City of Waterloo news

  • City of Waterloo receives funding for active transportation Infrastructure Canada has provided $150,000 in grants to the City of Waterloo for three active transportation projects that will increase options for efficient and safer commutes. As announced by Infrastructure Canada in a news release, the City of Waterloo’s three projects are part of 50 active transportation planning and design projects across Ontario with investments of more than $2.
  • Transgender Day of Visibility Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day to celebrate the lives of transgender and gender diverse people. It also raises awareness of the efforts needed to achieve trans justice.
  • City of Waterloo Council Summary March 25, 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.
  • Holi Holi is the Hindu festival of colours marking the end of winter and celebrating the triumph of good over evil.  It is an important festival in India and for Indian diaspora communities around the world.
  • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Today we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The United Nations observes this day in order to remember the 69 people who were killed by police in Sharpeville, South Africa while peacefully demonstrating against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.
  • Nowruz (1) Today is Nowruz! This is a significant annual new year celebration for more than 300 million people around the world with origins in the Middle East, Central Asia, Bahá'í and Ismaili communities. There's rich cultural heritage and diversity to understand when family, friends and neighbours gather, dress up and celebrate with prayers, food, dancing and music.
  • Waterloo Neighbourhoods Newsletter: Edition 111 Waterloo Neighbourhoods is published throughout the year to keep residents informed about the good things happening in neighbourhoods across Waterloo. The newsletter focuses on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
  • Parking ban in parts of Waterloo this Saturday and Sunday The City of Waterloo has declared a Regulated Parking Event on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2024. The prohibited area is bordered by Albert Street, Columbia Street, Weber Street and Bridgeport Road.
  • Ramadan The holy month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual connection for Muslims through prayer, fasting and acts of charity.  Families and communities come together to break their fast each evening and participate in acts of service to ensure all are cared for.
  • International Women's Day City Statement: International Women’s Day Today people around the world acknowledge and celebrate the economic, political and cultural achievements of women, girls, Two spirit, trans and non-binary people. International Women’s Day is rooted in the fight for women’s votes as well as the work of labour and peace movements.
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