our staff and the important role they serve in delivering and supporting programs and services across our organization each day.

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Region of Waterloo Arts Fund awards 31 grants in the Spring 2021 round Waterloo Region –The Region of Waterloo Arts Fund is awarding 31 grants, totaling $191,255, in response to dynamic proposals submitted by a wide range of artists and arts organizations. The Spring 2021 round received 86 applications seeking a total of $588,745 in grants funding.

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80 per cent of eligible residents have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Waterloo Region – More than 80 per cent of residents in Waterloo Region who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have now received at least one dose. This includes everyone 12 years of age and older.

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Waterloo Region moving to Step 3 on Friday Waterloo Region – Waterloo Region will move to Step 3 of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen effective 12:01 a.m.

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More than 1,000 Local Businesses Successfully Participate in COVID-19 Safe Ambassador Program Waterloo Region - The COVID-19 Safe Ambassador Program is pleased to announce that more than 1,000 businesses in Waterloo Region have now successfully participated in the program. As well, the service is being expanded to include larger-sized businesses.

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Region of Waterloo Statement on CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191 Negotiations (1) Waterloo Region – As negotiations continue with CUPE Local 1883 and CUPE Local 5191, the Region of Waterloo remains fully committed to reaching an agreement with both unions. We value the critical work of all of our staff and our relationships with all bargaining units.

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Thousands more vaccinated this weekend at “Every Dose Counts” Waterloo Region – Thousands of residents seized the opportunity to get an earlier second dose of the vaccine at Bingemans Conference Centre this past weekend during “Every Dose Counts.” The Waterloo Region Vaccine Distribution Task Force is thanking the community for a successful weekend that resulted in a number of exciting milestones: Total number of vaccines administered across Waterloo Region on July 10-11: 20,077 (does not include doctors’ offices and pharmacies) Most doses administered at a clinic on a single day (Bingemans, July 10): 4,904 Highest number of vaccines administered across Waterloo Region in a single day (July 10): 12,820 Total number of youth (12-17) vaccinated at “Every Dose Counts” at Bingemans on July 10-11: 2,978 “We’re very pleased that so many people chose to attend Bingemans Conference Centre for a first or earlier second dose of the vaccine this weekend,” said Shirley Hilton Deputy Chief for Waterloo Regional Police Service and head of the Waterloo Region Vaccine Distribution Task Force.

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