Region of Waterloo
150 Frederick Street N2G 4J3 Kitchener, ON, Canada

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, there are meaningful opportunities for you to provide input on the 2021 Budget Plan: Beyond COVID-19. Join our virtual public meeting on December 16, 2020 or do our online survey at http://engagewr.ca open until Dec. 20, 2020.

HAPPENING NOW: Watch Region of Waterloo’s virtual COVID-19 Community Update here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=77v9eUoH_cg If today’s livestream doesn’t automatically play, refresh your browser after 11:30 a.m.

As part of its pandemic response and recovery efforts, the Region of Waterloo has formed a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/3qHBk0V

We'll post the link to the live COVID Community Update just shortly after 11:30 a.m. Stay tuned for important updates.

HAPPENING NOW: Watch Region of Waterloo’s virtual COVID-19 Community Update here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=91fgwWtvQ-w Today: Covering the Region’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. (If today’s livestream doesn’t automatically play, refresh your browser after 11:30 a.m.)

Kathryn McGarry helps launch the next big step to bring LRT to Cambridge. LRT will help promote compact, mixed-use, pedestrian friendly developments, and walkable neighbourhoods that lead to healthier communities. Get involved and keep up with the project at: regionofwaterloo.ca/Stage2ION #OnwardToCambridge... https://www.youtube.com/watch

Last week the Region's Water Efficiency team delivered rain barrels to 25 lucky winners who all tested their home's water hardness through our Water Softener Plumbing Rebate program. Congrats to Kanwar, Shufang, Kelly and Gudmundur, our four winners pictured here! Thanks to everyone for your interest in our water conservation programs! The rain barrel draw is finished, but you can still get the Region's new $50 Water Softener Plumbing Rebate. Learn more at bit.ly/WaterSoftenerProgram #ROWSavesWater

Region of Waterloo under 28 day Province-wide Shutdown. Read the release here: http://bit.ly/3mHU0dw

Everyone is responding to the pandemic differently. Especially as cases rise and the weather changes in Region of Waterloo. Many may be feeling emotionally isol...ated or stressed right now. We have resources in our community if you need support. Find a list at regionofwaterloo.ca/COVID19Stress See more

Helen McDonald Jowett joins her Regional Colleagues to announce the beginning of the Transit Project Assessment process on December 10th. Stage 2 ION will attract growth to the built up area, protecting the region’s valuable farmland, open spaces, natural features & groundwater. Once the TPA process is complete, we’ll be moving LRT #OnwardToCambridge Get more info at: www.regionofwaterloo.ca/Stage2ION https://www.youtube.com/watch

If you live in Waterloo Region, you most likely drink groundwater. Groundwater is the rain or melted snow that soaks into the ground where it moves ever so slowly through the spaces between sand grains, rocks and gravel that make up the many layers of an aquifer. #iamgroundwater

Help stuff a GRT virtual bus and support the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank and Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Drop off a food donation at any Zehrs in Waterloo Region, or make a cash donation online at thefoodbank.ca/stuffabus it’s been a challenging year for many people in our community, help us reach our goal of 50,000 meals and ensure no one in our region goes hungry.

Stage 2 ION will create a seamless LRT system that connects & brings together the region’s 3 urban centres. We need your input on the Transit Project Assessment. Starting Dec. 10th public can comment on the process at: http://engagewr.ca/Stage2ION #OnwardToCambridge!

Hope starts today as the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines have safely arrived in the region! Plans are in place to get scheduled vaccination clinics running, focussing on priority groups & expected for the general public later in 2021. View the release here: http://bit.ly/3h67Vce

SWIFT brings high-speed internet access to more than 1,000 underserved homes and businesses in Waterloo Region. Read more: https://bit.ly/37Bn3uX

The province has just announced that the Region will be moving into move the Red-Control category of the Provincial framework at 12:01 a.m. on Monday November 23, 2020. Read the release here: https://bit.ly/393LId0

Today we celebrated #NationalHousingDayWR, the 19th annual event. Thanks to our hardworking community, we ended chronic family homelessness in #wrawesome!

Is your business winter-ready? Along with what you will be doing to clear snow and ice, ask your staff and clients to consider their own winter safety by displaying this poster. Download here: http://bit.ly/wyf-poster1 #WinterPlan #SaltingShift

The snow squall advisory has ended only to be replaced by a Winter Weather Travel Advisory. Brief periods of low visibility and heavy flurries are expected; locally 5 to 15 cm of snow is possible. Another good reason to stay at home. Please stay safe everyone. Link to Environment Canada’s advisory: http://bit.ly/1lzmym7

A fitting close for #NationalHousingDay, highlighting a bronze backpack and memorial initiated by Suzi Gursoy to raise awareness of homelessness. To Suzi, the backpack symbolizes her personal journey. It carries the memories of her past, but also her dreams for the future.

We’re excited to be joining our partners @hofwatreg & http://unionsd.coop as recipients of 3 National Housing Strategy grants! The grants will fund Solutions Labs - innovative ways to address affordable housing and homelessness! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3nWTUR4 @CMHC_ca

Sunnyside Home is looking for an Assistant Manager of Care. If you are an inspirational nurse and leader who is passionate about person-centered care, consider joining our team and help people live their best lives. Full job description here: https://bit.ly/3h0V9eX

Watch Region of Waterloo’s virtual news conference on COVID-19 TODAY (Fri.) @ 11:30 a.m. on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/user/regionofwaterloo/videos (If today’s livestream doesn’t automatically play, refresh your browser after 11:30 a.m.)

