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Local community partners continue to work together to end the unsafe and unsanctioned street gatherings that have once again been occurring in the region’s university district. The work of Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services, the City of Waterloo, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), and emergency services partners, together with Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo to ensure the safety of students and community members has become even more significant...
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Dear students:
For the first time in two years, Wilfrid Laurier University’s annual Homecoming weekend will include a full in-person program.
Homecoming weekend is an opportunity for alumni to celebrate their time at WLU and for some it presents an opportunity to return to our city after graduating. For current students, it’s a chance to participate in several school organized activities and to see first hand the affinity alumni have for the city and their...
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Mayor Jaworsky delivered his last State of the City address on the morning of Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Hosted by Rotary Waterloo, the event began with John Neufeld being awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. The mayor’s remarks offered a retrospective of the past eight years, highlighting memorable moments under the theme of positive leadership.
Accompanying the mayor were past winners from the Gr.5 Council for a Day contest, Mayor Alyssa Panda from 2018...
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The City of Waterloo is pleased to announce the artist line-up for Lumen, an immersive festival featuring artists exploring the interplay of light, art and technology.
The festival boasts over 30 installations along with performances from over 50 local and international award-winning artists.
The free event will take place in various locations in uptown Waterloo on Saturday, September 24 from 6 to 11 p.m.
“We are excited to have the community come together to...
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The future of electricity in Waterloo Region is here. The merger is complete, and Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. and Waterloo North Hydro Inc. are now Enova Power Corp.
Executives and board members of Enova Power Corp. joined mayors and local officials on Thursday, September 8, 2022 to officially unveil the new name and brand of the merged entity.
Enova Power Corp. (Enova Power) begins operations on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Rene Gatien, former President and CEO of...
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