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The City announced today it will be accepting applications for the second round of its Affordable Rental Housing Grant allocating $725,000 towards affordable rental housing.
The funding is available to not-for-profit organizations, including not-for-profit housing co-operatives, to support them in the creation and/or retention of affordable rental housing in Waterloo.
“The first grant allocation was a big success, allocating $375,000 for seniors affordable housing...
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** The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at Monday’s council meeting. The council meeting webcast is available on the City of Waterloo YouTube page . Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.

City of Waterloo achieves 40 per cent corporate GHG reduction
The City of Waterloo has achieved a 40 per cent reduction in corporate GHG emissions (from the 2010 baseline) and is well on its...
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Today is Vaisakhi, one of the holiest days in the Sikh calendar and celebrated widely as a harvest festival throughout Punjab and Northern India. This celebration is a reminder of the fundamental teachings in Sikhism including compassion, unity and equality. Whether you're gathering with friends and family, visiting the gurdwara or taking a moment to reflect, may this Vaisakhi bring you prosperity, strength and new beginnings.

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Tomorrow night marks the start of the Festival of Pesach (Passover), a Jewish celebration that emphasizes faith, family and freedom from oppression. Taking place this year from April 12 to April 20, Pesach is marked with storytelling, songs, traditions, fresh food and reading from the Haggadah.
To all celebrating, Chag Sameach! Happy Passover!

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The City of Waterloo invites community members to take action toward a cleaner and greener Waterloo by organizing a litter cleanup for Earth Day.
Since 2004,  families, friends, neighbours and coworkers in Waterloo have been coming together for a city-wide cleanup of local parks and trails to celebrate Earth Day. Last year, over a thousand people across Waterloo participated in a cleanup and removed 300 bags of litter from city parks and trails.
The community cleanups...
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