Businesses can close unused parking areas to protect and reduce the amount of chloride in our drinking water due to winter salt use. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3kEzfiI

Through the water cycle, you can find water everywhere. It is always moving and changing states as a liquid, solid or gas. Read the I Am Groundwater blog post for more interesting facts about water: http://bit.ly/gwblog-1 #iamgroundwaterblog (image credit: Conservation Ontario)

Is your business winter-ready? Do you have a plan to store plowed snow? Closing sections of parking not required with staff working at home can mean less plowing and space for snow from other sections of your property. www.regionofwaterloo.ca/winterplan #SaltingShift #WinterPlan

A new temporary overflow shelter set to open Monday in Cambridge will help protect the homeless population from COVID-19 and address emergency shelter pressures ahead of winter. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3e7NB8U.

Work with us behind the scenes to keep our community moving! The Region is looking for an experienced light rail vehicle and infrastructure maintenance technologist to join the transit team full time. The role includes verifying that contracted work meets high quality standards. https://bit.ly/31duFjX

We’re hiring Registered Practical Nurses to help older adults live their best lives at Sunnyside Home. If you are passionate about person-centred care and making a difference in your community, consider joining our team. Apply online: https://bit.ly/3iiLHmF

Region of Waterloo & City of Kitchener partner to help local displaced workers get back into the workforce. The free virtual event 'Retooling Yourself for Jobs of the Future' helps those displaced by the pandemic re-evaluate their skills. Event is Oct. 20 https://bit.ly/3nTVh2W

The spread of COVID-19 has escalated rapidly in Waterloo Region. Residents should consider COVID-19 to be widely circulating in our community right now. All res...idents are advised to stay home and only go out for essential purposes including going to work, school, getting groceries, keeping medical appointments or exercising outdoors. Stay home and protect each other. For more info visit regionofwaterloo.ca/COVID19 See more

Flags have been lowered today, Thursday, October 29 at all Regional buildings in honour of former Mayor for the City of Waterloo and Regional Councillor Marjorie Carroll who served from 1977 to 1988.

Is your business winter-ready? Walk your property on a rainy day to see how rain flows & puddles. When temps drop this same rain turns to ice. Managing stormwater can reduce slip & fall hazards. Watch this video to learn more. http://bit.ly/PreventIce #WinterPlan #SaltingShift

The Region of Waterloo will be performing work in downtown and south Ayr in the Township of North Dumfries, starting Monday Nov. 2 to locate water services in the area and detect leaks in the system. No service disruptions are expected, but please be aware of workers in the area.

Is your business winter-ready? Not sure where to start? Check out this nifty infographic for ideas. Download here: https://bit.ly/37I1yt7 #WinterPlan #SaltingShift

Read highlights from today's Regional Council meeting here: https://bit.ly/379vZbc

Due to roadwork scheduling, temporary bike lanes will start being removed Oct. 15, 2020.

We are pleased to announce the Region's share of this funding - $8.2 million dollars to support our most vulnerable populations into permanent homes and work towards ending chronic homelessness.

We're going to say it.... that dreaded four letter word. S-N-O-W. For most of us it’s too soon. But for businesses now is the time to start reviewing your winter maintenance plan. The Region has resources to help. www.regionofwaterloo.ca/WinterPlan. #WinterPlan #SaltingShift

Little leaks add up! A common toilet leak could be costing you hundreds of dollars a year. Learn how to fix yours at bit.ly/ByeByeToiletLeaks. If your water bills are still high, you can apply for our free in-home water audit program at bit.ly/WETHomeAudit #ROWSavesWater

Happy Thanksgiving Waterloo Region! You can read about Read Regional service changes. https://bit.ly/33ASALJ

Find out what's open, what's closed and what's happening this Thanksgiving long weekend. Read more about Regional service changes. https://bit.ly/33ASALJ

It was great to hear stories of resilience this morning. This funding will help us meet the need for emergency shelter and give more people a permanent home. Thx again Mike Harris and our partners: YWCA KW, House of Friendship, & The Working Centre for your important work!

Is your business winter-ready? Training can help set up your winter maintenance team for success and provides the know-how to maintain safety no matter what Mother Nature throws at you. Watch this video to learn more. http://bit.ly/WRSaltTraining #WinterPlan #SaltingShift

Our WET Program works with property managers and businesses to save water and we offer funding too. Improve the water efficiency at your business or rental property and save! Conserving our Region's water supply is important. Learn more at bit.ly/WETprogram #ROWSavesWater

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect! https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html

If you live in an apartment or condominium, please wear a mask in common areas (and thank you to those who already do!). It’s now part of the face covering by-law: www.regionofwaterloo.ca/MaskBylaw

We have a fresh batch of 25 rain barrels to give away. Want to win one, just like our friend Syed did? You'll need to sign up for our new Water Softener Plumbing Rebate program and tell us about the water hardness in your home. Sign up at: bitly.com/ROWsaveswater #ROWSavesWater

Is your business winter-ready? Where will you put snow after it’s plowed? Store snow on paved surfaces on the lowest area of the property near a catch basin to stop melted snow from refreezing across your parking lot. Video: http://bit.ly/PreventIce #WinterPlan #SaltingShift

Test your home’s water hardness by Oct. 31 and you could win one of 25 rain barrels! Here's Sue happily receiving her prize earlier this fall. You can also get a $50 rebate through our Water Softener Rebate Program. Learn more or request your test kit at http://bit.ly/ROWsaveswater

Does your business follow an environmental sustainability plan? This winter help protect groundwater-our community’s drinking water. Spread less salt by closing parking spaces not required with staff working at home. www.regionofwaterloo.ca/winterplan #SaltingShift #WinterPlan