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Public Notice: NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Waterloo passed By-Law No. 2010 - 096, on the 19th day of July, 2010, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990.
Read All Posted: Jul 30, 2010
Notice of: : Candidate Nominations - 2010 Municipal Elections TAKE NOTICE THAT NOMINATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010 ARE BEING RECEIVED BY: CITY CLERK, CITY OF WATERLOO, 100 REGINA STREET SOUTH WATERLOO, ONTARIO
Read All Posted: Jul 29, 2010
Notice of: : Hydrant Testing Maintenance Program The City of Waterloo is conducting scheduled maintenance of fire hydrants. This ongoing program is designed to ensure that the hydrants will operate properly when needed.
Read All Posted: Jul 28, 2010
Service Announcement: Waterloo Minor Baseball Association Rep Managers/Coaches for 2011 Season Waterloo Minor Baseball Association is accepting applications for the 2011 baseball season for both ‘AAA’ & ‘A’ REP managers (Tier I & Tier II) for the divisions listed below.
Read All Posted: Jul 28, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo Fire Rescue sings praises of installed sprinkler systems Fire officials in the City of Waterloo are once again singing the praises of automatic sprinklers after they controlled a fire last night in an upscale restaurant.
Read All Posted: Jul 28, 2010
Public Notice: Notice of the Passing of Zoning By-law by the Council of The Corporation of the City of Waterloo TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Waterloo passed By-Law No. 2010 - 097, on the 19th day of July, 2010, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990.
Read All Posted: Jul 28, 2010
Media Release: All programs at Adult Recreation Centre cancelled on Friday The City of Waterloo is cancelling all programs that are scheduled to run out of the Adult Recreation Centre today.
Read All Posted: Jul 23, 2010
Media Release: City of Waterloo responded to flooding The City of Waterloo has responded to more than 50 calls for assistance from residents who have experienced flooding following this morning’s severe rainfall.
Read All Posted: Jul 23, 2010
Public Meeting: Concerning a Zoning By-law Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment Z-10-09 Wm. J. Gies Construction Westvale Subivision – Ward 1: Southwest Ward
Read All Posted: Jul 21, 2010
Service Announcement: Planning on getting your driveway paved? PLEASE CALL US FIRST! In the past, the City of Waterloo has identified problems with both old and new water valves, which require repair. If the valve is located in your driveway and a repair is necessary, it will likely require excavating an area around the valve.
Read All Posted: Jul 21, 2010
Public Notice: Adult Crossing Guards Needed: The City of Waterloo is accepting applications for Crossing Guard positions for the upcoming school year.
Read All Posted: Jul 21, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo Fire Rescue responds to house fire on Woolwich Street The Fire Prevention Division of Waterloo Fire Rescue has been called in to conduct a comprehensive investigation into a fire that occurred at 378 Woolwich St., Waterloo, early this morning.
Read All Posted: Jul 19, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo passes bylaws on graffiti and property maintenance standards Waterloo City Council voted in favour of two new bylaws – regarding graffiti and property maintenance standards – at its meeting on Monday.
Read All Posted: Jul 19, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo Fire Rescue concludes investigation into Woolwich Street house fire The Fire Prevention Division of Waterloo Fire Rescue has concluded its investigation into the fire that occurred at 378 Woolwich St., Waterloo, early this morning.
Read All Posted: Jul 19, 2010
Media Release: Help the City of Waterloo win this year’s Power Pledge Waterloo North Hydro and the City of Waterloo are working together and challenging residents to go online and take the Power Pledge to make small – and cost-free – adjustments in the way they use energy, such as reducing phantom power use.
Read All Posted: Jul 15, 2010
Notice of: : APPLICATION FOR NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION The applicant, Beechwood West 1 Homes Association, is requesting an exemption as follows: To permit amplified sound from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010, for their Adult Social. This event will include a live band and refreshments and will take place at 139 Sandford Fleming Drive, Waterloo.
Read All Posted: Jul 14, 2010
Notice of: : APPLICATION FOR NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION The applicant, The Embassy, is requesting an exemption as follows: To permit amplified sound from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2010, for an outdoor church service. This event will include amplified music and will take place in Waterloo Park.
