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Starting August 4, 2020, lane swimmers and waterfit participants are welcome back to the Swimplex at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. 
Lane swimming and waterfit are available in a limited capacity with reduced participants and a smaller number of classes and times. Participants will need to pre-register for both the lane swims and waterfit classes within 48 hours prior to the start of a program. Pre-registration begins Sunday, August 2, 2020 online at ActiveWaterloo...
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The City of Waterloo is looking for feedback on our slow, reduced speed and closed streets. These areas were recently designated to offer safer spaces for walking, cycling and other modes of active transportation during the pandemic. As people begin to use them, we’re looking for feedback, and have posted a short survey at engage.ca/waterloo. The survey will be open through September 2020. 
Earlier this year, city council unanimously approved a motion directing...
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The City of Waterloo Museum is ready to reopen its doors and welcome back visitors. 
What: Back 2 Basics REBOOT: Timely pieces from the collection Where: City of Waterloo Museum, located at Conestoga Mall (near the food court) When: July 28 to June 18, 2021 
When the global pandemic was declared, consumer habits shifted drastically as a new reality took hold. The sudden disruption in our routines shifted to survival, and triggered us to reevaluate what...
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Playgrounds in city parks will reopen for use on Friday. The reopening follows an announcement earlier this week from the province that communities in Waterloo Region were moving into Stage 3, as of Friday. 
In this phase, playground use is permitted. Anyone using playground equipment is still required to maintain physical distancing. They should wash their hands before and after using the equipment, and also consider wearing a mask as an additional precaution. Additional...
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** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at today’s council meeting. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Council makes significant investment  in Albert McCormick Community Centre – Central Plaza
Thanks to a $2.2 million investment in Albert McCormick Community Centre (AMCC), local residents will soon have access to top notch facilities and amenities.
“This new Neighbourhood...
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