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Waterloo Neighbourhoods is published throughout the year to keep residents informed about the good things happening neighbourhoods across Waterloo. The newsletter focuses on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
Read the October 02, 2024   issue of the Waterloo Neighbourhoods newsletter.
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October 4 honours missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-sprit and gender-diverse people and their families, loved ones and communities. The National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is rooted in advocating for justice and change for First Nations, Inuit, Métis women, two-spirit and gender-diverse people who are murdered, face abuse, or disappear at high rates with equally high unreported and unresolved cases.
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Tonight and in the days to come, Rosh Hashana will be observed by Jewish communities in Waterloo and around the world. 
Also known as the Jewish New Year, it is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next. Communities gather for services marked by the blowing of the shofar or ram’s horn.  Candles are lit as families and friends join together for festive meals that include challah, apples and honey to signify the hope for a sweet year. Rosh...
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The City of Waterloo is launching smartphone operated controls for its elevators at City Hall today as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October.
The Contactless Access™ app supports access to elevator buttons and doors through your phone. It can be downloaded for free to any smartphone, iPhone or Android, and it provides independence to visitors and staff who can’t reach or depress standard elevator controls.
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Waterloo Neighbourhoods is published throughout the year to keep residents informed about the good things happening neighbourhoods across Waterloo. The newsletter focuses on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
Read the September 25, 2024  issue of the Waterloo Neighbourhoods newsletter.
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