Read All Posted: Jul 14, 2010
Notice of: : APPLICATION FOR NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION The applicant, Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly, is requesting an exemption as follows: To permit amplified sound from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, 2010, for a church picnic. This event will include live music, food and games and will take place in Waterloo Park.
Read All Posted: Jul 14, 2010
Media Release: Nominations are being accepted for the Waterloo Award Do you know someone who has significantly contributed to the quality of life in Waterloo? If so, now is the time to nominate this individual for the city’s highest civic honour – the Waterloo Award.
Read All Posted: Jul 09, 2010
Notice of: : Proposed Fee Changes Each year the City of Waterloo reviews all City user fees. Examples of user fees include, but are not limited to, public swimming admissions, marriage licenses, facility rentals, and Official Plan amendments.
Read All Posted: Jul 07, 2010
Public Notice: Public Notice 2011 Parking Rates At a public meeting, to be held on July 19, 2010, City of Waterloo Council will review a staff proposal that will set parking rates for 2011.
Read All Posted: Jul 07, 2010
Service Announcement: Unattended cooking is the number one cause of fires This message comes from the Fire Marshall's office.
Read All Posted: Jul 02, 2010
Notice of: : Notice of Study Commencement Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study and Design Columbia Street West from Erbsville Road to Fischer-Hallman Road
Read All Posted: Jun 30, 2010
Notice of: : Did you receive your 2010 final tax bill? CITY OF WATERLOO 2010 FINAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX DUE DATES July 6, 2010 & September 7, 2010
Read All Posted: Jun 30, 2010
Public Meeting: Concerning a Zoning By-law Amendment TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Waterloo will hold a Formal Public Meeting on Monday, July 19, 2010, at a time to be determined, in the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, to consider the following application to amend the Zoning By-law pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act. Zoning By-law Amendment Z-10-05 Sifton Properties Ltd 25 West Hill Dr – Southwest Ward
Read All Posted: Jun 30, 2010
Public Meeting: Formal Public Meeting Concerning a Draft Plan of Subdivision TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Waterloo will hold a Formal Public Meeting on Monday, July 19, 2010, at a time to be determined, in the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, to consider a plan of subdivision pursuant to Section 50 of the Planning Act.
Read All Posted: Jun 30, 2010
Media Release: Upcoming exhibition at the City of Waterloo Museum "The Noble Experiment: Temperance & Prohibition" traces the history of prohibition in Canada and Waterloo, while looking at its impact on our local industries.
Read All Posted: Jun 30, 2010
Media Release: Residents encouraged to voice opinions on bicycle parking project The City of Waterloo is embarking on a new project to create a secure bicycle-parking facility and to produce a map outlining local bikeways. Residents can have their say on what both elements will look like by taking a short online survey.
Read All Posted: Jun 29, 2010
Media Release: Remember fire safety on Canada Day To minimize the risk of fire and burn injuries on Canada Day, Waterloo Fire Rescue recommends that you attend the fireworks display hosted by the University of Waterloo at Columbia Lake Fields rather than putting on your own show.
Read All Posted: Jun 28, 2010
News Flash: High water safety bulletin for Grand River watershed – heavy rains trigger higher flows This high water safety bulletin is intended to advise public and recreational users of changing river conditions in response to overnight rainfall.
Read All Posted: Jun 28, 2010
Media Release: Largest transit expansion in Waterloo Region's history Ontario is providing the Region of Waterloo with $300 million to build rapid transit.
Read All Posted: Jun 28, 2010
Media Release: Be prepared for future earthquakes Waterloo Fire Rescue would like to remind residents to be prepared for any future earthquakes.
Read All Posted: Jun 25, 2010
Media Release: Moses Springer pool open for the summer! The Swimplex pool area at the WMRC is set to close as of June 28 while repairs to the hydraulic floor, an overhaul of the mechanical system and super-structure painting get underway. That means the Moses Springer outdoor pool will be the place to be this summer!
