Popular GRT bus wrap returns recognizing ‘Black Excellence: Past, Present and Future” Waterloo Region – Today, at a Black History Month Launch event organized by the Canadian Caribbean Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR), local artist Vanessa Nkansah-Okoree's popular bus wrap design from last year was re-launched on a Grand River Transit (GRT) bus. The artwork’s theme of “Black Excellence: Past, Present and Future” recognizes the invaluable roles Black individuals have played in shaping Canada’s identity.

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is joining the Strong Cities Network – a global network of more than 290 cities working together to address hate, extremism, and polarization in their communities.   The Strong Cities Network provides a platform for mayors and local leaders to connect, share experiences, and develop strategies to create cohesive, and safe communities.

Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is excited to announce it has achieved ‘RHF Accessibility Certified Gold,' the highest certification level under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program. A legacy of Rick Hansen's “Man In Motion World Tour,” which took place over 40 years ago, the Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to a world without barriers.

Waterloo Region - In collaboration with Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services, the Region of Waterloo Library (RWL) is excited to introduce a new collection of Sensory Support Kits. The new kits promote comfort, emotional regulation, and stress relief in diverse environments.

Waterloo Region - Supporters from local school boards, health care, police, municipalities, grassroots and community organizations came together today to launch collective action against hate and to call on the community to build belonging in Waterloo Region. The We all belong campaign asks the community to care for each other at a human level, and to celebrate the differences and similarities that unite everyone.

Waterloo Region – Today, the Reconciliation Action Partnership and Maddie Bernard-Resmer unveiled the new Every Child Matters bus wrap and ambulance wrap, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous History Month. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.