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Posted On Monday, November 04, 2024

** 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.
Committee volunteers report on their work to help shape the City of Waterloo
Committee Night is an annual opportunity for Committees of Council to provide an overview of their activities from the previous...

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Posted On Monday, November 04, 2024

The City of Waterloo recognizes 20 years of lived experience guidance from the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) toward making our community more inclusive and accessible.
GRAAC was praised by Waterloo Council and staff tonight for their ongoing project and strategic advice to guide the City’s investments in accessibility and inclusion initiatives to enhance belonging.
“GRAAC’s advocacy for improvements to sidewalk snow clearing, accessible...

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Posted On Monday, November 04, 2024

Treaties Recognition Week takes place annually from November 3 to 9. This week is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of Treaties in local history and ongoing relationships with Indigenous communities.
The City of Waterloo commissioned three replica Wampum belts: The Hiawatha, The Two-Row and The Dish with One Spoon. In June, Kahlunyunti (Martin Powless) of Oneida Nation of the Thames, the artist who recreated the belts, presented the belts to Council and provided...

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Posted On Thursday, October 31, 2024

Diwali (also known as Deepavali) is the Festival of Lights, inspired by the row of lights often lit outside of homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.
Families, friends and neighbours gather during Diwali to exchange gifts and sweets, share delicious meals and admire fireworks.  People decorate their homes with lights, diyas (oil lamps) and rangoli – beautiful designs made using colourful rice and flower petals.
Diwali celebrations...

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Posted On Tuesday, October 29, 2024

The City of Waterloo’s loose leaf collection program starts this week and runs for four weeks. Residents have many options for managing leaves this year.
The leaf collection service is for street tree leaves (those on your boulevard) only. Residents should check the map and schedules online at  waterloo.ca/leafcollection  or look for neighbourhood signs to see when local collection is scheduled. Leaves should be raked to the curb only a few days before collection...

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