Read All Posted: Jun 23, 2010
Notice of: : Notice of the Passing of an Interim Control By-law NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF AN INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW FOR THE MACGREGOR/ALBERT NEIGHBOURHOOD BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO
Read All Posted: Jun 23, 2010
Notice of: : Notice of Commencement and Public Information Centre Uptown Waterloo Streetscape Improvement Project King Street Between Erb Street & Central Street Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Read All Posted: Jun 23, 2010
Service Announcement: Public Advisory - Police and emergency services responding to reported tremors Waterloo Regional Police have issued the following public advisory regarding the tremors that hit Waterloo today.
Read All Posted: Jun 22, 2010
Public Notice: Notice of Public Information Centre -- Laurel Creek and Sanitary Trunk Sewer PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT LAUREL CREEK AND SANITARY TRUNK SEWER
Read All Posted: Jun 21, 2010
Media Release: Public Involvement Guidelines approved by Waterloo City Council Today, Waterloo City Council adopted Public Involvement Guidelines which will provide staff with information, tools and a series of worksheets to enable them to provide consistent approaches to engaging the community.
Read All Posted: Jun 21, 2010
Media Release: Stormwater management rates approved by Council The stormwater rate schedule and by-law referenced in a tabled Report to Council on June 14th has been approved today, by the City of Waterloo Council.
Read All Posted: Jun 21, 2010
Public Notice: Application for Noise By-law Exemption - University Stadium To permit amplified sounds from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010.
Read All Posted: Jun 18, 2010
Requesting Your Help: We Need Your Help The Municipal Heritage Committee is seeking older photographs of the MacGregor/Albert heritage conservation district for the development of commemorative panels.
Read All Posted: Jun 16, 2010
Service Announcement: ROAD WORK PERMITS & PARK ACCESS PERMITS REQUIRED for CITY-OWNED LAND Are you undergoing landscaping or other renovations on your property and need to utilize the City Right of Way or adjacent Parkland?
Read All Posted: Jun 16, 2010
Service Announcement: PLANNING ON GETTING YOUR DRIVEWAY PAVED??? PLEASE CALL US FIRST!!!
Read All Posted: Jun 16, 2010
Service Announcement: HYDRANT TESTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM The City of Waterloo is conducting scheduled maintenance of fire hydrants. This ongoing program is designed to ensure that the hydrants will operate properly when needed.
Read All Posted: Jun 16, 2010
Public Meeting: FORMAL PUBLIC MEETING Concerning a Zoning By-law Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment Z-10-04 2088166 Ontario Inc. and 2077457 Ontario Inc. 609 and 611-619 Kumpf Drive – Ward 3, Lakeshore
Read All Posted: Jun 16, 2010
Notice of: : NAMING OF PRIVATE ROADS NAMING OF PRIVATE ROADS AS The Broadwalk, University Avenue West & Lifestyle Way
Read All Posted: Jun 16, 2010
Media Release: Stormwater management rates will be presented to Council today for approval on June 21, 2010 Today, proposed stormwater rates and a bylaw will be tabled with the City of Waterloo Finance and Strategic Planning Committee to be considered for approval by Council on Monday, June 21, 2010.
Read All Posted: Jun 14, 2010
Media Release: Panel discussion on fluoride this Thursday, June 17th Panel discussion takes place at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.
Read All Posted: Jun 13, 2010
Media Release: Service Centre open house on Saturday The 18th annual City of Waterloo Service Centre open house is coming up on Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Read All Posted: Jun 10, 2010
Media Release: Official opening of temporary skate zone on Saturday The official opening ceremony for the City of Waterloo’s temporary skate zone will be held on June 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at its location beside the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.
Read All Posted: Jun 10, 2010
Public Notice: Notice of Public Information Centre Class Environmental Assessment Laurel Creek and Sanitary Trunk Sewer
Read All Posted: Jun 09, 2010
Open House: To discuss the City of Waterloo Official Plan Review The City of Waterloo has been undertaking a review of the City Official Plan, the primary strategic document for guiding land use and development.
Read All Posted: Jun 09, 2010
Service Announcement: SHOULD THE REGION OF WATERLOO FLUORIDATE YOUR MUNICIPAL WATER? This question will be placed on the ballot for the 2010 Municipal Election for those electors in the City of Waterloo and portions of the City of Kitchener and the Township of Woolwich who are currently within the fluoridated municipal water service area.
Read All Posted: Jun 09, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo Public Square recieves 2010 Urban Design Award Architecture Canada/RAIC, the Canadian Institute of Planners, and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects have presented the City of Waterloo with an award for best Civic Design Project.
Read All Posted: Jun 08, 2010
Media Release: Start making your summer plans Registration for the City of Waterloo’s 55+ division’s summer programs gets underway on June 10.
Read All Posted: Jun 03, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo receives award for stormwater management program The City of Waterloo was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators for their municipal environment efforts with the City's stormwater management program.
Read All Posted: Jun 02, 2010
Media Release: Parking on residential yards is prohibited The City of Waterloo passed by-law 2010-049 prohibiting individuals from parking vehicles on residential yards within the City of Waterloo.
Read All Posted: Jun 02, 2010
Notice of: : CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT DAVENPORT ROAD FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS STUDY CLASS EA REVISED NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Read All Posted: Jun 02, 2010
Service Announcement: Start Making Your Summer Plans The City of Waterloo’s 55+ section offers a variety of summer programming opportunities.
Read All Posted: Jun 02, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo Fire Rescue continues to encourage installation of sprinkler systems The fire department is actively reaching out to developers and architects this month, sending them letters and brochures lauding the benefits of installing sprinklers during a building’s construction period.
Read All Posted: Jun 01, 2010
Media Release: Community comes together to celebrate University Downs Park playground Over the past two years, a group of community-minded volunteers from the University Downs Neighbourhood Association, along with City of Waterloo staff and community volunteers, have come together to build a new playground and swings at the University Downs Park.
Read All Posted: May 31, 2010
Notice of: : Road works on Columbia Street West extension NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
Read All Posted: May 26, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo Fire Rescue warns the public about safety issues with 20-pound propane cylinders The Ontario Fire Marshal's office are urging anyone who has purchased a 20-pound propane cylinder that is identified with a label "Tank Traders/Superior Propane" to ensure the cylinder valve is in the closed position.
Read All Posted: May 20, 2010
Media Release: Waterloo passes new noise bylaw The City of Waterloo has a new comprehensive noise bylaw that will make the enforcement process more complete and effective.
Read All Posted: May 19, 2010
Media Release: Kitchener-Waterloo is one of the destinations for the 2010 royal tour of Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Her Majesty The Queen of Canada and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will visit five cities and three provinces during their tour of Canada from June 28 to July 6.
Read All Posted: May 19, 2010
Media Release: Heritage Day celebration on May 29 The City of Waterloo will celebrate its 153rd birthday and the one-year anniversary of the Waterloo Public Square with a special Heritage Day celebration at the end of May.
Read All Posted: May 18, 2010
Media Release: Lots of recreational opportunities during temporary facility closures There will be temporary closures in some City of Waterloo recreational facilities over the coming months to accommodate much needed repairs and upgrades.
Read All Posted: May 14, 2010
Public Meeting: Public Information Centre - Waterloo's New Transportation Master Plan The City of Waterloo has prepared a draft Transportation Master Plan on how to improve the way people and goods move in and through Waterloo over the next 20 years.
Read All Posted: May 14, 2010
Media Release: Check your mailbox for an enumeration form The City of Waterloo encourages residents to watch their mail for enumeration forms, which will be sent to some homes this month.
Read All Posted: May 12, 2010
Media Release: Shortlisted artworks for new YMCA-library are on display Drawings and models of the five shortlisted artworks for the new Stork Family YMCA and John M. Harper District Library are on display at the main branch of the Waterloo Public Library until Friday, May 14.
Read All Posted: May 11, 2010
Public Notice: Colonial Wastewater Pumping Station Needs Assessment Class EA An environmental report has been prepared by AECOM Canada Ltd.
Read All Posted: May 07, 2010
Media Release: City employees to hold charity carwash for KidsAbility City of Waterloo employees are volunteering their time this weekend to put on a charity indoor carwash and barbecue to raise funds for KidsAbility – Centre for Child Development.
Read All Posted: May 05, 2010
Media Release: The birds, the bees and the butterflies: new Cool Communities project brings UN’s call for biodivers New project provides free workshops, rebates on native trees and shrubs.
Read All Posted: May 03, 2010
 


 
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